Podcasts about aimlessness

In this episode, I explore the Buddhist teaching of aimlessness, one of the Three Doors of Liberation, through personal reflection and the lens of my son's journey into adulthood. What if life doesn't need a fixed purpose to be meaningful? Drawing on insights from Buddhism, Alan Watts, and everyday life—including paragliding, parenting, and playing music—I consider what it means to live fully when we stop racing toward a destination. Aimlessness isn't about giving up; it's about letting go of the pressure to always be somewhere else, and discovering the joy of being right here, right now. Life, like dancing or listening to music, might not be about getting to the end—it might just be about the experience itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wednesday Night Live 22 January 2025In this episode of Wednesday Night Live, I examine the nuances of personal growth and relationships, emphasizing the historical role of women in shaping societal norms. I address concerns about aimlessness among young women, advocating for action and purpose in life. We explore how family and friendships influence personal value in the dating market, encouraging reflection on their true impact on our narratives. Lastly, I highlight the importance of meritocracy and accountability in personal success. This episode calls for introspection and active decision-making to foster empowerment and growth.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Also get the Truth About the French Revolution, multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material, as well as targeted AIs for Real-Time Relationships, BitCoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-Ins. Don't miss the private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

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“I don't have anything. Never did have anything. Never will have anything.”The Tale of Barbara Loden's Unsung MasterpieceIn the late 1960s, actress Barbara Loden came across a newspaper article about a woman on trial for bank robbery who thanked the judge for her sentence. Perplexed by what could drive a woman to such a point, Loden crafted a story that would become her sole feature film, Wanda. Despite being married to acclaimed director Elia Kazan, Loden struggled to get the film made, eventually scraping together a meager budget and shooting on 16mm. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the One-and-Done series with a conversation about Wanda.A Portrait of Aimlessness and Apathy in Rural AmericaOn the surface, Wanda may seem like a bleak and meandering character study, but it's precisely those qualities that make it such a fascinating film. We dive into Loden's raw, cinema verité-style approach to storytelling, which eschews traditional Hollywood structure in favor of a more naturalistic portrayal of its titular character's directionless existence. From her passive acceptance of a divorce that leaves her children in the care of their father to her listless drift into a life of crime with a small-time thief, Wanda's journey is one of quiet desperation and longing for purpose.Throughout our discussion, we grapple with the film's deliberate pacing, sparse cinematography, and lack of a traditional character arc. While Pete finds the film's unrelenting bleakness and Wanda's apparent lack of agency challenging, Andy argues that the film's power lies in its unflinching portrayal of a marginalized woman's experience.Wanda may not be an easy watch, but it remains a powerful and uncompromising portrait of a woman adrift in a world that offers her little in the way of hope or purpose. Barbara Loden's singular vision and commitment to telling an untold story make this a film that demands to be seen and discussed. Despite our differing reactions to the film, we both agree that Wanda is a work of undeniable importance and a testament to Loden's talent as a filmmaker. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchTheatrical trailerLetterboxd Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramThreadsXYouTubeFlickchartPinterestPete AndyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Hey Friend!   It's back-to-school season, which means whether we have kids or not, our attention turns to children. Sadly, we look around our culture and see throngs of kids who aren't flourishing, they're floundering.  Anxiety. Depression. Loneliness. Aimlessness.    We don't want the children we know to struggle like this.    So, what can we do?    How can we help the kids we know (our kids and other kids, too!) become healthy, happy, caring, Christ-like adults?    The answer (or at least a good part of the answer) is found in one simple verse that describes Jesus' own growth as a child.    On today's episode I discuss how healthy human beings grow in four key areas, just like Jesus did: “And Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, favor with God, and favor with man.” (Luke 2:52)    Join me as we explore how to be intentional in helping kids develop mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially.    Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, or simply someone who loves kids, you'll find valuable takeaways to help you navigate the complexities of today's world with intentionality and faith.   Don't miss a single episode. Hit the “subscribe” button now!   Xo, Donna Donna's Resources:   Order a copy of my new book -  Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.    It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon.    If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith or Christianity or simply want to strengthen your knowledge, you'll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God.   It's a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith.   Connect with Donna    Instagram: @donnaajones      Website:  www.donnajones.org       Donna's speaking schedule:   https://donnajones.org/events/  

My dears! I have such a treat for you today. One that I am *literally* giddy with anticipation, smiling as I record this to share with you.This episode comes out on June 4th – and it's our first episode of PRIDE MONTH! As you probably know, I am a proud member of the queer community and to celebrate Pride, I've got a bit of a bonanza on the podcast today.And that is, of course, with CONTENT! Content is kind of my love language. And so today, I've decided to share something with you that until now has only been available to members of Making Good Happen. As you know – in Making Good Happen, we have a private podcast where there's a new podcast released every single weekday.SO. Today, I've taken not 1, not 2, 3 or 4, BUT FIVE episodes that came out somewhere in the last few weeks, and I'm sharing them here with you today. And you're gonna want to listen to all of them, because I'm spilling the beans about some big changes in my life and business  in a pretty big way in one of these episodes.We're covering a few of my favorite topics, everything from content packaging to email to burning it down to aimlessness. It's gonna be good.MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/240CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100promptsStuck on what to say in our marketing? Download this free resource of 100 marketing prompts: https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts.

