9/11 Survivor Kushal Choksi on the Transformative Power of Meditation and Mindfulness
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This week 9/11 survivor, and author Kushal M. Choksi joins me to discuss his new book "ON A WING AND A PRAYER" which chronicles his narrow escape from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and the emotional journey towards redemption that followed.
In this episode you will learn:
How experiencing trauma and tragedy can make you more receptive to new spiritual paths
How meditation helps you find the courage to follow your passion and stay resilient in the face of challenges
How to move beyond the pressures of social conditioning and follow your inner voice
Why embracing spirituality doesn’t meant that you must forfeit your ambitions
QUOTES
"When I meditated for the first time..I experienced that calm, that peace, that probably I was looking for without realizing I had been looking for [it]"
"Just two weeks of [meditation] practice reduced the release of cortisol in the body by almost 56%, increased the production of serotonin, and increased the quality of sleep by almost 200%"
"Life becomes a game when you learn to shake hands with this void...it helps us chop the patterns, the conditioning of the mind...it helps us embrace the reality as is, and walk our way to a different ending"
Resources:
Website: https://kushalchoksi.com/
IG: @choksi108
Elements Truffles: https://www.elementstruffles.com
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About Kushal
Today, Kushal and his wife run Elements Truffles, a New York-based artisanal chocolate company built on values of Ayurveda, sustainability, giving back and ethical trade. Kushal is a trainer of personal development, meditation, wellness, and leadership programs for the Art of Living Foundation. He has taught secrets of breathwork and meditation to thousands across the US, Europe, and Asia. And he serves on the US board of the International Association for Human Values (IAHV).