3678: Hope Is The Thing With Feathers by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on How to Be More Optimistic
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Episode 3678:
Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui reflects on a quietly profound moment shared with her dying mother, discovering that hope can exist alongside grief. Through birdsong, sunlight, and presence, she finds that beauty and suffering are not opposites but companions, offering solace in the midst of heartbreak.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/hope-the-thing-with-feathers/
Quotes to ponder:
"Joy and pain can coexist."
"It is possible to feel happiness as someone you love is dying."
"The Waxwings brought it to me. They pretended they were only there to eat the berries. But I saw it, the stroke of vibrant yellow brushed boldly along the tips of their otherwise somber tails."
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3677: Fish don't know they're in water AND What do you hate not doing? by Derek Sivers on Chasing Goals
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Episode 3677:
Derek Sivers shares two compact yet profound reflections: one on the paradox of chasing goals and the other on handling hatred. In the first, he reminds us that striving too hard can backfire, sometimes what we want only comes when we stop chasing. In the second, he offers a liberating reframe: you don’t need to hate something just because it’s not for you.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/fish & https://sive.rs/hatenot
Quotes to ponder:
"If you chase a fish, it will swim away. But if you go about your business calmly, it may come to you out of curiosity."
"Not liking something doesn’t mean you have to hate it."
"It’s a relief to realize you don’t have to fight everything that’s not for you."
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3676: STOP Sleepwalking Through Life - Here’s How To Wake Up and Thrive by Andie Thueson on Positive Mindset Shift
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Episode 3676:
Andie Thueson urges readers to wake up from the autopilot routines that dull life’s vibrancy, offering practical steps to reclaim joy, creativity, and purpose. Through self-inquiry, energy awareness, and intentional shifts in mindset and habit, she shows how to trade survival mode for a more energized, soul-aligned way of living.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://andiethueson.com/how-to-know-if-you-are-awake-or-sleepwalking-through-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"We are designed to be powerful creators of our lives!"
"Your outer reality is a manifestation of your inner reality."
"Choose to shift and wake up to a life filled with passion and fun!"
Episode references:
You Can Heal Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Heal-Your-Life/dp/0937611018
The Four Agreements: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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3675: A Step-By-Step Guide on Letting Go of Expectations by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple
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Episode 3675:
Rebecca Crespo explores how clinging to expectations can quietly undermine happiness, strain relationships, and fuel internal stress. Her guidance reveals how letting go fosters emotional freedom, deeper acceptance, and a more peaceful way of moving through life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.minimalismmadesimple.com/home/let-go-of-expectations
Quotes to ponder:
"Expectations can create unnecessary stress and disappointment when reality doesn't match up."
"When we release our grip on how we think things should be, we make space for what actually is."
"Letting go of expectations allows us to enjoy the moment and be more present in our daily lives."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713
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3674: Underachieving Never Felt So Good. Here's Why by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People
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Episode 3674:
Cylon George invites readers to embrace the surprising joy of underachievement by challenging society’s obsession with constant productivity. By stepping off the treadmill of striving, he discovers a deeper sense of purpose, presence, and peace in simply being himself, offering a liberating path to those feeling overwhelmed or stuck in the pursuit of “more.”
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/underachieving-never-felt-so-good
Quotes to ponder:
"Underachieving never felt so good."
"I no longer feel compelled to prove myself or impress anyone."
"I’m learning to be okay with not knowing what’s next."
Episode references:
The Surrender Experiment: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X
The Four Agreements: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
The Untethered Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379
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