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The practice of ‘Misogi’ how to define your years, make them memorable. #nzpodcast #selfdevelopment

April 25, 202400:59
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misogi is a Japanese word which means
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I've definitely pronounced it wrong it
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derived from a Japanese process it's
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called water cleansing so apparently the
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traditional in Japan is once a year they
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go and stand under a cold waterfall and
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it's like this Soul cleansing so it's
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kind of like pressing control out to
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meet on your mind and uh now how it's
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evolved is to everyone to have a a
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misogi which is a year defining moment
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so it's doing something that defines
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your year so you can look back so for me
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like this is my Mogi I can back and say
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2024 my misogi was running across the
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Arctic again for someone else maybe it's
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the year they started a podcast maybe
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it's the year they started a business
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maybe it's the year they did a 10K but
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it's thinking to yourself what is the
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one thing that's going to Define my year
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and it has to be something that that
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scares you that you're not sure that you
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can complete because otherwise as you
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say we kind of drift through life like
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this someone said to me today oh you
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know where did January go

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the concept of misogi takes center stage, inviting listeners on a journey of self-discovery and personal challenge. The host dives into the Japanese tradition of water cleansing, explaining how it has evolved into a modern practice of defining one's year through a significant, often daunting, experience. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own misogi moments—those pivotal challenges that push them out of their comfort zones and shape their identities. Whether it's running across the Arctic, launching a podcast, or completing a 10K, the emphasis is on finding that one defining experience that can anchor the year and provide a sense of purpose. This episode is a refreshing reminder of the importance of setting bold goals and embracing the fear that comes with them, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to add meaning to their year.

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Episode Highlights

  • Understanding Misogi
    Misogi is a Japanese practice of water cleansing, symbolizing a soul-cleansing ritual.
    “It's like this soul cleansing.”
    @ 00m 12s
    April 25, 2024
  • Defining Your Year
    A misogi is a year-defining moment that challenges you and shapes your experiences.
    “What is the one thing that’s going to define my year?”
    @ 00m 44s
    April 25, 2024

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Key Moments

  • Soul Cleansing00:12
  • Year Defining Moment00:21
  • Facing Fears00:49