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Things That Are Keeping Me Grounded
Ideas (from Therapy), Quotes, Songs, Podcasts & More
Happy Friday!
Welcome Back to the newsletter. Thank you for being here.
The fact that 2023 is nearly 25% over is nuts. Time seems to be moving faster than ever.
Maybe it's that I'm getting older, or maybe it's the exponential rise of technology & consciousness?
Either way, with as quick & weird as time feels recently, I've been having trouble staying grounded.
So here are a few things that have been keeping me sane the past few months.
🔎 6 Ideas/Questions From Therapy
✍️ 5 Quotes I'm Pondering
🎧 4 Songs I’m Vibing With
🎙 3 Podcasts I’m Tuning Into
🌊 2 Articles I'm Enjoying
📱 1 App That Makes Audio Consumption 1000% Easier
6 Ideas From Therapy
Finding a therapist I vibe with has been a game-changer.
He's a somatic-based practitioner based out of Philly and I've been learning a ton so far. Here's some highlights of the ideas we've been exploring:
The Nervous System is Inherently Connected to What’s Happening Externally.
Healing is Expanding our Capacity to Engage with Life.
Courage is the Capacity to Expand Rather than Contract.
Reconnection to Source Builds Trust & Faith.
Just as Misalignment Feels Dis-regulating, Alignment Feels Regulating.
Inaction is a Necessary Input to Thriving. In the Non-doing, Things Happen Naturally. We Feel Safe. We Get Out of Our Own Way.
5 Quotes I'm Pondering
“There is no must in art because art is free.” Wassily Kandinsky
“We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures.” Susan Jeffers
"Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness." - Lao Tzu.
"We are more the conduit than the creator of what we express.... We are the instrument more than the author of our work." Julia Cameron
“Look and you will find it - what is unsought will go undetected.” Sophocles
4 Songs I'm Vibing To:
3 Podcasts I'm Enjoying:
2 Articles I'm Enjoying:
National Geographic photojournalist Ami Vitale was outraged by the Trump administration's plan to reverse the elephant tusk importation ban, so she took action by launching a print sale. The sale raised $50,000 in just 10 days, underlining the power of photographs to connect with people, evoke emotion and inspire activism.
Something about the "XX Lessons in XX Years" are always fascinating to me. This article is a slight spin-off of that concept and is packed full of short but powerful reminders. If you are not a member of Medium, I would encourage it, as it's one of the best places to find compelling & meaningful stories in 2023.
An App That Makes Audio Consumption 1000% Easier
When I visited Durham, NC in December, my friend Josh told me about an idea he was working on... an AI-driven audio summarization tool. He called it Feather AI.
It's now live and the reviews are in... it's sick.
For example, here is the summary that it generated for the Rich Roll Podcast interview with Nedd Brockmann mentioned above. This dropped into my inbox within 5 minutes.
Video Length: 1hr 48min
Estimated reading time: 1min 16sec
Bottom line up front: Ned Brockman ran 3,800 kilometers from Perth to Sydney to raise money for homelessness and achieved his goal of raising over a million dollars. This audio discusses his journey, the importance of being authentic, and breaking down goals into achievable actions in order to achieve success.
Key Points:
Ned's Marathon: Ned Brockman ran 3,800 kilometers from Perth to Sydney to raise money for homelessness and achieved his goal of raising over a million dollars. He faced severe weather, pain, and a near debilitating injury but was met with a rock star reception at the finish line. Justin was only 23 when he completed an ultra endurance feat, despite having been running for only two years and having no knowledge of nutrition or hydration. He was isolated for much of the run and he has been dealing with PTSD since his experience.
Fifty Mile Journey: This audio discusses the journey of a speaker attempting a 50 mile challenge over 50 days while working full-time. The speaker's preparation for the challenge included strength training and mental preparation, and his parents were part of his crew. Despite physical and mental challenges, the speaker was determined to push through and eventually succeeded in completing the challenge two weeks before the start date. He realized that doing something bigger than a record was more important than any record and flag in the ground.
Finding a Way: The audio discusses the speaker's journey of running 1500km for charity and the motivation that drove him, both internally and externally. He learned the importance of appreciating his crew and the kindness of people along the way. He also discussed his mantra of "find a way" and his mullet which he wears to break down stereotypes. The speaker also explained his decision to raise money for homelessness in Sydney and how it is now a cause close to his heart.
Ned's Impactful Change: Ned has completed an incredible run in Australia, raising $2.5 million in the process. He then created an organization, Mobilize, which provides homeless people with resources to help them. Noah is now speaking at events and has been invited to the GQ Man of the Year Awards, where he was surrounded by stars and the Prime Minister. He hopes that people will take away from his story that anyone can make a change if they are willing to try.
Authentic Success: This audio is a conversation between two people, discussing the importance of being authentic and breaking down goals into achievable actions. Consistency and discipline are essential for success, and external validation is not enough to sustain motivation. The conversation ends with a toast to the success of the other person.
As you can see, it's comprehensive, yet precise. You can get a feel for what any YouTube video or MP3 file is about, in a fraction of the time. I cannot wait to continue to explore.
Check it out below.
Thank You for Reading.
Just a friendly reminder - Spring is coming.
Your friend & supporter,
Aidan