{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Beyond Your Default","title":"Being Present: What It Is, Why It Matters, + How to Make It Easier","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3825,"description":"“Western civilization places so much emphasis on the idea of hope that we sacrifice the present moment. Hope cannot help us discover joy, peace, or enlightenment in the present moment.” — Thích Nhất HạnhMan, has there been a topic recently on this podcast where the idea of “being present” hasn’t come up?We talked about it during our episode about the importance of recognizing and embracing the small things in life. We talked about it last week during our episode on happiness, what it really is and how to find it during times of hopelessness. It also featured prominently in our conversations about fear, acknowledging our seasons of life, weathering the storms in life through stillness, and countless others. There is no doubt that being present matters. Yet so many struggle with this. To be honest, that includes me.🌶️ Spice up your inbox: Subscribe to the Beyond Your Default newsletterLike “just be happy,” “just be present” feels like a deceptively simple concept that so many find to be lingering just out of reach. Like when you tell someone you’re depressed and they’re like, “Oh, well, you can just choose positivity.” Thanks, Gina. That's not a toxic way of thinking at all.So, that’s what we’re tackling today … what it means to truly be present, how to integrate such a mindset into your life in a way that’s practical, accessible, and sustainable, and so much more.⚡ Go Deeper: What does it really mean to possess a healthy growth mindset?During our conversation, we share their personal struggles with being present, including the culture of busyness, technology distractions, stress and worry, and a lack of mindfulness practice. We also discuss the impact of trauma on being present.We share their strategies for staying grounded in the present, such as going for walks, practicing morning devotions and meditation, and setting boundaries with technology and other people. This part of our talk explores the unavoidable challenges of being present in a fast-paced,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fzZn9XhBUzA18it7_m76tStf-fGAgLyA6P_A27igPRI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YjM0/MmM2ZmQ2YTdlZGY2/ZTQ1YzNhZDcyYjQ4/MTY5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}