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Inoculating yourself against fear and building resiliency
25:50 - 33:57 (08:06)
The speaker explains how they try to build resiliency by exposing themselves little by little to certain emotions, and how this can help in the face of inevitable and tragic events. They also discuss their attraction to Sufism and mystical traditions for a more direct experience of spirituality.
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The act of storytelling is one of the best ways to connect people, even in a divisive environment, and is a strong pathway toward love and connection.
25:50 - 28:10 (02:20)
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The act of storytelling is one of the best ways to connect people, even in a divisive environment, and is a strong pathway toward love and connection. Humans and animals both have a visceral response to the distress of others, which controls our breathing, digestion, and sex drive.
ChapterInoculating yourself against fear and building resiliency
Episode#583: Susan Cain on Transforming Pain, Building Your Emotional Resilience, Exploring Sufi Wisdom, Tapping into Bittersweet Songs, and Seeking the Shards of Light
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker highlights the importance of exposing oneself gradually to difficult emotions and tragedies in order to build emotional resilience and prevent panic responses in tough situations.
28:10 - 33:57 (05:46)
Summary
The speaker highlights the importance of exposing oneself gradually to difficult emotions and tragedies in order to build emotional resilience and prevent panic responses in tough situations. They also touch on their attraction to Sufism and mystical traditions, which offer a direct experience of the divine rather than a religion with intermediaries.