Presence

What's the essence of life if we merely exist, ticking off days without truly living them? In this episode, we share how we stumbled upon the profound significance of presence and the actionable strategies we've deployed to increase it in our everyday lives. From yoga and meditation to exercises you can deploy no matter what you're doing, these approaches are perfect for seizing the moment before it passes you by. Embracing the moment isn't just a skill; it's a transformative journey. We invite you to join us on a path to infinite flowing golden guru levitation. Or maybe just more moments we can cherish, let’s start there! Have any other tips for being present? We'd love to hear from you! Share your insights with [email protected]. Thanks for listening. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Jordan's Yoga Routine 03:00 - What presence is and why it matters 06:47 - How we discovered and began cultivating presence in our lives 16:30 - How being present extends your life 26:55 - Control your level of presence by controlling your attention 32:30 - Practical exercises for increasing your presence: 33:10 - Exercise 1: Meandering / Walking Meditation 36:17 - Exercise 2: Taking mental photographs 38:29 - Exercise 3: Breath Work 47:56 - Exercise 4: Eating with Novelty 52:00 - Exercise 5: Change your perspective 54:30 - Exercise 6: Follow your curiosity and passions 58:16 - Exercise 7: Create something 59:00 - Exercise 8: The Last Time Meditation 01:02:37 - Using presence to control your emotions 01:07:00 - Takeaways Resources: Waking Up Meditation App by Sam Harris Wim Hof Breath Work Courses