3513: Become Happy in the Face of Physical Misery by Leo Babauta Personal Growth and Gratitude

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3513: Leo Babauta explores the ways we create our own misery and how we can break free from it. By clinging to expectations, resisting discomfort, and dwelling on negative narratives, we amplify our suffering. Shifting our mindset, accepting reality, embracing uncertainty, and practicing gratitude can help us cultivate peace and joy instead. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/misery/ Quotes to ponder: "We create our own misery by wishing things were different, by fearing what might come, by clinging to expectations." "The truth is, reality is just as it is. Wishing it were different doesn’t help us, it only makes us unhappy." "Gratitude changes everything when we appreciate what’s in front of us, we no longer need things to be different." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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