3208: Zen Mind in the Middle of Chaos & Stress by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3208: In "Zen Mind in the Middle of Chaos and Stress," Leo Babauta explores the transformative power of the Zen Mind to navigate life’s tumultuous moments with calm. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Babauta teaches us the art of letting go, a practice that promises peace amidst chaos and stress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/zm/ Quotes to ponder: "It’s not the work, which is just a series of actions. It’s not the deadline, which is just a time constraint. It’s my reaction to those external events - my fear that I’m not going to make it, that I’ll mess up, that I’ll look stupid or incompetent." "What if I could let go of wanting things to turn out that way? This is a fantasy, an ideal, that I’m holding onto." "You are now free, and you can just do the first task - after all, that’s all you can ever do." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices