I've struggled with moments of anxiety.

I've struggled feeling overwhelmed by stress.

I think that's a part of the human experience.

That doesn't make you lesser human being.

It makes you fully human.

You experience a spectrum of things.

We have a misconception.

We're not supposed to be happy all the time.

We're not supposed to experience exhilarating joy every minute.

And I think sometimes we live in this idic world where if I feel sad, there's something

wrong with me.

Or if life is stressful, I must be broken.

That's just life.

And then you have to learn how to manage that.

And you have to decide what's the ocean and what's the island.

If the island is the optimistic view of decide what's the ocean and what's the island if the island is the optimistic

view of the world and the ocean is a pessimistic negative view of the world you're going to drown

but if the island is the pain and difficulties and disappointments and the ocean is an optimistic

positive beautiful view of the world you're always going to rise above.

Hey, everyone, Dr. Josh Axe here. Welcome to the Growth Lab where each and every week we cover the science behind how to grow yourself, your health, your wealth, and even grow your career,

your relationships, and your spiritual health. Today we have somebody I'm a huge

fan of. In fact, I followed his work for years. Erwin McManus, he's a renowned life architect.

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