Takeaways

• Today marks the anniversary of my father's death.
• He was a stand for joy and forgiveness.
• I carry his ashes with me to sacred places.
• His life was dedicated to family and service.
• Death brings us face to face with our own mortality.
• Those who go before us illuminate the darkness.
• Confronting death offers opportunities for rebirth.
• Time is precious and should not be taken for granted.
• Family, education, and travel are my true north.
• Love is all there truly is.

Sound Bites

• "How do we say goodbye?"

Chapters

00:00A Personal Tribute: Remembering My Father

04:11Reflections on Legacy and Mortality

08:51Lessons in Love and Family Values

Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.

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