Are you stuck in the past? Anxious about the future? In this episode, we break down why living in the present is the key to peace and how to actually do it.
00:00 Introduction & our first 5 followers (but we need more!)
01:40 The power of living in the present
02:49 Why are we always chasing something?
03:57 Different perspectives on the present moment
06:07 The pain vs. joy debate: does success require sacrifice?
07:42 The myth of motivation & finding joy in the process
09:50 The danger of overworking & burnout
11:24 Social media & the need to always do more
14:06 The trade-off between pain & happiness
15:48 The "work hard, retire, and enjoy" myth
18:34 The hidden cost of addiction & escaping reality
22:54 Introduction to mindfulness & meditation
25:32 Feeling your emotions instead of escaping them
33:47 Why we distract ourselves from feeling
39:57 Can "living in the moment" be harmful?
41:32 The hidden trap of dopamine addiction
46:18 The impact of work stress on personal life
51:40 Are we taught to avoid the present?
52:14 Personal experiences that brought us back to the present
58:16 The impact of screen time on mental health
01:04:15 Meditation as a gym for the mind 🧠
01:07:36 The culture of "just push through it"
01:11:53 Final message: enjoy life NOW!
📌 Resources mentioned:
🔹 Naâman – French reggae artist that left us recently
🔹 Calm App
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