“You are already where you need to be.”

The absence of goals does not signify an absence of purpose. Rather, “wandering” invites us to immerse ourselves in the present, guided only by principles and passions.

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Ever ask yourself, “Is this all there is to life?”

If so, Jen Carew can point you in the right direction of how to discover your path. And it is YOUR own path, because it is unique for each of us.

Learning to discern between the voice of your ego and the voice of your inner truth on this episode.

Find out more at jencarew.com

And at https://www.youtube.com/@InhabitingJoy

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Reality does not care about your expectations. In fact, the world and the people in it will let you down if you hold onto expectations of how they or life should be.

When you become an observer instead of constantly judging the world, you suddenly discover a lot more beauty around you.

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“Winning is subjective."

- Dr. Pierre McDonnaugh

That statement might seem confusing at first. You either win or you don’t, right? You’re either first across the finish line or you're not, no?

Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. People often forget that Rocky Balboa actually lost to Apollo Creed in the original movie. But he won by far surpassing expectations, by knocking the champ down and going the distance with him.

And, sometimes, the price we pay for victory far exceeds the benefits of winning. In that way, we actually lose even if we technically win. This can be true in war, politics, sports and every other facet of life.

The truth is, we are constantly winning and failing simultaneously throughout life. Real success is found in the narrative that we tell ourselves about our efforts. Did we try? Did we work hard? Were we honest in what we did? Did our efforts feed our spirit?

Dr. Pierre McDonnaugh is the author of "Beauty for Ashes: The Virtuous Side of Failure" and shares the above insight and so much more on this episode of Zen Sammich.

You can purchase his book at https://fultonbooks.com/books/?book=beauty-for-ashes and on Amazon.

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What would the world look like if we complained less and found a way to simply say "Hell Yeah!" more often?

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Coach, meditation teacher, speaker and author, Ipek Williamson shares her personal story, as well as offers suggestions on how we all can utilize hope to overcome obstacles and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes.

We also discuss techniques for living in a meditative state.

Catch up with all she has going on or buy her books here: https://linktr.ee/IpekWilliamson

Her latest contribution is to an anthology entitled, "Mission: Hope," and can be found by clicking here.

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Trusting yourself is key to living a fulfilling and meaningful life. Zen Sammich discusses 3 key components of trusting yourself.

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From Austria to Cambodia and banking to Buddhism, Otto Gatternigg discusses burnout, making life-altering pivots in your 40s, and finding inner peace.

We also discuss the importance of mental health maintenance, and finding someone you can talk with and confide in.

Visit his website at https://mentalhappiness-innerhealth.com/

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Echart Tolle once said, "I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them cats."

But what about dogs? They seem to live constantly in the present moment. Forgiving in an instant. Kind. A wonderful companion.

Zen Sammich considers the entire animal kingdom in this short episode and comes up with the answer!

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I asked a Buddhist monk all the questions you’ve wanted to ask: Do Buddhists pray to Buddha as an actual God? Does a Buddhist monk ever get nervous, angry, or have a bad day? What happens after we die? Is there a heaven and hell?

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