There Is No Finish Line: Pressing Pause on the Race of Life

Calm it Down

Chad Lawson

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2024

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever felt like you're constantly racing through life, chasing one milestone after another, without ever feeling like you've truly "arrived"? In a world that glorifies hustle and grind, it's easy to get caught up in the endless pursuit of some imaginary finish line. But what if the most meaningful parts of our lives aren't meant to be rushed through, but savored? In this episode, we'll explore the transformative power of pressing pause - and how slowing down can actually be the key to richer, more purposeful living. Join me as we question our culture's obsession with achievement and discover the joy of embracing life's journey, detours and all as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1. This Episode is Sponsored by: Endel Endel is a game-changing app that creates personalized soundscapes to help you sleep, focus, and find calm in the chaos of modern life. Get an exclusive 7-day free trial when you visit endel.io

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0:00.0	There is no finish line. Those words stopped me in my tracks the other day. I was at Nike
0:10.9	headquarters, which is a tremendous honor, and I was leading a breathwork and piano session for
0:17.0	their mindfulness day. And as I was walking through the campus,
0:21.7	I saw in large letters the words that say,
0:26.1	there is no finish line.
0:29.8	It's a simple phrase,
0:31.5	but it really resonated with me,
0:33.5	so much so that I actually used it
0:35.5	in the breathwork and piano session.
0:39.4	But it got me thinking about our obsession with endpoints, with the idea that we are all racing towards some grand
0:47.2	final destination, be it graduation or marriage or that dream job or maybe retirement.
0:56.5	We fixate on these finish lines, convinced that once we cross them,
1:02.9	we'll have finally, quote unquote, made it.
1:07.7	But what if the most important things in life aren't meant to be completed, but just continually
1:14.6	experienced?
1:16.9	What if the real magic is embracing the joy, the growth, and the meeting throughout the journey
1:22.1	itself?
1:23.1	It reminds me of this quote from the poet Rainer Maria Ryokou.
1:29.3	The only journey is the one within.
1:34.3	Hmm. I'm going to say that again.
1:37.3	The only journey is the one within.
1:41.3	Our lives aren't 100 meter dashes. They're winding, their uncharted adventures of the soul.
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