Good Morning On Purpose

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 under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 important and relevant today. By getting a glimpse into local politics and how advocacy conversations proceed I hope to gain some insights into the power of our voices in our democracy. Enjoy!Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Terminus' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 individual uniqueness among a mass of other unique people does not set us apart - it often draws us closer together. Enjoy!Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'She Moved Mountains' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Victor Lux' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Race The Sun' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 largest city by population, and continue to have a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Hymn To The Dawn' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Rainbows' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 Was A Time' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'The Long Way Home' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Time and Space' 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

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 message is silly, but you may still glean some hints on how to have a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!Music:'Penumbra' 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'Wildflowers' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 explore his work and the work of artist inspired by his message I added one more brush stroke to the mosaic of how to have a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Age of Wonder' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 what we might be able to do as a society to address the distressing problems that we face today. Enjoy!Music:'Utopia' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Tears In Rain' 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

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 complex discussions while still landing on how we might make today a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!Music:'Chasing Daylight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'At The End Of All Things' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Golden Hour' 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

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 to help us all have a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!Music:'The Encounter' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'There Was A Time' 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

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 CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Anna's Theme' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 experience a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!Music:'The Legend of Kvothe' 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

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 - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Felicity' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 everything. That's how the light gets in" - Leonard Cohen. Anthem. Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Born Of The Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Love Conquers' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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

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 show up for others with respect and responsibility in mind. Enjoy!Music:'Snowfall' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Frankincense and Myrrh' 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

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' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Last And First Light' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 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

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 our focus and increase stress—without us realizing it.Enjoy!Articles:Gloria Mark et al., The Cost of Interrupted Work (2008)Mark et al., Focused, Aroused, but so Distractible (2015)Ophir, E., Nass, C., & Wagner, A. D., Cognitive Control in Media Multitaskers (2009)Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Permafrost' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Ignis' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Wonderful' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Love Conquers' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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, and it leads to how we might use appreciation to have a Good Morning On Purpose. ENjoy!Quotes:"Were all stars to disappear or die,I should learn to look at an empty skyAnd feel its total dark sublime,Though this might take me a little time." - W.H. Auden. The More Loving One.Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Time and Space' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Moonlight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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. Mostepanenko.Music:'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Chasing Daylight' 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

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 CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'The Fury' 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

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. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Tears In Rain' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyDcTbR-kEAJanna Levin: Black Holes, Wormholes, Aliens, Paradoxes & Extra Dimensions | Lex Fridman Podcast #468 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6m4iJIw_84Music:'Uprising' 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'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 PurposeMusic:'Echoes' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Artemis' 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

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 - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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:https://dhwblog.dukehealth.org/reflect-on-three-good-things/Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Rise Above' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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:

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 man, woman, and child. Unless you wish to use such drastic measures, you should find a way of settling your disputes without resort to arms." - Albert Einstein, Cosmic Religion, with Other Opinions and Aphorisms:“Peace, for me, is a consequence of justice. For that reason, peace is defined, not as the absence of war, but as the absence of fear. And for that reason I am convinced that means that are unjust or violent cannot, even for the best of reasons, provide peace.” - Ursula Franklin, Reflections on Theology and Peace..Music:'At The End Of All Things' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'The Long Way Home' 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

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 unalienable Rights,that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - Declaration of Independence“But the day is past. The Second Day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.—I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival.It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” - John Adams“…What country before ever existed a century & half without a rebellion? And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon & pacify them.What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is its natural manure…" - Thomas Jefferson“We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.” - Benjamin Franklin“Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself. We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” - Martin Luther King Jr.Music:'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Ride The Wind' 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.au2

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 Method.Music:'Rainbows' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Last And First Light' 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

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 what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is to transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one's predicament into a human achievement.When we are no longer able to change a situation—just think of an incurable disease such as inoperable cancer—we are challenged to change ourselves.” - Viktor Frankl. Man's Search For MeaningMusic:'Age of Wonder' 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

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 to give birth to a dancing star" - Friedich Nietzsche. This Spoke Zarathustra.Music:'The Long Dark' 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

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!Music:'There Was A Time' 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

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 ability to do so now, and review some benefits of taking the time to sit down with a book every once in a while. Enjoy!Music: 'Moonlight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Effervescence' 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

