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Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill

Made for Now

Feb 19, 2024
Exploring the struggle of fixing the past or predicting the future, and the power of embracing the present moment for creativity and positivity.
09:42

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Quick takeaways

  • The past and future are mental constructs, limiting our ability to thrive in the present moment.
  • Embracing the present allows individuals to tap into endless creativity and positively influence their surroundings.

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Being made for now

The podcast explores the concept of being made for the present moment. It highlights how humans are not well-suited to fixating on the past or obsessing over the future. The speaker reflects on their own experience of trying to fix the past through therapy, only to find it created more difficulties. They emphasize that the past only exists in our thoughts and memories, which are often distorted. Similarly, the future is a construct of our imagination and does not truly exist. The key insight is that humans are naturally inclined to thrive in the present moment, where they have the power to impact their surroundings and tap into their unlimited creative potential.

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