Podcast #19: Impermanence and the Art of Living Fully

This week’s podcast explores the Buddhist concept of impermanence, based on my Medium article on the subject. I talk about how understanding its implications—that everything is temporary—can alleviate the fear of death and encourage a fuller appreciation for life. I also talk about things like the similar concept of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese aesthetic emphasizing the beauty of imperfection and impermanence, and discuss how acknowledging impermanence, as exemplified by quotes from Marcus Aurelius and Frank Ostaseski's book The Five Invitations, promotes acceptance and a more meaningful existence. I also talk about how the importance of remembering both mortality (memento mori) and of living fully (memento vivere) is key to a fulfilling life.Loved this episode? You can find extra goodies, gentle tools, and printable doses of wonder over in my Ko-fi shop. You can also buy me a coffee to help support me. Every purchase supports this quiet corner of the internet and helps keep the podcast going. Thank you for being here. 💛References:How this Buddhist Phrase Can Help Us Live Our Best Lives by me, Caitlin McColl Get full access to Dose of Wonder at caitlinmccoll.substack.com/subscribe