Our Stories Become Our Lives with Daniel Levin
We are all connected. Stories and fables and archetypes can reveal more of who we are. The biggest mystery in our lives is the discovery of who we are and why we are here, and to learn how to connect with others and learn and listen. Here is an incredible story about someone who sought the answer to why both of his parents passed away when he was a child.
Daniel walked away from an opportunity to run a billion dollar business to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. He lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years, and he is the author of The Mosaic, a fable whose premise is that you are one connection away from an entirely new opportunity.
Quotes to remember:
“It isn’t the amount of time you spend in your practice, it’s the amount of practice you give to your time.”
“Every single person has a story that they can tell you that can actually change the entire way you see the world.”
Takeaways:
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Just because the body leaves doesn’t mean the person does
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Everything is not as it seems; we are all connected
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Every road develops potholes
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Our thoughts become our words. Our words become our stories. Our stories become our lives.
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Who are you without your burdens?
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We listen so little and we talk so much
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Everyone wants to be listened to and heard and validated and recognized and acknowledged
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We were never meant to be extraordinary on our own
What you’ll learn:
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What begin Daniel’s search for the answer to why his parents passed away
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The four types of people who encounter potholes
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About the stories that we tell ourselves that we begin to believe
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A story about the weeds that take root inside of us
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How archetypes help reveal more about who we are and parts of our identity
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The great lesson that Daniel’s daughter, who is developmentally delayed, taught him that applies to business and world peace
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