{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Zen Stoic Path Show","title":"How To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet, Getting Back To Fundamentals, And Season 2 Of The Zen Stoic Path","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2de13d64\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1335,"description":"In this insightful episode, Victor shares what grounded him during a recent tough time and how he is getting back to daily fundamentals.He discusses common attachments to thoughts that reality \"should be\" different, and how these cause suffering regardless of external progress made. Learn how embracing \"what is\" through methods like Byron Katie's can detach judgement and return us to peace.Victor then shares the specific morning rituals, stretching, reading and breathing practices that center him daily. He also explains the powerful story of the Rainmaker which drove home the importance of being anchored in your core.If you enjoyed the podcast, give it a review on your favorite podcast player! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming in January 2024!Connect with Victor on instagram at victor.zenstoic Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:00 - Suffering is caused by attachment to thoughts3:00 - Comparing reality to unrealistic expectations causes suffering4:00 - Method for detaching judgments through self-inquiry6:00 - Asking what activities make me feel centered8:00 - The story of the Rainmaker (not timestamped)10:00 - Realizing the importance of being centered12:00 - Starting my day grounded with sunlight and dogs13:00 - Daily full-body stretching while listening to books/philosophy15:00 - Sitting still for 10 mins doing deep belly breaths16:00 - Strength training uncomfortable positions18:00 - Eating the foods that actually energize me20:00 - Doing creative work and having great conversations","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KF4YEgJfZF479ciAiCd20hpvoJxn_0xA-3MqFto1lgs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxMTc2LzE3MDg5/NjY4NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}