30: A Relationship Pete Struggles With

Peter leans into a challenge he experiences personally, well quite a few come up in this episode. Family reunions, lobster dinners, COVID, pet deaths, self-image, parenting. The show is a continuation of a previous show where we lost time (surprise) and here we follow through to the end. Mental habit / action / tool examples: Hitting the gym can help exercise and build self-confidence. Feeding one's ego can be tricky if attaching self-worth to egoic aspects. Competition can help shift perspectives from extrinsic to intrinsic. Eventually one's age will catch up in several ways. Anticipate and accept that our abilities slow as age increases. What leads to a healthy and fulfilled physical and mental life? What leads to vitality later in life? If we can find things which move us in these directions we will flourish. Consider using choice while raising children, allowing them to choose and understand the options while doing so. Choose words wisely around children, words carry a lot of hidden connotation and signal. (⬅️Todd is terrible at this.) Surround yourself with people who make you feel valued and loved. Related points: Pete was the fittest he has ever been in 2018. Sometimes when challenges occur, they appear to compound Emma the cat, was seventeen. Rest in peace, Emma. Every human has a relationship with their body. If anyone has "The Parenting Handbook", please let us know. A special star tops Peters parents' tree at Christmastime. Singing and dancing are not skills Peter currently possesses. Quotes / quips: "The only guarentee in life is that Struggle is going to come our way." "Without difficulty, there is no progress." "You can create cardio in months, but for strength it takes years." Rando Mentions: Reactive Airways Disease The Rescue - Nat Geo Jimmy Chin Napoleon Complex The Body Keeps the Score Low trajectory, distant horizon.