Lords: * Abby * https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10813 * Pat * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyperheartcom/gotchacards Topics: * The pear scene * Capsule machines vs. claw games * Designing UIs for TV * This be the Verse, by Philip Larkin * https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48419/this-be-the-verse Microtopics: * My Brother the Car. * A card game that is not totally random. * Deciding to focus on something else in 2020. * Rock Paper Scissors vs. Rock Scissors Paper. * Which of the twins to take a kidney from * Committing to a bit that breaks the rhythm of what people expect you to say. * Making a game where people get crushed by debt but making it fun. * Everybody Loves Raymond. * Sitcoms that have plenty of opportunity to disappoint you. * A show that lives and dies in the performance. * Nine years to stop trying. * The most profitable sitcom of all time. * Adapting Raymond. * Ray Romano explaining the concept of having parents to a puzzled audience. * The kind of argument where both people make sense and are both trying to be nice. * Trying to be nice but failing. * 'Til Death. * The demeanor of a revenant. * Whether Brad Garrett listens to this show. * Hitting 100 episodes and going into syndication. * Musicians needing a body that can strike. * Writing an increasingly ludicrous sitcom for an audience of nobody. * A son who is always on the wacky tobacky. * A sitcom husband who notices that his wife has been recast and realizes he's on a sitcom. * Continuing to give Brad Garrett chances to star in sitcoms because he's so tall. * A sitcom that made you feel seen. * The workplace sitcom vs. the domestic sitcom. * Aimlessness in a post-Seinfeld era. * Abed Ghaith's striptease. * Is that Abed Ghaith's penis in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? * Claw game skill issues. * A billionaire trying to figure out how best to do good in the world and who decides to operate several generous claw machines. * Decorating a desk space with a pocket full of miniature delights. * Mona Lisa Breakdancing. * The rice cooker that King Piccolo was trapped in. * Rubik's Cube but all the faces are Mahjong tiles. * The coolest and most popular racial atrocity. * Ramen Man vs. Kikko Man. * A bowl of ramen in the shape of a tube. * Homer Simpson: visual ripoff of Kinnikuman. * Seeing an aquarium fish that looks just slightly too human. * Reading a book about bugs and itching like mad. * Worrying that you are ruining eyes for yourself. * Famous JAV title "Reincarnated as a Spider" * Conveying the idea of receiving a DM on social media to a television audience. * My face in a tube dot com. * Saying "youshmoob" really fast and hoping nobody notices. * Wanting to put a Russian Roulette scene in your TV show but being unable to negotiate the rights to Russian Roulette from ELORG so you need to hire Alexey Pajitnov to design a replacement game. * A joke that is very funny when you explain it but impossible to convey in any known medium. * The flag that says "bang!" * The Joker not being confident enough in his jokes so he has to use laughing gas. * Silent Comedy Joker has to work a bit harder. * Naming a difficulty level after a pop culture allusion to babies. * The ending of a Clockwork Orange in the UK depicting the protagonist as deciding to renounce violence and become a better person, but in the US they omitted that chapter because it's unrealistic. * The UK edition of A Clockwork Orange depicting the protagonist renouncing violence and becoming a better person so he joins the police force, whereas in the US edition the protagonist decides to remain brutal and violent so he joins the police force. * Where's the bridge, Larkin? * This be the verse you grave for me. * Poets being jerks to all different kinds of people. * Kefka creating a tower of garbage in Final Fantasy while everyone tries to convince him it's worthwhile to have a family. * Which kids inspired Lord of the Flies. * Suggesting that your mom read Chainsaw Man Part 1 so that you can talk to her about grief.

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As we continue this year's Easter series, Pastor Brent reminds us that Jesus came to rescue us not only for eternal life, but also to give us purpose and meaning in our present lives. He encourages us to find our personal "zeal point" that aligns with our gifts and God's leading. Embracing this purpose brings confidence, anchors us through difficulties, and leads to a vibrant, fulfilled faith.

Ever feel like you're just drifting?Perhaps you've even felt like a spectator of your own life.You're not alone. If you've ever questioned if you were truly living God's plan, we want to help you break through the confusion and doubt and start growing in clarity of your unique mission.Support the show____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________ ► SUBSCRIBE TO THE CATHOLIC COACHING PODCASTApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusicCastboxStitcher______...

Nothing Burdensome, part 3: To Reject Aimlessness and Embrace Purpose

Are you feeling demotivated and aimless and struggling to figure out why? If so, it sounds like you might be languishing – a term used to describe the epidemic of listlessness that has spread across the globe in recent years. In this episode we speak to Dr Corey Keyes, author of Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So you want to crack the code to entrepreneurial success?It's not enough to hustle hard or have a great vision. You need real strategies, the proper mindset, and key foundational principles to build a legacy, not just a business.In this episode of "The Few with Boo," we break down the insider secrets of what it takes to be a highly successful entrepreneur with host Boo and his guest Chaz Wolfe. Chaz is a high-performing serial entrepreneur and host of Gathering the Kings Podcast.Get ready to learn Chaz's refreshing take on business failures, his advice for thriving amidst any adversity, the three crucial stages every entrepreneur goes through, and his framework for dominating as an elite player.Whether you're just getting started on your entrepreneurial journey or you've been at it for a minute, this episode drops the cheat codes you need to take your business to the next level.Key Lessons:1. Clarify Your Purpose: Take the time to clearly define your purpose, encompassing both your family and business goals. This clarity can help guide your decisions and actions, aligning them with your overall vision.2. Embrace Self-Awareness and Reflection: Incorporate daily, weekly, and monthly reflection to gain a deeper understanding of your actions, decisions, and failures. Having this self-awareness can help you identify areas for improvement and develop a more intentional approach to your journey.3. Join a Supportive Peer Group: Seek out a peer group that can challenge, inspire, and support your personal and professional growth. Building a strong network of individuals who can elevate your journey can accelerate your success and provide valuable perspectives.4. Invest in Intentional Growth: Intentionally invest in the growth of your marriage and familial relationships. Align your personal identity as a builder with the purpose of nurturing and developing your family, finding fulfilment in their growth and success.5. Control the Controllables: Focus your energy on what you can control, whether it's in your business, personal life, or financial decisions. By making strategic moves and maintaining an optimistic mindset, you can navigate uncertainties and work towards overall success.Learn More: Visit The Few With Boo website to find additional resources, related episodes, and more valuable content from Chaz Wolfe. https://www.fewpodcast.comConnect with Chaz Wolfe: Website - https://www.chazwolfe.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@chazwolfeGathering the Kings Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gathering-the-kings/id1606811423

