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Ep11. The Power of Emotions
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Ep11. The Power of Emotions

Listen now | S1 Finale: Don't be a victim.

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Are emotions a distraction from the rational? Or is it really our superpower as humans?

On our season finale, we are joined by our friend and honorary grandfather (and Omarโ€™s honorary grandson), Atta Pilram. Atta shares with us his own journey on learning about his emotions, through family, business, and especially in his art. Omar and Pilram take a deep dive into creativity and the importance of emotional intelligence in our ever-transforming world.

This episode covers:

  • How it felt growing up in Iran, and the many ups and downs of Attaโ€™s life.

  • How feeling into your emotions can be a healing experience.

  • Creativity and its pursuit.

  • The limiting nature of making yourself a victim.

These are all covered through Atta's plethora of stories and imagery, as he reflects on his whole life from a 5 year old kid to a 68 year old grandpa.

Sit back, relax, and reflect. What is your relationship to this world of emotions?

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