Ep. 133 - Untangling Our Thoughts in the Midst of Chaos
Barb Knows Best
Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
4.9 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 3 September 2024
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
This week, Barb and Michelle share how an unfortunate accident led to Barb being forced to slow down physically and mentally. This incident reminded Barb of the importance of being intentional and mindful in thought and action. It can feel impossible to consider moving at a slower pace, the thoughts in the mind are always racing, and the responsibilities are endless. In this episode, they discuss the key to being present in a fast-paced world and how to mindfully interrupt our constant stream of thoughts.
In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:
- Cultivating acceptance rather than seeking to escape reality
- Getting out of the rabbit-hole of worrying and fearful thoughts and storytelling
- Viewing the mind as our greatest companion in life, helping us to become our own best friend
Quotes mentioned in this episode:
- “Our mind, with its incessant stream of thoughts, memories, opinions, hopes, and fears is our constant companion from which we cannot escape even in our dreams, so it makes sense to cultivate a worthy travel companion for our journey.” - Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
- “May I meet this moment fully, may I meet it as a friend.” - Sylvia Boorstein
- The moments of our daily life may appear commonplace, but they carry enormous significance. When we look upon every moment as sacred, a new energy flows into our lives.” - Vinoba Bhave
- “I can tell my hand what to do and it obeys, why can’t I do the same with my mind?” - Saint Augustine
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| 0:00.0 | Okay, I don't know if you can relate, but as we start to enter into the fall season, it also feels like we're entering into the busy season. |
| 0:08.0 | The schedules feel a little more packed and the meetings are a little more back to back to back and in the past I've noticed that with that my health and nutrition kind of takes a back seat which is why I'm so happy to have factors no mess, no prep meals in my back pocket. I always |
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| 1:28.4 | plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you've |
| 1:35.8 | listened to the show you've heard my mom and I talk about how much therapy has |
| 1:39.7 | impacted both of our lives. We've basically been in therapy for our entire lives. |
| 1:46.0 | But we also know how difficult it can be and feel |
| 1:48.8 | to actually get therapy into our lives, |
| 1:51.4 | whether it's a busy schedule or not knowing where to go or who to |
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