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  THE FLAW IN FIGHTING   #1: Fighting Isn’t for Everyone Given this is a spiritual philosophy podcast, fighting is framed here as something we can one day evolve beyond. The catch, of course, is that we’re all in different stages of spiritual evolution. Those who still engage in fighting, though, are not lesser people…

THE MISPERCEPTION OF EVIL   #1:  Context Brings Understanding There are certain species of insects and snakes whose females consume their mates, when they have no more use for them; alpha male lions and alpha female meercats often kill and eat the cubs and pups of rivals; chimpanzees have been known to cannibalize members of…

THE ILLUSION OF DEATH   #1:  Behold Death with Wonder Many of us were fortunate to have experienced the splendor of childhood… playfully living in the moment… not knowing what each new day would bring… and being amazed by discovering wonders in our world for the first time. As we get older, it can be…

DRAMA: FINDING THE HIGH GROUND   #1:  Rise Above Drama During a hurricane a few years ago, I had the unsettling experience of watching a nearby lake overflow its shores and creep up my driveway. Once it reached my front steps, the water then flowed around the house and into the backyard, turning my home…

GIVING ANNOYANCE-FREE ADVICE   #1:  Try Not to Be a Fixer One of the trickiest parts of being a friend or family member to fellow adults is knowing how best to offer constructive help in the form of advice. The first and perhaps biggest pitfall in this endeavor is the assumption that we know what’s…

  THE CRAFT OF COMMUNICATION   #1:  Bad Communication is Like Bad Breath Each of us has a mouth, and within our mouths lives bacteria. When that bacteria is allowed to multiply uncontrollably, the result is bad breath. For several reasons, it’s difficult for us to smell our own bad breath. However, it’s very easy…

  THE INTRICACIES OF INSECURITY   #1: Insecurities Will Not Secure Themselves Governing a human mind inevitably produces the experience of our mind sometimes having… a mind of its own. That is to say that human minds love to play the role of commentator and critic. From a practical perspective, this inner commentator can be…

COMPETING SIDES OF COMPETITION   #1:  The Light Side of Competition Either through playing or simply spectating, it’s estimated that somewhere north of 3 billion people worldwide engage in competitive sports. From football to fencing to Formula 1, countless people are invigorated and inspired by epic matches of skill and grit. Like most animal species,…

ATTAINING ABUNDANCE #1:  Avoid Common Money Pitfalls First, let’s get one thing straight: There’s nothing wrong with being rich. Living a comfortable lifestyle surrounded by beautiful things is not inherently a liability. However, having a great deal of abundance does come with a few inherent pitfalls. The most common of these is an attachment to…

  THE PROBLEM WITH PROBLEMS   #1:  Problems Loom Larger with Large Labels It’s no secret that headlines generate clicks. And the more dramatic, shocking, or terrifying the headline, the more clicks it generates. Why is that? It’s partly because many people – beyond just staying informed of current events – want to feel alive…