New Mindset, Who Dis? 736 - Reality is a verb, not a noun
Sep 18, 2025
Explore a transformative mindset that views reality as a verb instead of a noun. Discover how using the phrase 'not yet' can liberate you from negative feelings and foster growth. The host shares practical journaling techniques to shift your perspective from feeling stuck or drained to recognizing opportunities. This fresh approach helps frame your life's challenges as part of an ongoing journey of becoming.
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Reality As Ongoing Becoming
- Reality is not fixed; treating it as a verb reveals ongoing becoming.
- Ernst Bloch's S is not yet P reframes identity as unfinished and forward-looking.
Bloch's Hope Born From Turmoil
- Ernst Bloch wrote The Principle of Hope after living through wars and upheaval.
- He used 'not yet' to argue humans are wired for hope amidst hardship.
Endings As Transitions
- Moments that feel final often become transitions into new chapters.
- Recognizing 'not yet' helps you see endings as beginnings rather than fixed destinations.
