13. Being vs. Becoming

In this episode, we explore two contrasting ways of moving through life: being in the present vs constantly striving to become something more. We talk about how identity gets tied to our jobs, how creativity becomes about achievement instead of play, and why the ego resists simply being. Is self improvement culture just another trap? In a world increasingly driven by productivity and capitalism, is it harder than ever to just be?Episode Resources & Easter Eggs:People:Check out Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert)’s Be Here Now (better in physical form!)Read Walt Whitman’s famous poem, Song of Myself, and get inspired about your own multitudes. Joel Osteen (you’re probably good not clicking this, tbh).Adyashanti, “primordial peace,” born Stephen Gray. Concepts:Read about auras (+3 to try and see your own aura).Brush up on koans (+2 to fall down a koan rabbit hole).The Tao, it’s back again! Although it never really went anywhere, did it?Learn some stuff about the Buddha.Reoccurring Characters:You guessed it…Hawkins’ Map of Consciousness is back again!Tap the links above to explore the magic. The list is soshort I may have missed something…Follow the Magic on Instagram & TikTokMusic Credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/el-depravo/black-powder-revolverLicense code: O4EDFIL2EF3WKYPV