3839: Why We Need Suffering by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Strength In Hardship
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Episode 3839:
Cylon George unpacks the uncomfortable truth that suffering isn’t just unavoidable, it’s vital for building resilience, clarity, and inner strength. With insights from his own journey and reflections on how we often avoid necessary discomfort, he reveals how embracing pain can actually reduce our overall suffering and lead to deep personal growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/why-we-need-suffering
Quotes to ponder:
"We flee from necessary suffering only to increase our unnecessary suffering."
"Once you can get beyond blaming your suffering on others, God, or the universe, you’ll begin to gain the resources to deal with what’s in front of you."
"Embrace your pain. Lean into discomfort. And you’ll discover a spiritual strength you never thought possible."
Episode references:
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X
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3838: How to Plan Your Yearly Goal and Receive Results by Shirley of Daring Living on Effective Goal Setting
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Episode 3838:
Shirley shares a powerful 6-step framework for turning yearly goals into reality by combining clarity, structure, and consistency. Her method helps you stay focused, break down overwhelming ambitions into actionable tasks, and follow through with intention all year long.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://daringliving.com/how-to-plan-goal-receive-results/
Quotes to ponder:
"You must be willing to make the extra effort and commit to do the things that most people are not willing to do."
“The key is to list out every single task, even the small and tedious ones, so that you don’t even have to think about what you need to do to accomplish that project/ assignment.”
“Make sure your goal is: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound, Reward.”
Episode references:
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/
Asana: https://asana.com/
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3837: 3 Ways I Use Technology to Find Happiness by Brendan Kane with Nir And Far on Mindful Tech Use
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Episode 3837:
Brendan Kane shares how he transformed his mindset and elevated his happiness by using everyday technology like his iPhone and iPad. Through simple, intentional habits, thinking big, practicing daily gratitude, and visualizing his dreams, he reprogrammed his perspective and created a more fulfilling life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2013/10/5-ways-to-use-your-tech-habits-for-good.html
Quotes to ponder:
"Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to living a successful and fulfilled life."
"We all have the power to change our lives and find happiness."
"Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you."
Episode references:
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-TM-Where-Are/dp/0062364286
Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322
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3836: 5 Questions to Simplify Your Life During the Holidays by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Simple Holidays
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Episode 3836:
Leo Babauta invites us to rethink the chaos of the holiday season with five powerful questions that uncover what truly matters. By examining our attachments, limits, and priorities, we can trade stress and overcommitment for clarity, calm, and deeper connection.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/simple-holidays
Quotes to ponder:
"What are you striving for right now? You can tell what it is by what’s stressing you out, what’s been occupying your mind, what fills your life with things to do."
"What if you only limited your plate to five things? You’d have more space, more focus, more enjoyment."
"Spending time with friends and loved ones is the best way to use your holiday time."
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3835: It's Not All About Money: 5 Ways to Redefine Success by Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha
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Episode 3835:
Skylar Liberty Rose challenges the cultural obsession with wealth and status by sharing five personal, transformative shifts that redefined success in her life. Through mindful practices like prioritizing health, embracing gratitude, and letting go of external validation, she shows how true fulfillment comes from living in alignment with your values, not your bank balance.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/its-not-all-about-money-5-ways-to-redefine-success/
Quotes to ponder:
"Relentlessly pursuing a materialistic ideal is a breeding ground for anxiety and stress."
"Success isn’t how many Facebook friends we have or how many people pressed like on our post."
"When we truly appreciate what we have and make gratitude our starting point, we are far less likely to worry about what we don’t have."
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