In this episode I share Jordan Peterson's thoughts on how we can overcome aimlessness in our life.  You Got This, Ryan

How aimlessness can be a key symptom of Complex PTSD. Stress can create a disorganized mind, and motivation can be hindered. I provide some solutions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjamin-allen-belzer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benjamin-allen-belzer/support

In this episode, Betty returns to Changeable for another coaching session. Betty was coached in episode 266 around her urges to over-exercise and her beliefs that she must constantly be moving in order to be healthy.  Due to health issues related to under-nourishing and over-exercising for so long, Betty is not exercising at all right The post EP278: A coaching session on restlessness, aimlessness, and simply being  appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

Julie reflects on the profound impact of death, grief, and the loss of purpose. Drawing from personal experiences, particularly the death of their mother in 2018, she shares her journey of navigating grief and the subsequent loss of direction, paying particular attention to the importance of discussing death and the inevitability of losing loved ones, urging listeners to consider their purpose beyond familial connections.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Death and grief are inevitable parts of life, and it is important to acknowledge and talk about them. We the need to have conversations about death and prepare ourselves for the loss of loved ones. Having a sense of purpose is crucial for navigating through grief and difficult times. There is value to be found in finding a purpose that is greater than oneself and provides a sense of direction and meaning. Aimlessness and anxiety are interconnected. When one is aimless and unsure of which direction to go, it creates inner anxiety. This anxiety can lead to feelings of depression, stress, and a lack of positive emotions. Having a goal or purpose produces positive emotions and rewards. When one has a clear goal and takes steps towards achieving it, the brain releases dopamine, which creates positive emotions and strengthens the neural circuits associated with motivation and progress. BEST MOMENTS "Grief is a thing that we suffer from. Grief is an emotion. It will affect all of us very differently, of course it will, because we are all unique beings."  "So what happened? The relationship broke down. So not only did I lose mum, I also lost the purpose that I had with my partner. So all of a sudden, I had no future."  "Your brain is set up to produce positive emotion. And if you're aimless and you haven't got the goal, what are you going to reward yourself with? So the emotion of positivity decreases because you've got no goal."  "Find a purpose that is greater than yourself. It is greater than the person you are. It is greater than your partner, greater than your child, greater than your parent. Find a purpose that is bigger than all of those things combined." VALUABLE RESOURCES The Life-Changing Magic of Setting Goals book by Julie Hogbin   The Authorities - Julie Hogbin: Powerful Wisdom from Leaders in the Field book by Julie Hogbin, Raymond Aaron, Marci Shimoff, Dr John GrayStress The Reality by Julie Hogbin https://www.facebook.com/JulieHogbin2 https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousLeadership/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehogbin/ https://twitter.com/JulieHogbin https://www.instagram.com/juliehogbin/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/julieahogbin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCne4bj3FIabagif_N7maTA I started my career within the accountancy profession, moving on into auditing, then Learning & Development where I have spent over 30 years. In 2011 I threw everything up in the air and became a property investor via forex, trading and learning how to build websites & internet market whilst walking on fire

