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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

You Don't Plan Your Life. Life Planned You.

from Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter · host Todd Perelmuter

Send me a message"It can take decades to realize that your perfect little plans getting messed up... IS life."We are all trying to build a "perfect house" out of building blocks, but the bricks never stay in place. In this talk, Todd Perelmuter explains why our obsession with "perfect" is the very thing destroying our peace. From fighting lizards on a roof to the "leaky roof symphony," learn how to embrace the chaos and find permanent peace.What you'll discover:The Movie Metaphor: Why a "perfect life" is actually a boring movie you’d turn off in 2 seconds.The Projection Secret: Why 100% of other people's judgment has nothing to do with you.The Conflict Switch: How you have 100% of the power to end any argument instantly.Grand Life vs. Small Life: Why gossip and criticism are actually the "tax" for living a big, meaningful life.Timeline: 0:00 The Lizard Strategy (Life happens) 1:52 Why your "messed up" plans are a gift 4:24 Loving the "Villains" in your adventure 6:27 Dealing with bad reviews and gossip 9:04 How to live a courageous, "Grand Life" 11:29 The secret to ending conflict with kindnessPlease enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date.For the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you. Get the free 4-books bundleIf my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I’d be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the PodcastAnd if you’d like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

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Send me a message "It can take decades to realize that your perfect little plans getting messed up... IS life." We are all trying to build a "perfect house" out of building blocks, but the bricks never stay in place. In this talk, Todd Perelmuter explains why our obsession with "perfect" is the very thing destroying our peace. From fighting lizards on a roof to the "leaky roof symphony," learn how to embrace the chaos and find permanent peace. What you'll discover: The Movie Metaphor: Why a...

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