Good Morning On Purpose
by Keith Ligon
A daily podcast that aims to bring positivity, motivation, or purpose to each morning. The host shares stories, hardships, wisdom, and experiences from their personal life along with lessons, strategies, and quotes from artists, scientists, literature, and philosophy. Listen regularly to join in an effort to have a Good Morning On Purpose!
Episodes
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My Day In Annapolis || Shaking Hands and Solving Problems || What More Can Be Done
In this episode I reflect on my time at my state's capital and the impact that my visit had on what we can do to see the change we want to see in our communities. Enjoy! Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Catalyst' by Scott Buckley - released...
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Heading To The (State) Capital || The Power Of Our Voices || Positive Change For All
Today I head down to Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, to speak with representatives about issues that affect blind individuals. I get to observe a longstanding process with experienced advocates as we speak with state Senators and delegates about several bills and issues that are…
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Trip To The Big Apple (Part 3) || The Sighted Leading The Blind(ish) || Oscillating Independence
As I wrap up my tale as a visually impaired adventurer conquering seemingly mundane challenges I share more of the experience of being in a new place with new eyes with friends and strangers alike. In any large group of people there exists a wide range of perspectives and strengths. Our…
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Trip To The Big Apple (Part 2) || Uber Versus Taxis || Appreciating Simple Special Moments
After arriving in New York, I encountered an issue with my preferred rideshare service (Uber) and some awkwardness with the readily available alternative (yellow cabs). Despite this and several other small hitches, I take the time to appreciate the unique and vibrant atmosphere of Anerica's…
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Trip To The Big Apple (Part 1) || Travelling With Blindness || Amiable Amtrak Experiences
For the first time this year I had the opportunity to travel out of my hometown - and for the first time since experiencing a change in my eyesight, I travel out of state on my own. Join me as I recount the enjoyable travel vibes, and consequently a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Music: 'There…
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Exhausted And Delirious || More Thoughts On Happiness || Something To Strive For
After a sleepless night I attempt to walk and talk in order to stay awake as meetings and work obligations still loom in the coming hours. Throughout my quasi- delirious monologue I tough a bit more on Cicero and his reflection on how one can live a happy life. The audio is scuffed and the…
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Back From new York City || Stranger in the Village || Absorbing Art and Culture
In this episode I put a cap on my reading and reflection of the work of James Baldwin. I realize that rather than "taking liberties" with his words, I was drawing my own conclusions and insights about his message and how it relates to my life and the world today. I believe that taking the time to...
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Take This Hammer || Familiar Social Issues || The Demons We See
In this episode I read some notes I wrote while watching the documentary "Take This Hammer". The audio is a bit rough but the reflection is real. Enjoy! Music: 'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY…
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Dread and Doom || Problems Past and Present || Decisions
Today I recalled several periods over the past few years where I felt intense, powerful negative feelings about the state of my life, the country, and the future of our world. In this episode I attempt to grapple with the foundational causes of these feelings, how I managed to quell them, and…
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Who Was James Baldwin? || Exploring Tension Past And Present
This week I'm doing a several day deep dive into the life and work of James Baldwin, and American novelist, essayist, and activist. I believe that the specific and important message that he had through the mid 1900s rings true in many ways to this day. In this episode, I try to navigate starting...
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Distrustful Dionysius || The Sword of Damocles || The Fate Of Humanity
Rounding a corner on my study of Cicero's Tusculan Disputations I finally arrive at the concept that originally piqued my curiosity - the sword of Damocles. In this episode I describe the stories of Dionysius and Damocles. Thinking on how we might overcome the weight of looming threats is certain...
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How Can I Achieve Lifelong Happiness? }} Gandhi's Take On Happiness And Truth || Harmony
Continuing my dive into Cicero's Tusculan Dispensations has led me to the core question towards the end of the text - how can we achieve happiness? I struggle a bit to compose my thoughts and find solace in the words of Mahatma Gandhi. Enjoy! Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under…
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The Seven Sages of Greece || Delphic Maxims || Unity in Communities, Nations, and the World
In this episode I describe aphorisms associated with the Seven Sages of Greece, known for maxims that we still use today. I describe who coined these phrases, their context, and compare that to how we use these concepts today. It's a bit ranty, but may certainly arrive at how we all might...
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Backtrack to Progress || Solidifying the Calendar || Productivity Dysmorphia
In this episode I take the time before a morning run to share a realization I had about my calendar, the strengths of my past self, and productivity dysmorphia. Enjoy! Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Last And First Light' by Scott Buckley -...