What is Aimlessness? Cause of aimlessness nonintentional thoughts You are just floating How to find your rudder and get direction Take time each day to make short goals. What is your objective? Express to yourself why this is important Time for you to get out and start exploring Try stuff Volunteer Work on your 4 pillars News 6 weeks till episode 200 Monday Hour One Coaching On Air relaxedmale.com/coachingtryouts @podbeancom In this episode, we delve into the topic of aimlessness and explore ways to overcome it. Our goal is to assist men in letting go of the "nice guy" mentality and living life on their own terms. We start by highlighting the importance of having a sense of purpose and how challenging it can be to navigate through daily life without direction. To emphasize this point, we share a humorous anecdote about a quintessential dad, reminding us to embrace who we are and find humor in life's moments. Returning to our main topic of aimlessness, we delve into the concept and its negative consequences. While some may view aimlessness as liberating, it often leads to inefficiency and a lack of accomplishment. We discuss Parkinson's Law, which states that without specific goals and timeframes, projects tend to take longer than necessary to complete. Reflecting on personal experiences, we acknowledge how aimlessness can result in wasted time and a lack of fulfillment. This realization leads us to encourage listeners to discover their purpose and direction in life, thereby avoiding the aimless drift. We believe that finding one's purpose earlier in life, particularly between the ages of 25 and 30, allows for greater personal growth and success. Our own purpose is to help individuals overcome victim mentality and live with intention. Specifically, we aim to assist men in embracing their role and responsibilities in society. To break free from aimlessness, we pose the question of how to find one's rudder and take control of life's direction. We stress the significance of having a sense of purpose and the gradual acceptance of traditional gender roles as society recognizes the value they bring. We discuss the challenges faced by both stay-at-home parents and individuals working long hours and neglecting other aspects of their lives. Stressing the importance of being intentional and present, we offer advice on dating properly and finding fulfillment in spending time with children. We also touch on the cycle of aimlessness and how to escape it by exploring interests and setting daily and long-term goals. We encourage individuals to work on all four pillars of The Relaxed Male - mind , body , soul , and community - through activities like reading, exercising, trying new things, and volunteering. Experimentation is key, as it allows us to discover new passions and keep life exciting. While it's fine to make mistakes along the way, these experiences become stories that attract others to us. Ultimately, our soul shines when we do what we're meant to do, and we need to demonstrate our purpose rather than simply talk about it. To maintain focus and inspiration, it's essential to understand the "why" behind our goals and purpose. This understanding will motivate us and surpass the drive for pleasure, avoidance of pain, and efficiency. Without a clear "why," we may become lost in trivial matters. We encourage listeners to find their "why," set short goals aligned with their objectives, and explore and volunteer to truly discover themselves. Finally, we mention that we have six more episodes until episode 200 and share exciting news about offering coaching sessions exclusively for men. Interested individuals can sign up on relaxmail.com/coachingtryouts to receive guidance and support in overcoming barriers and obstacles in their lives. We clarify that this is coaching rather than therapy and that we're here to assist with issues such as divorce, motivation, and more. Concluding the episode, we mention a podcast platform called podbean.com that we've been enjoying and encourage listeners to share the episode with others who may benefit from it. We emphasize the importance of self-improvement and express our gratitude for the support. 00:00:00 The Challenge of Aimlessness: Finding Your Purpose 00:00:59 Introduction to The Relaxed Male Podcast 00:02:29 Caught off guard by a surprising revelation 00:02:39 Settling in at the friend's office for podcast recording 00:06:56 The dangers of aimlessness and lack of direction 00:09:08 The consequences of aimlessness in personal relationships and accomplishments 00:12:00 Finding purpose and taking control of your life 00:16:27 The Importance of Setting Daily Goals 00:19:23 Breaking the Cycle of Aimlessness 00:22:25 Working on the Four Pillars: Mind, Body, Soul, and Community 00:25:50 Finding Your Purpose and Overcoming Aimlessness 00:27:35 The Importance of Discovering Your "Why"  

Welcome to a Mini-Episode!Aimlessness and Anxiety are they the same thing?And is your lack of direction and goals causing you anxiety?I have been feeling a lack of personal goals and directions recently, I can feel myself being tempted by "busy" and external focusses... and this episode was a reminder and a commitment to myself to keep focusing on me and my personal goals and growth!If you have been feeling a little lost, Anxious and like your unsure what path to go down....This episode is for you!EnjoyxSneaky LinksWork With Mehttps://jpcoaching.typeform.com/to/rCywq6Join My Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/217966038780004/Number 1 Productivity Journalhttps://buy.stripe.com/bIY6phaAh12EbBK4ggBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/infotIzJoin My Email Listhttp://eepurl.com/hMLpav

Games. Porn. Slothfulness. Escapism. Drugs. Aimlessness. Whether the boy has grown up in a Christian church, Christian school, or a homeschooling family . . . high percentages of young men are wandering aimlessly, spiritually anemic, or dead . . . and there's not much a homeschooling mom can do for him anymore. Now what? Aaron Boldman from HelpMyBoy.com has had 22 years of experience with hundreds of young men like this. What do these boys need more than anything else?

Games. Porn. Slothfulness. Escapism. Drugs. Aimlessness. Whether the boy has grown up in a Christian church, Christian school, or a homeschooling family . . . high percentages of young men are wandering aimlessly, spiritually anemic, or dead . . . and there's not much a homeschooling mom can do for him anymore. Now what-- Aaron Boldman from HelpMyBoy.com has had 22 years of experience with hundreds of young men like this. What do these boys need more than anything else--

Effort is an essential element in practice. It is one of the strands of the 8-fold Path, one of the 6 Paramitas, and one of the 7 factors of enlightenment. What is right effort, and does it relate to Aimlessness?Sources:VariousAutomated transcripthttps://otter.ai/u/f9MKFMaWuO6LD_nSXZj8o_2OIvc

Perhaps at some point, you wondered what work was all about or tried to determine what was most important. Have you considered making a fresh start in life? But you discovered that you lack the skills necessary to be an effective leader for something significant in life. Finding your mission can be more challenging than it needs to be. For us to be able to begin our journey in life in a pleasant and engaging way today, let's find out what unlocks your best self with Dr. Eric Bean.  The pressure of pursuing goals, achievement, and success can prevent us from deeply enjoying the process. Is it possible to have both? It depends on our ability to unlock joy in moments, even embracing a scary concept: Aimlessness. Learn how to strike a balance between being purpose-driven and utilizing aimlessness to your advantage in this Coaching Through Stories podcast episode with Dr. Eric Bean.   Freeing ourselves from the pressure of focusing on goals and achievements can help you unlock the value of joy in the moments. Being overly focused on success can prevent you from experiencing the joy of the process. Learn how you can strike a balance between being purpose driven and utilizing aimlessness to your advantage in this Coaching Through Stories podcast episode with Dr. Eric Bean.  Key Points  A clear purpose can drive us when we lack motivation and feel aimless  Aimlessness is valuable in appreciating the process.  There are benefits of consciously accessing an aimless and purpose-driven mindset.    Episode Highlights  [00:07] Dr. Eric Bean  [00:40] How to be aimless?  [01:20] Dr. Eric Bean's Mental performance coaching  [01:54] Definition of aimlessness and what it generates  [02:49] Generating a mission statement  [03:31] Viktor Frankl  [05:35] What is a shadow mission?  [07:39] What causes you to be apathetic?  [08:32] Discovering the purpose of life  [12:50] Reflection about the short story Purpose of Life  [15:08] Two paths to go down when you're in a state of aimlessness  Resources Mentioned:  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl  Purpose of Life - Short Story 

In this episode, Sebastian Thrun discusses his book "AIMLESS: How extroverts profit from their lack of focus."

