Lessons from the greatest minds on how to live meaningfully. Each week I study a book and release an episode that highlights the actionable wisdom within. To become antifragile, you must strengthen your mind and live with conviction. This podcast will help you achieve that. https://becomingantifragile.com/ Read my newsletter https://ijmakan.substack.com/
Lessons from 'Out of Solitude' by Henri J.M. Nouwen.Henri Nouwen was a Professor of Religion and Theology at Yale University, the University of Notre Dame and Harvard Divinity. He left his academic post to join L' Arche, a community that helps people with disability.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/Get the book: https://amzn.to/4jVNoH7
Lessons from reading Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb (1960 - present).Skin in the Game argues that many of the world's problems spring from decision-makers unwilling to bear the risks of their ideas. Taleb argues that having skin in the game is necessary in life, commerce, and politics.Nassim Taleb is a scholar, former options trader, statistician, and risk analyst. Taleb is known for his work on probabilities, randomness, and risk.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/Purchase:USA: https://amzn.to/4jAem6O
Lessons from 'Meditations on Silence' by Sister Wendy Beckett.Sister Wendy Beckett was a contemplative nun from the 1970s. She passed away in 2018. She earned a first-class degree from Oxford. Health issues led her to adopt a hermit's life in a caravan on the grounds of a Carmelite monastery in Norfolk, England, where she devoted herself to prayer and the study of art. Her insightful and accessible commentary brought art to a broad audience, making her a beloved figure in both religious and art circles.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/-Buy the book: https://amzn.to/44PRlIp
Lessons from 'Bushido: The Soul of Japan' by Inazo NitobeIn this book, Nitobe breaks down the Bushido ethical system into 11 parts: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, truthfulness, honor, duty of loyalty, samurai training, self-control, and seppuku.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/-USA: https://amzn.to/445jcUQ
Lessons from 'Life of Moses'. Gregory of Nyssa (335-394 AD) was a bishop of the town of Nyssa and one of the founders of mystical theology within Christianity. 'The Life of Moses' is a monumental book for mysticism in Christian tradition. Gregory sees Moses's life as a template for our spiritual life.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/-Buy the book:https://amzn.to/4ly2545
Lessons from 'Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life' by Richard Rohr. Rohr is a Franciscan priest, author, and served as Chaplain for 14 years at the Albuquerque county jail.In 'Falling Upward' Rohr offers insights from the wisdom tradition for understanding one of the most profound mysteries of life: how killing our egoic transient Self is the beginning of wisdom. He draws on myths, poems, sacred scriptures.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/-USA: https://amzn.to/4jnmmHN
Lessons from 'When Breathe Becomes Air' by Paul KalanithiPaul Kalanithi was a neurosurgeon, writer, and a young father. He was completing his residency training in neurological surgery and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience at Standford when he was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic lung cancer. He died in March 2015, 22 months after. 'When Breathe Becomes Air' is a memoir and Paul's story of battling lung cancer. It was posthumously published on January 12, 2016.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/-USA: https://amzn.to/3xWPaEL
Lessons from The Dhammapada by the Buddha. A collection of sayings/teachings from the Buddha on how you can master your mind, find freedom, and achieve enlightenment. This translation of the Dhammapada is by Thomas Byrom. Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from 'Gospel of Luke' , chapter 4 - The Temptation of ChristThe temptation of Christ is a map, guiding us through the spiritual battles we face every day.Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most influential figures in human history, if not the most. For Christians, Jesus is the promised Messiah, the logos made flesh, the one who died and resurrected to save all mankind. Lay Cisterian's commentary on Christ as Hero: https://thecenterforcontemplativepractice.org/Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from the introduction of 'The Upanishads', translated by Juan Mascaró.Mascaró was born in Majorca, Spain and was early interested in spirituality, copying a book on occultism at age 13. However, he soon recognized its misleading nature, steering him away from false spiritual paths. This transformative encounter with the Bhagavad Gita revealed eternal truths, sparking a lifelong passion for Sanskrit and leading him to study modern and oriental languages, including Pali and English, at Cambridge. Mascaro lectured at Oxford on Spanish mystics, taught in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and at the University of Barcelona, and later returned to Cambridge.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 'Be Useful', Arnold reveals his tool kit for how he achieved all his dreams, and why he believes you can use the same tool for your life.Freya India's article - No, not everyone needs therapy.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey (born Nov. 4, 1969) is an Academy Award Winner, husband and father. His movies include A Time to Kill, The Lincoln Lawyer, Mud, Interstellar and more. Greenlights is a memoir and an approach book on how to live life on your terms.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from 'The Lighthouse' by Michael D. O'Brien.'The Lighthouse' is a story about Ethan McQuarry, a lighthouse keeper on a remote Nova Scotia island, who finds peace in solitude but slowly heals through duty, craftsmanship, and unexpected connections.O'Brien is an iconographer, painter and writer, is the author of many bestselling novels, his most popular is Father Elijah, Elijah in Jerusalem, The Father's Tale, Eclipse of the Sun, Sophia House, Theophilos, The Fool of New York City, and Island of the World. His novels have been translated into twelve languages and widely reviewed in both secular and religious media in North America and Europe.Ways to Support:Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt: https://ikranrinmakan.com/Buy the book:The Lighthouse: https://amzn.to/4hJJccq
