EPISODE · May 3, 2023 · 39 MIN
There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
from Meditative Story
Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes dangerous, world of rule-breaking. Later, on an unplanned trip to Thailand, Felix learns to embrace a life without rules and finds the beauty that exists in the extreme. 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 Joe Wicks' Meditative Story "Racing toward passion and away from fear": https://listen.meditativestory.com/JoeWicksPIOFind out more about Punchdrunk here: www.punchdrunk.comFind information on Punchdrunk’s Burnt City: www.theburntcity.com Find information on Sleep No More: https://mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more/#/Each 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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Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes dangerous, world of rule-breaking. Later, on an unplanned trip to Thailand, Felix learns to embrace a life without rules and finds the beauty that exists in the extreme. 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 Joe Wicks' Meditative Story "Racing toward passion and away from fear": https://listen.meditativestory.com/JoeWicksPIOFind out more about Punchdrunk here: www.punchdrunk.comFind information on Punchdrunk’s Burnt City: www.theburntcity.com Find information on Sleep No More: https://mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more/#/Each 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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