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In this episode of Wild Medicine, Dr. Michelle Peris and Dr. Tara Rawana explore the profound importance of enjoying life in the present moment.

They discuss the dangers of delaying gratification and the necessity of intentional living, emphasizing that if we cannot find joy today, we will struggle to find it tomorrow.

The conversation delves into breaking negative thought patterns, creating a permission field for joy, and the power of community and collaboration in personal growth.

They highlight the significance of emotions in our lives and the need for action to facilitate transformation.

The episode concludes with a call to embrace vulnerability, trust in relationships, and the beauty of connection as essential components of a fulfilling life.

Takeaways

• Enjoyment in the present is crucial for future happiness.

• Delaying gratification can lead to a lifetime of missed joy.

• Intentional living requires balancing enjoyment today with planning for tomorrow.

• Negative thought patterns can trap us in a cycle of dissatisfaction.

• Creating a permission field for joy allows us to embrace pleasure.

• Community and collaboration enhance personal growth and transformation.

• Navigating change requires embracing new sensations and experiences.

• Emotions play a significant role in shaping our thoughts and behaviours.

• Taking action is essential for breaking free from negative cycles.

• Vulnerability and trust are key to forming meaningful connections.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing the Present: The Importance of Enjoyment Today

02:33 The Cost of Delayed Gratification: Sacrificing Today for Tomorrow

05:14 Intentional Living: Balancing Enjoyment and Future Planning

08:01 Breaking the Cycle: The Impact of Repetitive Negative Thoughts

10:44 Creating a Pattern Interrupt: Simple Ways to Enhance Daily Joy

13:42 Navigating Change: The Challenge of Embracing New Sensations

16:43 The Journey to Self-Worth: Allowing Ourselves to Enjoy Life

19:19 The Role of Community: Supporting Each Other in Change

25:45 Empowering Growth Through Relationships

27:47 The Power of Collaboration

31:48 The Importance of Connection and Trust

36:28 Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions

40:07 Small Changes Lead to Big Transformations

45:27 Taking Ownership of Your Life

49:13 Celebrating Micro Changes and Transformations

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