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2803: Creating the Genuine Connections We Long For by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindful Relationships

2803: Creating the Genuine Connections We Long For by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindful Relationships

Update: 2025-11-18
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Episode 2803:

Leo Babauta explores the power of slowing down and choosing depth over breadth in relationships, offering mindful strategies to cultivate more meaningful connections in a distracted, fast-paced world. He shares how openness, curiosity, and vulnerability unlock greater joy, creativity, and opportunity in our lives by fostering real human connection.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/connect/

Quotes to ponder:

"We have a human need for this kind of connection, and there's no doubt that it makes us happier, even if it complicates our lives a bit."

"Try to notice your expectations of the other person, and let them go."

"When you become vulnerable, you risk a lot, but you also get much, much more."

Episode references:

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2803: Creating the Genuine Connections We Long For by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindful Relationships

2803: Creating the Genuine Connections We Long For by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindful Relationships

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits