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Mindfulness moments including conversation, poems, songs and humorous observations about the everyday process of seeking peace and joy in a complex world. Come join a lot of folks just like you

Jim Whalen


    • May 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 170 EPISODES


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    Can You Hear Us Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 11:33


    We buy billions of dollars worth of devices so that we can listen to all types of audio, however, how and when do we invest in listening?

    OTaking a Swing at Seeking Peace and Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 16:33


    As the new season opens it provides us an opportunity. To think of starting new  stories with new possibilities 

    Peace and Joy Jumps the Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 14:55


    Sometimes there is a lot of peace n the air when you take a risk , however, you have built in a kill point so that you can change especially if what you were doing  isn't moving toward your purpose.  

    Seeking. Everything Super Sort Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 22:26


    this episode is sort of about a game everybody sort of knows about.  It's just an alternative way of thinking about it

    Trying to Keep It together. In25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 18:18


    This could be a challenging year so we start out by pondering things  we use to keep our world and our lives together.  For instance duct tape. Is sort of like prayer and meditation we use it in all kinds of situations and paper clips can do a lot as well.

    Get Your Daily Bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 3:52


    This is a brief message during the holiday season deigned to prompt some thoughts and to say hello we are still here and so are you.

    Get out your Pumpkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 17:33


    This episode  describes some features of pumpkins, candy, and the coming of the holiday season and some  seekin Peace and Joy factors

    It's not politics nor Apples and Oranges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 17:29


    Apples don't fall farther tree Well where else would  they fall from?  It is harvest time and this is a look at Apples from trees and from phone providers. Enjoy 

    Does Character still Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:03


    This episode features a stroll down memory lane…well sort of …featuring Scooby and Shaggy, rocky  and Bullwinkle .. Underdog, Fred flint stone, the Jetsons and many more

    Going Number 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 25:10


    This episode highlights going Back to School with some memories and info about pencils  etc.  The next episode will highlight some school experiences but this one focuses on what goes in the book bag and desk.

    Judging Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 28:12


    This episode  offers a recap on that special event that happens every four years—me having a somewhat interesting thought.  Just kidding it'  a P&J look at the games we play

    When Life Gives You Lemons America Just stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 24:18


    In this episode we look at memories of lemonade stands youth and America.. we also talk as it some thinking. That might turn lemons into lemonaide

    Why We Should Applaud Attempting. To Ban Books

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 26:46


    this episode offers some facts and philosophy  regarding books and why the process of considering what libraries in our schools have and do might be worth the nonsense?   Awareness is the key to a lot of seeking peace and joy and people heading these efforts  might create focus?

    Can Singing Teach the World?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 23:17


    This “regular” episode contains  one 8-line rhyme  about  war and people plus a discussion of featuring what we can learn from CocaCola

    Very short episode of astrophysics fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 0:35


    Very brief episode

    Strange Lights in the Sky Over Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 4:18


    This episode features some thoughts about lights, the first part of 2024 and more. This was recorded with the assistance of AI   It also includes some lovely little limericks  enjoy

    March Madness Money and becoming blueblooods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 23:23


    Betting paying athletes and other elements of competition  are considered  from a seeking peace and joy and other perspectives.. The time to make important decisions about how we define ourselves may be at hand.. the madness is real

    For the Week of St. Patrick's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 1:56


    This will only take a minute you can find links to the printed formats  on FB and X May you be in heaven  a half hour before the devil knows you are there

    Politics are Outrageous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 21:47


    In this episode P&J returns with some ideas about government/politics… the weather and adding a few  thoughtful rhymes at the end.  Wnjoy 

    On Someday in History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 9:12


    Something happens  on everyday. Of the year.  This unique perspective on the “on this day “ calendar will probably shed a new light on things like the moon landing conspiracy  or maybe not Enjoy

    Rethink Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 20:52


    Would we give more thanks if the marketing  and decorations  were better?  Here are some thoughts.. Where do M&Ms really melt?  Well here are things to ponder peace

    Moonshots Malls and the Family Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 6:52


    In this episode AI voices provide the slave talent  to deliver some rhymes and an essay on moon parking.   some good humor and insights abound

    Popping the AI Balloon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 15:34


    This episode offers yet another perspective on the whole AI craze.  Should  we be afraid? Should we regulate? Maybe we should  remember what it is to be humans

    The Human Truth About AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 20:30


    This episode features some “evolutionary (not really) common sense guidance for considering the real impact of AI now and in the future.  

    staring at the dark Side of the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 18:26


    So in this episode  we offer  a human look at space exploration and the galactic ally  successful Pink Floyd album that spent over 18 years on the Billboard top 200.  It really goes to show what music and mankind can do when  we let artistic and scientific curiosity  be our driving force.  

