The Art of Accomplishment The Opposite of Trying
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Apr 14, 2023 Explore the tension between trying hard and effortless action. Discover how excessive striving can lead to burnout, and learn the importance of emotional fluidity in navigating life's challenges. Listen as they discuss the transformative power of deep listening in relationships. Embrace adaptability and the potential for growth, highlighting that true development often requires letting experiences unfold naturally. Finally, uncover how authenticity flourishes when we release the need for perfection and allow all emotions to be felt.
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The Opposite of Trying Exercise
- Put your hands together in a prayer position and try to pull your pinkies apart without actually separating them.
- Feel the opposite of that sensation, which is a state of allowing or receiving.
The Power of Allowing
- The opposite of trying involves a sense of allowing, receiving, and listening, similar to a flow state.
- People often focus on effort, but solutions can lie in undoing and allowing.
The Butcher and the Prince
- A prince questions a butcher who never sharpens his knives.
- The butcher explains he finds the space between bone and meat, allowing the knife to move effortlessly.