In this episode, I will share my thoughts about the 84,000 gates and the notion of Emptiness. In the last 2 episodes, I shared my thoughts around Signlessness and Aimlessness and now I will share my thoughts around Emptiness.

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The three doors of liberation refer to Formlessless, Signlessness, and Aimlessness. In this episode, I will talk about signlessness and what this teaching means to me and how we can practice signlessness in our day-to-day lives.

The three doors of liberation refer to Formlessless, Signlessness, and Aimlessness. In this episode, I will talk about Aimlessness and what this teaching means to me.

The status of war on our timelines. Hint: It's sunny A black woman in the Supreme Court: Best timeline ever Kim's biggest issue: Aimlessness Sitting on your couch and BEING Natural empaths emerging now Lightworkers not needing to meditate in caves anymore Finding someone's entire identity in a bag Letting Source work through you Recognizing the Next Step (or not) Realizing that nothing makes any sense anyway...so let it all go. Kimberly is drinking: 2018 Poppy Pinot Noir Maranda is drinking: Bubbly non-alcoholic stuff Check out @philgoodlife on Instagram for more Lightworker support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tipsymystics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tipsymystics/support

In the Tao Te Ching and the Zhuangzi there is no consideration of goals, but rather a focus on aimlessness as a method for creating healthy and sane individuals. Having goals, according to Taoism, is a blind alley that can lead to all sorts of psychological problems and social unrest. In this episode of Ask Jason, I will answer a question about whether or not a goal oriented focus can fit into the art of wu-wei (effortless living/non-doing/non-interference) and whether or not we should have a goal or goals in life and on the spiritual path. SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every week SUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthor MY BOOKS Spiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPb RECOMMENDED READING LIST https://jasongregory.org/recommended-books/ PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/ MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregory FOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook Personal Page https://www.facebook.com/jason.gregory.oneworldwithin Facebook Like Page https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/ Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.

Referenced in the episodeAimlessness by Tom LutzThings You Should Stop Worrying About This WeekVirgin shark birthsThe spotted LanternflyElon Musk's obsession with the yokeThe psycho in aisle 12This episode is sponsored by DipseaTiny Victories listeners can get an extended 30-day free trial with the code TINY by using the link aboveCall Our Hotline with YOUR Tiny Victory: (323) 285-1675We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we'll assume we're just talking into the void every week and nothing matters. Prove us wrong. Did you finally do that thing you were putting off? Tiny victory! Reconnect with someone you haven't been in touch with for ages? Victory! We only ask that you try to keep messages to under a minute so we're able to play it on the show.If you prefer, you can record a tiny victory on your phone and then email us the audio.Email: TinyVictories@maximumfun.orgHOW TO @ USTwitter@GetTinyPod@LAGurwitch@ImLauraHouse@Swish (producer Laura Swisher)Instagram@GetTinyPod

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel Studios has started Phase Four a little differently than its previous phases with three different Disney+ shows beginning things before jumping to the theater with Black Widow. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the next film in the MCU's phase four, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We discuss coming into the film, how to release movies, a history lesson, aimlessness, the actors, you are both, backstory, dealing with loss, Anakin Skywalker syndrome, "The Mandarin", the sister's arc, the action, our ratings and recommendations. Chapters Coming Into the Film (00:03:42) How to Release Movies (00:06:50) A History Lesson (00:11:05) Aimlessness (00:20:42) The Actors (00:25:31) You Are Both (00:28:19) Backstory (00:34:07) Dealing With Loss (00:41:24) Anakin Skywalker Syndrome (00:43:51) "The Mandarin" (00:49:27) The Sister's Arc (00:50:59) The Action (00:54:19) Ratings (01:01:56) Recommendations (01:08:33) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel Studios has started Phase Four a little differently than its previous phases with three different Disney+ shows beginning things before jumping to the theater with Black Widow. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about the next film in the MCU's phase four, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. We discuss coming into the film, how to release movies, a history lesson, aimlessness, the actors, you are both, backstory, dealing with loss, Anakin Skywalker syndrome, "The Mandarin", the sister's arc, the action, our ratings and recommendations. Chapters Coming Into the Film (00:03:42) How to Release Movies (00:06:50) A History Lesson (00:11:05) Aimlessness (00:20:42) The Actors (00:25:31) You Are Both (00:28:19) Backstory (00:34:07) Dealing With Loss (00:41:24) Anakin Skywalker Syndrome (00:43:51) "The Mandarin" (00:49:27) The Sister's Arc (00:50:59) The Action (00:54:19) Ratings (01:01:56) Recommendations (01:08:33) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer) Social Twitter: @The602Club Instagram: @the602clubtfm

