Ep. 81 Scott Schwenk: Breathe, Let Go, And Be

We’re surrounded by information, and it’s easy to turn this information into stress within us, allow it to begin influencing how we feel, how we act, and how we experience life. Whether it’s a work deadline, the subtext of an email, the news media, advertising, past experiences, or so-called cultural norms, sometimes we can feel overwhelmed. Sometimes we can feel triggered. Sometimes we just want to yell “stop the world, I want to get off.” But what if there was an easier way of being. A way of feeling, being and acting, that wasn’t dictated by the stories we attached to the information that swim in, but instead chosen by us, for us, in order to experience our days and our lives in the best way possible. And what if it all starts as simply as taking a breath? This week I’m joined by world-renowned meditator, breath work expert, and mindful alchemist, Scott Schwenk. Scott believes that in order to choose our reality, instead of having it chosen for us, and to show up effectively and with our full potential in that reality, we must interrupt the routines and habits that allow our attention to be drawn to things which don’t serve us. And instead we must take ownership of who we are, how we feel, and the energy we embody the day with, and it all begins in the breath. You can find out about Scott at his website, www.scottschwenk.com, or an instagram where he’s most active, and his handle is @thescottschwenk. You should also check out his classes on commune, and onecommune.com