Lessons fromNotes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky.Dostoevsky is one of the greatest writers. His works include 'Brothers Karamazov' and 'Crime and Punishment'.'Notes from Underground' is considered the first work of existential literature. The Underground Man rejects rationalism and utilitarianism because it deprives humans of free will and dignity. He is self-loathing, intelligent and vengeful. He considers himself an anti-hero who doesn't care about anyone or anything and would rather watch the world burn so long as he can drink his tea.Ways to Support:Substack:https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?=Website:https://becomingantifragile.com/supportArt:https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from 'The Manual' by Epictetus. Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher born into slavery in the 2nd century. After gaining his freedom, Epictetus became a renowned teacher, emphasizing the importance of self-control, rationality, and the acceptance of things beyond one's control. Buy the book: 'The Manual' - https://amzn.to/42EBtY8 Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. Holiday is an author and entrepreneur. He revitalized Stoicism for the 21st century through his writings. Order: USA: https://amzn.to/3TyP4dk Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Art: https://ikranrinmakan.com/
Lessons from 'Tao of Jeet Kun Do' by Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee, Lee Jun-Fan, was a Hong Kong-American martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and philosopher. Founder of Jeet Kune Do or 'Way of the Intercepting Fist'. He is regarded as one of the most influential martial artists. JKD is not a style but rather an eclectic expression of martial arts. Lee was adamant that JKD shouldn't be interpreted as style because he created JKD as a break away from traditional classical martial arts. Artwork: Get your art prints: https://ikranrinmakan.com Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
James the Just, the step-brother of Jesus of Nazareth and a leader of the early church, wrote this letter as a guide to living out authentic faith. Focused on practical wisdom, the Epistle of James teaches perseverance through trials, controlling the tongue, humility, and putting faith into action. Artwork: Get your art prints: https://ikranrinmakan.com Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'The Wisdom of the Desert' compiled by Thomas Merton. Merton compiled 'The Wisdom of the Desert' from the Verba Seniorum or Sayings of the Elders. The Elders refer to the early Christian hermits who lived in solitude in the Egyptian desert. This book contains timeless aphorisms, advice, dialogues, and stories of the experiences of early Christian hermits. - Support Website: https://becomingantifragile.com - Shop USA: https://amzn.to/3K2gT9Q CA: https://amzn.to/4bFnm69
Lessons from 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoi,c philosopher. Marcus wrote his Meditations in Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. The historian Herodian wrote: "Alone of the emperors, he gave proof of his learning not by mere words or knowledge of philosophical doctrines but by his blameless character and temperate way of life." Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Written and illustrated by Saint-Exupéry. 'The Little Prince 'has been translated into 500 languages and continues to gain new fans each year. When a pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert, he meets a little boy who asks him to draw a sheep. Gradually the Little Prince reveals more about himself: He comes from a small asteroid, where he lived alone until a rose grew there. But the rose grew demanding, and he was confused by his feelings about her. The story unfolds further from one planet to the next in a thoughtful philosophical exploration of love and the ephemeral. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from Finding Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. He was a professor of psychology and education at the University of Chicago, and he's the author of the bestselling Flow. Finding Flow is a guide to reclaiming ownership of our lives. And a call to dedicate our lives to increasing our capacity for flow states through complete engagement to achieve higher satisfaction levels. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'A Grief Observed' by C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) is best known for works like "The Chronicles of Narnia" and ‘Mere Christianity' and ‘Screwtape Letters' (episode 20). 'A Grief Observed' was written in 1961, shortly after the death of his wife, Joy Davidman, from cancer. It's a deeply personal reflection on grief, loss, and faith, originally published under a pseudonym. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life' by Eugene O'Kelly O'Kelly was the Chair and CEO of KPMG, one of the largest accounting firms in the world. He had a successful career and drew happiness from his family. But in May 2005, he was diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer and given four months to live. 'Chasing Daylight' is a memoir on love, expanding consciousness, and enlightenment. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
I'm overjoyed to share that my family has welcomed a new baby this week. The next episode will be released in a few days!
