Ep102 - Kleenex-Box Guitar
Is It the Temporary That Makes Life Beautiful? In this episode of the Dallas Daily Show, we dive into an unexpected life lesson inspired by… a Kleenex Guitar. When my 8-year-old son and I built a homemade guitar out of a tissue box and rubber bands, we had no idea it would lead to a conversation about holding on, letting go, and appreciating life’s temporary moments.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why a homemade Kleenex Guitar taught my son (and me) about embracing the temporary
- How the fear of losing something can rob us of enjoying it while we have it
- The powerful shift that happens when we realize temporary moments shape who we become
- What FUTURE YOU gains when you let go of things that were never meant to last forever
- How to cultivate gratitude for the past while staying fully present in the now
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- It’s the temporary that makes life beautiful – holding on too tightly robs us of joy
- Memories matter as much as the present moments we cherish
- Letting go doesn’t mean losing – it makes space for who FUTURE YOU is becoming
- Transformation happens when we celebrate what was while embracing what is
- Surrounding yourself with transformation accountability partners keeps you focused on your growth journey
00:00 The Kleenex Guitar: A Hilarious Start
00:43 Crafting the Kleenex Guitar
02:24 The Fragility of the Kleenex Guitar
03:44 Life Lessons from a Kleenex Guitar
05:05 Embracing the Temporary
07:30 Transformation Accountability Partners
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PLAYLISTS:
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