We all can reach a point where we just don't feel like doing anything. But why does this happen? Why do we get to a place when we feel like we need Tony Robbins to walk into our bedroom and start yelling at us to get it together? And if we are not close friends with Tony Robbins, what are we supposed to do about it?

The good news is we don't need Jillian Michaels or Tony Robbins to yell at us. A lack of motivation is not the cause of this feeling, it's the symptom. Motivation is fleeting. It works for a while but then it wears off and we need more and more of it. The real cause of this existential lethargy goes much deeper.

In today's podcast, I talk about what we can all do when that apathetic feeling strikes. I discuss the root cause of this feeling, and how to rip out the problem from the roots so that it doesn't come back again.

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How do we know when to make a change and when to accept our circumstances? Is it better to stay in a familiar and safe situation than it is to take a risk on ourselves? Should we fulfill the expectations of our family or live a life that we find fulfilling?

These questions are delicate balances we will each need to navigate in our lives. Finding where the line is between hurting others and hurting ourself can be hard to find. But at the end of the day, we only have one life to live. It's impossible to please everyone. But with kindness, love and compassion we can do anything.

In today's podcast, I share how we can strike that balance. I talk about knowing when to make those big changes, whether it's quitting a job, quitting an addiction, moving to another city, or making a change in our relationships. I discuss how we can find the answer that speaks to our heart and true purpose, how to do so wisely to minimize risk, and how to honor and love the people who have different visions for how we should live our life.

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Life moves in cycles. It is the nature of all things. We live in cycles with the sun, the moon, and the seasons. Our life moves in phases from infancy through old age. We have times of high energy, low energy, emotional highs and emotional lows. This is the nature of being human.

When we spend our whole life engaged in doing things, we fail to understand how these bodies of ours operate. It's like we're strapped into a rollercoaster and we have no choice but to go along for the ride without any control or influence on the journey. When we start to pay attention and notice the patterns and cycles, we can prepare for those twists and turns, and even begin to know how to effect them.

In today's podcast, I talk about what to do when we have a low day, why we have low days, and what we can do to prevent them from happening in the first place.

I discuss ways to understand our natural cycles and rhythms. I share how we can deal with the lows, reduce the number of lows, and lift the base of our rollercoaster's platform so that the lows aren't so low and the highs are even higher.

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There are four common mistakes in our thinking that nearly all of us make and that contribute to our suffering. These misguided thoughts that stem from false beliefs cause us to inadvertently harm ourselves, our communities, and our planet.

In this podcast, I share what those mistaken beliefs are, where they came from, how to spot them, and what we can do about them. I talk about how they block us from becoming truly happy, and what we we can do to overcome those blocks and start living a life of fulfillment and joy right here and now.

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Forget disinformation, misinformation and malinformation. We live in a world of mass information. Every one of has access to endless content on our phones, TVs, VR headsets and tablets. Unfortunately, those algorithms don't tell us what is actually the most important, helpful, useful or honest content to consume. So what are we to do?

In this podcast, I share how we can navigate this increasingly complex media landscape, how to notice bias and manipulation, and most importantly how to stay grounded to the things that really matter in life.

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Most people have a misconception about spirituality. Most people think you're either spiritual or you're not. But spiritual is not something that some people have and some people don't have. The question is whether we're connected to our spirituality or not.

In this podcast, I explore the true nature of spirituality. I share where spiritual answers can be found. I discuss the roadblocks we face on our spiritual journey and how to overcome them, and how we can develop a deeper connection to the source of all life.

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Why is doing nothing the hardest thing in the world? It's not a mystery. It's because we are so used to doing, achieving, consuming, creating, analyzing and judging. But when we can break through that compulsion to mindlessly fill up the peaceful silence with needless noise, the world becomes ours.

There is perhaps no greater ability than the ability to find peace and joy within ourselves. In this podcast, I share the three most important steps for breaking through that barrier to peace. After 12 years and 10,000 hours meditating, this is what helped me go from a fidgety person with ADHD, to someone who loves meditation and can't live without it.

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Meditation and being present are great ways to be happier and more calm, but can they really lead to enlightenment? Is enlightenment possible? Can a person really be in a zen state all the time? Even at work?!?!

In today's podcast, I answer these questions and more as we dive into what enlightenment is, how to get it, why you're not enlightened, and how to make sure you're getting the absolute most out of your awakening journey.

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We all have times in our lives when we are going through difficult times and we start to wonder why the heck we're here? We can begin to lose faith that we are here for any other purpose than to suffer.

But there is a cause for this crisis of meaninglessness. When we understand the cause, we are able to see that it is not life that has lost meaning. It is we who have forgotten how to give life meaning.

In this podcast, I share a simple two-step solution for getting out of a funk, finding joy again, and giving your life the meaning and purpose you've been looking for.

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Oftentimes, we try to conform in order to get approval and acceptance. But we never get it and we just end up pretending to be someone we're not.

The truth is, we won't be liked by everybody. But the more we can be ourselves, the more we will find genuine friends who love us for exactly who we are.

In this podcast, I share a 4-step process for finding your authenticity and courage within. I talk about how to quiet the outside noise and live in alignment with who you truly are. And I share how to find the soul tribe you've been looking for.

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