Leo Tolstoy's "Confession" is a profound autobiographical work that chronicles the author's spiritual crisis and philosophical journey. Written in his fifties, after achieving great literary success and material wealth, this book reveals Tolstoy's intense struggle with the meaning of life and his search for authentic faith. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'St. Antony of the Desert' by St. Athanasius. St. Antony of the Desert, also known as St. Anthony the Great, is one of the most renowned figures in early Christian monasticism. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'No Mud, No Lotus' by Thich Nhat Hanh Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the best-known Zen Buddhist teachers in the 21st century. Listen to episode 32 on Hanh's book 'Happiness' for more lessons. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from the Book of Five Rings and Dokkodo by Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi (1585 -1645) is a sword-saint, poet, artist and legend. The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書, Go Rin No Sho) contains strategies of warfare, single combat, and most importantly the Way to finding enlightenment and meaning as a warrior. And the The Dokkodo (獨行道, The Path of Aloneness) is a list of 21 precepts for living a life of honesty and honour. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from Anand Vaidya. Vaidya was a professor of Philosophy. He wrote this essay, Terminal illness and transformative experience, which appeared in the Philosophers magazine. Essay: https://philosophersmag.com/terminal-illness-and-transformative-experience/? Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from Crest Jewel of Discrimination (Vivekachudamani) by Adi Shankara. Shankara is one of the most influential Indian philosophers and the exponent of Advaita Vedanta or non-dualism Hinduism. His seminal work, Crest Jewel of Discrimination remains a crucial text for Advaita Vedanta. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from the book of Proverbs. Attributed to King Solomon, Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, parables and poetry that teaches the importance of getting wisdom and understanding. Proverbs is one of three wisdom literature in the Old Testament. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'The Bhagavad Gita' by Veda Vyasa. The Gita is an essential text within the Mahabharata. It is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and the warrior prince Arjuna, who is conflicted about fighting in the Kurukshetra war. The Gita explores themes of duty, discipline, identity, Atman and Brahman, righteousness, and the nature of reality. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile - Order USA: https://amzn.to/4dAXw5a CA: https://amzn.to/3WAi2Ne
Lessons from 'Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Realities' by Anthony de Mello. de Mello was a Jesuit priest known worldwide for his writing and spiritual conferences. He died suddenly in 1987.
