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Now before our episode begins, here's a quick word from our sponsors.

Hey there, and welcome to wake me up.

I'm Tyler, your host, as always,

and I'm so thrilled that you've chosen to join me here today.

This week's episodes are all based on a common theme, a little mantra.

This too shall pass. It's a very stoic idea, and it finds its roots in the concept of impermanence,

that all things in life are temporary, the good moments, the bad moments, and even life itself.

The more we can appreciate this concept and put it into practice in life,

the stronger and more resilient will be in tough times,

and the more will cherish the good times and the good relationships when they do come.

And there's really no better way to put this into practice than through meditation.

And today's meditation is a very simple concept, but it's one that always bears repeating.

And this tool is simply letting the thoughts pass, seeing them for what they are, simple firings of the nerves in our bodies.

They happen instantaneously, and just like that, we're on to the next.

We can't stop our brains from working,

but we can manage our relationship with those thoughts.

And that's what we'll do today.

So, let's go ahead and turn to our meditation.

If you're in bed right now, then use this moment to roll over, stand up, and make your way out of bed.

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