How to Live Authentically in a Fake World

To live authentically, we have to know ourselves. To know ourselves, we have to spend a little time tuning out the influencers and tuning into our heart's intentions, values and instincts. This is how we go beyond the mind's thoughts and into our true calling in life.
We are being influenced everywhere we look, from the advertisements we see to the social media we consume. In today's podcast, I share some simple ways we can block out the noise, reconnect with ourselves, and start living in alignment so that we are less stressed, more focused, and confidently living the life of purpose that was meant for us.
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[@dianemorgan600]

Let go of all the distractions, realize "YOU" are what you are searching for. Your time is so precious, spend it in nature, this is where you will find your peace of mind. ♥

[@Henri377]

Well said ❤

[@demelza32]

Out in nature is where I am happiest, and feel at one. I have to be honest, I feel more unhappy, irritated, and lonely in the company of most other humans. Have been doing so much work to get past this, but maybe I never will. If there is judgement upon me for my way of being, then so be it.

[@PatriciaTazful]

demelza32.. You honestly made me laugh reading your above post, I feel the same. I only feel very peaceful listening to Todd's YT and painting botanicals. My neighbours are weird and a lot of them are narcists. LOL...

[@KA2HRO]

Not buying it. We are social creatures. Talking to animals, trees and self will only get you so far.

[@demelza32]

@@KA2HRO this is your perception of what has been said. I don't live in anyone's pocket, and am happy with the ebb and flow of passing interactions, which I find healthier. Apart from my own little family which are a stronghold. Life is about constant change, impermanence and being your true unconditioned self and not feeling you have to explain yourself to others.

[@timmywitty1432]

We are here to individuate in this epoch, you are doing the work!

[@demelza32]

@@timmywitty1432 the word epoch you chose to use was apt😊. Muddling through this reality we exist in (there are many happier ones to be explored and lived)-is indeed a full time job in itself! Undoing the conditioning and manipulation from the past to be "authentic".

[@angelstricklin-white1083]

Absolute truth. I heard from my 16 year old granddaughter yesterday that she was being influenced by so called friends to do things that she is uncomfortable with.

[@sribhagavanuvacha1466]

Pure Compassion isthe door for self liberation , self realisation , awakening ... attaining truth ...... There is fundamental reason in this.

[@klues72]

Thank you. With all the distractions around us, I think we need more reminders to find balance. I'm now using a tool usually used to distract us (cell ph) from our true self. I am setting alarms throughout my day to remind me to close my eyes and center/balance/focus on breathing. It's not the distractions that are the problem it is how we allow ourselves to be distracted. "Much love"

[@pinschrunner]

We are not "influenced" unless we allow this to haopen to us. We need to be discerning about what you allow in your life. We yavent had cable tv since 2000. Total psy-op 24\7

[@lesleyM84]

me too pinsch! no tv for the last 8+ years; just concentrated on channels like Todd’s and advancing, learning with the best books..

[@demelza32]

Discernment is one of the major traits of a happy life. Some might label it "judgement", it depends what your motivation is? To keep your soul safe and balanced, or to incite hatred born of ignorance and fear.

[@Gloryman11222]

It’s true, I stopped social media a couple years ago, spending more time to meditate..

[@Henri377]

Thank you for this Todd, I know this to be true, and it is a joy to find your beautiful way of conveying this to a broad audience .❤

[@mowatrcm1]

Awesome stuff. Thank you 🙏👍

[@michaelaschenk2291]

Mmmm☺️ I enjoyed every word and every breath you take! Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@theself-helpconnection3731]

What a lovely, wonderful message ❤

[@LilaSchoff-Kramer]

That rock mirrors your profile.. ❤️

[@lesleyM84]

another PEARL from PEREL!!✨❤️‍🔥✨❤️‍🔥.. i am collecting them, one by one, to string together to make my life way more luminous and graceful ☺️✨💜✨❤️‍🔥✨❤️✨💚✨💫

[@lesleyM84]

my shining light, shining bright from birth, was nearly my ultimate cause of demise, being from within a triangulated pack of narcissists… a jealous, enraged mother being enabled to maintain such viciousness towards me by her parents, and me, as an Only.. my God it was hard Todd… 🥺.. being a Light often kinda sucks 😕😕

[@karmabhutia706]

Thank you so much...your clarity of the insights and so well explained and shared. The massage you shared has been a great comfort and encouragement for me to make and go thru the positive changes. 🙏🙏

[@YasasJaya9]

Thank you!

[@lisafarrand9239]

Thank you 😊

[@rachanasubedi7681]

Thank you 🙏

[@cjdingojames3715]

comparison is the thief of joy > almost always > don't do it >

[@aprilflowers4709]

Aloha Todd I am a new subscriber your videos are helping me so much a big Mahalo nui and Aloha nui loa

[@beantallen8239]

🙏thankyou

[@davidlee2215]

What separate us from a computer is a soul

[@Iuculano]

This is what the Buddha taught.

[@lesleyM84]

✨💚. get into NATURE🌳.. touchstone is the life around us in nature; we are all Nature☺️ ✨💚. close our EYES; and connect back to the space and stillness therein; release and turn inward; we become One with the inner peace and calmness in its Infinite nature☺️ ✨💚. maintain a steady presence and awareness of OURSELVES; notice where the stress is and release it quickly; maintain relaxed awareness that is also alert, to maintaining peace; find the balance between us and honoring society’s demands.. ✨❤️‍🔥✨❤️‍🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻💝 finding the balance between honoring others and discerning if the interaction is beneficial to both, is key to preserving our peace and leaving others better too☺️ PEARLS from PEREL✨❤️✨🎊✨💚✨💫✨🎊✨🎉✨🌟✨🎊✨☺️✨💜❤️