3587: Identity Clutter (this type of clutter is preventing your personal growth) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose
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Episode 3587:
Shawna Scafe explores how "identity clutter," the physical and emotional baggage tied to who we think we should be, prevents us from living authentically in the present. She shows how minimalism and an abundance mindset can help clear space for genuine growth and help us step confidently into the people we truly are today.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/identity-clutter/
Quotes to ponder:
"I wanted to be this person who makes bird food bread. But I never made it a priority."
"When we fill up our space with ‘aspirations,’ we can’t use our space for actual, present moment LIVING."
"Decluttering the excess ALLOWS us to change and grow."
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3586: How to Let Your Purpose Find You by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People
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Episode 3586:
Cylon George explores how finding your purpose doesn't have to be a monumental quest but instead can unfold through small daily actions and reflections. He offers practical strategies for tuning into what matters most, helping you align your life with deeper meaning and fulfillment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/purpose
Quotes to ponder:
"Finding your purpose doesn’t have to be a massive project or a huge commitment."
"Small steps taken consistently over time can lead to a profound sense of purpose."
"Paying attention to what energizes you and what drains you is a simple way to get clues about your purpose."
Episode references:
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life: https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/0143130722
VIA Character Strengths Survey: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register
The Purpose Driven Life: https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Life-What-Earth/dp/031033750X
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3585: Play Time and Why You Need It by Nia Shanks on How to Improve Mental Health and Resilience
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Episode 3585:
Nia Shanks emphasizes the transformative power of incorporating more "play" into daily life, showing how intentional moments of fun can boost creativity, mental health, and resilience. She encourages readers to rediscover activities that spark genuine joy and explains how prioritizing playful experiences leads to a more energized and fulfilling life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/play-time-and-why-you-need-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"Play is any activity that brings you joy just for the sake of doing it."
"Play helps relieve stress, boost creativity, improve relationships, and make life more enjoyable."
"Make time for the activities that make you lose track of time, that make you smile and laugh, that leave you feeling lighter and happier."
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3584: AFGO - The Best Personal Growth Mantra of All Time by Shana Olmstead on How to Cultivate Awareness
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Episode 3584:
Shana Olmstead shares a powerful mantra from her 98-year-old great aunt: AFGO, "another f*ing growth opportunity," reminding us that every challenge is a chance to expand our consciousness and evolve. With practical advice on cultivating awareness, reframing challenges, and trusting the universe’s plan, Shana invites us to see life not as a series of problems, but as an ongoing, loving curriculum for personal growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2018/09/11/afgo-the-best-personal-growth-mantra-of-all-time/
Quotes to ponder:
"Every annoying person or long line or painful experience, it’s all here to teach us and help us grow."
"There are no problems, I am not a victim, life is a teacher, and I am a student."
"Surrender, surrender, surrender. When you feel you’ve surrendered enough, keep surrendering."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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3583: Finding Zen In Everyday Life by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on How to Reduce Stress
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Episode 3583:
Melani Schwayder explores how we can reclaim peace and purpose by infusing our chaotic, fast-paced lives with the principles of zen. From single-tasking to mindful decluttering, this piece offers practical steps to create spaciousness, reduce stress, and reconnect with the calm that already resides within us.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/zen-in-everyday-life
Quotes to ponder:
"When eating, eat. When walking, walk."
"Zen cannot exist where there is clutter."
"You see, zen is something that already exists innately within us. We are born in perfect peace, at ease with our world and with ourselves."
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