Unencumbered: Are We Busy or is it All A Lie?

Unencumbered: Are We Busy or is it All A Lie?

From The Cory Lee Show by The Cory Lee Show

January 7, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 67

About this episode

Cory discusses the insights gained from a 40-day 'brainwash fast' aimed at reducing distractions and evaluating personal worth beyond constant activity.

Welcome to The Cory Lee Show! In this episode, Cory returns after a break and explains how a 40-day “brainwash fast” helped him recognize the constant distractions in daily life. He cut out social media, books, podcasts, and most entertainment, allowing just the Bible and worship music. The aim was to silence outside noise and discover what was really shaping his thoughts and habits. One unexpected benefit was improved sleep, as his mind wasn’t so rushed and overstimulated. Cory and his family also realized how much time they spent just keeping busy—even when it wasn’t necessary. The fast revealed how easy it is to be distracted, and how we often fill downtime with things like social media, trading, or games just to keep our minds occupied. He reflects on the meaning of the word "entertain,” noting it literally means “to hold your mind,” which can often just be a distraction. Cory highlights the importance of evaluating experiences rather than just living them, drawing on biblical examples like Hebrews 12 to encourage listeners to lay aside distractions—anything that pulls attention from their purpose. A key lesson was recognizing that personal worth isn’t defined by constant…

People in this episode

Host: Cory

Topics covered

  • distraction
  • personal worth
  • spirituality
  • productivity
  • self-reflection

Keywords

  • distractions
  • brainwash fast
  • social media
  • entertainment
  • personal worth
  • spiritual growth
  • self-evaluation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible, Hebrews 12

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