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Get Your Ego Out Of The Way, with Mim Abbey

24 Jan 2023 · 2 min

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In this segment of the podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of releasing ego-driven tension and accessing one's true self. Speaker A suggests that instead of embarking on a prolonged inner journey, one can simply pause, calm the mind, and reconnect with the authentic self through simple practices like walking in nature, closing the eyes, and listening inwardly. The emphasis is on achieving a calmer brain to act effectively, rather than overthinking career choices or external expectations. Speaker B expands on this by highlighting the importance of consciously designing one's own life rather than following paths imposed by parents, society, culture, or other external influences. The conversation underscores that authenticity arises when individuals choose their own direction, rather than adhering to pre‑set expectations, and encourages listeners to reflect on which paths truly align with their inner values.

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Or you know what? You don't need to go on this, you know, on this inner journey of tension here. You, you can stop right now and. Because there's nothing you can do about this maybe, or let it go or if you're going to do something about it, you got to have a calmer brain to do it. You probably touched your, your, your true self. So that's, that's a way to think about it and to access it in regular life. But I would, I would say, hey, get out, take a walk, get out in nature, close your eyes. You know, not maybe when you're walking, but, you know, at some point and just get quiet and, and, and listen for it. Don't necessarily think, oh, because I'm sort of following what I seems like the right career for me, like I did. I must be listening to Mike as I, I really, I really wasn't mostly touching base with my true self.
Right. Excuse me. I love that because part of what I've found this podcast as I'm stumbling through this process of making the best podcast I possibly can. One of the things, ideas I think that has come up has been to create a life that you've designed and not that's been and not live a life that's been designed for you. And I think it's a different way to say exactly what you're saying. You can't be your authentic self if you're following a path that your parents laid for you, your job laid for you, society late for you, culture laid for you, friends, family, teachers, all those types of things can really. There's some comfort in knowing the direction, but the work is to figure out which paths you want to be on in life.