With the avalanche of information we get e very day\, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the only way to s urvive. We close off to ourselves by compulsively checking our devices. We close to each other by getting caught in echo chambers of outrage. But wh at if there&rsquo\;s another way? In this climate of distraction and divis ion\, Nate Klemp&rsquo\;s Open offers a path back to a way of living that is expansive\, creative\, and filled with wonder.
\nDrawing on perso nal stories\, scientific findings\, and traditional wisdom\, Klemp explore s why we close down when faced with stressors or threats―then revea ls why training ourselves to fully engage even with discomfort\, pain\, an d sadness leads to greater well-being in the long run. \;
\nAbou t the Author: Nate Klemp\, PhD\, is a philosopher\, writer\, and mindfulne ss entrepreneur. He is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Start Here\, the New York Times critics&rsquo\; pick The 80/80 Marriage\, and h is newest book\, Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World . His work has been featured in the LA Times\, Psychology Today\, the Time s of London\, and more\, and his appearances include Good Morning America and Talks at Google. He&rsquo\;s a cofounder of LifeXT and founding partne r at Mindful. For more\, visit nateklemp.com or @Nate_Klemp on Instagram.< /p>\n
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Duncan Library and the Friends of Beatley Central Library.
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