In this episode we delve deeper into the art of thriving and the metaphor of riding a horse versus pulling the carriage. If you missed part one, I recommend giving it a listen, as it lays the groundwork for the stories and metaphors I explore here. The gist is this: imagine success not as a burdensome task, like dragging a heavy carriage, but as a harmonious journey, where wisdom and innate abilities lead the way, much like riding a horse.
This metaphor illustrates a profound yet often overlooked truth. When we pull the carriage, we're immersed in the belief that success is about exertion and sacrifice, losing sight of life's broader spectrum. But when riding the horse, we're part of something bigger. We're free to enjoy the beauty around us, assist others, and discover paths we might have missed.
This episode challenges the conventional approach to success and performance. We often equate hard work with progress, but what if that very effort is what hinders us? I invite listeners to consider a new perspective: maybe our best performances don't require us to add more to our plate but rather to embrace our natural abilities. This metaphor extends to self-realization, where we recognize that we are both the rider and the horse. It's a call to embrace our most powerful, effortless selves and achieve greatness not through strain, but through synergy with our innate capabilities.
Inevitably great indeed (part 2) - S01E08 Inevitably Great