    The Real Importance of the NFL Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 8:06


    some folks may think too much attention is paid to the draft.. but I say .. No way.. Maybe we need to rethink things just a bit and consider what the draft could symbolize… Enjoy

    Overcoming the Fear of AI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 14:51


    This episode  takes a creative  glance  at today's hot topic—AI. We also throw in some “AI” read poetry and  we shout out for a couple of community. Culture creators that will be featured soon ..  We promo a great storyteller. Pearce who can be found. On Spotify by searching true life of P and Duende  a musical force ready to drop their latest albums Love Dogs In Space 

    Blowing in the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 16:06


    This episode asks us to become aware  of things that can catch a breeze and rise above…yes your spirit (and kites).  Of course strings are part of the flying and  so pondering what strings we choose and who holds them and why.  

    Life Hacks- New Year's Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 29:34


    This  episode explores why resolutions are so hard to start/complete and using math as a metaphor we have some hacks (Yes Real Math Hacks) that you or your kids should have been taught ..but it's not too late This  opens a three part series on learning to fear math, life change, and seeking peace and joy far less.   Enjoy 

    All We Need Is “Love”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 14:01


    Kicking ofthe nw year  with a positive message about. The need for “love”  (Learning Observations, Values, and Exploration  Maybe  this view is all the seeking peace and joy universe. Needs for a New Year's Resolution… time will tell 

    Take time to thank someone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 15:10


    This is the “Thanks”-Giving episode.  Everyone has something or someone to give thanks for  and that's what this episode is about.  If you don't think you have time to give thanks then share this.  get some Gratitude in. Your attitude

    Are Words Your Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 15:13


    In this episode we get back on the path and explore  how words (some new)  are the containers of the peace and joy economy just like money  represents value in  most economic systems… and much more

    APeace it's not easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 17:41


    As we head into the fall it's time to thank  some folks and remind everyone that seeking peace goes beyond sitting and waiting.  

    QE II and Scooby-Doo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 24:53


    This episode  mixes thoughts on the reign. Of a monarch -and the need for one in your life and some thoughts about the anniversary of Scooby-doo and looking. At life as a journey of solving mysteries.

    A Life With No Strings Attached

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 15:49


    This episode presents some ideas about  “strings attached.”  Do you ever get offers with no strings?  That's doubtful so maybe it's time to consider the usefulness of some strings and the choices we make about other strings.

    The International Day of Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 12:16


    This episode features a statement of gratitude and purpose surrounding  the seeking peace and joy universe (blog and podcast)   It reaffirms the why and thanks all those who have inspired this effort—

    Great combinations mac & cheese and

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 14:00


    Some fascinating facts about  Mac & Cheese that's one great combo and so is Peace and Joy  This is a brief set of thoughts about a versatile part of our diet and much more

    Always Room for JellO Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 11:23


    Just getting back on the horse with and episode that reminds us there's always room for many things in life…. Including birthdays, old friends, JellO and of course Peace and Joy

    Cross-Country Cousins Create Part II and

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 35:38


    In episode 164 we finally get to hear the full versions of some great creations by the cross-country cousins Dan and Brian McNamar.  After that there is a brief explanation  and demonstration how the stream of music creations can impact careers in different fields and lives in important ways—Enjoy

    Cross-Country Cousins Create Culture with Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 44:53


    This episode  is Part One of an entertaining interview featuring the insights and music of songwriting and performing  cousins Dan and Brian McNamar. These musicians span the musical spectrum and do so from the distant localities of Des Moines, IA and Corvallis OR.  Find out what music has meant to them and how they  have come to share their talents over a lifetime of giving of their creative natures.   You can hear their musical  offering by searching  SoundCloud using the term Eldorado  Songwritiers Guild.  Enjoy

