22 - Candles, grilled cheese wisdom, and being selfish
Aug 19, 2013
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses their love for fall and using scented candles for mindfulness. They also share a recipe for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich with a secret ingredient. The podcast explores the human attraction to novelty and the importance of letting go and finding wisdom. The speaker highlights the power of small things in life by sharing a heartwarming story about a custom fortune in a fortune cookie that revealed news of their second child.
Appreciating small pleasures like scented candles can enhance mindfulness and bring joy.
Being selfish can be positive when it helps pursue personal aims, passions, and priorities.
Deep dives
Finding joy in the small things
The host discusses his newfound appreciation for small pleasures, such as scented candles, and how they contribute to his mindfulness practice and bring him joy. He shares his love for the fall season and the cozy feeling it brings to his life.
The perfect grilled cheese sandwich
The host describes his experience of having what he considers to be an amazing grilled cheese sandwich. He shares the details of how he prepared it, including using fresh sourdough bread, a mix of cheddar and provolone cheese, and a layer of high-quality butter. He also suggests enjoying it with organic tomato soup and peanut butter cup gelato for an indulgent meal.
The value of simplicity and letting go
The host reflects on the importance of simplicity and letting go in various aspects of life. He shares his experience of decluttering his life over the past year, focusing on removing unnecessary things and refining what is truly important. He emphasizes the need to let go of the desire for constant accumulation and instead find contentment in what is already around us.
Embracing a healthy sense of selfishness
The host discusses the concept of selfishness and challenges the negative connotations often associated with it. He suggests that being selfish can be a positive tool when used to pursue personal aims, passions, and priorities. He highlights the importance of saying no to external pressures and focusing on what truly matters to achieve flow and fulfillment in life.