100. Inhale peace. Exhale release.

Let's go! Welcome to this auspicious 100th episode of My Daily Thread. Today, Jeff shares the journey that inspired him to take on this podcast project. We all know how easy it is to lose faith in institutions like medicine or the church. For Jeff, it was yoga that he lost faith in after his divorce. However, the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras helped him rediscover its transformative power.

In this episode, we reflect on the words of Dr. Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist who endured the unimaginable loss of his entire family in the Auschwitz prison camp during WWII. Dr. Frankl said, "It is the last of human freedoms. To choose one's attitude in any given circumstance, to choose one's way." This profound insight resonates deeply with our mission at My Daily Thread. It underscores the human freedom to choose our path, and our podcast aims to help you make wise choices.

Jeff expresses his deep gratitude for our listeners and the wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. He encourages us to find faith in our current circumstances. Whether gazing at the sky, observing the leaves, or feeling the sun's warmth, there are always moments to ground ourselves in faith and gratitude.

He emphasizes the importance of "Atha" – the present moment – and the power of breath. By focusing on our breath, we can cultivate a profound sense of gratitude, allowing our hearts to swell with appreciation for life, knowing that one day we will take our last breath.

Jeff's motivation for starting My Daily Thread was to bring the true essence of yoga to a world where it's easy to let our faith fade. As we celebrate our 100th episode, we invite you to inhale peace and exhale release, finding solace and strength in the present moment.

Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Here's to many more growth, learning, and mindful living episodes.