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Heroic Chat with Patricia Ryan Madson: Finding the Balance

Feb 19, 2024

Join Patricia Ryan Madson in a lively discussion about personal growth, authenticity, and gratitude. Dive into embracing life's journey, exploring attention, acceptance, and appreciation, finding purpose in the present moment, and fostering empathy and gratitude in relationships. Learn how to integrate improv principles into daily life and express gratitude within the community.

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Patricia Ryan Madson

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Quick takeaways

Practice gratitude and appreciation for everyday things to inject spontaneity into your day.

Perform three secret acts of service for your partner to build empathy and deepen connections.

Acknowledge and apologize sincerely when triggers occur to strengthen relationships and foster understanding.

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Practice gratitude and appreciation for everyday things

One way to incorporate the principles of improvisation into a structured day is to practice gratitude and appreciation for the everyday things around you. Notice the details and take a moment to appreciate them. For example, take a different route home from work and pay attention to the new things you see along the way. Another idea is to perform three secret acts of service for your partner without seeking recognition. These small acts can help shift your focus from yourself to others and inject a sense of spontaneity into your day.

Introduction

2min

Embracing Life's Journey with Authenticity and Gratitude

25min

Exploring Attention, Acceptance, and Appreciation for a Fulfilling Life

4min

Embracing the Present Moment and Finding Purpose

23min

Empathy and Gratitude in Relationships

5min

Embracing Improv Principles in Daily Life

10min

Expressing Gratitude and Encouraging Connection within the Community

2min

In today’s Heroic Chat, we are joined by Patricia Ryan Madson.

Patricia Ryan Madson is the author of Improv Wisdom: Dont Prepare, Just Show Up and a professor Emerita from Stanford University where she taught from 1977-2005. In the Drama Department she served as the head of the undergraduate acting program and developed the improvisation program.

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