Mark Nepo: Navigating Storms of the Human Experience (Episode 247)

<p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>[4:17] Mark talks about the experience of almost dying from a rare form of lymphoma when he was in his 30s, and how it was the introduction to facing the unavoidable work of the friction that comes with life.</p><p>[5:32] We must face what is done to us, but we are more than what has been done to us.</p><p>[5:41] Mark talks about how the pandemic showed our generation it’s time to learn to choose love over fear, and compassion over self-interest.</p><p>[11:20] One of the first “faults” goes back to the Industrial Revolution, where this is the first time in history that where we live and work is separated.</p><p>[17:16] Reality TV is our present-day virtual Colosseum.</p><p>[27:23] Often spiritually, the safest place is in the center.</p><p>[28:09] Every one of us has a daily and perennial choice between love and fear. But there’s a difference between letting fear move through you and obeying it.</p><p>[34:38] Through solitude, we restore our direct connection to the universe, and through relationships, we restore the wonder of being human and compassion and kindness.</p><p>[37:11] The bad news is we’re always falling. The good news is there’s no bottom.</p><p>[47:56] Mark’s challenge and invasion: inhabit life fully by being as open-hearted and as loving as possible. This will require courage, strength, and kindness.</p><p>Mentioned in This Episode:</p><p><a href="http://www.productiveflourishing.com"><i>Productive Flourishing</i></a></p><p><a href="https://www.productiveflourishing.com/start-finishing/"><i>Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done,</i> by Charlie Gilkey</a></p><p><a href="https://www.productiveflourishing.com/academy/">The Academy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hellomomentum.app/">Momentum App</a></p><p><a href="https://marknepo.com/">Mark Nepo</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Storms-Finding-Strength-Adversity/dp/1250862159/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3F27K6EXBPNPT&keywords=Mark+Nepo&qid=1664585649&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjUwIiwicXNhIjoiMy45MSIsInFzcCI6IjMuOTYifQ%3D%3D&