In a world designed to constantly capture our attention, learning how to focus has become one of the most valuable skills we can develop.
This week, Luke Darcy sits down with Dandapani, a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker and former monk who spent 10 years living and training in a monastery.
In this episode, Dandapani explains the important distinction between the mind and awareness, using simple imagery to reveal how, through practice, we can CHOOSE where our awareness goes, rather than allowing external factors to dictate it for us.
You’ll hear Dandapani’s thoughts on why focus is a skill that must be practised like any other, the powerful connection between purpose and priorities, and why undivided attention is one of the greatest gifts you can give another human.
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