Falling Forward: The Strength of Flexibility

20/10/2025 7 min Episodio 67
Falling Forward: The Strength of Flexibility

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When life’s storms come, we’re taught to stand our ground — but what if real strength isn’t in standing still, but in learning to bend?In this episode of The Daily Morningcast, host Alex Hill explores the timeless Zen proverb:“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.”Drawing from the philosophy of Zen, Stoicism, and Buddhism, Alex shows how flexibility isn’t a form of weakness — it’s a strategy for survival.Through the lens of Everything Everywhere All at Once, you’ll discover how Evelyn’s breakthrough moment—choosing compassion over control—mirrors our own path to resilience.Listen to learn:How flexibility preserves strength during stressThe B.E.N.D. method for adapting without losing your purposeHow to disarm conflict through compassionWhy surrender can sometimes be the most powerful act of courage🎧 Falling Forward is a 20-minute guided reflection designed to help you move through challenges with grace, calm, and clarity.📱 Follow @dailymorningcastpod on Instagram and TikTok for daily quotes, visuals, and behind-the-scenes insights.💬 Share this episode with someone who’s weathering a storm — and remind them:Bend. Don’t break.Give us some feedback, click here to send us a text message! (We can’t see your phone number or reply)