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Episode number: 3152
Leo Babauta's "Give Up Comfort" explores the allure and pitfalls of our obsession with comfort, especially in unfamiliar situations like travel. Babauta challenges us to embrace insecurity and discomfort, illustrating through personal experiences how this shift can transform our approach to life's uncertainties, leading to growth and a deeper sense of presence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/comfort/
Quotes to ponder:
"What if we could dive fully into the insecurity of the situation, and stay in the insecurity without needing to change it?"
Episode references:
"The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment" by Eckhart Tolle: https://a.co/d/bi3UcJC
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3152: Give Up Comfort by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Build Resiliency & Becoming Resilient

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Episode 3170:
Greg Audino delves into the complex world of emotions in his latest piece, "Feeling. Exposed." He challenges the conventional views on feelings, illustrating how our perceptions shape their impact on our lives. By recognizing the fleeting nature of feelings and choosing how we respond to them, Audino offers insightful strategies for managing emotions constructively.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/feeling-exposed-5a1c24d6d245
Quotes to ponder:
"Tony Robbins illustrates this pretty beautifully. He likes to talk about how nothing in the world or anything that happens in it has any value or meaning aside from what we choose to put on it."
"Feelings are always fleeting and apt to change, which many of us over age 14 inherently know but conveniently choose to forget at times when sulking feels more enjoyable."
"The more we repeat the labels we attach to feelings, the stronger they become, thus turning into personality traits over time."
Episode references:
Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/
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3170: Feeling - Exposed by Greg Audino on Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health

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Episode 3169:
Explore the profound mental health benefits of simply lacing up your trainers and stepping out for a walk in Dr. Jenny Brockis' enlightening article. Dr. Brockis explains how various forms of physical activity not only boost mood and cognitive function but are crucial in managing stress and maintaining overall brain health. Learn how to integrate exercise into your daily routine for significant improvements in your mental and physical wellbeing.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2016/10/17/why-mental-wellbeing-starts-with-putting-your-trainers-on/
Quotes to ponder:
"Exercise, especially in a green space has been shown to help alleviate stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and elevate mood."
"Regular exercise over the longer term has the additional benefit of reducing brain shrinkage that normally occurs with age."
"Exercise can be used as a useful way to clear the mind of worrying thoughts and help us to focus on more pleasant things."
Episode references:
Brain Fit!: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Fit-Smarter-Thinking-Save/dp/0987147528
Thriving Leaders Retreats: https://www.thrivingleadersretreat.com/
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3169: Why Mental Wellbeing Starts With Putting Your Trainers On by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Mental Health & Wellness

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Episode 3168:
Explore the transformative power of pain in Dr. Kelly Flanagan's thoughtful narrative on how suffering serves as the great equalizer, erasing hierarchies and revealing our shared human vulnerabilities. Discover how embracing our pain can lead us to a sense of home and unity, challenging the isolating competitions of life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-one-thing-with-the-power-to-bring-us-all-together/
Quotes to ponder:
"Pain can make little children empty piggy banks for a stranger who doesn’t feel like a stranger anymore because they share the common ground of disappointment and loneliness."
"Can you imagine a world of people equalized by their pain? Can you imagine a world where our sense of home doesn’t end at the front door?"
"Suffering is the great equalizer. From herniated disks to surprising loneliness to shocking divorces to unexpected diagnoses, every single one of us will eventually be equalized by pain and suffering."
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3168: The One Thing with the Power to Bring Us All Together by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Personal Growth

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Episode 3167:
Explore the pitfalls of the pursuit for status with Louis Chew's enlightening piece from NoSidebar.com, where the tale of philosopher Denis Diderot illustrates the dangerous allure of materialism. Learn how a simple gift - a scarlet robe - spurred Diderot into a spiral of debt and dissatisfaction, serving as a cautionary tale for our modern consumption patterns.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/pursuit-of-status/
Quotes to ponder:
"I was the absolute master of my old robe. I have become the slave of the new one."
"Humans evolved in small social groups in which image and status were all-important, not only for survival, but for attracting mates, impressing friends, and rearing children. Many products are signals first and material objects second. Our vast social-primate brains evolved to pursue one central social goal: to look good in the eyes of others."
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3167: The Pursuit Of Status: How To Avoid Chasing The Wrong Things by Louis Chew with No Sidebar

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Episode 3166:
In "Bring Back Your Childhood Dreams" by Chris of KeepThrifty.com, rediscover the power and simplicity of your childhood aspirations. Chris shares how reconnecting with the dreams of our younger selves can reveal genuine desires and lead to a fulfilling, simplified life. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode will inspire you to rethink what's truly important and how to pursue it.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.keepthrifty.com/bring-back-your-childhood-dreams/
Quotes to ponder:
"Children have an amazing ability to dream - to think of possibilities for the future without care for what’s possible, practical, or socially acceptable."
"Our grown-up sensibilities would tell us that our path should have been climbing the corporate ladder, upsizing to a bigger house and pursuing the material goods that show you’ve made it."
"By using why’s, I’ve been able to get to the core of each of my childhood dreams in a way that makes them achievable regardless of my situation."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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3152: Give Up Comfort by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Build Resiliency & Becoming Resilient

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