The Obstacle is the Path: How to Get Unstuck

Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher once wrote “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way”. This reflects the Zen teaching that reminds us that “the obstacle is the path.”

Often, when things don’t go how we expect or want them to go, we feel that we have failed or are helpless victims of our lives. But what if the obstacle you’re facing is your greatest teacher in this moment? What if it’s guiding you toward your next step?

In this short but valuable episode, I share about an obstacle that I have recently faced and how self-reflection and mindful action supported me in reframing the challenge as an opportunity to refine my daily habits and grow as an individual. 

Cultivating self-awareness is very important. It helps us slow down, notice what mind state we're in, and figure out how to shift it if necessary. Taking action in the face of obstacles, as opposed to giving up or avoiding them, strengthens our resilience, our fortitude, and our stamina. We rediscover how powerful we are and increase our confidence in our capacity to face whatever life brings our way.

The episode concludes with a message of hope and an Awareness of Breath practice.

 

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Tending to Change is hosted by Jeni Juarez, a 500-hr RYT, a mother of four, and a dedicated student on the path of the heart. Having struggled with trauma, addiction, and debilitating anxiety, she has deep gratitude for the power of nature, stillness practices, and loving community to completely change the trajectory of one’s life. 

Jeni believes there is a significant undervaluation of emotional resilience and cultivating peace of mind in our fast-paced, over-achieving culture, and she’s excited to be a part of the momentum that is actively working to change that narrative.

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The intent of this podcast is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. Content presented or posted on this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a professional therapeutic relationship. In the event you use any of the information in these episodes for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the creator assumes no responsibility for your actions.