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The One You Feed

Finding Beauty in Limitations: The Art of Living Fully with Esme Wang

Oct 15, 2024
49:30

In this episode, Esme Wang discusses ways of finding beauty in limitations and the art of living fully. She explains how life often presents us with unexpected challenges that shape our journey in profound ways. Esme shares her personal experiences with chronic illness, including schizoaffective disorder and complex PTSD, and how these conditions have influenced her perspective on life and work. She delves into how to find the intricate balance between ambition and living with limitations and explores strategies for navigating life through difficult periods.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adapting to life’s limitations and finding creative workarounds
  • The value of detailed record-keeping for managing mental health
  • Redefining productivity and usefulness in the face of chronic illness
  • Balancing ambitious goals with appreciation for the present moment
  • The role of literature in experiencing multiple lives within our one existence

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