Opinion Overload

dokkodo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UQrGQTf_q4   Promises, Promises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBupia9oidU

On this episode of OPO I cover the first 4 books of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. If you'd like to read along, you can purchase my copy at this link.  Meditations Notes: Meditations book 1 Debts and lessons Aurelius belabors how important private education is. This is really because roman education was essentially private anyways He spends a good time talking on the values of duty, honor and logic. Don’t tell someone you’re too busy unless you really are He details how he was indebted to the gods. This was really moreso him being grateful for his lot in life. To be self reliant To master your emotions. Book 2: on the river gran, among the Quadi Do not let yourself be distracted. What is a distraction, anger, jealousy, dishonesty etc… “Throw away your books” “despise your flesh” What should never be forgotten The nature of the world Your nature How you relate to the world What portion of it you make up That you are a part of nature and no one can stop you from acting in harmony with it Everything is just an impression -Monimus the Cynic The human soul degrades itself When overpowered by pleasure or pain When it turns its back on another or sets out to do harm To secede from the world When it wears a mask When it has an action or impulse without purpose Nothing natural is evil Description of human life: duration: momentary Nature: changeable Perception: dim Condition of body: decaying Soul: in flux Fortune: unpredictable Lasting fame: uncertain Sum: the body and its parts are a river and the soul a misty dream. Life is war and a journey far from home, lasting reputation is oblivion. Book 3: In Carnuntum Hurry, your time is limited Everything, while it may not be appealing on its own. Is perfect since it has its specific role In the grand order. Dont waste time worrying about others unless it concerns the common good. Eliminate the random or irrelevant How to Act: Never act out of compulsion, selfishness without thought or misgivings Dont sugarcoat Nothing unneccesary Only in death does duty end cheerfulness Stand straight, do not stand straightened Keep your philosophy handy. It will be neccesary to explain things you encounter. “All things are linked by the chain” Stop drifting, you’re not going to do something like re read an old book. Don’t delude yourself. Sprint for the finish. Book 4: People do everything in their power to get away from it all. They are acting idiotic. They can escape the world at any time by looking inward. Rational beings exist for one another Doing what’s right takes patience Nobody does the wrong thing deliberately Those who have reap the bitter reward You will be reduced to nothing Your memory will eventually fade Your existence will eventually be forgotten There is no reason to worry, just do your best. But do what you want for the satisfaction it gives you not the clout.  

ending song: Sly Fox by Koan Sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nMe23oI54o read along with me! https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Mushroom-Cross-Christianity-Fertility/dp/0340128755/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UVKD6FAPNEK6&keywords=sacred+mushroom+and+the+cross&qid=1554867127&s=gateway&sprefix=sacred+mush%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-1 Pseudepigrapha/apocrypha http://www.pseudepigrapha.com   Reddit link to seeing god while tripping https://www.reddit.com/r/Psychonaut/comments/gmfg3/saw_god_while_tripping_on_mushrooms/

On this episode I spend the bulk of the time talking about how minority communities have been affected by the political climate of the U.S and how steps can be taken to elevate them beyond their predicament.

On this episode I talk about everything from lifting to warhammer and even a new hero in For Honor. 

On this episode I start my coverage of the prince. This book is a great piece of literature on political strategy even today. While some of the things don't apply today like killing your secretaries things like his rules to power do. Hopefully you learn lessons you can use in business and in life. Something to think about: "defend your weak neighbors and undermine the strong ones. "

On this episode of OPO I talk about political strategy, wanting to do speaking engagements and fitness. I got stuck with my download cap for Tuesdays episode so I'll be posting it this coming Tuesday!

This week I cover everything from the basics of legal scrutiny to how Tim Ferriss won a kickboxing championship without actually kickboxing and why I think it's bullshit.

 This week I finish up the intro to theoloy series with Martin Luthers 95 theses. It shows a pretty fascinating insight into how the church was corrupting their values to turn a bigger profit. I'll be back in a week with a series about "The Prince" by machiavelli.  Thought experiment: try to imagine nothing, can you do it?

This week I talk about some random stuff like the triple A game industry and that I found Ronda rouseys judo coach in San Diego.

On this episode I delve deeper into the basic of theology and tackle some of the explanation for things like evil. Something to think about: The paradox of Adam, the first was created by the last and that without the first the last could never exist.

On this episode I go into the basic tenets of Theology as it has interested me lately, I learned quite a bit and i hope that you learn something to.   Sources:  Economy of God Amazon link to the Catechism Five Ways Proof of Thomas Aquinas   Thought Experiment:  its stated within the in brief section of verse 226, that if human beings could fully understand the idea of god, he would not be a god. This is a solid idea. I want you to stop and take a seat, clear your mind and try to conceptualize god. Use all the conditions of the Judeo christian interpretation. How would you rationalize a being of infinite scope that has essentially unlimited potential. 

Opinion Overload has made it to 100 episodes. Pretty cool, I appreciate everyone who listens and thank you for listening in on my project.