    Creating New Worlds to Explore Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 24:02


    This episode features Author/Creator Jay H. Cults #Magnovi_ do that search on Twitter and you'll experience the breadth of creativity forged by Jay H.  In fact all Genders Press has selected this artist and will soon publish some intersting and engaging works.  In this interview insights are presented and a promising use of bringing written works to life through gaming is discussed.  Look for the works of Jay H. Cults on Twitter and through his new publisher soon

    Diana Discusses her “Gospel of a Witch”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 50:22


    This episode features emerging and enlightened author Diana Bishop discussing her recently released book—The Gospel of a Witch.  Drawing from Old and New Testiment inspirations infused with modern magic themes this book offers an intriguing and creative perspective on human and historic behaviors and experiences.  Diana offers her insights on writing and on finding a community of writers.  You can get the details on buying the book and make contact with this intellectually rich writer through twitter.  enjoy

    Promising Poet -Reload

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 48:03


    This episode  features Sir Blake the 5th.  Well Blake V. Rose anyway.  Blake is a promising  young poet and short fiction writer who inspires  people with his environmentally focused works.  Growing from a musician  he has broadened his skills and horizons.  In this pod he describes his work and offers a great deal of wisdom for growing writers—demonstrating  a humble attitude and dedication to the craft.  To learn more about Blake check out  this link.      Student: Blake Rose | News Services | ECU

    Promising Poet Provides Words of Writing Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 48:03


    This episode  features Sir Blake the 5th.  Well Blake V. Rose anyway.  Blake is a promising  young poet and short fiction writer who inspires  people with his environmentally focused works.  Growing from a musician  he has broadened his skills and horizons.  In this pod he describes his work and offers a great deal of wisdom for growing writers—demonstrating  a humble attitude and dedication to the craft.  To learn more about Blake check out  this link.      Student: Blake Rose | News Services | ECU This episode  features Sir Blake the 5th.  Well Blake V. Rose anyway.  Blake is a promising  young poet and short fiction writer who inspires  people with his environmentally focused works.  Growing from a musician  he has broadened his skills and horizons.  In this pod he describes his work and offers a great deal of wisdom for growing writers—demonstrating  a humble attitude and dedication to the craft.  To learn more about Blake check out  this link.      Student: Blake Rose | News Services | ECU

    Encouraging Insights: A Conversation with a Creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 56:13


    In this “community creator” episode we find ourself once again  inside the Writers' Circle with the energetic and positive  (twitter handle) T.P.A. Wulfric  T-PA  describes his reasons for writing, his process, and how  he uses it, and we share  a great conversation about the world  of creators along with some of the beautiful  experiences available  from experiencing the Writers” circle space on Twitter.  This is a great episode for beginning creators and for anyone needing a positive boost

    Seeking peace and joy universe perspective on the baseball lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 1:18


    This episode is one of two parts talking about the seeking peace and joy aspects of baseball and the lockout currently happening enjoy

    Ending The MLB lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 18:03


    Adventures in dreamland permeate this episode.  topics include. The Tooth Fairy as an entry  for teeth being a metaphor. For life.  Some solutions and suggestions on a process to end the MLB lockout and some additional AI renditions of 8 line rhyme time all in 20 minutes!

    When the president, science, and religion get it wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 18:49


    This episode features some new AI friends presenting parts of the show and comments about our Presidents in honor of U.S. President's Day.   This a shout out to Galileo who got the science right and still got treated badly.  So we need to think twice according. To this 222 podcast. 

    22 In Review so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 18:45


    This episode has book reviews, analysis of goals  and resolutions and some ideas about the imortance of every day. 

    More Fake News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 18:33


    Sometimes we have to relax and ask why we forecast the apocalypse  when talking about. Weather, other things we can't control etc.  Also why don't we ever have a breaking “good news” alert?  This episode  shines a light on such things 

    Is your Book of Life a Dictionary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 20:07


    Pondering the dictionary may also be a way to understand life and relationships and meanings this episode provides some insights and some perspectives

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