After the Age of AnxietyAfter the Age of Anxiety
Kind Mind
Is anxiety really on the rise, as it appears and does modern society actually breed it? Or is it possible that when you remove the outer clear and present dangers of the past, we are left with our ancestors' internal legacy of fear?
1:15:50•12 May 2019
Beyond Anxiety: Tools for Emotional Freedom with Michael Todd Fink
“It's pretty clear that by many metrics, we're in a safer time than we've ever been, and that means that we're in a window of opportunity where we can make sense of these algorithms, so-called algorithms of our emotions, and we have to make some conscious changes to be able to speed up the evolution, because Some Years Or Years of relative safety is not enough time for evolution to undo Millions Of Years of programs to deal with the environment.”
Ever wondered if anxiety is truly on the rise, or if modern life has simply shifted our fears inward? In this compelling episode of 'Kind Mind', Michael Todd Fink dives into the roots of anxiety and explores how we can move past it. Fink, a multi-talented artist, thinker, and certified addiction counselor, brings a unique perspective to the discussion.
He challenges the common belief that anxiety is increasing, suggesting that perhaps modern society has just removed the obvious dangers of the past, leaving us to grapple with an inherited legacy of fear. Fink presents two possible futures: one where a golden window of safety closes as predicted doom becomes reality, and another where we develop a deeper understanding of anxiety and accelerate our emotional evolution. This episode is rich with insights and practical advice on achieving emotional freedom.
Fink delves into concepts like the vulnerable world hypothesis and the illusion of control, offering valuable tips for overcoming anxiety and finding true satisfaction in life. Tune in to 'Kind Mind' for a thought-provoking journey towards emotional well-being.
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