3909: 7 Ways to Make the Most of your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Purpose Alignment

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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 3909: Rachel Shanken shares a life-affirming story from her time as a hospice volunteer, revealing how a dying woman’s joy in a freezing winter wind shifted her entire perspective on being present. Her insights encourage us to lean into discomfort, reframe negative experiences, and fully embrace the richness of life while we still can. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/7-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever is happening in this moment is your life." "Discomfort means you’re alive, feeling things, both 'good' and 'bad' is a sign of being truly alive." "Absolutely every moment is an opportunity for transformation." Episode references: Steve Jobs’ Stanford Commencement Address: https://news.stanford.edu/2005/06/14/jobs-061505 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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