Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter 5 Things I Wish I Learned Sooner
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Jan 25, 2025 Discover the host's candid exploration of childhood struggles with addiction and the societal views on escapism. Learn five transformative lessons aimed at fostering healthier habits from an early age. Dive into insightful discussions on personal growth, the fluidity of identity, and the power of compassion. Embrace meditation as a tool for emotional management, promoting kindness and understanding in everyday interactions. These valuable insights offer guidance for a smoother and more fulfilling life journey.
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Learn to Sit Still and Focus
- Learn how to sit still and focus, especially through meditation.
- This cultivates focus, calms the mind, and promotes inner peace.
The Lama's Transformation
- Todd Perlmutter recounts meeting a Buddhist lama who initially hated meditating as a child.
- Through meditation, the lama befriended his panic attacks and later achieved deep focus through extensive meditation retreats.
Excitement is the Addiction
- Excitement is the addiction, and the activity is just a symptom.
- Address the root cause, which is the inability to handle unpleasant thoughts and emotions, rather than just switching addictions.