From pain to purpose, Master Shi Heng Yi reveals the ancient mind tricks Shaolin monks use to master themselves and break free.

Master Shi Heng Yi is Headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe and a spiritual teacher, who shares ancient Eastern philosophy to help people master their mind, body, and purpose in life. He is also the author of the book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’.

In this conversation, Master Shi Heng Yi and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden epidemic nobody is talking about, the modern habit that’s quietly killing millions, why the West is falling, and the real reason you’re always anxious.

00:00 Intro

02:13 What's Your Mission & What Do People Come to You For

05:53 Why Are We Suffering?

07:34 How Do We Find Our Purpose?

13:18 Why People Struggle to Find Their Purpose

15:40 What Do We Need to Be Connected To?

21:26 Identities and the Feeling of Lack

26:56 Letting Go of Your Ideas

29:08 How to Break Old Patterns

34:57 Training New Patterns

35:43 Advice for Young Men

38:43 Why Are Young Men Struggling?

39:45 The 5 Things Holding All Humans Back

42:16 Living in a World Full of Temptations

43:23 Discipline

45:25 Be Aware of Your Trigger Moments

49:01 Bringing Light to the Dark Areas of Your Life

01:07:47 Negative Feelings That Stop You From Growing

01:10:49 How Not to Be Affected by What Others Think of You

01:26:06 Ads

01:26:58 Kung Fu and Waking Up

01:32:20 The Shaolin Virtues

01:33:13 Do You Believe in God?

01:36:02 Are You Happy?

01:37:28 What Are Karmic Connections?

01:38:49 What Is Your Daily Practice?

01:43:38 The Importance of Doing Hard Things

01:48:29 How Master Shi Embraces Growth Daily

01:53:05 First Step to Be Comfortable With Uncertainty

01:57:42 Ads

01:59:54 What Is the RAIN Method?

02:03:46 Your Last Message to Your Son

02:05:01 I Couldn't Grieve My Father's Death

02:11:22 What to Do When Things Are Left Unsaid With Someone Who's Gone

02:14:58 What Does It Mean to Master Oneself?

02:25:10 What Is Your Greatest Regret?

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