Our thoughts have a powerful impact on our beliefs, which in turn shape our words, habits, and reality. Being mindful of our thoughts and beliefs can lead to shifting our mindset and creating positive change.
Alex, the founder of Calm, left a Tony Robbins event during the middle of one of the days because it was too much for him. He preferred to go for a bike ride instead. However, he also has a notepad full of takeaways from the event that he calls his Bible.
This episode discusses the transformative power of awe and how it can lead to a shift in one's sense of self, leading to a quieting of the ego and a realization of one's insignificance in the grand scheme of things.
The speaker reflects on the temptation to selectively follow Jesus' teachings and makes the claim that faith is certain and requires entrusting oneself wholly to God and believing what he says.
Religious and spiritual experiences impact how one sees themselves and experiences the world, but not everyone is wired to experience them in the same way as others. It is similar to the spectrum of musical enjoyment - some people have a great ear and all music makes their heart sing, while others are tone-deaf and cannot enjoy music the same way.