Timber Hawkeye on Finding Peace and Feeding the Good Wolf
It takes conscious, consistent and creative effort to make a life worth living...looking back and applying Today, the the one we feed, so to speak, the one we answer to more frequently is the one that gets louder and louder.
Ever wondered how to find peace in a chaotic world? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Timber Hawkeye, the author of 'Buddhist Boot Camp'. Timber's journey from a corporate job to a simpler life in Hawaii offers a refreshing perspective on living authentically. He discusses the famous parable of the two wolves, emphasizing that the one you feed will dominate your life.
Timber also shares how his popular book came to be, starting as blog posts and emails that friends encouraged him to publish. The conversation dives deep into practical wisdom, like how happiness isn't a distant goal but something we can access right now. Timber's take on emotions and feelings is enlightening—he believes that while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
He explains how naming our demons can help us manage them better and why vulnerability and self-compassion are crucial for a fulfilling life. If you're tired of the endless pursuit of happiness and looking for ways to make meaningful choices, this episode is for you. Timber's insights remind us that we are often the architects of our own suffering, but we also have the power to create peace and joy.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion that might just change how you see your own journey.