What’s going on everybody, it’s Garrett Drake, better known as G from the Somebody’s Son podcast. As a producer, I consider it a blessing to capture so many untold stories on film. Sitting behind the lens on this episode allowed me to learn so much about how I can better deal with the stress and pressure that comes along with life. I’m confident the tools these guys give you will help you better navigate this pandemic, and the pressure of life. Hit that subscribe button, share with a friend, and give us a five star review if you enjoy this episode!
SHOW NOTES
Lang poses a powerful set of questions he used to shift his attention to living a healthy lifestyle including who are you? What are you here for? What are you doing and are you directing the horse or is the horse guiding you? [1:22]
Knight praises Kevin Love for inspiring his meditation and mindfulness journey. [1:31]
Ali says, reflecting helps him clear his head, and he uses the app Headspace to set time on his calendar daily. [3:44]
Lang expresses how he’d tell his younger self how to balance the climb and grind with being mindful. [8:56]
The fellas talk about how prayer and the act of releasing from the inside out can feel so therapeutic. [10:18]
Prayer writes your heart, prayer exacts your words in ways that you aren’t consciously doing every day, and that’s sometimes is the most beautiful space we can be in. [12:58]
Lang shares his personal journey which proves to be quite encouraging because of his transparency. [13:58]
Ali shares how a float tank helped him recalibrate stress through sensory deprivation. [24:29]
The guy's conversation reveals that men are taught to handle pressure but need help learning how to relieve it. Let us know you handle pressure.
QUOTES
In order to achieve the transformation we are all seeking, a constant go as you grow, you have to set time aside and apply consistent effort with a full heart. [4:17]
I had to get out of my own way… I had to look myself in the mirror and tell myself I can't hoop all my problems away. [8:20]
Do whatever you have to do to figure out how to center yourself, know who you are, and then let the best of you be reflected in this world. [9:46]
My mom was so focused on preparing me for the outside world that I don’t know if I was prepared to win on the inside. [11:07]
I was prepared to face war on the outside, but I was not prepared to win the war with myself. [11:30]
You don’t know what you’re not prepared for until it’s time for you to face it. [13:50]
CIRCLE CHALLENGE
How has meditation helped you handle stress? If you haven’t tried meditation before, we encourage you to try it via Apple Itunes, Spotify, Headspace, or Calm.
