We often cling because we're clinging to the good from the past. Seal said a fan came up to him one time and says, when you set this lyric, it changed my whole life. Sometimes you put things out there and people take from it whatever they need. So will people appreciate it like you? No, they're going to appreciate it very much unlike you, but that's part of the joy and possibility of life.
The Minimalists speak with author Julien Smith about perpetual dissatisfaction and the flinch that prevents us from freeing ourselves from the weight of possessions. Listen to all 2 hours of episode 392 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we appropriately reuse, repurpose, or recycle items to ensure they don’t simply become a problem for someone else? (02:06)
What are your perspectives regarding pride? (10:01)
How do we deal with our daily fears? (15:34)
What are the two types of fears? (18:00)
How do we ensure our focus on personal development doesn’t become an obsession? (24:23)
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