In the West there is an emphasis on purpose and the need for purpose to fulfill our so-called empty lives. But this perspective is diametrically opposed to the essential teaching of wu-wei in Taoism. In the Tao Te Ching and the Zhuangzi there is a focus on aimlessness as a method for creating healthy and sane individuals. Purpose, on the other hand, is thought of as a blind alley that can lead to all sorts of psychological problems from the Taoist perspective. In this episode of Ask Jason, I will answer a few questions about whether or not purpose can fit into the art of wu-wei (effortless living/non-doing/non-interference) and whether or not we should have a goal or goals in life and on the spiritual path. SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/OneWorldWithin for new videos every week SUPPORT MY WORK Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jasongregory Paypal https://www.paypal.me/JasonGregoryAuthor MY BOOKS Spiritual Freedom in the Digital Age https://amzn.to/3iDNaHL Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance https://amzn.to/2oZZdFm Effortless Living http://amzn.to/2z0EG3Q Fasting the Mind http://amzn.to/2zhsAY1 Enlightenment Now http://amzn.to/2B2oNuV The Science and Practice of Humility http://amzn.to/2z01WPb PRIVATE CONSULTATION https://jasongregory.org/contact/ MERCHANDISE https://teespring.com/stores/jason-gregory FOLLOW ME Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jasongregoryauthor/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JasonGregory33 Facebook Personal Page https://www.facebook.com/jason.gregory.oneworldwithin Facebook Like Page https://www.facebook.com/JasonGregoryAuthor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongregoryauthor/ Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Gregory/e/B0053O1HKK/ Goodreads Author Page https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3021190.Jason_Gregory WEBSITE https://jasongregory.org/ Disclaimer: Jason Gregory is an Amazon Associate member. The Amazon links in this description are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Jason will earn a very small commission on qualifying purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. This goes a tiny way towards defraying the costs of making these videos.

It's episode two, and we're looking at the fourth chapter of ‘Ready Player Two'. You might think that, by now, we'd have a clear direction for the novel? Perhaps a core narrative? A singular focus? Well, consider this just another instance of Ernie Cline's genre-bending originality, because we still don't have a goddamn clue what's actually happening!Important Links

Why not give up on structure when you already exist with almost none of it, anyway?

David, Michelle and their guest Amanda, expand on this perplexing human condition. If you haven't arrived at your purpose, how the hell can you possibly be traveling in the right direction? Aimlessness seems to be the order of the day. We can fix that shit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/red-kite-movement/support

In this episode, the gang talks about the mental health affects of living during the pandemic for the last year. After the intros, they read a listener email about how and when it’s appropriate to post on social media in a new but unofficial relationship (6:58). Then we get into the topic of languishing (here’s the article referenced) (12:42), how to move from languishing to flourishing (article and quiz referenced) (19:43), and how ambivalence plays into the gang’s own relationships (29:48). Finally, they wrap up the show with a question about telling someone something - it’s a good one (35:06).NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY MONDAY! This show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you listen to your podcasts.We can be found on Instagram @KeepYourselfWarmPod or email keepyourselfwarmpod@gmail.com !

Tori and her guest co-host Patrick A. Howell, enjoy talking to accomplished author, respected humanist, acclaimed professor, and gadabout. He is the founder of the Los Angeles Review of Books. He is the American Book Award-winning author of Doing Nothing: A History of Loafers, Loungers, Slackers and Bums in America. He recently released Aimlessness after the successful debut of his novel Born Slippy last year. His previous books have been translated into 12 languages, several of which have been named New York Times Notable Books. They talk about what it means to live aimlessly, his love affair with travel, being happy, the literary and publishing scene, his recent books Aimlessness and Born Slippy, and so much more! Here’s to our transcendental gadabout, Dr. Tom Lutz. Credits:Host/Producer: Tori ReidExecutive Producer: Patrick A. HowellProducer: William BroughtonWriter(s): Tori Reid and Patrick A. Howell Recorded and Edited by William BroughtonVoiceover Artist: Vïntóry Blake Moore Music:Intro – “Try” Produced by San PaloOutro – “Fall” Produced by San Palo Logo Photography: Bobby Holland / MPTV Images a Victory & Noble production © 2021 Victory & Noble LLC All Rights Reserved

Standing on the shoulders of giants is both motivating and very, very intimidating. [SHOW LINKS AND NOTES] Tim Ferriss: Forget New Year's Resolutions and Conduct a 'Past Year Review' Instead https://tim.blog/2018/12/28/past-year-review/ Notion: The App I use to organize my entire life http://notion.so/ John Daub: my favorite YouTuber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJ_LbyfNiutATmIIJ48HCQ Extreme Ownership: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/extreme-ownership-how-us-navy-seals-lead-and-win_leif-babin_jocko-willink/9654753/ It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/its-not-how-good-you-are-its-how-good-you-want-to-be_paul-arden/250016/#edition=2416418&idiq=1730518 [TIMESTAMPS] 03:45 How I'm doing my yearly review in Notion 15:00 Ruts, and how to escape them 24:00 Aimlessness, and how to escape it 25:30 My Strange Addiction (to Runescape) 33:10 Self-transformation is a lonely, lonely endeavor 35:00 Just because you're treating it as your job... 38:00 Nothing comes natural 39:00 Standing on the shoulders of giants is both motivating and... 44:45: What I'm reading into the new year 46:00 It's your life. Own it. 49:00 Don't be a Viacom. Share. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe! And if you really want to support the show, please consider supporting my sponsors. Flow State Coffee is the only coffee I've tried that doesn't increase my heartrate beyond the beats-per-minute of a raver on ecstasy. If that wasn't enough, it's also fucking delicious. Use this link to automatically apply a discount at checkout: http://gp.tinyc.co/16 Alternatively: visit noowave.co and enter code PAUL at checkout. Suck at speaking? Tired of jumpcutting every 2 seconds? I took an online course that radically improved my confidence in speaking on camera. Sign up here: https://performative-speaking.teachable.com/?affcode=726806_npq6stgm [PODCAST] https://penguinlatte.blog/podcast Weekly conversations and riffs exploring life in all directions. [MORE]

