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Could you live out of a single backpack? Not for a few weeks or months, but as a lifestyle choice? Well, five years ago, today\u2019s guest gave up his luxury apartment, its contents, his cars and all his possessions \u2013 apart from those that fit into his trusty backpack.\n\xa0\nLight Watkins has been practising daily meditation for 20 years and teaching it for 15. He\u2019s a mindfulness expert and the bestselling author of four books. His latest book, Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life\xa0might sound like a guide to decluttering \u2013 and in some ways it is. But Light is not necessarily talking about us getting rid of our possessions, he\u2019s trying to help us\xa0clear away our\xa0inner\xa0clutter - the mental baggage that weighs us down, so that we can better see the path to fulfilment and happiness.\n\xa0\nLight believes that we should be following our hearts more, and our heads less. This involves knowing our values, tuning in to our curiosity and then taking small leaps of faith towards our purpose. He explains why a daily practice of stillness and contemplation is so important and shares practical advice that will help you make friends with your thoughts and turn your mind into your ally. He also explains how meditation works to dissolve stress and feed our intuition.\n\xa0\nIt really is a fantastic conversation that takes us to some really deep and meaningful places - we discuss whether time can ever really be wasted. Light\xa0talks us through his own minimalist fitness regime \u2013 and you\u2019ll find out why he thinks meditation is like a Rubik\u2019s Cube, as well as why he sometimes takes his showers fully clothed!\n\xa0\nAbove all, Light\u2019s minimalist philosophy is about breaking free from the \u2018achievements bring happiness\u2019 approach to life and discovering that happiness really does come from within.\xa0\xa0I hope you enjoy listening.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://calm.com/livemore\nhttps://hunterandgatherfoods.com/livemore\nhttps://carolbike.com/livemore\nhttps://drinkag1.com/livemore\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/398\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.