Lessons from 'You Are The World' by Jiddhu Krishnamurti. Krishnamurti is an Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher. He was adopted by the Theosophical Society and raised to be a World Teacher. Later Krishnamurti rejected the title and the society. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Order: USA: https://amzn.to/3IvIO0Y CA: https://amzn.to/4ccrwnp
Lessons from ‘Sermon on the Mount' by Jesus of Nazareth. The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of teachings found in the Gospel of Matthew chapters 5 - 7. Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most influential figures in human history, if not the most. For Christians, Jesus is the promised messiah, the logos made flesh, the one who died and resurrected to save all mankind. Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from reading Man's Search for Meaning, a memoir by Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor. The book chronicles his experience in Nazi concentration camps, his psychological insights into human nature at its worst, what motivates people to live even in the worse conditions, and explores his theory of logotherapy. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from 'Fragments' by Heraclitus Heraclitus was an ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus (c. 535 - c. 475 BCE). The "Fragments" are a collection of quotes, passages, and sayings attributed to him. These fragments are the remaining parts of his original works, which have been lost over time. Heraclitus's influenced from Plato, John the Disciple, Marcus Aurelius, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Jung. 'Transcendence' painting breakdown: https://ijmakan.substack.com/p/annihilation-and-transcendence?r=763v5 Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lessons from The Dhammapada by The Buddha. A collection of sayings/teachings from The Buddha on how you can master your mind, how to not let outside events affect you, and how to achieve enlightenment. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile
Lesson from 'Love, Freedom, Aloneness' by Osho. Osho (1931 -1990) was a spiritual teacher and mystic. He was known for his unconventional and provocative teachings that challenged traditional spirituality and societal norms. Osho emphasized freedom, self-love, awareness, and solitude. - Ways to Support: Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile - Shownotes 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Excerpt from ‘Love, Freedom, Aloneness' by Osho 03:30 - Who is Osho and what is his main message? 07:45 - What is love? 09:21: - Love and Truth are one; you can't love God and hate man 12:50 - Love yourself first before loving others 14:35 - Osho's thinks ‘love yourself' is superior to ‘know thyself' 22:00 - Love vs. Lust 26:04 - How can I know love? 33:45 - Love is not an emotion but a verb 38:00 - Ladder of freedom and building your inner castle 43:10 - When you understand love, your life is meditation 44:05 - Challenges
Lessons from 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle. Eckhart Tolle is a German-born spiritual teacher. His books include, 'A New Earth' and 'Guardians of Being'. Tolle gained prominence in the U.S. and internationally after Oprah Winfrey endorsed his books. 'The Power of Now' is a spiritual guide to enlightenment through the active participation of being present in every moment of your life. And understanding that true freedom lies in your ability to embrace the present moment. - Ways to Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Shownotes: 00:00 - Excerpt07:17 - The parable of the beggar sitting on gold10:00 - Power of Now = constant flow state11:15 - Why the word ‘God' is empty of meaning14:10 - Stop your mind from using you, become Conscious17:20 - Dream state is entering pure consciousness19:20 - The pain-body stops you from inner peace and fulfillment22:25 - How to live in the Now25:55 - Thrill seekers are seeking the Now31:10 - Stop waiting for the future to make you happy and you'll awaken42:00 - Seek nothing outside yourself45:00 - Is there such thing as negative or positive in life?50:04 - How to free your mind from itself?
Lessons from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet is a collection of 26 prose poetry fables that deal with love, children, friendship, freedom, charity, time and death. The Prophet is one of the most translated books. Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and artist. He was born in 1883 in Bsharri, a village in northern Lebanon. He wrote in both Arabic and English, and his works reflect his influences from various spiritual and philosophical traditions. He is best known for his book The Prophet. - Ways to Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Shownotes: 00:00 - On Identity and Pain 05:13 - Excerpt from "The Prophet" 07:48 - Gibran's influence on culture 11:57 - The Prophet's synopsis 12:53 - Unify your reason and passion 15:09 - How to prepare for death 16:43 - How to love deeply 20:43 - How to treat your children 24:13 - How to give with joy 31:08 - Embrace both suffering & joy fully 35:13 - How to work 40:53 - Giving thanks for your food 45:53 - How to seek knowledge within yourself 46:13 - Find solitude always 51:13 - The path is made by walking
