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Episode 2888:

Jay and Heather Harrington reveal how embracing novelty and creating "first moments" can help slow the perceived passage of time and make life feel fuller. Drawing on neuroscience and personal stories, they show that by intentionally breaking routines and seeking new experiences, we can deepen our memories and enrich our everyday lives.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/slow-life-magic-first-moments

Quotes to ponder:

"There's no reason that the majority of our first moments need to take place during our teens and twenties."

"Do something new every day. Look forward to something every day."

"Time is this rubbery thing…it stretches out when you really turn your brain resources on, and when you say,

Episode references:

The Possibilian (The New Yorker article on David Eagleman): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/04/25/the-possibilian

Moonwalking With Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530

2888: Slow Down Your Life Through the Magic of First Moments by Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on Mindful Living

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