April 26, 2024 • 11 mins
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Episode 3159:
Joel Zaslofsky's piece, featured on BecomingMinimalist.com, explores the joyful practice of becoming "easily fascinated." Zaslofsky illustrates through personal anecdotes how adopting a mindset focused on wonder and curiosity enhances our interactions and relationships, making us more generous, grateful, and valued by others. Embrace the overlooked miracles of everyday life and discover how a shift in perspective can enrich your existence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/fascinating/
Quotes to ponder:
"The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"People who seem to constantly find joy in us and the world around us are almost always more enjoyable to be with."
Episode references:
Emilie Wapnick's TED Talk: How to Be Everything - https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling
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