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Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Mind-Body Connection, The Power of Mindfulness, & Why Age Is Nothing But a Mindset

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Embracing the Present over Thoughts of the Future

Reflecting on the counterclockwise study, the focus shifts to the sense of hopefulness linked to youthfulness and the unwritten future. This contrasts with older individuals whose perspective is often shaped by memories and a more limited vision of the future. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being present in the current moment rather than obsessing over future plans that may not align with one's true desires, highlighting the unpredictability of future preferences and the potential folly of making long-term commitments based on uncertain future intentions.

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