Society teaches us that the more we plan our lives, the better our lives will be. But this mindset doesn't leave room for the fascinating nuances that bring color to the spaces of our lives.
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We've Turned Meditation Into Another Performance
Even when we sit down to do something restorative, it's easy to bring along the same expectations we carry everywhere else. We want to make progress, see results, and know we're doing it correctly. Dora recognizes how that achievement mindset showed up in her own meditation pract ... Show More
4m 54s
Oct 30
Get Curious Before You Judge Yourself
When Dora noticed herself getting frustrated during meditation, her first instinct was to fix the problem. But the more she judged herself for being distracted, the further she got from understanding what she needed. Eventually, she tried a different approach: instead of asking w ... Show More
5m 39s
Oct 28
Why Do I Always Feel Like I'm Not Enough?
Dora has been thinking about what it means to be a good partner, and how easily that desire can turn into pressure to be the best one. More attentive, more patient, more present. No matter how much she gives, there's always another version of herself she could be striving toward. ... Show More
5m 27s
Nov 2016
A Good Life is a Practice, Not a Place.
So often, we look at life as a game to win, or a journey to get from where we are now to that magical, far-off destination where, finally, we get to live a good life. Except, it doesn’t work that way. There is no there there, there is only here now. When we look at […]The post A ... Show More
9m 34s
Jul 2023
surviving vs. living ep.36
Sometimes we get stuck in the default setting of survival. We go through life following a mundane routine that simply allows us to get from one day to the next. Unfortunately, this way of surviving stops us from truly living our lives, taking risks, exploring new experiences and ... Show More
39m 50s
Mar 2025
60 Minutes To Start Your Day Right | MORNING MOTIVATION | Best Inspirational Speeches
<p>Life, like social media, has an algorithm—an invisible force that rewards what's familiar, predictable, and reinforced by the systems around us. It nudges us toward comfort, not necessarily what’s best for us. Just as creators can fall into the trap of chasing views instead of ... Show More
59m 52s
Dec 2024
BITESIZE | How to Design Your Perfect Life | Dr Tara Swart #503
It’s easy to go through the motions every day and let life happen to us, but if we want to get the most out of life, we need a strategy. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and pract ... Show More
16m 18s