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#424 Pain or Pleasure - You Decide

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Pain or Pleasure - You Decide I'd Choose Pleasure Over Pain any day    :O)

Let’s start with a question: why does your mind so often seem to focus on pain? Those nagging worries, that endless loop of “what ifs”—sound familiar? It’s like your unconscious mind has one job: to keep you safe. But sometimes, it gets a bit too cautious and pulls you into a cycle of discomfort or fear.

In this unplugged episode, we explore how to break free from that pattern. What if, instead of pain, you could choose pleasure? Yes, really. By shifting your focus, getting curious, and asking the right questions, you can guide your mind to a place of joy, safety, and comfort—and it’s simpler than you think.

Here’s what we’ll uncover together:

• Understanding Pain’s Purpose: Why your mind brings up pain and how to address it without getting stuck there.
• Moving Toward Pleasure: Spot those moments of joy and learn how to stretch them out into something truly fulfilling.
• Curiosity as a State-Changer: Flip the script on pain by using curiosity to shift your perspective and emotional state.
• The Power of Questions: Discover how the questions you ask yourself can change everything.
• Working with Your Unconscious Mind: Build a partnership with your inner mind to find solutions that feel good and keep you safe.

Pain might be your mind’s default setting, but you don’t have to stay there. You can choose to move toward pleasure—little by little, moment by moment—and transform how you experience life.

So, are you ready to ditch the pain and wallow in pleasure for a change? It’s easier than you think, and trust me, it’s so worth it.

Enjoy the episode, and if it hits home, please share it with someone who could use a little more pleasure in their life too!

https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/424-pain-or-pleasure-you-decide/

 

Shine Brightly 🌟

Paul

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Published on 1 year ago