EPISODE · Aug 14, 2024 · 14 MIN
The Power of Extended Travel for Building Relationships
from RESONANCE · host Michael Trainer
TakeawaysTaking an extended trip can provide valuable insights and help explore the next chapter of life.Connecting with indigenous cultures and traditions can offer profound wisdom and perspective.Honoring loved ones by creating shared experiences can deepen relationships and create lasting memories.Making the mundane sacred can bring meaning and joy to everyday life.Sound Bites"In the Sami tradition, you don't sing about someone. You sing someone.""To be indigenous is to be from a place, to be of a place.""It evokes the sacred that wants to live in us."Chapters00:00The Power of Extended Travel02:02Connecting with Indigenous Wisdom06:38Honoring Loved Ones Through Shared Experiences09:48Making the Mundane Sacred Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube
What this episode covers
Michael Trainer reflects on his six-week trip and the power of extended travel. He shares his experiences in Svalbard, Norway, and Sweden, where he connected with indigenous elders and explored his ancestral roots. Trainer discusses the concept of songs in the Sami tradition and the importance of honoring loved ones. He encourages listeners to create shared experiences with the people they care about and make the mundane sacred. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of travel and the significance of connecting with one's heritage.
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