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Radio Headspace

Break Free from Cynicism

Radio Headspace

Headspace Studios

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Summary

Let go of cynicism and embrace skepticism as a tool for transformation. Learn how questioning accepted norms can open the door to reimagining our world and finding hope in change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:04.7

I'll take your silence as a yes.

0:06.6

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0:10.5

I thought so.

0:11.8

How about unlocking all the League of Legends champions when you link your Riot Games account?

0:15.6

All for one low monthly price.

0:17.3

Well, guess what?

0:18.2

We got you.

0:19.5

Learn more at Xbox.com slash PC Game Pass. Stalker to

0:22.6

available November 20th, 20th, 24. Game catalog varies by region and overtime. And yeah,

0:27.7

that's the end of the script. Headspace Studios.

0:45.5

Hi, it's Sam.

0:48.5

Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Monday.

0:51.0

Over the years that I've taught mindfulness,

0:53.3

I've encountered a lot of cynicism.

0:56.4

For example, I've met many people who believe that heart-centered practices like loving kindness and gratitude were just a waste of time.

1:02.4

And I get it. On the surface, it can seem pointless to send silent and private wishes to someone

1:07.6

who lives thousands of miles away. but tapping into our compassion is valuable.

1:13.4

And while I can understand cynicism, I try to be skeptical instead.

1:18.1

Skepticism comes from the Greek word skepticos, which means to inquire or find out.

1:23.8

And it invites us to question what we're told and adamantly seek truth.

1:29.3

Initially, I thought the word cynical described someone who decided to be cranky,

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