The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself With George Thompson

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Corinna Bellizzi

Science, Self-improvement, Documentary, Earth Sciences, Society & Culture, Education

5.0 • 22 Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

George Thompson, author of The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself, overcame anxiety and confusion by learning how to let go through kung fu, tai chi, and meditation. In this conversation with Corinna Bellizzi, he shares simple yet effective practices anyone can easily try to finally experience self-discovery and self-actualization. He explains how losing oneself can help you understand your purpose on this planet and recreate that unique connection with nature. George also emphasizes the power of silence and collective action in building a much better and way brighter tomorrow.About Guest:George Thompson is a filmmaker, Daoist communicator, and Tai Chi instructor who transformed his life through the ancient practices of Kung Fu and Tai Chi in China. Now, with 245k+ YouTube subscribers and a 19-person team, George shares insights on balanced living. His upcoming film, The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself, set in Scotland's wilderness, explores self-discovery and the impact of our narratives on life and the planet. Through humor and vulnerability, George inspires audiences to find inner peace and embrace the interconnectedness of all things.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgethompsonuk/ Guest Website: https://losingyourself.org/ https://www.taoistwellness.online/free-course https://www.wayfinder.academy/newsletter Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeorgeThompson1 https://www.instagram.com/george.thompson._/ https://www.facebook.com/georgethompson.uk Additional Resources Mentioned:TRAILER for "The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself"Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's Flow MeditationJoin the Care More. Be Better. Community! (Social Links Below)Website: https://www.caremorebebetter.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMoreBeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better

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0:00.0	And so that awareness, that awareness of just to bring some humility, some flexibility,
0:05.7	to, okay, thoughts can be useful. Obviously, it's part of the human superpower, but just to bring
0:11.5	a bit of discernment that actually not every thought I have is true. And through meditation, which is why
0:17.7	this fundamental practice has been discovered all around the world, we learn how to just have a bit of a less sticky mind.
0:23.6	So we don't always have to latch on to every challenging thought that pops into our head, instead of they just drop off and we can more easily enjoy our lives.
0:32.6	Welcome to Care More Be Better, a podcast for people like you who care about the social impact of conscious companies and everyday heroes.
0:42.5	Hear inspiring stories from those who put people in planet before profit and personal gain.
0:48.1	You'll learn how you can make a difference, vote with your dollars, and get involved today.
0:52.9	Here's your host, Karina Belizey.
0:56.6	Hello and welcome to another interview episode of Care More Be Better, a Circle B podcast. Each
1:02.7	week I invite you to care more so we can create a better world together. As part of my commitment
1:07.9	to create that better and greener world, I'm planting a tree for each new subscriber to the show and also on my website, circleb.co.
1:15.8	So when you follow us, subscribe to the show or also sign up for our newsletter, we're planting trees.
1:21.9	Just visit circleb.co or subscribe on whatever platform you're picking us up.
1:26.5	Today we're going to explore self-actualization and transformation as we connect with
1:30.9	George Thompson.
1:32.1	George is a filmmaker, Taoist communicator, and Tai Chi instructor who transformed his life through
1:37.7	the ancient practices of Kung Fu and Tai Chi in China.
1:41.0	Now with almost 250,000 YouTube subscribers and a 19-person team, George shares his
1:46.7	insights on balanced living. His upcoming film, which I personally got the chance to preview,
1:52.3	the subtle art of losing yourself, is set in Scotland's wilderness. It explores self-discovery
1:58.1	and the impact of our inner narratives on life and on the planet.
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