Like many of us, George Thompson once had a running story in his head that said he wasn’t likable, wasn’t successful enough, wasn’t good enough. Upon studying Taoism and practicing the mindful movement of Tai Chi, Thompson’s inner story began to change. He now uses the transformative power of stories to help others reconnect to their own.

In this episode, Sean Fargo speaks with George Thompson about how he found Tai Chi and his teacher, Master Gu. They discuss Thompson’s latest film, The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself. The film is a retelling of the story of our relationship with nature and addresses the root causes of environmental and mental health challenges.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why having an inner critic is a shared human experience
How Tai Chi and Taoism relate to mindfulness
Why movement is a significant part of mindfulness practice
The benefits of cultivating breath-to-movement connection
Why true mindful observation leads to self-compassion
What nature has to teach us about interconnectedness
Why it’s time to retell the story of our role in nature
How to use storytelling to help others find their own

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The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself, with George Thompson