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A Beginning || Standard of Imperfection || Let the Light Shine Through
Welcome to the first episode of season 3! In this episode I ring in the new year with you by reflecting, discussing discipline, and thinking on letting the light shine through. Enjoy! Quote: "Ring the bells that still can ring,. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in…
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AN ENDING
All things must come to an end. And this episode reveals one of them! Enjoy, and have a Good Morning On Purpose. Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Your Number's Up (OST)' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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SELF STEWARDSHIP
We all have different motives for going out of our way to do things for others. For some people this drive to take care of everyone around you can be overwhelming, all consuming, and even unhealthy. In this episode I make a first attempt to talk about healthy self stewardship, allowing you to…
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CHARACTER
In this very candid stream of consciousness episode I ramble on until I reach a modest realization about Character, and how recognizing it can help us all to have a Good Morning On Puspose. Enjoy! Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Rise Above'…
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YOAL
Strange noises. Unexpected encounters. To step into the unknown - is it bravery? Or foolishness? Listen to discover the answer, and how it leads to a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Chronicle' by Scott Buckley…
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REFLECTION
As the year approaches its end I take some time to speak about some of the reflection I've done. Sometimes looking back helps clarify the way forward to a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Music: 'Sleep' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Victor Lux' by Scott...
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DISTRACTION
Are you a chronic multitasker? Perhaps you're easily distracted or often lose your train of thought? In this episode of Good Morning On Purpose, we explore the hidden cost of distraction and the myth of multitasking. From social media pings to intrusive ads, even small interruptions can hijack…
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LOOKING UP
How often do you take a few moments to stare at the sky on a beautiful day? To look through the trees for the bird singing in its nest? To check the roof of your house for damage, or admire the architecture of the tall old buildings downtown? In this episode I mull over the value of looking up…
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NOTHING
Vacuums. Void. Nothingness. Particles and antiparticles. We are all energy? And finally, perspective, bringing us to how we might have a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Articles: The Casimir force between real materials: Experiment and theory. G. L. Klimchitskaya*, U. Mohideen, and V. M....
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BOUNCE
Have you ever pondered how the theoretical start to our universe mirrors our comparatively fleeting experience on this earth? I have, and arrived at why you as a part of this unbelievable universe can have a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Music: 'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under...
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ICARUS
In this episode I review several versions of the story of Icarus and how his fall shows us how we might have a Good Morning On Puspose. Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0....
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SINGULARITY
I jumped out of bed to share a moment of inspiration based on a podcast episode I'd recently listened to about black holes. Learn how a cosmic sound represents how we might all have a Good Morning On Purpose. Media: LIGO Lab Caltech : MIT - The Sound Of Two Black Holes Colliding...
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STARS
I reflect on a moment decades in the making as I look into the sky and realize how we can live in the moment and have a Good Morning On Purpose Music: 'Echoes' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Artemis' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0....
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MEANING
Awake far before the sun, I reflect in the wee hours of the morning on meaning, landing on how we can make the beginning of every day a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Music: ‘At The End Of All Things’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley…
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3 GOOD THINGS
Today I was thinking about how hard it can be at times to practice what you preach, advice that I've given people that I worked with, and how focusing on 3 good things can lead to the consistent experience of a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Links:...
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3 Good Things
I reflect on practicing what you preach, advice that I've given people, and how focusing on 3 good things can helps us all have a good morning on purpose. Links: https://dhwblog.dukehealth.org/reflect-on-three-good-things/ Music:
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PEACE
At a time when it was both sunny and rainy, I walked and reflected on chaos and peace, arriving at how we might manifest a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Quotes: "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. You cannot subjugate a forcibly unless you wipe out every…
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INDEPENDENCE(day)
My thoughts, feelings, and readings on the day that celebrates America's independence leads to how I believe we might create a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy! Quotes: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain...
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TRUTH
Join me in this episode as I explore the meaning of truth from across the world to prove that on any given day you can have a Good Morning On Purpose. Quotes: "To say of what is that is, and of what is not that is not, is true." - Aristotle. "Cogito Ergo Sum" - Rene Descartes. Discourse on the...
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STRENGTH
In this episode I muse on the meaning of strength, where it comes from, and how it might help us all have a Good Morning On Purpose. Quotes: “We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For...
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FOG
Welcome to another episode from season 2! Whether it's the weather or the social or political climate of the day, we can encounter an unexpected fog. Check out this episode to burn through the obscurity and have a Good morning On Purpose. Quotes: "One must still have chaos in oneself to be able…
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SEASON 2
Welcome to the first true episode of season 2 of Good Morning On Purpose. This season is a collection of recordings and notes that were either unreleased in season 1 or created during the long break. For questions, comments, and feedback you can reach me at [email protected]. Enjoy!...
