A Bit of Optimism Gratitude with Omar Brownson
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Dec 28, 2021 Omar Brownson, a businessman and urban planner, advocates for gratitude as a powerful tool for peace and well-being. He shares how embracing gratitude transformed his life and led him to leave a stressful job. The conversation highlights gratitude's role in enhancing resilience, fostering emotional freedom, and strengthening relationships. Brownson also reflects on how gratitude evolves through life's decades, showing its impact during significant life moments and the collective responsibility we have to cultivate a more grateful world.
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Omar's Gratitude Origin
- Omar Brownson, stressed from leading the LA River transformation, sought a solution.
- A silent retreat and a monk's wisdom led him to discover gratitude as a tool for patience.
Gratitude: A Heart-Centered Practice
- Meditation and mindfulness can be head-oriented, while gratitude is heart-centered.
- Gratitude, being an emotion, helps in letting go and being present, unlike logical thinking.
Managing Emotions
- Feel your emotions without becoming them.
- Notice and name your emotions to reduce their power over you.