Many times in life, we find ourselves in situations that can fill us with regret or despair, or any number of challenging emotions. It seems like things just get worse. It might even seem like there’s no way out.

Kurt found himself in a couple of those situations.

Once, in 2013 feeling intense regret over not buying more bitcoin as the price surged towards $1,100 - wondering “Why didn’t I buy more?” - a question now familiar to millions of people.

Lying in meditation, Kurt attempted to shift his perspective, or step into another universe where he had bought more. When he stood up from the meditation, he realised, in fact, the amount he had bought had doubled his net worth.

Then in 2017 in a detention center in Mexico City, waiting to be deported, he again performed the meditation - “stepping into another room”. When he arose, he realized that he was being presented with one of the best deals of his life - 72 more hours of remaining peaceful in exchange for freedom that might well last a lifetime. Freedom to travel, have adventures, drink hot chocolate and fall in love… All one had to do was wait a little.

Did the situation change? Or was it just the perspective? Sometimes, the perspective changes everything.

Note: This episode was recorded back in July 2020. Since then, the bitcoin price has indeed exploded again.

For transcript and notes go to: Depends on How You Look At It A Beautiful Thought