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2922: 6 Life Lessons from a Balinese Offering by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Mindfulness Practice

Oct 1, 2023

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 6 life lessons from a Balinese offering, including slowing down, practicing gratitude, and recognizing the sacredness of life. The podcast explores the Balinese focus on gratitude and contrasts it with the American culture of busyness and productivity.

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Rachel Shanken

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Quick takeaways

Bali's people prioritize mindfulness, gratitude, and connection, finding joy in the mundane and treating life as sacred.

The podcast emphasizes the importance of learning from different cultures, exploring diverse perspectives to potentially improve our own lives.

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Lessons from Bali's Offerings

Bali's people exemplify qualities like mindfulness, gratitude, and devotion in their daily lives through their ritual of Chanang Sari offerings. By taking time, attending to details, and finding beauty in the mundane, they bring joy and connection to themselves and the world. They prioritize being present over constant busyness, recognizing that their state of being is more important than the tasks they complete. Shifting focus outward and expressing gratitude are also valued practices that lead to a deeper sense of purpose and connection. Ultimately, Bali's people treat life as sacred, embracing the vibrant and precious moments that make being alive fulfilling.

Introduction

2min

Lessons from the Balinese Offering Ritual

3min

Six Life Lessons for Finding Joy and Meaning

3min

Living and Giving from the Heart: Lessons from a Balinese Offering

3min

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares 6 life lessons from a Balinese offering.

Episode 2922: 6 Life Lessons from a Balinese Offering by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Mindfulness Practice

Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals.

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