Make This The Best Year Of Your Life | Vinny Ferraro

[@christinejtrotter2551]

Wow. That was so wonderful, so helpful and inspiring! Just like the last time you invited Vinny Ferraro on. Thank you, Dan, for introducing me to meditation, to Joseph Goldstein and Vinny Ferraro (both virtually, albeit powerfully) and to so many other wonderful meditation teachers. I am so grateful for the work you do! Thank you!

[@epgarc2]

😊 what a fabulous way to start the year... with you two!!! Good morning, and thank you❤

[@gknewlin]

I listened on a long drive yesterday, and I'm going to watch & listen today. So many things I need to write down, unpack, post, recite...etc. This is really landing. Thank you Dan & Vinny.

[@chrissymoran7722]

I’ve been a lay Buddhist for many years now, so the concept is not new. However after listening I noticed how speedy I became- like I’ve got to get things done because who knows how long I have??? Then a huge ahhhh haaa- getting stuff done is not the point. Slowing down and getting the most out of each moment is the teaching- savoring what is here now! This episode should have had a trigger warning!!

[@sunlittrails]

Your genuine heartfelt conversation prompted tears, joy and laughter. What a wonderful way to greet the new year. Thank you.

[@N2MyGroove]

These Dan & Vinny episodes are pure gold. More please 🙏

[@SUMMERvibeWellness64]

❤ Thank you. I need this as I wake up today, January 1.

[@robertmanroe1728]

Thank you for this conversation. So many comments and statements here that I will internalize and practice. Truly resonant.

[@katieclement2719]

Vinny is consistently one of my favorite of your guests. Thank you for letting us witness this eye opening and heart opening conversation.

[@goodnatureart]

dynamic duo. I like Vinny for call ing Dan on his schtick and then getting all the laughs. "I like the tenderness it delivers."

[@JillConnaway]

Vinny is an amazing Dharma teacher! ❤🙏🏻🪷

[@mwmsjuly19]

I take so many notes when Dan speaks with Vinny. "How loyal have I been to my own suffering?" from their last talk is still on a Post-It where I can see it every day while working. Thank you, Dan and Vinny.

[@Scotty-BK]

What a great idea! I need to follow your example. There have been so many nuggets of wisdom in this podcast. It’s so easy to forget and move on, but the Post It will keep it fresh. Thanks for sharing!

[@tiffanylrose]

OMG! I transcribed that entire episode and listened to it over and over again. Vinny is so profound and so real. He's incredible.

[@robertmanroe1728]

Agree with all of you. As these two speak, statements jump out at me that I want to internalize and apply to my perspective. So powerful.

[@reframegrowthrive]

Simply beautiful. Thank you.

[@austintexaslivinghouses]

Empowering! Reminded me of my lowest point, facing death straight in the face and deciding to live and how I experienced the fear of death float off of me instantly. Thank you!

[@kathywalsh8469]

Spectacular interview!

[@TheOldHippiebilly]

Great conversation! Delightful way to begin the new year. Thanks! ❤

[@craigmilton9892]

This is such a beautiful conversation.

[@shanti888]

I appreciate the reminder of these remembrances! Vinny is kind and very articulate.

[@ruttybessoudo9136]

Thank you for a great interview and wake up call to start 2025. 🙏🙏🙏

[@weston.weston]

I really appreciate Vinny's visit to the TPH podcast. ❤

[@melissamuskardin9360]

I appreciated this talk so much. So grateful. @Vinny, I live in Milan, too bad I did not know about you being here. Perhaps another time.

[@susydyson1750]

Great chat with Vimly abt to watch the counsellor! Great sectors! Very good advice recolecting those 5 steps ❤great listening to this talk Again ! 😊

[@markfuller]

The part about tatoos to remember things reminded me of the 2001 movie "Memento." That movie is actualy a great study about what we awaken from. Lenny has a condition where he can't form new memories. He has to frantically keep notes, polaroids (tatoos). Basically, we're seeing him externalize what EVERYONE does internally. His self-talk can't be maintained in his head, he has to do it for all to see. And thoughout the movie, his "condition" is contrasted with Sammy who has the same condition, but doesn't have a plan. Sammy just goes along with it, forgetting what happened 5 minutes ago, not reemembering any recent history. Everything's new. You have to watch this movie 10-20 times to put it together. But, Sammy's basically a buddha, blissful, accepting what is (not burdened by his conditioning). Lenny's the default mode (frantically trying to make the narrative work, and even "editing" the narrative to fit his needs - all while insisting that his externalized notes are "facts"). There's a scene where Lenny's confronted with what he's doing. He KNOWS its true, and he has a choice to stop or amend a "fact" to keep it going. He chooses to keep it going. It's all very relatable to the human condition that the buddha makes us aware of. (Of course, that's not the same as Vinnie's reminders to himself. Reminders aren't bad. It just reminded me of that movie and how much meaning that movie has to me on this topic of awakening.).

[@susydyson1750]

A very good chat with Vimmy who’s a great guy!

[@suek1519]

Thank you so much for this, now please recommend a tattoo artist in the city too. It’s time!

[@mwmsjuly19]

29:22: Another note, another Post-It. whew. And 33:20, too.

[@christieteller7840]

This was awesome!!! What a way to start the new year! Please keep up the good work!! Happy New Year, Dan.

[@stephenadams963]

"sadly we're out of time...". Dan, where do you have to go? You're speaking with Vinny.