EPISODE · Apr 6, 2023 · 33 MIN
Reducing anxiety 24 hours at a time, by Bakari Sellers
from Meditative Story
Bakari Sellers made history when he became the youngest African American elected official in the United States. But beneath the surface of his successful career, Bakari is consumed by anxiety about his own mortality. This week, Bakari shares how living life in 24-hour increments empowers him to contend with his greatest anxieties and get more out of every moment.If this story resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Listen to Al Harris' Meditative Story "Celebrating a life beyond the score": https://listen.meditativestory.com/AlHarrisPIOLearn more about Bakari: https://bakarisellers.comRead Bakari’s children’s book, Who Are Your People?: https://amzn.to/40HVIjYRead Bakari’s New York Times Best Seller, My Vanishing Country: A Memoir: https://amzn.to/40YOeZSEach episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bakari Sellers made history when he became the youngest African American elected official in the United States. But beneath the surface of his successful career, Bakari is consumed by anxiety about his own mortality. This week, Bakari shares how living life in 24-hour increments empowers him to contend with his greatest anxieties and get more out of every moment.If this story resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Listen to Al Harris' Meditative Story "Celebrating a life beyond the score": https://listen.meditativestory.com/AlHarrisPIOLearn more about Bakari: https://bakarisellers.comRead Bakari’s children’s book, Who Are Your People?: https://amzn.to/40HVIjYRead Bakari’s New York Times Best Seller, My Vanishing Country: A Memoir: https://amzn.to/40YOeZSEach episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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