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2032: How to Be Happy - Live in the Moment with a Plan for the Future by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim
2032: How to Be Happy - Live in the Moment with a Plan for the Future by Jay Harrington of Life And Whim
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Episode 2032:
Jay Harrington's article, "How to be happy – live in the moment with a plan for the future," emphasizes the importance of embracing change and breaking free from conventional thinking to achieve personal growth and happiness. He uses the metaphor of cells continually renewing in our bodies to illustrate the potential for transformation in our lives. Harrington suggests that while our bodies are programmed to adapt, our minds often resist change due to deep-rooted survival instincts. He explains how overcoming this resistance by envisioning a clear future can lead to meaningful life changes. Drawing on Plato's "Allegory of the Cave," he encourages breaking free from the constraints of current realities to explore new possibilities and emphasizes the power of acting now for a better future.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/how-to-be-happy
Quotes to ponder:
"It’s only by facing the fear, by staring wide-eyed into the light, that we can gain understanding of what’s possible."
"Anything you do today, can have immense impact on what your life looks like five years from now."
"Live in the moment, but make every moment be guided by a clear vision of your future dreams."
Episode references:
"The Republic" by Plato: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1497
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Episode 2032:
Jay Harrington's article, "How to be happy – live in the moment with a plan for the future," emphasizes the importance of embracing change and breaking free from conventional thinking to achieve personal growth and happiness. He uses the metaphor of cells continually renewing in our bodies to illustrate the potential for transformation in our lives. Harrington suggests that while our bodies are programmed to adapt, our minds often resist change due to deep-rooted survival instincts. He explains how overcoming this resistance by envisioning a clear future can lead to meaningful life changes. Drawing on Plato's "Allegory of the Cave," he encourages breaking free from the constraints of current realities to explore new possibilities and emphasizes the power of acting now for a better future.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/how-to-be-happy
Quotes to ponder:
"It’s only by facing the fear, by staring wide-eyed into the light, that we can gain understanding of what’s possible."
"Anything you do today, can have immense impact on what your life looks like five years from now."
"Live in the moment, but make every moment be guided by a clear vision of your future dreams."
Episode references:
"The Republic" by Plato: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1497
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jan 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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