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 it can be difficult to recognize it at the time. In this episode I share some ironic stories and think about the role irony plays in life. Enjoy!Quote: “Brain research tells us that only twenty percent of human beings have a sense of irony, which means that eighty percent of the world takes everything at face value.” - Douglas Coupland.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. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Fate and Fortune' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Sarsaparilla' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 they believed that we might think twice about today. The more often we question and research what we think and believe, the more confident we can be about where our ideals come from. Enjoy!Music: 'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Effervescence' 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

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, fortitude, and determination, even though the protagonist can't necessarily see it at the time. Sometimes when times are tough, even if you want to quit, your "why" is strong enough that you'll just do what needs to be done anyway. Enjoy!

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 been difficult, and what I have enjoyed the most in the process of putting this whole thing together. Self doubt, overwhelm, criticism, fatigue, and stress are both caused and alleviated as I do this work, but funnily enough - those things still persisted when I wasn't putting out episodes. Hardship will always find its way back into our lives. Having something consistent and intentional to keep us grounded and focused certainly helps to let the good shine through. Enjoy!Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Golden Hour' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 become a bit too much. Enjoy!Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 many changes to technology over the last two hundred years, and finish it all up with my first Big Question, something I will continue to do every seven episodes. I hope that you can take time to think about these questions, and how they fit in with your lifestyle, mental health, and vision for the future. Enjoy!Music:'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Golden Hour' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 for combating this rollercoaster and the comparison traps we can fall into along the way. Enjoy!Links: How to Escape the Hedonic Treadmill and Be Happier (positivepsychology.com)Quotes: “To live is to suffer; to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering. Life is inherently filled with challenges, pain, and adversity. But within these struggles lies the opportunity for growth, resilience, and the discovery of purpose. It is through our ability to find meaning—even in the darkest moments—that we transcend mere survival and truly live.” Friedrich Nietzsche. Twilight Of The Idols.“There is only one good, and that is knowledge. Conversely, there is only one evil, and that is ignorance. Knowledge empowers us to make informed choices, to understand the world, and to seek truth. Ignorance, on the other hand, perpetuates misunderstanding, prejudice, and suffering. The pursuit of knowledge is not just a virtue; it is essential for our well-being.” Socrates.Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny. Life’s challenges, setbacks, and trials are not mere obstacles; they are the forge where character is shaped, resilience is tested, and greatness is born. Ordinary individuals, when faced with adversity, have the potential to rise above their circumstances and achieve something remarkable. Embrace the struggle, for it may lead you to an extraordinary path.” Reepicheep. Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader (movie).Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'The Black Waltz' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Sarsaparilla' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 work at all? I certainly have! It makes it that much worse when you make a mistake. in this episode, I discuss perfectionism and self criticism, strategies for overcoming these attributes, and even suggest that these things aren't inherently bad or harmful. Enjoy!Quotes: "It takes it to be our primary task as human beings—at once our deepest wish, whether or not we know this about ourselves, and our moral obligation—to become more fully human, to realize our humanity in our lives in the world, which always requires the simultaneous acknowledgment of the humanity of others." - Stanley Cavell. Cities of Words: Pedagogical Letters on a Register of the Moral Life.“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself.” Plato. Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Falling Together' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'The Long Way Home' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 positive message, an honest greeting from me in the early hours of my day, and a nudge to do your best to have a good morning on purpose. Enjoy!Music: 'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'There Was A Time' 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

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

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 Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Age of Wonder' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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 resilientlives, growing and adapting to life's events with less reactivity. Enjoy!Quotes: My formula for greatness in a human being is amor fati: that one wants nothing to be different, not forward, not backward, not in all eternity. Not merely bear what is necessary, still less conceal it—all idealism is mendacity in the face of what is necessary—but love it.” - Friedrich Nietzsche. Ecce Homo.“I want to learn more and more to see as beautiful what is necessary in things; then I shall be one of those who makes things beautiful. Amor fati: let that be my love henceforth! I do not want to wage war against what is ugly. I do not want to accuse; I do not even want to accuse those who accuse. Looking away shall be my only negation. And all in all and on the whole: some day I wish to be only a Yes-sayer.” - Friedrich Nietzsche. The Gay Science.Music: 'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Last And First Light' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au