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An introspective Walk || The Power Of Written Word || The Benefits Of Reading Regularly
When was the last time you sat down to relax and read a good book? For some, it may have been just the other day. Others may have listened to a book instead, and still others may not have the time or interest. In this episode i reminisce about how avidly I used to read fiction, appreciate my...
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Lunch Detention || Identifying And Enjoying Irony || The Milk Scam
Through technology we can communicate and connect with people more than ever before, but somehow people feel more disconnected now that before. Some people spend most of their lives trying to make money, only to live out tehir days trying not to spend it all. Life is full or irony, but sometimes…
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Unconscious Competence || Wise men Aren't Always Right || Curiosity And Questioning
Ahve you ever used a phrase or expression simply because it's commonly understood? Maybe there are complex philosophical concepts that you understand, but have never researched. In this episode, I take a few minutes to look at some of the most influential philosophers, and point out a few things...
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A Story For Myself || Peace Amidst The Storm || When It Seems Impossible
Have you ever looked at a note you wrote in the past and felt like you had created a message for your future self? That's the feeling I got as I was creating today's episode, which incorporates a recording I did during the short break I took several weeks ago. I wrote a story that shows grit,...
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Season 2 Recommences || The Day Of The Eclipse || What Am I Even Doing?
And why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up. After another short break, Good morning On Purpose returns in earnest! While a consistent record is something to be proud of, I am even happier to have hit a wall 75 episodes in. It's helped me affirm why I do this project, what has...
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Locked In And Immersed || Evaluating Effective Escapism || How Much Is Too Much?
Have you ever been so immersed in a show or book that you lose all sense of time? i certainly have. While taking time to relax and reset is great, there's a point at which this can interfere with our personal or professional lives. In today's episode I discuss escapism, and how to know when it's...
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Is There Such Thing As "Podder's Block" || The Origins Of Weird Phrases || The Sentiment Behind The Greeting
Has anyone ever asked if a cat had your tongue? Perhaps someone has had you engage in a fun (or, at time, annoying) activity to "break the ice". Well, in this episode i review some of the origins and emanings of phrases like these. Enjoy! Music: 'The Things That Keep Us Here' by Scott Buckley -...
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A New Rest Day Ritual || From Horse Drawn Carriages To Automated EVs || Big Question #1
Imagine living without batteries, electric bulbs, cars, radio, television, or even matches. Before the 1800s we didn't have any of these things. The difference between life two hundred years ago and life today is astounding, and technology hasn't slowed pace since. In today's eisode i discuss…
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World At Your Fingertips, Coveting The Cosmos || The Hedonic Treadmill || Escaping The Comparison Trap
Have you ever had something good happen to you, only to find youself chasing more positive experiences? Perhaps something unfortunate has happened, and it feels like you'll never be happy again? In this episode I discuss the ups and downs of the pursuit of happiness, as well as some strategies…
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Mistakes Were Made || Positive Perfectionism || Flipping Self Criticism
Have you ever worked harder editing and redoing a project than you did in the initial writing? Gone over every detail, making endless adjustments to ensure that each minute aspect of the work is done just right? Has this ever caused you anxiety and frustration, or even kept you from finishing the...
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A New Season Begins! || The Vernal Equinox || Looming Lunar And Solar Eclipses
A new season has begun! Not only is it Spring, but it is the first episode of season 2 of this podcast! With each now season brings a new beginning, a new perspective, and fresh changes to celebrate or overcome. As this podcast continues to improve and evolve, one things you can count on is a...
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Metaphor On Insight And Inner Peace || A Wink And A Sip From Life || Pushing To Do More
Today's message is a quick and impactful reminder of the concepts of ataraxie, sisu, introspection, and amor fati. Enjoy! Music: 'Legionnaire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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More Than Just Wanderlust || A Call To New And Fantastic Places || Longing As A Creative Outlet
Have you ever yearned to be somewhere you've never been? Felt called to a location or fictional space that you've only heard or read stories about? In today's episode, I describe a German concept that encompasses this feeling and how to take advantage of it. Enjoy! Music: 'Clarion' by Scott…
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Learning To Love Fate || Everything Is Either Good Or Necessary || Resilience Through Acceptance
Accepting reality or fate can be hard full stop. But we can go a step further and choose to love our fate. In today's episode I talk about a concept called "amor fati" which encapsulates this concept. By learning to love the past, present, and future such as it is, we can live more…
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About this show
A daily podcast that aims to bring positivity, motivation, or purpose to each morning. The host shares stories, hardships, wisdom, and experiences from their personal life along with lessons, strategies, and quotes from artists, scientists, literature, and philosophy. Listen regularly to join in an effort to have a Good Morning On Purpose!
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Keith Ligon
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