85 - Sometimes We Try Too Hard

In this episode, I explore what death has to teach us about being fully alive, prompted by the recent death of mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja in an avalanche in Pakistan. Starting with Richard Dawkins' reminder that "we are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones," I refl ...  Show more

In this episode, I explore the timeless wisdom found in Homer's The Odyssey through a secular Buddhist lens, drawing parallels between Odysseus's arduous journey home and our own human experiences. I highlight key lessons such as the danger of numbing ourselves with comfort, akin ...  Show more

Send me a messageBuddha often speaks of the middle path. You can think of it as the Goldilocks path — not too hot, not too cold. But this doesn't just apply to food. It applies to our spiritual path as well. We don't want to be too lazy and get no results, but we also don't want ...  Show more

In this episode, we talk about the different feelings and motivations within us and how we need to seek balance in order to live a fulfilling life.

We can all get a little hot headed and sometimes we don't handle it the best and that is me included. Well, today we talk about that in a vulnerable way because we all make mistakes, but I want you to know that you are not a mistake Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br ...  Show more

Send me a messageWe live on a planet that is trying to juggle the wants and needs of 8 billion people. It's not easy, and that means that things can not always go our way. Sometimes there will be setbacks, obstacles and stumbling blocks on the path of life. We can either see thes ...  Show more