{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/620ea0378bf3bc0014a8c86c/662063a7ac77e10012cece84?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Silence the Critic Within for Greater Focus & Wellbeing","description":"<p>Welcome to Aging &amp; Spirituality, where we discuss discovering your unrealized potential. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, we will discuss how to turn off the imperfect machine.</p><p><br></p><p>It's a simple, powerful shift that can boost your happiness: you must focus on what's right, not wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>Recently, a yoga class reminded co-host Chris how our focus shapes our experience. For example, a bike-riding child mentally fixated on avoiding a tree ends up hitting it because dwelling on imperfections attracts negativity.</p><p><br></p><p>Think about it: how often do we judge ourselves or others? This \"imperfection machine\" disrupts our flow of love and joy. So what if we could turn it off?</p><p><br></p><p>So, here's the challenge: you can turn it off! Practice saying \"all is well\" and appreciating yourself and others. It's not about ignoring flaws but shifting your energy toward the good.</p><p><br></p><p>As Sri Sharadha Devi said, \"The world won't end if I refrain from criticizing.\"&nbsp;Let's cultivate kindness through a more positive lens.</p>","author_name":"Cathy Lee Taylor"}