Good and Difficult Advice: Don’t Worry

Unlocking Mindfulness: Overcoming Fear, Embracing Change, and Discovering Self

Wrestling with worry is as old as human history itself - the Bhagavad Gita and the Sermon on the Mount can attest to that. Yet, this struggle seems to be our faithful companion, often pulling us out of our present moments, sowing seeds of fear, doubt, and insecurity. Join us as we unravel the futility of obsessive worrying, its impact on our lives, and how it could be a deterrent to our mindfulness. We'll talk about how worry, though considered useful in moderation, can spiral out of control, inflicting unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Ever felt overwhelmed by change? We're here to tell you that it's perfectly okay. As we delve deeper into this episode, we'll discuss the beauty and challenge of embracing change and how doing so could potentially strengthen our core selves. You'll learn how cultivating a deeper connection with ourselves can help reduce anxiety and worry, leading to an improved quality of life. We'll also introduce you to your 'escape route' - a secret pathway to your most authentic self, a sanctuary where you can seek refuge from superficial worries and negative emotions. So, buckle up and join us on this enlightening journey of self-discovery and peace.

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(00:20) Living in the Present, Futility of Worry
(15:59) Embracing Change in Life
(20:59) Discovering Our Fundamental Self

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(00:20) Living in the Present, Futility of Worry

I explore the idea of worry and how this advice to not worry has been around for thousands of years. I look at the Bhagavad Gita and the Sermon on the Mount as examples of how this advice has been around for a long time. I discuss how worry can make our life worse and how it can take away from our presence and mindfulness. I also talk about how worry can be useful, but when utilized too much, it can reinforce our fear, doubt, and insecurity. I explore the idea of using control to try to manage outcomes and how this can lead to a manic and stressful life.

(15:59) Embracing Change in Life

Discuss the beauty and challenge of change and how to create a relationship with a deeper part of ourselves that isn't affected by worry, fear, and insecurity. Look at how we can use this relationship to reduce our anxiety and worry, and even if our meditation practice changes every day, it can still be a worthwhile use of our time. Examine how we can use this relationship to improve our lives and feel better.

(20:59) Discovering Our Fundamental Self

We all have an escape route, a way out of fear, worry, insecurity, and doubt. This connection to our fundamental selves is our most real part. We can use this connection to make our lives better and move past our superficial worries and emotions.

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