Lessons from 'Lean Out: A Meditation on the Madness of Modern Life' by Tara Henely, and 'Tribe: On Homecoming' by Sebastian Junger Ways to Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support
Lessons from ‘Symposium' by Plato Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Socrates, and a teacher of Aristotle. His works laid the foundational stones of Western philosophy and science The "Symposium" is one of Plato's most famous dialogues, set during a banquet attended by a group of notable Athenian men. The dialogue is a series of speeches the participants give, each extolling the nature and virtues of Eros (Love). - Ways to Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Shownotes 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Excerpt from ‘Symposium' by Plato 05:44 - What's happening in the Symposium 06:50 - Are you not whole until you find your other half? 10:10 - Why Socrates thinks everyone is wrong about love 11:15 - Phaedrus's notion of self-sacrificial love 13:10 - Different types of love 15:20 - Socrates correcting Agathon on Eros 21:10 - Love is of something that you're desire 25:18 - Love in on continuum ferrying between the immortal and mortal realm 28:50 - How Diotima initiates Socrates through the ladder of love 42:10 - The Beautiful and Tao 44:00 - The Beautiful makes life meaningful, become a philosopher 47: 15 - Humans seek immortality, true immortality is found in birthing virtues 50:48 - Challenges
Lessons from ‘Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu' by Lao Tzu. Listen to episode 18 for more context on 'Tao Te Ching' Ways to Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Buy the book: CA: https://amzn.to/3VRfS9V USA: https://amzn.to/4bwgO9E Shownotes: 00:00 - Introduction 03:08 - Excerpt from ‘Tao Te Ching' of Lao Tzu 04:00 - Seek Tao in your life and you'll find rest 09:00 - What is the meaning of your life? 14:50 - Tao is the Eternal Spring and Source 19:35 - Live in Harmony and generously 23:10 - Stay vigilant 25:35 - The importance of rest, know what is enough 28:22 - Be free of desires 31:45 - The overlapping of Taoism and Atman/Brahman 34:50 - Tao is found wherever you are 37:10 - Challenges
Lessons from ‘The Sufi Path of Annihilation: In the Tradition of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi & Hasan Lutfi Shushud' by Nevit O. Ergin Ergin is the translator of the complete Divan-i Kebir of Rumi's opus. He is a Turkish-born surgeon. He was initiated into Itlak Sufism under Sufi master Hasan Lutfi Shushud. ‘The Sufi Path of Annihilation' examines three main parts of the Sufi path of annihilation through zikr, fasting, and mental suffering. - Ways to Support this podcast: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Buy the book: CA: https://amzn.to/45IW5Oq USA: https://amzn.to/3WcKkNr - Shownotes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:00 - Excerpt from ‘The Sufi Path of Annihilation' 09:10 - What is Itlak Sufism, and what is the true and greatest Jihad? 13:40 - Non-dualism is the true state of being, but don't become a bird without wings 18:33 - The path of annihilation is the essence of all religion 22:22 - The three that leads to annihilation: breath work, fasting, suffering 26:30 - Why anyone can become a Saint 29:25 - The intellectual and experiencer 32:25 - Going to Nothingness and Absence 37:40 - Attaining and experiencing non-dualism, why you shouldn't belong to religions 43:55 - Is annihilation only for monks? 46:00 - Suffering, death, and remaining unattached to this world 52:30 - The three stages of annihilation 56:00 - Love is the only way towards Absence and immortality
Lessons from “Religions, Values, and Peak-Experiences” by Abraham Maslow. Maslow is the American psychologist who developed Maslow's hierarchy of needs and proposed a theory of psychological well-being based on satisfying fundamental human needs in a specific order, ultimately leading to self-actualization. The article referenced in the episode: 'Beyond Modern Nihilism: The Revival of Symbollism and Beauty in Art' - https://ijmakan.substack.com/p/beyond-modern-nihilism-the-revival?r=763v5 - Ways to Support: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Buy the book: CA - https://amzn.to/3RC2NA2 USA - https://amzn.to/4czjDrx - Shownotes: 00:00 - Excerpt from “Religions, Values, and Peak-Experiences” by Abraham Maslow 05:50 - Why Maslow thinks we should study peak-experiences 08:10 - What is Peak-experiences? Why Logical Positivism is wrong 14:25 - Mystical experience == peak experiences, the state of B-Cognition 20:50 - Finding meaning, curing nihilism 22:17 - The importance of artists and Humanist scholars for inspiring people to do great things 25:40 - If you're too materialistic or over religious persons, you can't have peak-experiences 33:19 - The greatest threat is our valuelessness nihilistic society 35:08 - If there is no beauty, what is there to admire? This creates a bleak society 38:00 - To cross the barrier of science and religion we need good education. Good education addresses the questions of life, meaning, goodness, beauty, ethics, and peak-experiences 44:25 - Aspects of peak-experiences, and attaining new knowledge through it 50:40 - Challenge 52:12 - Announcement
