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Episode 2155:
Explore self-love and personal growth with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui as she unveils "10 Truths to Help You Live Like You Love Yourself." Discover how embracing your imperfections and managing life's challenges with acceptance and humor can empower and transform your journey.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/love-yourself/
Quotes to ponder:
"Living like we love ourselves, speaking to ourselves with kindness, laying down judgment, nourishing ourselves like we deserve good things, none of this happens without deliberate, conscious choice."
"You wear your tattoos and I wear my scars and we are not so different after all."
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Episode 2154:
Explore the profound insights of James Altucher as he delves into the complexities of human nature in "Let's Start Judging Everyone Around Us." This narrative prompts a deep reflection on forgiveness, the mistakes we all make, and the personal judgements that shape our interactions and self-perception. Altucher's thoughtful exploration offers valuable perspectives on the impact of our choices and the power of redemption.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/judging-others/
Quotes to ponder:
"I shouldn’t say 'sometimes'. I should say 'often'. I should say I often do bad things. Since I can’t speak for others."
"People do things and I have to surrender to what they did. Everyone around us deals the cards. But only I get to play the cards I was dealt. Nobody can play them for me."
"There’s a huge gap between where we are in life right now and all of the dreams and visions we have for ourselves."
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Episode 2153:
Dr. Kelly Flanagan's enlightening piece challenges the traditional either-or mindset by suggesting a both-and approach to balancing the importance of marriage and children in a family setting. Flanagan illustrates through personal insights and societal observations how embracing a unified but distinct perspective within relationships can lead to a deeper understanding and acceptance of complex human connections.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/which-is-more-important-your-marriage-or-your-children/
Quotes to ponder:
"Our kids should never be more important than our marriage, and they should never be less important. Family is about the constant on-going work of finding the balance."
"We need a place where we can be trained in non-dualism, where we can learn to exchange either-or for both-and. And finally I thought, 'We already have such a place. It’s called marriage. It’s called family.'"
"Can you imagine a world in which an entire generation of children, when asked 'Who mattered the most in your family?' could sincerely answer, 'We all did.'"
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Episode 2152:
Bradley Charbonneau of PassTheSourCream.com shares a compelling narrative on longevity and creativity through the inspiring life of his 103-year-old neighbor, Tony. Highlighting the essential balance of input and output in our lives, Charbonneau presents a fresh perspective on how creativity isn't just an art; it's a lifestyle that fuels longevity and fulfillment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://passthesourcream.com/103-years-creative/
Quotes to ponder:
"Life needs circulation. Even a car’s engine needs to turn, sometimes to turn fast and clean out the gunk that builds up over time."
"This is how creativity works. We need input to have output."
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Episode 2151:
Evan Marc Katz dives into the contentious topic of dating market value and attraction, illuminating the harsh realities and data-driven insights about gender perceptions and preferences in dating. By exploring the application of the Gini coefficient to the dating "economy," Katz reveals a staggering inequality in attraction, offering a thought-provoking perspective on the challenges faced by singles today. His analysis not only sheds light on why many women find a majority of men unattractive but also delves into the societal and psychological underpinnings of dating dynamics, providing invaluable insights for those navigating the complex world of relationships.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/online-dating-tips-advice/why-there-are-no-attractive-men-in-your-area
Quotes to ponder:
"Men find 20-year-old women most attractive. Women think 80% of men are unattractive."
"The Gini coefficient is a number between zero and one that represents the degree of income inequality in any given nation or group."
"There are no villains in this story. Nobody can or should be blamed for his or her honest preferences, and if women collectively believe that most men are unattractive, what grounds does anyone, male or female, have to argue with them?"
Episode references:
Quillete: "Attraction Inequality and the Dating Economy": https://quillette.com/2019/03/12/attraction-inequality-and-the-dating-economy/
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