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Navigating Life in 2025 with Ancient Wisdom

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In this episode of Shobukai Shift, host Mary Schaub explores what it means to be a peaceful warrior in chaotic times, drawing on ancient Eastern philosophies—specifically Taoism and Buddhism—to navigate the overwhelming pace and uncertainty of modern life.

Mary opens with a personal story from her early twenties, when a rare moment of stillness during a busy New York summer sparked a deep encounter with Buddhist teachings. This experience planted the seeds for a lifelong exploration of presence, simplicity, and acceptance—principles she finds more relevant than ever in today's hyperconnected world. With humor, humility, and hard-won insight, she invites listeners to explore how ancient practices can help us live with more grace and alignment in 2025.

Key Takeaways

💡The clarity comes from stillness, from alignment, from presence.

💡Buddhism encourages embracing the here and now.

💡Wu Wei refers to effortless action.

💡Life is suffering.

💡Pain and suffering are different.

💡You can avoid pain, but there's hope.

💡The purpose is for us all to help one another.

💡Growth arises through struggle.

💡It's not punishment. It's devotion.

Compelling Quotes

🎤"Life is suffering. Spoiler alert."

🎤"Pain and suffering are different."

🎤"Growth arises through struggle."

🎤"You are the change you and the world are waiting for."

Links

🌟Ariane Grande "Thank you, Next"

🌟Sheldrick Trust - baby elephants!

Keywords

✅Taoism, ✅Buddhism, ✅Transformation, ✅ Mindfulness, ✅ Inner peace

✅ Change, ✅ Purpose, ✅ Wisdom, ✅ Peaceful warrior, ✅ Personal growth

#Taoism #Buddhism #Transformation #Mindfulness #WuWei #PeacefulWarrior #ChangeManagement #SpiritualGrowth #StillnessInChaos #ConsciousLeadership #PersonalEvolution #RamDass #PresenceOverPanic #BecomingYourself

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub. Mixing Engineer: Dylan Yauch

Contact: Tell us how your transformation is going. Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (631) 371-3240 and we may play it on a future episode.

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

** Shobukai Shift is a MSA Production **

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Chapters

1. Addicted to being busy (00:00:00)

2. The Wisdom of Taoism (00:08:50)

3. Buddhism's Modern Relevance (00:21:23)

4. Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Life (00:38:45)

18 episodes

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Manage episode 482732185 series 3646152
Content provided by Mary Schaub. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mary Schaub or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of Shobukai Shift, host Mary Schaub explores what it means to be a peaceful warrior in chaotic times, drawing on ancient Eastern philosophies—specifically Taoism and Buddhism—to navigate the overwhelming pace and uncertainty of modern life.

Mary opens with a personal story from her early twenties, when a rare moment of stillness during a busy New York summer sparked a deep encounter with Buddhist teachings. This experience planted the seeds for a lifelong exploration of presence, simplicity, and acceptance—principles she finds more relevant than ever in today's hyperconnected world. With humor, humility, and hard-won insight, she invites listeners to explore how ancient practices can help us live with more grace and alignment in 2025.

Key Takeaways

💡The clarity comes from stillness, from alignment, from presence.

💡Buddhism encourages embracing the here and now.

💡Wu Wei refers to effortless action.

💡Life is suffering.

💡Pain and suffering are different.

💡You can avoid pain, but there's hope.

💡The purpose is for us all to help one another.

💡Growth arises through struggle.

💡It's not punishment. It's devotion.

Compelling Quotes

🎤"Life is suffering. Spoiler alert."

🎤"Pain and suffering are different."

🎤"Growth arises through struggle."

🎤"You are the change you and the world are waiting for."

Links

🌟Ariane Grande "Thank you, Next"

🌟Sheldrick Trust - baby elephants!

Keywords

✅Taoism, ✅Buddhism, ✅Transformation, ✅ Mindfulness, ✅ Inner peace

✅ Change, ✅ Purpose, ✅ Wisdom, ✅ Peaceful warrior, ✅ Personal growth

#Taoism #Buddhism #Transformation #Mindfulness #WuWei #PeacefulWarrior #ChangeManagement #SpiritualGrowth #StillnessInChaos #ConsciousLeadership #PersonalEvolution #RamDass #PresenceOverPanic #BecomingYourself

Disclaimer:

***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***

Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub. Mixing Engineer: Dylan Yauch

Contact: Tell us how your transformation is going. Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (631) 371-3240 and we may play it on a future episode.

Website: M. Schaub Advisory (MSA)

** Shobukai Shift is a MSA Production **

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Addicted to being busy (00:00:00)

2. The Wisdom of Taoism (00:08:50)

3. Buddhism's Modern Relevance (00:21:23)

4. Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Life (00:38:45)

18 episodes

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