relationships fade to make room for new one | vol. 22
Hey there,
Keeping the intro short because there's a lot to unpack this week...
I'm going to be playing with the format and frequency of The Weekly PRST. After a heart to heart with one of the beta Collective members, I've made the decision to go all-in on the podcast as the primary content coming out of PRST (how cool is it that I'm growing as of the result of trying to help the Collective?). While I enjoy creating all forms of content, having conversations with interesting people and sharing them on the podcast and YouTube is my favorite and if I'm being honest, I think it's what I'm best at---the PRST Shorts is a close second but they are extremely time intensive.
In addition to more attention to the podcasts, I have some topics I want to do some traditional writing and will end up posting them in the library as a traditional blog post.
I have some ideas that I'll be testing and I'll be paying close attention to feedback and the analytics--so please feel free to share your thoughts if you'd like.
a quick teaser
I'm stoked (had to go California for this one) for the upcoming episode of On Our PRST. Here's the intro as a short teaser:
Let's get to The PRST...
passion. relationships. self. time.
Each week this section will consist of curated blog posts, articles, podcasts, videos, etc. that address Passion, Relationships, Self, and Time--the components of PRST.
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Think About This The Next Time You Feel Stuck | The Playbook With David Meltzer This podcast was sent to me by a friend and while it's a short one, I really enjoyed it. I joke with friends that I wish I had the ability or the awareness to record conversations that lead to gems like this episode.
"Bet on yourself and the abundance of the universe with confidence knowing that when all is said and done everything the “Sun” or “light” has to offer will be worth the effort and trials. Everything will come in the right way at the perfect time ... just don’t quit."
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I shared with a friend that I had finally accepted that I think I am in the beginning of a transition amongst my network--meaning I think the next phase of life will see new people enter my life and old not go away but become a lesser part of my journey. I really started to notice this earlier this year but I had a hard time accepting this because some of the people I see transitioning to new roles in my life are people I've looked up to for years, originally only dreamt I would meet, or were very close friends. It's hard to think about the relationships that you wanted so bad or that were so important fading away but that's what happens and it's not bad. I've discussed this before in episodes about chapters of life on the podcast.
Look back over your life. How many of your closest friends from different phases of life are still close friends today?
Probably just a few, if you're lucky.
Over time your friends change because you change schools, maybe you move, you go to college, you change jobs, you have kids, etc. I once heard your circle of friends changes every 7 years...I don't remember where I heard that but it's been years since I've heard it and for some reason it's stuck with me. But, the cool thing about genuine relationships is many of those friends from past chapters pick right back up whenever you see them--it's like nothing changed. It's like time travel occurs and you immediately go back to that time when you were operating on the same frequency.
The old relationship isn't lost and wasn't a waste but it's no longer what you need. You've outgrown that relationship--you served your purpose in that person's life and they in yours.
I'd consider myself a good friend but for most of the changing of friends cycles I've been at ease with relationships drifting and new ones picking them up. However, this cycle was a little harder for me to come to accept, however this week I finally came to peace with it.
If you're going through a transition like this it's important to know not everyone will drop out of your life---I know exactly who will continue with me into this next chapter. Some of the characters in your book will be with you through every chapter of your journey and some will be in a couple (or one). Embrace the evolution and be excited about what you are going to learn from the new people who come into your life and realize they are coming into your life for a reason...there are no coincidences.
Speaking of people coming into my life
I got to see a lot of friends two weeks ago at the Future Proof festival (I shared last week). But I also was fortunate enough to meet some new people as well...people coming into my life at this time for a reason. There were a few instances that I know the connections were for a greater purpose to be revealed soon.
One such connection was with a couple based in LA. I remember seeing them talking with friends of mine throughout the conference but never getting a chance to meet them and find out who they were. Finally, on the last evening our paths crossed and I was introduced to Adrienne and Amir. There was an immediate connection and I could feel we were all operating on the same frequency--you know that feeling when you first meet someone that you're going to be friends with them.
I wanted to highlight them because they have a really cool non-profit called Eat Move Meditate that I wanted to put on your radar. You can read more about the organization and how they are helping the underserved communities of South LA "relate to food, movement, and mindful living through our Community Events, Kids Club, and Wellness Club initiatives." What they are building is special and making a huge impact on their community and I'm excited to see them expand their reach outside of LA.
You'll get to see and hear from Adrienne and Amir below...
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Transform Your Mind With Meditation and Breath Work | YogiAthlete
I've talked about the importance meditation has played recently in my Pursuit and last week I shared my introduction to the practice of Wim Hof breath work. I try to share the impact of these practices from my personal experience but am not educated in either to give you a deeper reason as to why you should consider introducing them to your daily routine. While I roll with the "trust me" approach, my new friends Adrienne and Amir share a much deeper explanation to the benefits. Check out their video below explaining the power of meditation and breath work.
I share this second video only because I'm in awe and jealous of Amir's yoga practice. This is a short video of Amir doing Bikram yoga, which is what I do in my hot yoga class...I'm nowhere close to where he is (and this was 5 years ago). I share this to show what a good workout, physically, yoga can be and once you get comfortable with the practice it becomes almost a meditative workout. I also share because I plan to do a time lapse of me in my class one day and you'll see how far I have to go with my practice.
I highly recommend it for the physical and mental benefits...it might even feed your spiritual growth as well.
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It's Time To Stop Living The American Scam | The New York Times
I don't love the negative outlook on life in this piece, however we can't always read things that we agree with it. It's important to understand the view of others. I'd love to tell this author that he is the creator of the world he is living in--he and I both are in the same world on the same timeline and while I see the negatives he focuses on, I choose not to allow them to define my experience. I don't ignore them but I see a world of opportunity, happiness, love, abundance, and even in the midst of a Recession I see happy people all around me.
Your perception is your reality...and you choose how you perceive the details of your life.
BUT, that's not what this is about...I really liked this quote from this
"But once I become genuinely engaged in a project, I can become fanatically absorbed, spending hundreds of hours on it, no matter how useless and unremunerative. As a teacher, I edit my students’ writing with a nit-picking precision and big-picture ambition they may likely never experience again. And I don’t believe most people are lazy. They would love to be fully, deeply engaged in something worthwhile, something that actually mattered, instead of forfeiting their limited hours on Earth to make a little more money for men they’d rather throw fruit at as they pass by in tumbrels."
Fill your time doing things you find deeply engaging, worthwhile, and that matter and minimize your time doing anything that does not fall into those categories.
This Week's PRST
The PRST: DG & JC Unscripted--The Inner Creator
Spotify
Tyler The Creator back for more inspiration
I had to bring Tyler the Creator back to spark your inner creator. This is a compilation of interviews with him and I found it extremely inspiring--not just in what he says but even with the production of the video. I really appreciate the work the folks at Creative Minds did.
bonus
This just hit my inbox this morning from my friend Khe Hy; Managing Energy vs. Time. I've been reviewing my "time" more in light of energy lately so the timing of Khe's post was perfect.
