Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2984:\nDavid Cain's insightful piece on mindfulness reveals how it transforms our daily experiences, reducing impulsiveness and the need for external stimuli. He connects mindful living with decreased reliance on smartphones and a greater appreciation of life's ordinary moments, offering a profound perspective on how mindfulness fosters contentment and inner confidence.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.raptitude.com/2015/11/mindfulness-is-the-opposite-of-neediness/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Whenever you're being mindful, the present moment doesn't seem to need improvement."\n"Mindfulness is the opposite of neediness."\n"This fearing and hoping we attach to many experiences is a kind of visceral neediness\u2014a demand for the present moment to be easier, safer, or more comforting than it actually is."\nEpisode references:\nSpurious Correlations by Tyler Vegan: Link to Book\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices