459 | Follow the Thread | Cory Muscara

In this episode: spiritual bypassing, curiosity, fear, wellbeing, inflection points, and what the body stores.

This we are re-joined by Cory Muscara to discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness while embarking on the FI journey, the concept of spiritual bypassing, and the positive benefits that come from being present. An important part of the FI journey is learning to take actionable steps to better your life, and a large part of this requires introspection and honest reflection of where you are in your life. Through the practice of meditation and setting intentions, it may allow you to recognize patterns that harm you or keep you from enjoying life in the present. While working through triggers or anxieties can be uncomfortable, mindful practices can be the vehicle to move you from discomfort to a place of control and confidence in your life. So while you may be putting all your mental energy into reaching your FI goal, remember that getting to the finish line is not what this journey is about, but rather the positive effects and changes that come from taking control of your life and being present! 

Cory Muscara:

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• Website: Practicing Human
• Book: "Stop Missing Your Life: How to be Deeply Present in an Un-Present World"
• Instagram: @corymuscara

Timestamps:

• 1:56 - Introduction
• 2:34 - The Cost of Relocation
• 6:28 - The Danger Of Spiritual Bypassing Through FI
• 16:52 - Curiosity and Fear
• 27:22 - What The Body Stores
• 33:18 - Money and Well-being/Inflection Points
• 40:46 - Taking Control and Following The Thread
• 48:12 - Conclusion

Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:

• Mindfulness And FI | Cory Muscara | ChooseFI Ep 61
• "Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion" By Robert Cialdini
• Headspace
• "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk MD
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