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Navigating the Space Between Thoughts and Reality

In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of the internal dialogue we have with ourselves, examining how these can lead to confusion and the freedom that comes from anchoring ourselves in the present moment.
Our discussion is enriched with personal stories and insights, highlighting those pivotal moments of clarity—like when you’re able to have perspective on your current challenge—when the gap between our thoughts and the reality of our experiences becomes unmistakably clear.
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The Illusion of Happiness: Discovering Inner Peace

In this episode, we dive deep into the quest for happiness, contrasting Eastern and Western views on joy, fulfillment, and peace.
We question the common pursuit of happiness, suggesting it often leads to self-imposed suffering and explore the idea that true happiness might not be about achieving constant joy but about embracing life as it is, with its highs and lows.
We discuss the Buddhist perspective that real happiness comes from seeing reality clearly, challenging listeners to rethink the value placed on happiness and consider that genuine contentment arises from acceptance and letting go of control.
The episode also explores how facing our pain can open pathways to understanding love and existence on a deeper level, revealing that true happiness—and love—is not something to chase but a state that exists within us always.
Join us for a journey to uncover the essence of true happiness, finding peace and fulfillment in acceptance and the beauty of the present moment.
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The Gradual Process of Changing Your Life

In this episode, we discuss how much our lives have changed over the past few years. Through a conversation of reflection, we touch upon several key themes that have shaped our journey, including:
The importance of slowing down to connect deeply with ourselves, questioning whether we are in a state of relaxation or merely operating on auto-pilot.
How reevaluating our priorities can lead to profound life changes.
The transformative impact of COVID and the shift to remote work, prompting a societal reevaluation of life's priorities.
The liberating process of letting go of others' perceptions to live a life true to ourselves.
Tune in for a conversation where we slow down and examine the small moments of which change is made.
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Ups and Downs of Healing Our Inner World

In this episode, we discuss why we choose the rugged path of self-exploration over the ease of old patterns and how facing life's full spectrum of emotions head-on is both overwhelming and liberating.
We explore the pivotal role of acceptance versus resistance and the beauty that comes when we choose to face and feel through our emotions.
Join us as we discuss the dance of realizing our inherent wholeness—a journey that can feel extremely hard, yet profoundly transformative.
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The Pendulum of Conscious Awareness

In this episode, we dive into what we call the 'pendulum of awareness.' Imagine your mind like a swinging pendulum that sometimes gets lost in a whirlwind of thoughts about the past or future, and at other times, is fully attentive to the present moment, to what's happening right now.
We talk about how learning to live more consciously—with more awareness of what we think, feel, and do—means we have to be honest with ourselves about our role in our own thoughts and feelings. It's important to know that this kind of growth doesn't happen all at once. It's a journey with many ups and downs, not a straight path.
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My Life is Changing and It's Scary

Facing life's transitions can be daunting—filled with uncertainty and the fear of the unknown. It's not uncommon to feel disconnected from the person you once knew yourself to be, as you navigate through the layers of change and seek reconnection with your evolving identity.
But what if the key to navigating this transformation lies not in resisting it, but in moving with it?
In this episode, we discuss our own journeys of change. We explore the challenges of letting go of the familiar, the struggle to recognize ourselves amid transformation, and the beauty of rediscovering who we are.
Join us as we share insights and strategies for embracing change, finding peace in the flux, and discovering the beauty hidden within uncertainty. Learn how to align with life's natural flow, making room for growth and ease even when the path ahead seems unclear.
Change may be hard and scary, but it also brings with it the opportunity for renewal and beauty <3
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Transforming Fear into Forward Motion

In this episode, we discuss how facing the unknown in life is essential to work through our creative challenges and effectuate change.
We reflect on the the metaphorical example of the feeling you experience before jumping into a cold body of water, and analogize how this type of experience plays out in our lives, such as expressing our opinion to our boss or choosing to finally sit down and write the prelude to a book.
With the main takeaway: the more we jump, the more we allow ourselves to move forward.
Some of the main topics that we touched upon are:
The act of creation is not about the output but more importantly the state we tap into through the process of creating.
Creation and self-expression is a way to tap into higher states of consciousness and being.
Is the way we work too rigid? Does excessive hierarchy diminish collaboration?  
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Connecting With Yourself: Does It Have To Be So Hard?

In this episode, Daisy opens the conversation by reading a poem she wrote that carries the sentiment of finding love in yourself, which allows you to find love in everything and everyone around you. This sets the tone for the conversation, where we discuss many barriers that impede us from cultivating a sense of wholeness within ourselves.
Those barriers include things like questioning the things we resist. Things like working out, breath work, meditation, or the sudden urge to need to leave the home, to name a few. Is it because these things require us to connect with ourselves? Often times the things we cling to (or avoid) in order to feel better, are impeding on our ability to actually feel good.
We also touch on how seeing others' purest form of self-expression (e.g., music, books, film, art) can help us tap into our own feelings of love and being with oneself.
Join us for an insightful conversation that plants many seeds that nourish the sprouts to connect with yourself, hence tapping into the infinite and everlasting state of loving presence.
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The Art of Non-Attachment

In this episode, we discuss how our attachment tendencies and the perpetual desire for more can shape our life experiences, leading to unnecessary suffering. We discuss our relationships with food and partners, among other things, which often drive us to seek fulfillment outside ourselves to fill an internal void.
We also explore the concept of impermanence in life, emphasizing how an understanding of life's transient nature can allow us to truly appreciate and enjoy our experiences without clinging to them.
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Living and Appreciating Life with Clarity

In this episode, we discuss the power of reflecting and learning from the past, the importance of connection and love, and the beauty of expanding our perspective.
We discuss how easy it is to live life disconnected from reality and miss out on what's happening right in front of us.
Discover how truth and clarity can help us to fully appreciate the richness of our lives without taking it for granted, making the most of our existence.
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