"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor
8 May - 46 minsEscaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places.
Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance.
In this episode we talk about:
Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature What it means to "pay attention" The role of listening and investigation Antidotes to hopelessness How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice Practical nature tips for city dwellers The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities Related Episodes:
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