Micromoments of Connection, Unleash Your Life Podcast, S3 E9 

It's difficult to describe how meaningful your words were for us, friend. Thank you.

Ah Zen, what a perfect way to bring your mind to the here and now! So glad you had both Zen and your mother -- sounds like it was a winning combination =)

So glad you found it helpful, friend!!

How amazing that it's been such a lasting moment! Shows the power these "micro moments" can have!

So important, what you're pointing out! Yes, dividing those emotions can set up a real tangle inside of us. And feeling the sensations, just having awareness, is one of the best tools to bring us into conscious awareness of what our mind and body are doing. Thanks for this great addition to the video! =)

So cool! Yes, those moments of connection really can fill us up. It doesn't surprise us that you're spreading that kind of goodness, Gabriela!! =)

@@ReWildUniversity 🤗

Friend, we're so glad you decided to stop. You broke a chain of misunderstanding and turned it into connection and understanding! Thank you. For your actions, and also for sharing your experience. Those sorts of real-life examples are what make these principles settle into us more deeply. We're sending you love! =)

Such loving words, Whitne!!! =)

Nice is definitely nice =)

Hi Friend! Are you saying that they are addicted and you're trying to get them off of it? A few more details and we'll share any thoughts we have! =)

@@ReWildUniversity yes they are addicted and I think use it as a crutch as most addictions, but I think he feels he is missing out on something by not using , I notice he checks the comments often to see what others are saying, I also have great trouble passing his stubborn wannabe cool guy act, a lot of it he got from some of my past behaviour so is there any advice I could get on how to convey such serious things without him seeing it as hypocritical? Even though he knows I’ve changed and I openly condemn such things, thanks a lot💕

This is seriously tough stuff. And sadly, there isn't an easy remedy here. From my experience with forest monks who have often had and overcome these addictions, the trick is that he has to decide for himself to quit. Oddly, when people tell the addicted person that they're addicted, or that they are doing wrong, it actually can strengthen the person's addiction. These addictions are as powerful as heroine or other hard drugs, but our society says they're okay, so we're left with few options. The things I've seen work are thus. One is to just express your concerns, and then step back and do your best to love them as they are. Usually (but not always), people eventually start to feel hollow and empty from these addictions, and make their own decision to break free. But note that this can take years, and some people never break free. Another thing you can do is to serve as a positive example. Start really having fun in ways that don't involve tech -- learn some new skills, like surfing or martial arts or painting, do some camping or backpacking, take up horse riding -- anything that's interesting for you but that doesn't involve tech. And then, without condemning what he's doing, just gently reinforce, now and again, how much fun you're having. If he sees someone close to him enjoying life without tech, that can sometimes trigger a desire to look outside of his addiction. A third but more tricky method is to see if you can get him to find someone to look up to. There are YT personalities who embody fitness ideals, for instance, like The Bioneer who can make you feel like you want to train to become a batman-esque superhero. And many more. If he can find someone who he wants to be like, someone who is showing ways to live life without being always plugged in, that can sometimes get someone to make change. Most of all, love him as best you can. He's 18, so he gets to make all of his own choices. And pushing against him will probably only build walls. Yes, express your concern, but just do it once, clearly, and then be as much a part of his life as he'll allow. Always let him know you're there. Don't support his addiction, but don't drive him away by making it the only thing you talk about. It's tricky. It really is. And often it takes great patience. But if you believe in him, constantly send him love, and live a positive example with your own actions, you maximize his chances of eventually seeing through his addiction and breaking free. With love, Kenton

@@ReWildUniversity thanks so much Kenton from the bottom of my heart, this is exactly what we both needed. 100% agree and learned something with everything you said , I do try to get him to subscribe to good dudes like the bioneer! But And he does have interests but they usually only involve something which provides instant gratification, surfing since we both moved to Australia is on his list but he struggles to find the motivation to even leave the house most days, this is supported by out parents friends son who is 30 and just plays video games all day, hardly but occasionally wanting to do something. I literally just left this same lifestyle and mindset behind in the UK so I’m trying to have no interest with indulging in it and want to become somewhat of a mentor or activist against it because I know first hand how detrimental it all is, been forcing my way through this with exercising every day being outside all day, going for my own adventures and exercises which I can see is having some positive effect. I have managed to influence my younger peer to come with me in the last few days, and yesterday we walked around 10 miles, turn around point was a beautiful beach where we did a light Muay Thai spar, then a nice dip in the sea. iv managed to get him interested through my dedication which I am leaning from people like Wes Watson, Andrew Tate, hamza Ahmed too has great content to discourage social media use. Anyway it was even his suggestion to spar without gloves on the beach, no headshots of course lol. Kenton thanks again sincerely I will nurture myself to be more gentle and less aggressive in my methods of trying to break the addictions, in return I know he will be saved and it’s thanks to you.🫶🏻God bless your soul, and all your loved ones🫶🏻

@@ReWildUniversity also I maybe should start using paragraphs again🙄 have a great day man