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Embracing longevity involves nurturing creativity and immersing oneself in passions. Many believe creativity is only reserved for children, but today’s guest emphasizes that it's an essential aspect of life for everyone. Exploring creativity should be an ongoing practice, fostering awareness of what brings joy, purpose, and vitality to our lives.

On today's episode of The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with IN-Q, award-winning poet and multi-platinum songwriter, to discuss the poems in his latest book. IN-Q delves into irrational fears and external influences that can hijack our minds and affect our well-being. Additionally, he explores lifestyle choices that can enhance or deplete our energy levels and underscores the significance of cultivating a mindset of gratitude. Dhru and IN-Q share their personal practices and beliefs on communication and relationships.

IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Through his performances and storytelling workshops, he's inspired countless audiences worldwide, live and virtually.

In this episode, Dhru and IN-Q dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

The newest poem on irrational fears (00:00:27 / 00:00:27 )
Using fear powerfully and not allowing outside sources to hijack our brains (4:00 / 4:00)
The Neverending Now album, the prompts, and the awareness they can bring (12:40 / 9:29)
IN-Q’s childhood (41:10 / 35:40)
Happiness and Purpose (46:00 / 41:50)
What gives energy (51:35 / 47:00)
Lifestyle habits to preserve energy (1:03:40 / 58:55)
A culture of gratitude (1:07:00 / 1:02:35)
Dhru’s personal practice and Gottman Certified Therapy (1:12:35 / 1:07:00)
Fighting the right way and communication (1:21:35 / 1:16:00)
Non-negotiables and normalizing not knowing (1:24:00 / 1:19:30)
Final Thoughts (1:33:00 / 1:31:15)

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Neverending Now Album
Never Ending Now Poetry Journal
Never Ending Now Album Spotify
Never Ending Now Album Apple Music
Never Ending Now Album YouTube
Michael Latimer Gottman Certified Therapist

For more on IN-Q, follow him on Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, and his website.

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