In this episode,

What if one of the biggest things missing from our lives isn’t more time, more money or more information? What if it’s simply our attention?

Way back in Episode 4, I introduced mindfulness. Nearly 70 episodes later, I’ve come to realize I seriously underestimated just how important it is. Mindfulness isn’t simply meditation, breathing exercises or ten quiet minutes before returning to the chaos. I believe it can become an entirely different way of living.

In Part 1 of this new series, I explore where mindfulness came from, how it entered the Western mainstream, and why its principles reach far beyond any single religion or philosophy. More importantly, I look at why mindfulness may be more necessary today than ever before.

We’ll also explore the difference between knowledge and wisdom, why constant information doesn’t necessarily make us wiser, and the fascinating connections between mindfulness, Stoicism, Taoism, Christianity and other ancient traditions.

And I’ll leave you with a deceptively difficult question: When was the last time you were truly alone with your own thoughts? No phone. No television. No notifications. No distractions. Just you.

This is only the beginning. Before this series is over, we’re going to move beyond talking about mindfulness and start learning how to actually live it.