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The Phoenix Cups: A Cup Filling Story
"When a person has full Cups, they feel good and have a strong sense of fulfilment. When their Cups are emptying, a person feels unease and is driven to choose behaviours that will fill those Cups."- Sandi Phoenix
The Phoenix Cups: A Cup filling story, is a theoretical framework delivered through an endearing tale that will enrich your relationships and increase your wellbeing.
Frank desperately wants to reconnect with his estranged daughter before his time is over. Danielle is dealing with the loss of her husband and hasn't stepped outside of her bookstore in years. After a chance meeting the two embark on a journey of discovery as they navigate their way through the framework and change their worlds forever. It is the compelling story of two unlikely friends coming to terms with loss, acceptance, redemption, and fulfilment.
As human beings, we all have needs that need to be met. When they aren’t met, life doesn’t function the way it should. Our behaviour changes, our mood is affected, and we often feel unfulfilled. The Phoenix Cups Framework will help you understand how to meet your most important life needs, and the needs of those around you, by discovering what Cups you need to keep full, how they influence behaviours and how you can use them to build relationships in all aspects of life.
Delve deeper into the Phoenix Cups and discover a life-altering experience that will open your eyes and change your perspective of why people interact the way they do, how their needs not being met affect their behaviour, and what you can start doing to live a fulfilling life.
Discover your personal needs for fulfilment; because you can't pour from an empty Cup.
The Phoenix Cups: A Cup filling story, is a theoretical framework delivered through an endearing tale that will enrich your relationships and increase your wellbeing.
Frank desperately wants to reconnect with his estranged daughter before his time is over. Danielle is dealing with the loss of her husband and hasn't stepped outside of her bookstore in years. After a chance meeting the two embark on a journey of discovery as they navigate their way through the framework and change their worlds forever. It is the compelling story of two unlikely friends coming to terms with loss, acceptance, redemption, and fulfilment.
As human beings, we all have needs that need to be met. When they aren’t met, life doesn’t function the way it should. Our behaviour changes, our mood is affected, and we often feel unfulfilled. The Phoenix Cups Framework will help you understand how to meet your most important life needs, and the needs of those around you, by discovering what Cups you need to keep full, how they influence behaviours and how you can use them to build relationships in all aspects of life.
Delve deeper into the Phoenix Cups and discover a life-altering experience that will open your eyes and change your perspective of why people interact the way they do, how their needs not being met affect their behaviour, and what you can start doing to live a fulfilling life.
Discover your personal needs for fulfilment; because you can't pour from an empty Cup.
175 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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June 6, 2023
During the latest bookclub at Evolve Wellbeing, we read The Phoenix cups. I really enjoyed it and had so many aha moments along the way. After some reflection, I noticed a part of my journey come together using the ‘cups’ metaphor…..
Going back a few years ago, all of my cups felt empty. It took me about 1 year to be able to start filling my cups, however, I can say that during this ‘season’ of my life, I have gained a deeper understanding of myself and other people, and have been able to recognise on why they started to drain.
So, how did I fill my cups?
Freedom – Writing, Journaling and making choices that align with my values aka cups that need filling
Connection – Nurturing meaningful relationships and friendships, going to book club, and dancing
Fun – Taking fun seriously and booking it in has created so much joy
Safety – Creating the space I needed to look after my Mental Health.
Mastery – Developing skills for growth, including doing things outside of my comfort zone.
Looking back, there were some things I could not control, and things I could have controlled – however I didn’t have the capacity at the time. Since acknowledging my need and doing a lot of hard work on filling up my cups – that journey in my life is not my story, but a season.
My ‘will to fill’ and my ‘skill to fill’ has improved immensely. I feel I have come out the other side with more awareness and clarity in what I want in my next season Of course, future life events and circumstances may change the way I fill my cups… however, for now, the journey of refilling these cups has given me a voice and greater self-worth.
The cups metaphor really put a lot of things in perspective! Great book, great framework!🤩
Going back a few years ago, all of my cups felt empty. It took me about 1 year to be able to start filling my cups, however, I can say that during this ‘season’ of my life, I have gained a deeper understanding of myself and other people, and have been able to recognise on why they started to drain.
So, how did I fill my cups?
Freedom – Writing, Journaling and making choices that align with my values aka cups that need filling
Connection – Nurturing meaningful relationships and friendships, going to book club, and dancing
Fun – Taking fun seriously and booking it in has created so much joy
Safety – Creating the space I needed to look after my Mental Health.
Mastery – Developing skills for growth, including doing things outside of my comfort zone.
Looking back, there were some things I could not control, and things I could have controlled – however I didn’t have the capacity at the time. Since acknowledging my need and doing a lot of hard work on filling up my cups – that journey in my life is not my story, but a season.
My ‘will to fill’ and my ‘skill to fill’ has improved immensely. I feel I have come out the other side with more awareness and clarity in what I want in my next season Of course, future life events and circumstances may change the way I fill my cups… however, for now, the journey of refilling these cups has given me a voice and greater self-worth.
The cups metaphor really put a lot of things in perspective! Great book, great framework!🤩
January 22, 2021
Everyone needs to read this book.
It will increase your ability to understand all relationships in your life on a deeper level. As a teacher, it will enhance your practice. If you are studying education, this is the most important reading you will do as a foundation for all future exposure to understanding 'behaviour' .
It will increase your ability to understand all relationships in your life on a deeper level. As a teacher, it will enhance your practice. If you are studying education, this is the most important reading you will do as a foundation for all future exposure to understanding 'behaviour' .
January 22, 2021
The Phoenix Cups: A Cup Filling Story is a brilliant novel which brings an incredible theory to life. It explains Cups Theory in a way which entices the veiwer to want more, giving plenty of examples of Cups Theory in practice.
HIghly recommended.
HIghly recommended.
January 22, 2021
What an awesome book! If you’re after a way to understand being human then give this book a go! The way that theory and philosophical conversations are weaved throughout a beautiful well written story makes it so easy to read and enjoy. The concepts in this book will change your life!
January 22, 2021
Awesome authors!!! 🤩 So passionate!
January 23, 2021
Extremely well written. Thoroughly enjoyed.
April 15, 2022
Excellent, especially when you're feeling empty...kickstart to feeling better and filling the cups.
February 23, 2022
I love this book. Its actually life changing. It’s so well written and perfectly meshes the Phoenix Cups framework around human behaviour with a really engaging and interesting story. This is one of those books that I recommend to everyone.
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