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Episode 3096:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan's insightful piece, "An Invitation to Dance Like No One is Watching," explores the complex relationship with our egos through the lens of personal and familial experiences, particularly inspired by the book "Wonder." Flanagan delves into how our egos serve as both a protective armor in youth and a barrier to genuine connection, urging readers to embrace vulnerability and the beauty of our true selves beneath the facade.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/an-invitation-to-dance-like-no-one-is-watching/
Quotes to ponder:
"The ugliest thing in a person is ultimately essential to preserving the beautiful thing we are becoming."
Episode references:
Wonder by R.J. Palacio: https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375869026
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3096: An Invitation to Dance Like No One is Watching by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Ego, Vulnerability & Authentic Connection

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Episode 3159:
Joel Zaslofsky's piece, featured on BecomingMinimalist.com, explores the joyful practice of becoming "easily fascinated." Zaslofsky illustrates through personal anecdotes how adopting a mindset focused on wonder and curiosity enhances our interactions and relationships, making us more generous, grateful, and valued by others. Embrace the overlooked miracles of everyday life and discover how a shift in perspective can enrich your existence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/fascinating/
Quotes to ponder:
"The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"People who seem to constantly find joy in us and the world around us are almost always more enjoyable to be with."
Episode references:
Emilie Wapnick's TED Talk: How to Be Everything - https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling
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3159: The Art of Being Easily Fascinated by Joel Zaslofsky with Becoming Minimalist on Gratitude

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Episode 3158:
Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com guides us on a journey to peace by advising what to let go of, including old regrets, the desire for a pain-free life, and materialistic measures of success. Embrace the changes and challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/12/28/8-things-you-must-give-up-to-find-peace/
Quotes to ponder:
"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding."
"You rarely fail for the things you do. You fail for the things you don’t do, the business you leave unfinished, the things you make excuses about for the rest of your life."
Episode references:
Books by Marc & Angel: https://www.marcandangel.com/book/
The Power of Now: https://a.co/d/7CqI66R
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3158: 8 Things You Must Give Up to Find Peace by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Happiness

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Episode 3157:
Steve Pavlina shares a straightforward but powerful approach to personal development in his article "Add the Best; Drop the Worst." Pavlina encourages readers to introspect and identify one superlative habit to adopt and one detrimental habit to eliminate. This method promises significant life improvements over time by focusing on small, manageable changes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2013/06/add-the-best-drop-the-worst/
Quotes to ponder:
"Add the best. Drop the worst."
"Choose simple habits with clear and crisp boundaries."
"If you hit the snooze and got up at 5:10 am, you failed. If you’re vertical before the clock hits 5:01 am, you succeeded. No room for doubt."
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3157: Add the Best; Drop the Worst by Steve Pavlina on New Habit Formation & Self-Improvement

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Episode 3156:
Ellen Burgan's exploration on combating negative self-talk guides listeners through the transformative process of swapping harmful mental habits for empowering affirmations. By reframing self-critical thoughts into positive self-talk, Ellen illuminates a path to enhanced self-esteem and overall happiness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/personal-development-shortcut-to-a-better-you/
Quotes to ponder:
"Beating yourself up, that inner critic in your head, negative self-talk, putting yourself down, it’s time to say goodbye to the self-destructive and disempowering voice in your head that steals your confidence and makes you feel bad about yourself."
"With that attitude, you won’t get it. Instead, believe in yourself and always think positively. Give yourself a pep talk and tell yourself that you CAN do it!"
"Don’t those words bring on a much better feeling than 'I’ll never be good at that?' Acknowledging even the smallest step forward is very empowering."
Episode references:
Abraham-Hicks: https://www.abraham-hicks.com
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3156: How to Free Yourself From the Bad Habit of Negative Self-Talk by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy

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Episode 3155:
Explore the enriching world of minimalism with Catherine from CommonSenseLiving.ca in "Less is More," where you'll discover how embracing less can enhance your life's quality. Unpack the secrets of living a fulfilled life through intentional living, the joy of a minimalist lifestyle, and the power of gratitude.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.commonsenseliving.ca/post/less-is-more
Quotes to ponder:
"Becoming minimalist frees us to live a bigger life with a more passionate pursuit of our greatest purpose and goals."
"Learning to live with less does not mean your life is not abundant. It clears up more space for the things that matter."
Episode references:
The More of Less: https://a.co/d/5HDViBk
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3096: An Invitation to Dance Like No One is Watching by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Ego, Vulnerability & Authentic Connection

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