"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

"What's the Point?" – A Simple Answer to Life's Biggest Question | Lili Taylor

Escaping the productivity trap, silencing the inner nihilist, and finding awe in the most ordinary places.

Lili Taylor is an award-winning movie, television, and theater actor. In the birding world, Lili is a board member of the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association, and the New York City Bird Alliance.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Why humans are hardwired to connect with nature
  • What it means to "pay attention"
  • The role of  listening and investigation
  • Antidotes to hopelessness
  • How to overcome obstacles in your meditation practice
  • Practical nature tips for city dwellers
  • The liberating concept of "autotelic" activities

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