319 – Thandie Newton – ‘Self’ vs. ‘Oneness’ – Personal Development Series
In today’s show David will discuss Thandie Newton’s TED Talk and how our beliefs that are formed and how we can embrace ‘otherness’ and ‘oneness’ to explore, grow and change and to be our best and live life to its fullest. Thandie and David will discuss: Our ‘oneness’ vs. ‘separateness’ How the ‘self’ that we design, becomes the vehicle through which we experience the world How the ‘self’ and our belief that is designed by others is not our vehicle and not our truth, but is something that we can and should change in order to find a ‘self’ that fits How the ‘otherness’ and the desire to be a part of something affects our mind as we want to fit in How dance and acting gave Thandie insight and the deep insight into other lives and emotions How we never enter into our authentic self when we act out to win the approval of others How ‘race’ simply comes from our desire to create difference How ‘oneness’ becomes possible through awareness and how critical that is to find our purpose and live life at it’s fullest How the lack of ‘self’ is how we find our truest self, authenticity, and purpose Quote for today: “I had a degree from Cambridge and was an actor. But my life was a car crash.” – Thandie Newton Links for today: http://www.ted.com/talks/thandie_newton_embracing_otherness_embracing_myself Songs today: Your Song – Elton John Candle In the Wind – Elton John I’m Still Standing – Elton John...
317 – Living Beyond Limits – Amy Purdy’s Amazing Journey, Story & Triumph
Imagine if your life were a book and you were the author? What story, what great adventure would you be writing yourself into and what actions would you be taking every day to bring it all to life? Included in today’s show, David discusses Amy Purdy’s journey who has been a stellar example of living beyond limits and has been in the Olympics, TED Talk, Dancing with the Stars! A wonderful and inspiring story and show! On Todays Show: Unveiling Adversities Secrets Choosing how Long You Need to Overcome Adversity Amy Purdy’s Story Amy’s Low Point and How it Propelled Her Why Someone Who Loses Limbs Decides Not to Have them Back Your Challenge to Write Yourself onto a Great Adventure Amy Purdy’s TED Talk http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_purdy_living_beyond_limits Todays Songs: Walk with you – Ann Reed Forgot my Shoes – Ann Reed Telling Stories – Angelika Dusk Telling Stories – Tracy Chapman Dirty Little Secrets – Telling Stories Today’s Quotes: “The obstacles are not there to keep us out, they are there to see if we want it bad enough.” – Randy Pausch “Borders and Obstacles can Only do One of Two Things Stop us in Our Tracks or Unleash Our Imagination.” – Amy...
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