Eclipsed Views

Join us for an insightful discussion on the age-old debate: Fine Arts vs Athletics. In this episode, we explore the benefits, challenges, and potential career paths for both fields. We'll dive into: The similarities and differences between fine arts and athletics The dedication required for success in both areas Balancing multiple extracurricular activities in high school Income potential in fine arts vs athletics Tax benefits for artists and performers The importance of allowing students to explore both fields We also introduce the concept of Kaizen - continuous improvement in small increments - and how it applies to both fine arts and athletics. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, this episode offers valuable insights into these two dynamic fields. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the Fine Arts vs Athletics debate!

Things we didn't learn in school. Explore the nuanced distinction between honesty and truth. Learn how understanding this difference can improve communication, decision-making, and personal growth. 

Do you really know what you're signing up? We're uncomfortable too. Another thing we didn't learn in school. Let's go through it together to see what parts we understand and what parts we don't. 

Should you feel guilty for not tipping. Is it your responsibility? That's what we discuss in today's episode. Tipping culture.    We give you actionable tips on improving your life. 1% at a time. 

Teaching you things you didn't learn in school. We focus on Kaizen, learning in little bits at a time for a better long-term impact. 1% a day.  This episode we talk about solar panels. We had them at our previous home. Will we add them to our new home? 

Some high school campuses offer college level courses, but is early always better. This is what we discuss in today's episode?

Electoral College explained to you like you're in 5th grade, but with grown-up situation. You will understand it better and possibly change your mind about it. 

Get to know little about us and what to expect from this podcast.  A millennial family sharing their skills and experiences to make your life easier.  Self-help through kaizen, a Japanese concept of continuous improvement through small increments. Speech pathology, behavioral management (both children and adults). Life skills: cooking, technology, finance, relationships, marriage, parenting, taxes, etc. Other fun stuff like movies, party planning, DIY projects and more.  A true whole life experience. Formerly Eclipsed Views. Where we take difficult topics and try to identify what's blocking your view. This will continue but along with more things.

The first time having a politician on the show. We chat with 2024 Mayoral candidate for El Paso, Cassandra Hernandez. On location at Margin Notes Booksellers. Talk a little about living in El Paso, mentalities to overcome, bureaucracy (the necessary evil), and more. 

When you find your purpose, it gives you a reason to get up every morning. It may even help you find some happiness along the way. Or have you gotten a taste of happiness and that's what now becomes your purpose, to chase happiness. We discuss this and more, along with some other fun tangents. 

If religion in schools could reduce the amount of school shootings would you be for it? What about learning to practice a different religion other than the one you grew up with? Could religion in schools have other benefits past spiritual ones?

You've probably heard or said, "I was raised that way," or , "They were raised that way." Is this a reason or an excuse? At what point should you do something about it if it is not in yours or other's self-interest.

The conclusion to this saga. Having read through the complete set of conversations aired on the radio by C.S. Lewis, listen to our final thoughts and our perspective on Christianity. 

What is the Great Sin? What is heaven like? And Faith may take years to truly understand. 

This episode focuses on morality and virtues as discussed in Mere Christianity. 

Book 2 Rival Conceptions of God Christians don't have to believe other religions are wrong Atheists is too simple - how would we find that life has no meaning? If there was no light we didn't have eyes, dark would have no meaning. Dark would be a word without meaning The Invasion People try to put up a simple version of Christianity (willingly ignoring that it is not simple) Christianity is a spiritual civil war. We have landed in enemy territory to change the world back to good The Shocking Alternative Free will - why be given the choice? Free will is what makes all the good things worth having Unhappiness comes from trying to find other things to make us happy - Money, fame, etc. God designed humans engines to run on God The Perfect Penitent Someone with lots of assets could pay off your debt Realizing you have been doing wrong is repentance and starting over. Unlearning The worse you are, the more you need it, and the less you can do it. Only a good person could repent, and do it perfectly. Only a perfect person could do it perfectly God could only do it if he becomes man. We can't share in God's dying unless he dies and can't die unless he becomes man. The Practical Conclusion Christian's are Christs body. Everybody added enables him to do more Must choose before he comes, rather than when you have little choice left

Notes Lewis was an amateur, not a beginner. Among Christians, this book is highly acclaimed and considered as an extra gospel to the bible Clearing up terminology Gentleman - Coat of arms and owned land. Fact. Gentleman - Honorable and someone who meant well. Opinion Christian means someone who accepts Christ - To say he is not a Christian is therefore incorrect if you do not know what the person thinks and we should not JUDGE. One can more clearly say, they are a bad Christian, but not that they are NOT a Christian. Who are we to judge? Law of Human Nature Why we fight and quarrel - something inside of us tells us something is right or wrong, because we are not taught.

