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The Deathbed Thought Experiment

Episode Summary

If you are feeling stuck or unsure, I made this episode just for you. Here’s a thought experiment that can help you find clarity and start taking steps in the right direction. We all get stuck at times, but we are not meant to stay there indefinitely. Use this simple experiment to remind yourself of what is most important.

Episode Notes

Quotes to remember:

“One of the things that is inherent to creativity and expression is it’s unknown to you.”

“There are things we want to do that are totally outside what we currently know.”

Takeaways:

When we feel stuck we are often faced with the path we are currently on and a more unknown path
The essence of creativity is a mystery
Our mind/ego wants to protect you and keep you safe, but this often becomes limiting
The thing you will regret most is not trying
The steps become clear when we have a destination in mind
When we are making a switch or transition, the first decision is a commitment
Nothing outside of you will give you the satisfaction and contentment of being fully yourself
It’s okay to feel stuck; we’re just not meant to stay there
Is anything safe, really?
When we can accept the mystery, we can become the fullest expression of ourselves

What you’ll learn:

A useful thought experiment to help you when you feel stuck
How a visualization of your future self can clarify things for you now
How to differentiate between something you like to do and something you love to do
Why projecting oneself into the future is such a powerful technique
What the physical body is trying to tell you through pain and illness
About our deepest instinct to be the fullest expression of who we are

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