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Finding gratitude through experiencing lack
04:31 - 18:09 (13:38)
This podcast episode discusses the pressure to constantly be doing things in the US and how the lack of this pressure in Europe can allow for appreciation of little moments. The speaker shares how traveling and experiencing the lack of certain things made them more grateful and happy without even trying.
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The speaker talks about how experiencing a lack of things that were taken for granted makes it easy to feel grateful, without intentional effort.
04:31 - 14:11 (09:40)
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The speaker talks about how experiencing a lack of things that were taken for granted makes it easy to feel grateful, without intentional effort. He shares his personal experience of traveling to countries and not being able to access certain things, which made him appreciate them more upon returning to the US.
ChapterFinding gratitude through experiencing lack
Episode54. Realizations From Traveling Europe
PodcastAware & Aggravated
In the US, there is a constant pressure to always be doing something and to not waste time, whereas in Europe, people embrace the little moments in life without judgement.
14:11 - 18:09 (03:58)
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In the US, there is a constant pressure to always be doing something and to not waste time, whereas in Europe, people embrace the little moments in life without judgement. The speaker suggests this is why people in Europe still smoke cigarettes instead of vaping.