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To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/110/29 3639 Paul Pierucki (Addiction, Aimlessness, Grief) Paul was impacted by his dads alcoholism at an early age. Not only did he lack an intimate relationship with his dad because of it, but Paul was driven to drink and do drugs himself as a young kid. He became a rebel amongst his friends and seemed to cause damage wherever he went. When he moved away to Houston, he heard the gospel several times, but it didnt land on him. He met and married Paula and they moved home where they took care of his parents in their final years. The loss of Pauls mom and dad began a chain of losses that took a toll on their marriage. They had a baby to try and save things, but Paul couldnt get over his drug use. After an invitation to attend church with a colleague, Paul heard the gospel and was saved. His wife soon followed. He went onto become a pastor and missionary.

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From earrings to eyeglass screws, coins to sheep and yes-- even ourselves, things just have a way of getting themselves lost. But, thanks to God’s unconditional love, we may just as easily be found. Rev. Dr. David D. Young shows us how with his sermon “Lost and Found”. This is the first in the Neighborhood Church's Fall Sermon Series "The Heart's Re-turning."

From earrings to eyeglass screws, coins to sheep and yes-- even ourselves, things just have a way of getting themselves lost. But, thanks to God’s unconditional love, we may just as easily be found. Rev. Dr. David D. Young shows us how with his sermon “Lost and Found”. This is the first in the Neighborhood Church's Fall Sermon Series "The Heart's Re-turning."

Thanks so much for joining us again this week! In this episode, Taylor follows up on a discussion of character aimlessness from episode 211 with a specific example. We also discuss ideas for strengthening inner dialog by adding new information and keeping it focused on character, conflict, or plot. Taylor also shares thoughts on character […] The post TSS247: Character Aimlessness, Inner Dialog and Character In Motion appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

I increasingly believe that leading a good life comes down to two key traits... appreciation and intention. Today I discuss the difference between leading a life of entitlement and aimlessness compared to one of appreciation and intention. Plus... why do people hate my eyebrows?

We reflect on the power of Aimlessness from the Buddhist wisdom of the venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.

Decluttering Your Life of Aimlessness Proverbs 29:18 Bro. John Hodges Salem First Baptist Church Salem, Arkansas March 1, 2020

Ce matin très tôt, Je prends 5 minutes pour t'expliquer pourquoi avec des objectifs est extrêmement important. J'aborde plusieurs points: la différence entre un objectif qualitatif et quantitatif, ou encore un objectif qui serait plus basé sur le chemin, que la destination... Nous abordons aussi ensemble un courant de pensée "Aimlessness" qui considère que nous pouvons vivre sans objectifs. Tu ne veux rien louper de tout ce que je propose, n'oublie pas la Newsbetter et n'oublie pas de t'abonner au podcast pour ne rien louper. A très vite pour le prochain épisode ! Prends bien soin de toi ! Et encore merci pour ton écoute

Aim is intimately connected to meaning. Too often we feel our lives are aimless. The Christian, however, can connect to a transcendent aim. Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians 5:9 that in all things we ought to aim to please Jesus. We please God as we are conformed to the image of Christ, to enjoy God, love others, and subdue sin.Let this message help set the course for a new year and a new decade!

In this week’s episode, Taylor shares some thoughts on avoiding aimless scenes in your books. Thanks so much for joining us again this week! If you have questions or suggestions for future shows, we’d love to hear from you. You can leave your suggestions as comments or find our contact information on the Connect page. Please consider supporting […] The post TSS211: Avoiding Character Aimlessness to Improve Pacing and Characterization appeared first on The Taylor Stevens Show.

This is a 78-minute dharma talk from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in Hanoi during the “Engaged Buddhism in the 21st Century” retreat. This is the sixth and final talk on May 11, 2008 and the talk is offered in English. Photo by Paul Davis The Dharma is something you need to come and see for yourself. It is experiential. Meditation holds the keys. We can unlock the door of reality. Among them are the Three Doors of Liberation. Emptiness. Signlessness. Aimlessness. These are the keys. What are these Three Doors of Liberation? Along with this, we take a deeper look at several pairs of opposites (in the context of signlessness). birth and death being and nonbeing coming and going sameness and otherness We can liberated from our fear, our anger, our despair. The story of the flame is quite humorous and enjoyable.

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Check out this week's sermon as Pastor Jeff Martin leads us through Genesis 1:26-28. Thanks for listening!

