In this episode, Caren discusses the concept of stress and how it is not caused by external situations but rather by our own thoughts and reactions. She uses the analogies of orange juice and diamonds to illustrate how stress reveals what is inside us. Caren emphasizes the importance of body awareness and recognizing the physical signals of stress. She encourages listeners to identify the underlying threats that trigger their stress and offers strategies for neutralizing and transforming those thoughts. Ultimately, Caren highlights the transformative power of meditation in helping individuals become more equanimous and find practical solutions to stress.

Takeaways

• Stress is not caused by external situations but by our own thoughts and reactions.

  
  



• Body awareness is crucial in recognizing the physical signals of stress.

  
  



• Identifying the underlying threats that trigger stress can help in neutralizing and transforming those thoughts.

  
  



• Meditation can help individuals become more equanimous and find practical solutions to stress.

  
  

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Music: Caren Prentice. Lyrics Caren Prentice and Jennifer Staack, Vocals by Dylan Staack, Jennifer Stasack, and Via Savage.

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Darcey Bone, Producer

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