How to be more functional
Episode 213 of the Functional Spirituality podcast, hosted by Ava Irani, titled "How to be more functional" was published on June 11, 2023 and runs 16 minutes.
June 11, 2023 ·16m · Functional Spirituality
Summary
We live in a time where our environment is constantly changing and our society is living in survival mode. When stressed, our thinking mind acts with speed instead of depth, trying to get things done instead of acting intentionally. There is no time for consideration, discernment and deeper thinking. These are key ingredients for living functionally. In this episode Ava talks about functionality and why it is her # 1 goal. Listen in to learn some tips and ideas about how you can be more functional in your life. Relevant links: RAIN technique meditation Guided meditation: Using being for healing Free workshops Silent Retreat dates Chapter markers: 00:00 Introduction to the topic, functionality as a biological desire 01:13 Understanding functionality in the context that we live in 4:20 The lack of intentionality in the survival paradigm 7:00 How the thinking mind works and sees the world 9:20 Living on the surface vs living intentionally 12:38 How to be more functional? 14:43 Thank you for listening and an update about our new free workshops and upcoming silent retreat dates. Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Free resources: Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_ Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool
Episode Description
We live in a time where our environment is constantly changing and our society is living in survival mode. When stressed, our thinking mind acts with speed instead of depth, trying to get things done instead of acting intentionally. There is no time for consideration, discernment and deeper thinking. These are key ingredients for living functionally.
In this episode Ava talks about functionality and why it is her # 1 goal. Listen in to learn some tips and ideas about how you can be more functional in your life.
Relevant links:
Guided meditation: Using being for healing
Chapter markers:
00:00 Introduction to the topic, functionality as a biological desire
01:13 Understanding functionality in the context that we live in
4:20 The lack of intentionality in the survival paradigm
7:00 How the thinking mind works and sees the world
9:20 Living on the surface vs living intentionally
12:38 How to be more functional?
14:43 Thank you for listening and an update about our new free workshops and upcoming silent retreat dates.
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
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