In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Shirish Shitole, an associate professor and head of the psychology department, shares profound insights on embracing existence, the gifts of life, and the importance of mindfulness. He discusses his personal journey from meaninglessness to meaningfulness, the role of existential guilt, and how to find purpose in life. Dr. Shitole emphasizes the significance of balancing personal identity with social connections and the transformative power of facing fears and anxieties. The discussion culminates in practical advice for those feeling stuck in life, encouraging listeners to embrace their experiences and learn from them.TakeawaysCuriosity is the gateway to knowledge.Striving for excellence is key to success.Learning from mistakes is essential for growth.Isolation can be a creative space for self-reflection.Death reminds us to live meaningfully.Existential guilt can lead to transformative change.Interdependence is crucial for human connection.Mindfulness helps in finding purpose.Embracing anxiety can lead to empowerment.Stucking is a natural part of life's journey.Sound Bites"Death is a gift of life.""Exercise mindfulness regularly.""Embrace anxiety and understand its message.""Live fully, be open.""Expect the unexpected.""Failure gives you richer learning than success.""Stucking is part and parcel of life."Here is the guest’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirish-shitole/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmhttp://www.naveensamala.comIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8Vol 1: Kindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:https://youtube.com/@tgvhindihttps://youtube.com/@tgvteluguAudio:http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)FOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.