Searching Inward

Every paradigm shift includes an observer effect, which is the proven ability of observation to influence outcomes. In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, George Stull, Scott Reall, Anna Bryant and Seth Abram talk about the observer effect and how to stop and observe, and sustain attention.

“I realized that it’s really difficult to be patient without hope.” -Scott [03:22]

“To me, the observer effect has to do with the sustaining of our attention for longer periods of time, practiced periods of times, which is super important so we can stay with the rising and the falling of our automatic thoughts, emotions and sensations.” -Seth [07:13]

“I think that it cannot be overstated, the importance of paying attention in life.” -Anna [25:24]

“How we see is what we see, and to see rightly is to be able to be fully present.” -George [29:02]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:05] Intro

[02:51] The importance of patience

[06:24] Sustain attention

[09:28] Stop and observe

[12:33] Listening beyond ourselves  

[18:04] Where the divine dwells

[23:12] Final words to take away

Follow and Contact

Facebook: Restore Small Groups

Instagram: @restoresmallgroups

YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast

Website: restoresmallgroups.org

In this episode of the Searching Inward Podcast, hosts Scott Reall and George Stull are joined by Seth Abram, Director of Outreach at Restore Small Groups, to discuss how to become our own choice architects. Everywhere we go, the world is designed to aim our thoughts or influence our decisions. What if we made the choice to be our own choice architects for our lives? We discuss how to design a system of our lives to become our choice architects for making wise decisions, getting us to more thriving and joy in living.

“Grace is what invites me to build awareness of who I really am, but also sees where have you been going.” -Scott [12:18]

“I would say that grace is the practice of opening to receive who we are.” -Seth [16:50]

“Co-create. That’s an important landing spot for this chapter, because choice architect isn’t putting our finger up in the air and seeing which way the wind’s blowing. We have a pretty good guide.” -George [29:16]

TIMESTAMPS

[00:06] Intro

[00:29] Introducing Seth Abram

[04:28] Becoming choice architects

[05:57] Create a system of grace

[16:27] Defining of grace

[19:53] Reward of a new system

[28:15] Co-create today

Follow and Contact

Facebook: Restore Small Groups

Instagram: @restoresmallgroups

YouTube: Searching Inward Podcast

Website: restoresmallgroups.org

Seth Abram:

IG: @integratedenneagram

Music: sethabram.bandcamp.com

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Willpower is not what you think it is. In order for true transformations to happen in our lives, we need so much more than willpower. We must disengage from our autonomic responses and move toward reflexive ones until new neural pathways are established and the new healthy responses become unconscious. Listen in and learn something new!

This show is hosted by Scott Reall, George Stull, and Anna Bryant.

Today’s show tackles the concept of reframing our viewpoint. Moving from habitual responses to conscious decision-making takes practice and effort. We discuss the patterns of the world and how to put off the old dysfunctional responses we automatically tend towards in order to make space for something new and healthy to grow.

This show is hosted by Scott Reall, George Stull, and Anna Bryant.

Follow and Contact Facebook and Instagram: @restoresmallgroups.org YouTube: Searching Inward

Podcast Website: www.restoresmallgroups.org

Today we chatted about mindfulness and paying attention. It sounds so simple yet our failure to do so can have a profound impact on our habits and ultimately our circumstances. Sometimes the simplest things can be the most challenging. What are you paying attention to?

Episode 5

This show is hosted by Scott Reall, George Stull, and Anna Bryant.

Facebook and Instagram: @restoresmallgroups.org

Show Music: Hopes and Dreams by Evert Z

Special Thanks to the Hitlab Creative Team