Are you stuck in the past? Anxious about the future? In this episode, we break down why living in the present is the key to peace and how to actually do it.

00:00 Introduction & our first 5 followers (but we need more!)

01:40 The power of living in the present

02:49 Why are we always chasing something?

03:57 Different perspectives on the present moment

06:07 The pain vs. joy debate: does success require sacrifice?

07:42 The myth of motivation & finding joy in the process

09:50 The danger of overworking & burnout

11:24 Social media & the need to always do more

14:06 The trade-off between pain & happiness

15:48 The "work hard, retire, and enjoy" myth

18:34 The hidden cost of addiction & escaping reality

22:54 Introduction to mindfulness & meditation

25:32 Feeling your emotions instead of escaping them

33:47 Why we distract ourselves from feeling

39:57 Can "living in the moment" be harmful?

41:32 The hidden trap of dopamine addiction

46:18 The impact of work stress on personal life

51:40 Are we taught to avoid the present?

52:14 Personal experiences that brought us back to the present

58:16 The impact of screen time on mental health

01:04:15 Meditation as a gym for the mind 🧠

01:07:36 The culture of "just push through it"

01:11:53 Final message: enjoy life NOW!

📌 Resources mentioned:

🔹 Mo Gawdat

🔹 Naâman – French reggae artist that left us recently

🔹 Gabor Maté – The Wisdom of Trauma - If you want to learn about your childhood, we would REALLY recommend it.

🔹 Calm App

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