You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson APN70 - States & Traits
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Aug 9, 2015 Explore the fascinating distinction between fleeting emotional states and lasting personality traits. Discover how to transform short bursts of happiness into enduring qualities through practices like yoga and meditation. Delve into the importance of commitment and sustained effort to weave these positive experiences into the fabric of your character. Get inspired to cultivate a more resilient and joyful self!
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Vivid Peak State Experiences
- Brian Johnson shares vivid experiences like walking on fire and the bliss of falling in love to illustrate peak emotional states.
- These examples highlight how exhilarating temporary states can feel and captivate us intensely.
From Temporary States to Lasting Traits
- Temporary energizing experiences often result in inevitable crashes that follow.
- Sustaining those states as lasting traits requires diligent, persistent effort across time.
Ken Wilber on Traits Formation
- Philosopher Ken Wilber describes growth as transforming fleeting states of experience into enduring personal traits.
- This transformation demands patient, playful, and persistent practice over years.