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The video is a conversation between two people discussing their North Star, or what drives them and gives them purpose. The first person mentions how they focus on understanding what drives others who are struggling with addiction or obsessions, and finding what gives them temporary relief. They then ask the second person about their North Star and they share that initially it was wealth, but they eventually realized that fulfillment is what they truly want, which they define as working hard on skills that serve others and finding meaning in their work. The second person also talks about the importance of joy and prioritizing it over success. The conversation then shifts to the importance of truth for the second person and how it’s a value in itself.
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On this episode, renowned expert on addiction, trauma, and childhood development, Gabor Mate discusses his recent book, The Myth of Normal. Mate looks at Western culture and argues that many people are far from living a meaningful and purposeful life. He believes that the trauma and illness we suffer from are connected to understanding who we are and unlocking life’s meaning. Mate delves into the connection between emotions and physiology, and how our thoughts shape our reality. Overall, this is a thought-provoking episode that encourages viewers to examine their experiences and discover what truly matters to them.
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Exploring the Meaning and Purpose of Life with Gabor Mate
Are you living your life with meaning and purpose? Do you feel like what you do matters to the world around you? These are common questions that we all face at some point in our lives. However, Gabor Mate believes that we are far from living a meaningful and purposeful life.
Gabor Mate is known for his expertise on addiction, trauma, and childhood development. In his recent book, The Myth of Normal, he delves into Western culture and how it impacts our ability to live a purposeful life. He emphasizes that our trauma and illness are tied to understanding who we really are and what it takes to unlock life’s meaning.
This episode takes a deep dive into Gabor Mate’s mind and the concepts he shares in his book. It encourages listeners to unpack their own experiences and explore their truths. Mate emphasizes the importance of truth in life, stating that “a life without truth is not a meaningful life.”
Moreover, Mate emphasizes the connection between our emotions and our physiology. He explains that our nervous system, immune system, and other areas of the body are all interconnected apparatuses. Therefore, when we experience something in one area, it also affects the other areas.
Additionally, Mate emphasizes the control our thoughts have on our reality. He explains that our thoughts create our reality, and if we want to change our reality, we need to change our thoughts.
Mate also delves into the idea of wealth, explaining that true wealth comes from giving and receiving and connecting with others. He emphasizes that our culture’s focus on gathering and taking from others is neither healthy nor natural.
If you are looking to explore the meaning and purpose of life, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Gabor Mate on various social media platforms to learn more about his work and how it can impact your life.
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On Today’s Episode:
Living your life with meaning and purpose can sound like wishful thinking. You want to know that you matter and that what you put your energy and effort into, whether it’s work, relationships, or building something, that it also matters.
Gabor Mate is known for expertise on addiction, trauma, and childhood development. His recent book, The Myth of Normal, looks intently into Western culture and how far we actually are from living a meaningful and purposeful life. The trauma you experienced and the illness you suffer with are all connected, and tied to understanding who you really are, and what it will take to unlock life’s meaning for you.
This episode is a deep dive into the mind of Gabor Mate that you’ll want to take time to unpack to really explore your truth, what your experiences were and how they continue to show up in your life today.
QUOTES:
“What really lights my fire is truth. I just want to know the truth, whatever that is.” [7:59]
“There’s lots of facts out there, but truth is much larger than facts. It’s integrating the facts in a picture of reality.” [13:17]
“A life without truth is not a meaningful life.” [17:59]
“Emotions are not separable from our physiology. The nervous system and immune system, […] they’re all one apparatus. When something happens in one area something happens in the other area as well.” [51:10
“Our thoughts are in the lead, so whatever our thoughts tell us is the reality that we see, so essentially with our minds we create the world.” [1:08:39]
“In this culture the norm is neither healthy nor is it natural, in fact, the norm is making us sick.” [1:55:23]
“Giving and receiving and connection are values and people gain wealth by giving not by gathering and taking from others.” [2:21:06]
Follow Gabor Mate:
Website: https://drgabormate.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsRF06lSFA8zV9L8_x9jzIA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drgabormate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgabormate
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