The Greg McKeown Podcast 26. What's Essential: Dana Biberston on Emptiness and the 100-Year Vision
Nov 23, 2020
In this discussion, Dana Biberston, a mother of six and advocate for essentialism, shares her journey through health challenges and family dynamics. She emphasizes the power of spirituality in finding fulfillment amidst chaos. Dana reveals how daily spiritual practices sparked by personal trials can lead to transformative change. The conversation also explores the importance of prioritizing what truly matters and the idea of a 100-year vision to foster deeper connections and appreciation for legacy in shaping our lives.
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Overwhelm and Depletion
- Dana Biberston describes a period of extreme exhaustion while raising six young children, with her husband frequently away.
- Multiple moves, close-spaced births, and her husband's demanding schedule compounded her stress, leading to her son's failure to thrive.
Prioritize Spiritual Practice
- Prioritize daily spiritual practice, even for a few seconds, to regain a sense of fulfillment.
- This practice can realign priorities and create unexpected pockets of time, bringing peace and contentment.
90-Day Challenge
- Dana committed to reading scripture daily for 90 days after a church leader's challenge.
- This small, achievable step revealed the power of consistent spiritual practice, leading to a lasting change.
