264: Why Being Dissatisfied Can Be A Great Thing

Published: Aug. 23, 2018, 8 a.m.

b'I want to start off by saying a huge thank you to all who listen and follow this podcast. As we fly into 8 million downloads, I have to keep pinching myself to ensure it\\u2019s all real. I couldn\\u2019t do this without you all and I am so, so grateful that you choose to spend part of your day listening.\\n \\xa0\\n A couple months back, I heard the phrase \\u201cI am blissfully dissatisfied with my life,\\u201d from the amazing Ed Mylett. And I love the balance of the two words because it means being blissfully happy with where you\\u2019re at while being equally dissatisfied with wanting more or knowing you have more to give.\\n \\xa0\\n \\u201cIn order to be a happy human, we have to make progress.\\u201d\\n \\xa0\\n Whether it\\u2019s in terms of your health, family, relationships or your business, progress keeps us alive! The other day the idea of being blissfully dissatisfied was brought back into my life when I received a message from a follower. Upon first glance this woman looked like someone I could be friends with \\u2013 she was a yogi, into wellness etc. \\u2013 but upon reading the first sentence (I\\u2019m going to have to unfollow you because you seem to have a \\u2018deep dissatisfaction\\u2019 with your life), I don\\u2019t think we\\u2019ll be friends anytime soon. I close the message before I could read the whole thing because honestly, I was breathing fire! Then I took a moment, went back, blocked her and deleted the message. Sure, I could have responded, but people with energy like that are not for me.\\n \\xa0\\n So anyway, this message got me thinking back to what Ed Mylett had said and I honestly thought\\u2026 I am equal parts satisfied and dissatisfied \\u2013 and I\\u2019m totally OK with that. You see, as humans, we\\u2019re not wired to be happy. We have a need to be better \\u2013 for ourselves and others. But in order to find this balance, we can\\u2019t be focused on satisfaction in ALL areas at ALL times. We must give ourselves grace in the areas that aren\\u2019t the priority and pour ourselves into the other areas despite potential side effects.\\n \\xa0\\n So yes, I will never be satisfied, but I will ALWAYS be blissful. And I will always strive to show as much love, grace and compassion to all those who think I feel otherwise. \\xa0\\n \\xa0\\n --\\n In This Episode Lori talks about:\\n \\xa0\\n Why progressing is crucial for our happiness\\n How she dealt with an unkind message\\n Giving yourself grace\\xa0\\n Resources:\\n \\xa0\\n Join Lori, Oprah Magazine\\u2019s staff and other thought leaders on the Oprah Magazine Cruise to the Bahamas | Oct. 28-Nov. 4!\\n \\xa0\\n Go here for details: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/cruise-ships/ms-nieuw-statendam/oprah-caribbean-adventure-of-your-life.html\\n \\xa0\\n Thrive Event | Sept. 14-16, 2018, Las Vegas\\n AttendThrive.com\\n \\xa0\\n Go to ATribeCalledBliss.com to find out the latest on Lori\\u2019s book tour and join the world\\u2019s biggest tribe book club\\n \\xa0\\n A Tribe Called Bliss by Lori Harder\\n Now available at loriharder.com/amazon or ATribeCalledBliss.com\\n \\xa0\\n Join me on the A Tribe Called Bliss Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1571018952966750/\\n Check out my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.'