154 - Taking The Long View

In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan. Starting with Richard Dawkins' reminder that "we are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones," I refl ...  Show more

In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the danger of numbing ourselves with comfort, akin ...  Show more

In this episode, we discuss the power of taking a long-term perspective in your thoughts, actions, and deeds.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11 ...  Show more

In this episode, we talk about how we can survive tough times by taking the long view on life.

In this episode, we hear about some of the great lessons we can learn when we view things from a different perspective. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/different-perspective for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! Learn more ...  Show more

Whether you’re looking at life from a broad, high view or focusing on the small details in front of you, both perspectives bring their own wisdom. In today’s episode, we discuss how shifting between these views can help you navigate life’s challenges with mindfulness, offering ba ...  Show more