Lessons from ‘Sickness Unto Death' by Søren Kierkegaard. Søren Kierkegaard (May 5, 1813 - Nov 11, 1855) is the father of existentialism. His work laid the groundwork for later existentialist thinkers. In 'Sickness Unto Death', he argues that your despair arises from your misrelation between the finite and the infinite aspects of ourselves. Despair is not simply an emotion but a true dread beyond dying because you aren't living per your true self. This is worse than sickness unto death. And finally, in the book, he gives his solution to overcoming despair. - Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support Substack: https://ijmakan.substack.com/subscribe?= - Buy the book CA - https://amzn.to/3xjjTM8 USA - https://amzn.to/4b38Q7F - Shownotes 00:00 - Excerpt from ‘Sickness unto death' 04:40 - All suffer from despair 7:35 - Man's relationship to self 12:55 - Three types of despair for Kierkegaard 15:50 - What is sickness unto death? 19:45 - Harmonize the Infinitude and finitude 24:30 - Don't be ignorant of your state of mind: the man who lives in a basement 28:14 - Don't avoid defeating your despair by living a life of distraction 42:00 - The drunkard who loses his legs 43:20 - The role of sin in magnifying your despair 48:27 - Defeat despair by acting out of love and in love 53:35 - Challenge
Lessons from 'Happiness' by Thich Nhat Hanh. In 'Happiness' Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that by being mindful, we can live in the present and find peace. He provides his key principles and practices to help everyone, whether new or experienced, to live mindfully and enjoy life. - Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Buy the book USA: https://amzn.to/4ecluEa CA: https://amzn.to/3yVVXyX - Shownotes 00:00 - Excerpt from ‘Happiness' by Thich Nhat Hanh 03:16 - Life of Hanh, becoming a monk, Zen Buddhism 07:44 - Happiness is found in mindfulness 09:14 - Suggestion on how to read ‘Happiness' 11:50 - Our lives are overscheduled so learn how to rest 17:20 - Only this Present moment is real, Krishnamurti's sunset story 22:00 - Using Gathas to unite body and mind, and doing walking meditations 27:40 - Facing difficulties by finding refuge within yourself 29:50 - How to listen properly & finding community 33:50 - Solitude is a key component for a thriving community 37:00 - Judge yourself strongly, and others lightly 43:45 - Loving yourself, knowing yourself 46:20 - Challenges
Lessons from 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius. Aurelius was a Roman Emperor (161 AD - 180AD) and a Stoic philosopher. Meditation is a collection of personal writings during his time as Emperor. He acquired the title Philosopher King during his lifetime. - Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Buy: USA - https://amzn.to/3Rc778Z CA - https://amzn.to/3Kn0rBf - Social & Website: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ijmakan Twitter https://twitter.com/ijmakan Website: https://becomingantifragile.com Newsletter https://ijmakan.substack.com - Shownotes: 00:00 - Excerpt 02:15 - Marcus Aurelius and Meditations 03:45 - What is Stoicism and the Logos? 07:30 - Predetermined actions and moral responsibility 08:30 - Perception, action, and will 09:18 - Why you are more like a boxer than a fencer 13:05 - Begin each day with gratitude 16:35 - Contemplation on death and perfecting your character 22:40 - Remove selfish thoughts from your mind 28:25 - If you have to travel the world to find yourself, you're a fool 30:00 - Treat others with real love without care for what others think 33:20 - The difference between sinning out of anger vs. out of pleasure 34:45 - Use your faculty of rationality to build conviction 39:16 - The obstacle is the Way 42:00 - Ambition vs. doing what is right always 45:22 - Challenges
Lessons from 'Bushido: The Soul of Japan' by Inazo Nitobe In this book, Nitobe breaks down the Bushido ethical system into 11 parts: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, truthfulness, honor, duty of loyalty, samurai training, self-control, and seppuku. - Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BecomingAntifragile Website: https://becomingantifragile.com/support - Buy USA: https://amzn.to/3WU8IUA CA: https://amzn.to/3wTD3In - Shownotes 00:00 - Excerpt 02:40 - What is Bushido? 07:30 - The Shinto mirror & knowing yourself 09:00 - Don't be a collector of information or else you'll be a rotten vegetable 12:00 - Make knowing and acting one thing 14:30 - Always do what is right & practice true courage 18:25 - Mercy is not a weakness 22:40 - Be polite but speak the truth and keep your word 29:30 - Act honorably and be loyal without sacrificing your conscience 36:55 - Study philosophy and literature for the formation of character 40:00 - Remain composed even in adversity, finding peace 45:00 - Challenge & NEW Patreon
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