The Gratitude Podcast Gratitude Does Not Require A Reason - 9/11 Survivor Kushal Choksi (ep. 715)
Sep 6, 2021
47:26
Kushal Choksi is an investment analyst-turned-entrepreneur, 9/11 survivor, and author.
His new book ON A WING AND A PRAYER [Penguin, September 7, 2021], chronicles his narrow escape from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the emotional journey towards redemption that followed.
His thriving career as an analyst at Goldman Sachs was forever changed on September 11, 2001 as he made a split-moment decision to abandon his office and the co-workers who refused to leave the World Trade Center. Managing to narrowly escape, he witnessed the magnitude of death and destruction up close and was plunged into lengthy depression where he found himself believing life was meaningless. His search for a renewed purpose began with a reluctant trip to a breathwork workshop and eventually turned into a decades-long journey of spiritual discovery, mind-blowing metaphysical experiences, and a fierce devotion to the life-altering benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
Today, Kushal and his wife run Elements Truffles, a New York-based artisanal chocolate company built on values of Ayurveda, sustainability, giving back and ethical trade. Kushal is a trainer of personal development, meditation, wellness, and leadership programs for the Art of Living Foundation. He has taught secrets of breathwork and meditation to thousands across the US, Europe, and Asia. And he serves on the US board of the International Association for Human Values (IAHV).
Resources:
The book: https://www.amazon.com/Wing-Prayer-Spirituality-reluctant-curious/dp/0143451677/
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His new book ON A WING AND A PRAYER [Penguin, September 7, 2021], chronicles his narrow escape from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the emotional journey towards redemption that followed.
His thriving career as an analyst at Goldman Sachs was forever changed on September 11, 2001 as he made a split-moment decision to abandon his office and the co-workers who refused to leave the World Trade Center. Managing to narrowly escape, he witnessed the magnitude of death and destruction up close and was plunged into lengthy depression where he found himself believing life was meaningless. His search for a renewed purpose began with a reluctant trip to a breathwork workshop and eventually turned into a decades-long journey of spiritual discovery, mind-blowing metaphysical experiences, and a fierce devotion to the life-altering benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
Today, Kushal and his wife run Elements Truffles, a New York-based artisanal chocolate company built on values of Ayurveda, sustainability, giving back and ethical trade. Kushal is a trainer of personal development, meditation, wellness, and leadership programs for the Art of Living Foundation. He has taught secrets of breathwork and meditation to thousands across the US, Europe, and Asia. And he serves on the US board of the International Association for Human Values (IAHV).
Resources:
The book: https://www.amazon.com/Wing-Prayer-Spirituality-reluctant-curious/dp/0143451677/
Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode: Get 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/georgian
Stay in touch on social:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegratitudepodcast/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GeorgianBenta
Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheGratitudePodcast/
Intro by Cristina Muresan-Toth: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHlus5Jwj3/
Experience more abundance on georgianbenta.com/abundance
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