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3918: Packing a Life AND Go Forth, Under the Open Sky, and Listen to Nature by Ali Cornish of Everthrive
19/2/2026 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3918:

Ali Cornish invites us to examine how both minimalism and nature offer profound opportunities for personal transformation. Whether through packing up a life with intention or stepping outside to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world, she shows how letting go of clutter, distractions, and noise, creates space for clarity, emotional growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/packing-a-life-a-study-in-the-benefits-of-minimalism AND http://everthrive.org/blog/go-forth-under-the-open-sky-and-listen-to-nature

Quotes to ponder:

"The essence of nature's healing is in its everlasting recurrence."

"Stuff is meant to serve us, not the other way around."

"These boxes are a representation of who we are now, and a harbinger of who we will become."

Episode references:

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308
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3917: 10 Things to Remember When You Feel Unsure of Yourself by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel
18/2/2026 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3917:

Marc Chernoff explores the quiet, powerful influence of self-talk and how our inner stories shape everything we do. Through ten deeply reflective truths, he shows how insecurity can be both a challenge and a compass, guiding us toward growth, authenticity, and greater self-awareness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/11/18/10-things-to-remember-when-you-feel-unsure-of-yourself/

Quotes to ponder:

"The story you tell yourself is the story you live by."

"Your greatest beauty is completely out of sight in shallow social interactions."

"The biggest critic lives in YOUR perception of people’s perception of you (not people’s perception of you)."

Episode references:

Impostor Syndrome Overview – APA: https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Young-Poet-Rainer-Maria/dp/0486422453

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dunning-kruger-effect
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3916: Is There Anything More Important Than Giving Our Attention To The People We Are With In This Moment? by Allison Carmen
17/2/2026 | 9 mins.
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Episode 3916:

Allison Carmen reflects on how digital distractions quietly fracture our most meaningful connections, even in shared physical spaces. Through the lens of a powerful Tolstoy parable, she challenges us to reclaim the present moment, making now, and the person in front of us, the most important priority in our lives.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/is-there-anything-more-important-than-giving-our-attention-to-the-people-we-are-with-in-this-moment/

Quotes to ponder:

"All of these electronic distractions created a gap between all of us that was never there before."

"Being in the NOW, we are present to give and receive the true gift of life, LOVE."

"If we can make NOW the most important moment, and the person we are with the most important person, and what we are doing the most important thing, we will be led to more meaningful and fulfilling lives with one another."

Episode references:

The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Questions-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0439199964
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3915: Minimalism Kills Fear AND Security Is A Misnomer by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists
16/2/2026 | 11 mins.
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Episode 3915:

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus reveal how fear and the illusion of security keep us tethered to unfulfilling lives, clinging to possessions, relationships, and routines that offer comfort but not meaning. By confronting the root fears behind our attachment and redefining security as something internal rather than external, we gain the freedom to live with intention, clarity, and purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.theminimalists.com/fear/ AND https://www.theminimalists.com/security/

Quotes to ponder:

"Discontent is uncertainty. And uncertainty is insecurity."

"Real security, however, is found inside us, in consistent personal growth, not in a reliance on growing external factors."

"Fear traps us: It prevents us from growing. It prevents us from contributing to other people. It prevents us from living happy, satisfied, fulfilled, free lives."
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3914: 2 Tips for Finding Meaning Where There Is None by Kristine Klussman on Inner Fulfillment
15/2/2026 | 10 mins.
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Episode 3914:

Kristine Klussman shares two transformative practices to uncover hidden meaning in even the most mundane parts of daily life. By intentionally shifting your emotional lens and capturing snapshots of personal significance, you can reframe ordinary experiences into a rich, joy-filled narrative of connection and purpose.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/2-tips-for-finding-meaning-where-there-is-none/

Quotes to ponder:

"At first, I walked around my house looking for things I loved, with just one question in mind: does this person, place or thing feel meaningful to me?"

"What had seemed like unworthy objects of photography had coalesced into a beautiful collage of my life, a small treasure chest of cherished moments and beloved encounters that would normally be forgotten."

"One of the most important skills in our quest to infuse more meaning and joy into your life is being able to make meaning, especially in activities we don’t see as meaningful."
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