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EPISODE · Nov 30, 2023 · 59 MIN

Things Or Experiences? - How Living in the Present Moment Can Transform Your Life

from LOA Today - Your Daily Dose Of Happy · host Walt Thiessen

Jodielynn and Walt’s thought-provoking conversation revealed profound insights into living a more fulfilling life through presence and inner listening. They asked difficult questions that challenge our deepest assumptions, like whether external success or waking up tomorrow is more important. Jodielynn posed the question, “If I gave you everything you wanted but you wouldn’t wake up tomorrow, would you take it?” For most, including Walt, the answer was no. “You want to experience it. What’s the point of getting it if you don’t experience it?” she realized. This highlighted their view that experiences, not things, are what truly matter. Walt shared a powerful story of an 80-year-old man who decided to live fully in the present after a small health improvement. “He wasn’t worried about tomorrow. He wasn’t interested in anything but right now,” Walt observed. Jodielynn agreed this shows the importance of living “for the experience…the present moment is the only place where you can experience life now.” When difficulties arise, their advice is illuminating. Jodielynn suggested embracing challenges as opportunities “to have that growth and opportunity to learn about myself.” Walt concurred that looking back, “you can justify how something worked out great.” Their wisdom calls us to appreciate each experience, however it unfolds. By practicing gratitude, as Jodi Lynn and Walt recommend, we can retrain our minds to find meaning even in hard times. Ultimately, presence and inner listening are keys to a rich, purposeful life. Their thought-provoking conversation inspires us to live fully in each precious moment. Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/loa2032 Follow the LOA Today podcast: https://www.loatoday.net/follow #loatoday#lawofattraction#manifesting#vibration#podcast#deliberatecreators#Q&A#waltthiessen#jodielynncraven#loatodayapp #experience#feel#life#good#talking#perception#stuck#thanksgiving

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