Should we fear AI? How much of it are we already using without knowing? We discuss how this can and is already affecting our lives. (Recorded in 2023)

Are these words toxic? Think of when you use these words. Are you using them to downplay a situation? Or are you using them to be very clear and specific. "It was 'just' one time!" vs "You can do it 'just' this one time!" Listen in and see if you agree with us.

Is it worth following a creative career path? Fine arts, music, art, dancer, writer. Student loans are expensive. Is it worth the return on investment? Can you get hired or live a sustainable life with/without a degree?

Our children spend a lot of time in school. Sometimes they will learn things you as a parent prefer they didn't. Sometimes it's educational, and sometimes it can be indoctrination. In this episode we discuss both sides, what the gray areas mean, and why the lines get blurred sometimes. What's blocking your view?

Is it really the thought that counts? How often do you expect something in return? Does a gift require reciprocation?

To be offended or not to be offended? That is the question. Who decides what should be offensive or not?Sometimes it appears others are being offended for other people. Who does this benefit? Is it getting the desired outcome? What are it's pros and cons?

Remember when your friend was trying to convince you not to do that thing, cause they had a bad experience with it, but the data you've seen says otherwise. Should you go with your friend's advice, or go with the data? Wouldn't it be easier if we already knew the outcome? Unfortunately, we do not have those abilities. Listen to our conversation as to how we each deal with this differently.

We are taught to be “respectful?” But what does this mean exactly? Are adults the best example of being “respectful?” Something may be respectful to some, but no to others. Sometimes it seems to be a one-way street. And does etiquette serve any purpose in the modern world? For more, visit: https://www.omni-versal.com/eclipsed

Why do we enjoy horror movies? Why is it important to have this in our culture? What would we be like without horror? Does horror ever cross the line? Join our fun conversation on a bunch of things horror including horror themed cocktails

Black cats, ladders, umbrellas? Why do we believe in superstitions? Do they actually have an effect on unrelated events or are they simply to make you feel better? Which demographics are most likely to believe in superstitions? A light fun conversation about how we have handled superstitions in the past. How to make other feel validated about their superstitions without ridicule. And if you would ever challenge a superstition.

Is your reality/outcome better or worse than your expectations? How do we manage our expectations?

After the new photos of our cosmos emerge, it starts to make us wonder... are we alone in this universe? What about in a paranormal sense? Things we can't see with our physical senses. Join us for our conversation as we try to see what is blocking our views.

Originally, this topic came to mind because I see people not using it enough. Meaning they would pretend to know more than they actually did. Then I was made aware of the flip side, that people also use it as a dead end. Someone may ask you something you do know about and say, "I don't know," as a means to not engage further.  How often do you use the phrase, "I don't know?" How do you use it? 

How many privileges do you have? We talk about how some may be acquired/earned while others you are just born with. Does privilege have a more positive or negative outcome on our society? How are we made aware of certain privileges we may not know we have? This is what we discuss in this episode.

Sometimes we learn things or pick up habits and later realize we should probably unlearn this behavior… or do we? How do we know when it's time to unlearn a behavior?

I guess it really means Comedy on 2022. I think most of us have realized, the rules have changed in comedy. Why? Are they necessary? Who decides if something has crossed the line or not? Should comedy cross boundaries or just be "safe?" (Plus a lot of fun Simpsons references

We judge ourselves based on our intentions, but we judge others based on their actions. Do others have good intentions and we just took it the wrong way? Family has created habits in us that we may not be too fond of, was it their intention to create these habits? What about health and how we take care of ourselves. We know what this could be leading to, but yet we still don't take care of ourselves as best as we could. Are we expecting a different outcome?

With movies and books depicting the other side of the story of popular villains, such as Cruel, Maleficent, and Joker, we decided to dive in to what this does to our minds. Are we empathetic? Should we be empathetic? How do you handle real life-situations such as someone taking credit for a group project? Or you friend is on the most wanted list, do you turn them in? Are we ever on that side of the coin, and become the villain in somebody else's story? 

Guests: Leasette & Rogelio Hernandez In this episode we talk about what it means to be "wrong." Define: Wrong. Is it objective? Subjective? Perspectives. What does it take to realize you were wrong? Are we using the word “wrong” wrong/incorrectly? Alternatives to the word “wrong”. Is it there a "wrong" way to do things like raising kids. Is imposing religious beliefs "wrong", even when the other truly believes something is being done "wrong."

Welcome to Eclipsed Views. Where we take difficult topics and try to identify what's blocking your view. Try to unlearn and rewash and possibly rewire our brains since we don't seem to be having much luck changing other people's views. This is for self-help through kaizen, a Japanese concept of continuous improvement through small increments.