Hard Things

This week's episode is about the healing at the Bethesda Pool and being the good shepherd. Two more to go in this series.

This week we're back on track after a bit of a layoff for life reasons. Jesus multiplied bread and fish for the people, and then came back later to say that he himself is the bread. What does it mean? Come find out.

This episode is about the Bethesda pool scenario and the statement about being the gate for sheep. Enjoy!

The second episode in the series is about Jesus healing the Roman official's son. Enjoy!

Playing off of the final episode of our last series, we will now look into the Book of John from the New Testament for guidance on how to live better. Enjoy!

Our final episode in this series is on JC himself. The gospel of John is an account of his ministry and death which poses important questions and gives possible answers. Enjoy!

In honor of the recent calendar date, we move to the Ides of March and the Roman Empire. Enjoy this analysis of the Shakespeare play Julius Caesar and other random observations.

This episode is long overdue and about arguably the greatest leader in United States history. Enjoy!

The middle episode of this series is on Malcolm X. Enjoy!

This episode is about Gandhi, the OG father of non-violence and how he influence Dr. King among others. Enjoy!

We transition from JFK to MLK in a holiday recap episode. Civil disobedience in the 20th century was a powerful tool and MLK Jr. was the tip of the spear. Drill down into this concept with me through this episode and the next.

This series of episodes will introduce the concept of safety for the second book in my trilogy of ideas. I begin to think about assassinated leaders, the common threads of their lives, and why the universe would remove a net positive force from the world. First up is JFK.

The final chapter of my book is about where the pursuit of desire will likely take you if you let it. Find out more by giving this a listen. Enjoy!

Chapter Six is about the inevitable choice between right and wrong, how we almost never know which is which and how manipulating time and information can increase chances of getting things right. Enjoy!

This week is about chapter five of the book, which is on the nature of life and death. How can some people have life but never risk anything for their dreams and some people have already passed while still influencing the hearts and minds of the living. Enjoy!

The middle chapter of my book will be about our desire for expansion and conquest, how it can bring about our destruction and why we need to be mindful when seeking the most capable version of ourselves. Enjoy!

Chapter 3 is about the will to power and how it is misunderstood. Enjoy!

This week discusses chapter two where we talk about how the term eros has been hijacked, what it actually means and how it can guide your life to success. Enjoy!

New season, who dis? I'm back to my book idea with a little more wisdom and new ideas on how to communicate my thoughts. Nothing is true, everything is permitted.

The seventh and final quality of Da Vinci is the recognition of interconnectedness. Find the through line of life and accept the natural connections that exist and occur spontaneously.

Our sixth Da Vinci principle is about cultivating the body. More importantly, we think about the brain and how it works with the body to produce results in the physical world. Enjoy!

Balancing art and science is the essence of a life well lived. Find out why on this week's episode.

The fourth installment of Leonardo da Vinci worship is about the concept of sfumato or "smokiness". Embrace the uncertainty of life and develop confusion endurance to find your path.

In life we use our five senses to keep us alive and perhaps even enjoy our time here on this planet. We also have other sensations beyond the simple five that can sometimes work to our benefit and detriment depending on our state of being. Learn how Da Vinci established his workspace for maximum inspiration via sensation.

This week we move to the second characteristic of Da Vinci which is demonstration. To fuck around is human but to find out is divine!

After a brief time off, we are back to recording the podcast with a new focus on the seven genius qualities of Leonardo Da Vinci. Enjoy!

This episode is about the eightfold path with a specific focus on right view. Seeing life as it truly is can be an embarrassing but necessary step toward liberation. Enjoy!

Hope is the quality of being willing to see a better future. Without it, goodness and greatness are not possible as the qualities of the heart will not be strong enough to endure the trials of life. I believe the point of life is to make the impossible choice when the time comes, and waiting for that time with patience and grace. Enjoy!

Continuing our run of Buddhist topics, I dive into the weapon that we have against the three marks of existence. The Four Noble Truths are straightforward but effective in dealing with procrastination and resistance against what life is and what it has to offer. Although you might wish it was different or continuously check to make sure that truth is still truth, the path forward lies within acceptance. Enjoy!

This week's episode is late and we had an equipment malfunction that caused me to lose the first half of my recording. It is on brand for this week however because I discuss time loops and the three marks of existence from Buddhism. Next episode will include a review before I hop into the next topic. Enjoy!

This week I muse on the concept of valor and how people can steal it, respect it or cultivate it. Part real life relationships and part Batman, this discussion is a thought provoking endeavor.

This episode is a discussion of the author Tucker Max, and how to balance assertiveness and direct aggression with patience and endurance. Enjoy!

This week I talk about delivering consequences and the consequences of not upholding your highest standard for everyone you meet including your closest friends and family. All of this within the context of the story of Game of Thrones. Enjoy!

This week's episode is about a recent experience of mine, new ideas about stages of grief and being who you can afford to be. Enjoy!

I just saw the movie Sinners by Ryan Coogler, and it changed me for the better. Spoilers ahead but go see the movie and then give this episode a listen.

This week we dive into the golden rule and adjacent topics. I would listen to your podcast so you should listen to this one.

This week discusses the triangle, the strongest shape in our reality, and how many situations can involve an invisible third influence that strongly shapes our world. Enjoy!

This week we dip a little bit into taking action. More specifically, how to do so with incomplete or imperfect information and still maintain your sanity. Enjoy!

A visit from a hyperbaric oxygen therapy specialist caused me to go down memory lane and recall all of the healing modalities I've tried in the last decade. All of that money spent, and free yoga and placebo effect just might be the best option after all.

If is a small but mighty word. How does the word if hold you back or move you forward?

Chapter 7 of my book will be about actions and consequences through the lens of 300 and Breaking Bad. Are you consistently choosing your highest purpose or taking the easy way out?

The discussion this week is about Inception, the Sopranos and how we use our perception and/or intuition or discern our reality. Finding the balance between action and reflection is the key!

Another episode on my journey toward writing my first book including meditations on the Man of Steel and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Enjoy!

This week we discuss the theme of sacrifice via the movie Tenet and Loki series. What are you willing to give for your dreams?

This week is an exploration into how the themes of the past two episodes produce the foundation for exerting the power of will. Included are moments from the Dark Knight trilogy in addition to the television show The Bear. Yes chef!

This week we chat about fear and vulnerability, and why those with virtue are often hurt by facing those aspects of life.

This week we discuss themes from Star Wars and Game of Thrones, I have a tattoo based on the discussion so this one is near and dear to me.

What are you surrounded by? A shift in perspective might show you something different than you initially feel.

This episode is a continuation of the last one. Sticking with the topic of fear, I talk about facing the unknown, betrayal and sacrifice in the face of insurmountable odds.

This episode is about the theme of fear within Christopher Nolan movies. Let fear drive you forward but not rule your life.