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EP 235: "Hold Nothing" - Radical Forgiveness, Daily Stillness, and Finding Stability with Elena Brower

Oct 8, 2025
Elena Brower, an author, poet, and seasoned yoga teacher, joins to explore themes of radical forgiveness and the quest for daily stillness. She shares insights from her new book, emphasizing the importance of letting go of past narratives for self-discovery. The conversation touches on personal perspectives regarding family, parenting young adults, and navigating menopause. Elena reflects on handling public scrutiny through consistent practice and discusses the challenge of remaining focused in a chaotic world. This exchange is rich with wisdom and practical guidance.
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ADVICE

Forgive For Your Own Well‑Being

  • Do forgive to protect your own health and stop carrying rancor in your body.
  • Forgiveness heals you even if the other person never knows or changes.
INSIGHT

Practice Emptiness To Find Freshness

  • Emptying certainty lets curiosity and fresh perspectives emerge.
  • Daily stillness reduces conceptual noise and reconnects you to present reality.
ADVICE

Own Errors And Tend The Present

  • Own mistakes publicly, apologize, and focus on tending the present rather than playing victim.
  • Repair what you can and keep serving your immediate community as the practical response.
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