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"The Power of Thoughts"

🕑 Added 2019-07-25 12:05:01 +0000 UTC

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Shashikant Dhuppe

Came here after you said check these 12 fav episodes and Man you were right, this episode is legit gold. Just passed 10 min mark and couldn't help but come here and add a comment.

Valentina Ulyanova

I loved this conversation; I haven't listened to the minimal episode, but if it conveys any fraction of the same message, it is definitely something that most of the world needs to hear. The bit about race was a good point of discussion in today's context as well. Joshua, I hope your health has improved since this recording, but judging by the most recent podcasts it sounds as though you're doing a little better 😊. My take on positive thinking in a crisis is that when I experience such a crisis (and I definitely have, about 5 years ago I was housebound for several months, and I still have an extensive list of limitations) is a call to action for me to reevaluate my current practices and ways of thinking, but not necessarily assigning value judgements to them (like "why me, this is so horrible"). Not that those thoughts never arise, but I make an effort to not give them any purchase. I practice Zen Buddhism, and I relate this to the practice of equanimity. Have a great day y'all ♥️