When life puts you in a bind — do you pick a side, or is there another way?

In this episode, I explore the power of Whole Mind Thinking — a way to hold tension without compromise. I share how I first encountered this mindset (think Star Wars, Jim Collins, and yoga), and how it finally became real for me through something I created: The Whole Mind Game.

Instead of reading an essay, I teach the game itself. We walk through real-world tensions like:
Feed the Beast <> Boycott the Beast — Should I share my message through platforms I don’t ethically support?

We explore topics:

• How to move beyond black-and-white thinking

• Why not all tension is bad

• How to find the best of the best without giving up your values

I also introduce four types of tension:

• Constructive Tension — e.g. Quality <> Speed

• Emotional Paradox — e.g. Excitement <> Anxiety

• Moral Polarity — e.g. Selfish <> Selfless

• Delightful Dilemma — e.g. Beach <> Mountains

This episode is part story, part tool, and all heart. If you’re caught in a tension of your own, this one's for you.

Read the original essay on Medium here:

https://medium.com/namaste-now/between-silence-and-sound-i-found-the-best-of-both-1f7b82873fa0?sk=693ee77477ac5540dcfc0e99742f1ebb

Play The Whole Mind Game:

https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68391c2fbcb08191b85bc87f550754f2-the-whole-mind-coach

See my conversation with The Whole Mind Coach for "Feed or Boycott" the Beast:

https://chatgpt.com/share/68860a71-812c-8009-b104-177f4bb80168

For more essays, episodes, and ways to connect, check out the Authbition website here:

https://www.authbition.com/