S2E40 - Get Your Life Back

In this week’s episode of Open Your Eyes, McKay introduces and explores the topic of getting your life back. He begins with the very recent story of Damar Hamlin, a defensive back for the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field during a game due to cardiac arrest. Christensen highlights the shock and surprise of both players and audience members at the event, and uses it as an example of how our behavior and beliefs are deeply rooted in the way we see the world and ourselves in it. He goes on to discuss other examples of individuals in high-stress fields, such as professional athletes and performers, who have experienced similar events.McKay also recounts the story of the 1846 Donner party, a group of pioneers who were leaving Missouri and Ohio and headed to Oregon and California. He reveals how the party was persuaded to take a shorter, less-traveled path, how this decision ultimately led to their downfall, and the lessons we can learn from this famous event. Through the examples discussed in the episode, McKay highlights the notion that gaining a new perspective can empower us to think and live differently - essentially allowing us to get our lives back.The Finer Details of This Episode:How our behavior and beliefs are deeply rooted in the way we see the world and ourselves in itSome stories that are illustrative of this conceptGaining a new perspective on the way we see the world and ourselves in itEmpowering yourself to think and live differentlySome real life examples including the story of Damar Hamlin and The Donner partyFinding what really matters in life and how to get your life backThree questions to ask yourselfFinding renewal and resuscitation in your lifeAdding new elements to your lifeQuotes:"This podcast is born from a deep desire to help us all live a happier life, and the belief that a powerful way to make that happen is to open our eyes to new ways of seeing life.""We believe that the foundation of our behavior and beliefs is the way we see the world and ourselves in it.""The fact that Hamlin had in fact died, his heart stopping on the field was a shock to the players and the audience.""We can come back from the dead. We can resuscitate our goals, we can give our true effort when we're working for what matters.""Thinking clearly about what we've lost and what it means to us can help us find the strength to make the changes we need""We all need to revive a few things in our life from time to time""You have to act as if you have purpose.”"New people bring inspiration, new ideas, energy, and new interests""Learn something new. Read. Newness in one area of your life will help you find newness in other areas as well.""We all need a few signposts or names or symbols to help us remember to stay on the right road and remind us to keep our life on track."Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/