Explore the beauty of embracing the present moment, especially in parenting. Discover how joy lies in everyday experiences rather than future goals. With a captivating hunting analogy, the discussion highlights the importance of savoring life's journey. Insights from a related book enhance the conversation, reminding us that the true reward is found in the here and now.
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Roosevelt's Hunting Analogy
Theodore Roosevelt valued the experience of hunting, not just the kill.
Similarly, parenting is about the journey, not just the big moments.
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Present Moment Focus
Focus on the present moment, finding pleasure in the everyday experience.
Don't get fixated on milestones or future outcomes, but appreciate the journey.
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In 'Stillness is the Key', Ryan Holiday explores the concept of inner stillness as a universal principle across different philosophical and religious traditions, including Stoicism, Buddhism, Epicureanism, and more. The book is divided into three sections: stillness of the mind, stillness of the spirit, and stillness of the body. Holiday argues that cultivating stillness allows for better decision-making, increased focus, and a more fulfilling life. He uses anecdotes from historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate the importance of moderation, patience, and self-awareness in achieving this state of stillness[2][3][5].
“After a long and arduous hunt, Theodore Roosevelt finally got the bull caribou he had been tracking. ‘It was one of those moments,’ he later wrote, ‘that repay the hunter for days of toil and hardship; that is if he needs repayment, and does not find life in the wilderness pleasure enough in itself.’”
Ryan explains why we should always focus on the present moment, because it’s where the true reward lies, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
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