EPISODE 23: Wanting as a Compass: Honoring Desire in a Distracting World скачать в хорошем качестве

EPISODE 23: Wanting as a Compass: Honoring Desire in a Distracting World

In this reflective solo episode, Ian and Derrick explore the complexities of wanting, fear of expression, and service, unpacking how comparison, community, and courage intersect when we decide to show up as ourselves in a noisy world. 00:00 – Opening: Protesting peace through violence? 01:30 – Why solo-host episodes are becoming a thing 03:00 – Local royalty tests: tires, pierogis, and Arkansas legends 04:30 – “It’s good to want” — the power of desire without shame 07:00 – The Wanting Game: a 5-minute practice to uncover what you truly desire 09:30 – Two approaches to mindfulness: focused inquiry vs. open awareness 12:00 – The path you walk is the path you create 14:00 – Wanting vs. fear of starting — what holds us back? 16:00 – Making requests: fear of being seen as needy 18:00 – Art, jobs, and the dream of being “just” an artist 20:00 – Facing fear: Derrick’s rollercoaster philosophy 23:00 – Being vs. being known — why fame is a shallow compass 26:00 – Illusions of community: sports, politics, and in-groups 30:00 – What does it mean to be received? 33:00 – Comparison culture and the fourth agreement 36:00 – Expanding pools: how to build courage gradually 40:00 – Flow, piano, and the gift of small-stage confidence 43:00 – Why we don’t share our art publicly 46:00 – Fire staff fails and performing for strangers 48:00 – Inspiration vs. comparison — which mindset wins? 50:00 – Teaching by doing: setting an example vs. judging others 53:00 – Teenage influence, tea shops, and Moroccan mint wisdom 55:00 – Ram Dass, peace protests, and the irony of violent peace 57:00 – Social media as an experiment we’re all living in 59:00 – Thought diet, media diet, and karmic nutrition 1:01:00 – Connecting wanting to service: what are we here to do? 1:04:00 – Playing to your strengths (and why they come from adversity) 1:06:30 – “We’re just shouding on ourselves in community.” 1:09:00 – Turtles, broken-down cars, and doing the thing that must be done - Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send your questions to [email protected]! We’d love to hear from you! Curious to know more about your communication style? Take this quiz: https://www.helpingtheheard.com/take-... E-Guides to help: https://www.doyoufeelheard.com/store/... Website link https://www.helpingtheheard.com About Us: Helping the Heard is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming communication patterns and fostering deeper connections in personal and professional relationships. Founded by empowerment coach Ian Mychal, the organization operates on the belief that many negative communication habits—such as defensiveness, reactivity, and avoidance—stem from individuals not feeling truly heard. By emphasizing curiosity, personal responsibility, and authentic expression, Helping the Heard teaches others how to create environments where individuals feel safe to speak their truth and engage in meaningful dialogue. #HelpingTheHeard #WantingIsGood #FearAndCreativity #FlowState #ServiceAsPath #ComparisonCulture #MindfulLiving #BeTheExample #CommunityMatters #RamDassWisdom