This has to be one of the oddest, most aimless episodes. Hosted by Will AND Augie. Enjoy? ~FOLLOW US~ instagram.com/frenchfoxprod twitter.com/frenchfoxprod facebook.com/frenchfoxprod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/french-fox-podcast/support

The Laws of Human Nature - by Robert Greene.    This is a phenomenal book, all about what we do and why we do it. It should be read to firstly identify what is driving your own behaviour, secondly to allow you to start to make some positive changes to your behaviour, then thirdly to begin to recognise what other people are doing and why they might be doing it.   In this episode, we're covering four of the laws:  - Chapter 6: Elevate Your Perspective (The Law of Shortsightedness)  - Chapter 8: Change Your Circumstances by Changing Your Attitude (The Law of Self-Sabotage)  - Chapter 2: Transform Self-Love into Empathy (The Law of Narcissism)  - Chapter 13: Advance with a Sense of Purpose (The Law of Aimlessness)   Get your 7 day free trial with Blinkist: Www.blinkist.com/whatyouwilllearn   Check out top 50: www.whatyouwilllearn.com Grab a copy of the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Laws-Human-Nature-Robert-Greene/9781781259191/?a_aid=adamsbooks 

Robert Greene is back after a six-year hiatus with his latest book, The Laws of Human Nature. This is Greene's sixth bestseller, two of which I've reviewed here on the blog before. Both The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery should be on your reading list if you haven't read them. Greene hasn't disappointed this time around either. The Laws of Human Nature is the best book I read in 2018 and one of the best books I've read ever. The book is a perennial seller and in typical Greene style it contains social psychological lessons from human history you can use as a point of reference time and again. According to Greene, The Laws of Human Nature was around five years in the making. Although this could be him giving a nod to Law 16 in The 48 Laws of Power to "use absence to increase respect and honour." That said, with 624 pages, the book is dense and his most comprehensive one to date. Compared with Mastery (352 pages) and The 48 Laws (480 pages), both of which are not pamphlets themselves, The Laws of Human Nature is a long read. If you're interested in social psychology and understanding how thoughts and emotions control human behaviour you'll find it fascinating. Kudos to Greene on how much extensive and thorough research has gone into writing the book. I read the entire thing once and have gone back to re-read a few chapters again. I also bought the audiobook version to listen while I'm on the move. The Laws of Human Nature is one of those books you have to read multiple times to get a comprehensive understanding of all the laws included in it. What are Greene's Laws of Human nature, exactly? The Laws of Human Nature are the collection of forces that make us think, act and react the way we do. These forces include the particular wiring of our brains, the configuration of our nervous system, the way we process our emotions and moods, and the impact our upbringing and the groups we associate with have on us. All of which have developed and emerged over the course of the five million years in the evolution of our species. Our concept of free will is a myth and often what we say is not what we mean. The book goes well beyond the surface level of appearances and into deep psychological territory. Greene draws on the vast literature of psychology from the last 100 years from the likes of Freud, Yung, Klein, Kahneman, Nietzsche, Aronson and many others. He ties these psychological concepts in with historical figures and events including the likes of Coco Chanel, Lyndon Johnson, Napoleon, Martin Luther King Jr and many others. Greene has identified 18 laws of human nature, all of which are categorised into an individual chapter. He makes the point upfront that once you have an understanding of the laws of human nature you can address them dispassionately. Indeed, the first chapter is The Law of Irrationality with the key takeaway message being to understand how to be rational so it's to your advantage. Greene says by distancing yourself when someone acts against you, the situation can be examined without emotion to determine the deep unconscious motive behind it. As Schopenhauer who is quoted in the book noted. "If you come across any special trait of meanness or stupidity, you must be careful not to let it annoy or distress you but to look upon it merely as an addition to your knowledge. A new fact to be considered in studying the character of humanity. Your attitude towards it will be that of the mineralogist who stumbles across a very characteristic specimen of a mineral." Arthur Schopenhauer There are 18 chapters in total, each one outlining an individual law of human nature to help you become aware of each one in both yourself and in others. Greene's 18 laws of human nature are: IrrationalityNarcissismRoleplayingCompulsive behaviourCovetousness Shortsightedness Defensiveness Self-sabotage RepressionEnvy Grandiosity Gender rigidity Aimlessness ...

This is part two in a series of episodes in which I share the "big idea" from each of my books. This episode covers the big idea from my 2013 book Die Empty, which is about the common places people and teams get stuck and fail to do the work they are capable of doing.  I provide an overview of the seven deadly sins (Aimlessness, Boredom, Comfort, Delusion, Ego, Fear, Guardedness), and some questions and actions to help you move beyond them. Additional resources: Here's a podcast episodeabout Productive Passion. Here's the episodein which I originally announced the book Die Empty. Here's the conversationwith Richard Hytner about overcoming cultural narratives and expectations.  === Today's episode is sponsored by Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll. Visit Gusto.com/creative. Music for the AC podcast is by Joshua Seurkamp. End remix is by DJ Z-Trip.

This week, take a peek at a man who had everything a person could want, and couldn't help but throw it away as aggressively as humanly possible. He went from being a first round NFL draft pick, and playing in a super bowl, to being a target of a major FBI drug probe, wandering the streets, setting fires, stealing from his own mother to buy crack, robbing stores that wouldn't even hire him to work the cash register, and generally being an untrustworthy menace to society. It's a winding ride through the downfall of a person with all the unfulfilled potential in the world, and ending in one of the saddest outcomes we've covered. And it couldn't be funnier.Turn down a scholarship to Harvard, free base some cocaine, and head out on a robbing spree with Larry Bethea!! Check us out, every Tuesday. We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman New episodes every Tuesday!! Please subscribe, rate, and review! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Head to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Crime in Sports! For merchandise: crimeinsports.threadless.com Check out James and Jimmie's other show: Small Town Murder   Follow us on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/crimeinsports Instagram: instagram.com/smalltownmurder Twitter: twitter.com/MurderSmall   Contact the show: crimeinsports@gmail.com Donate on Patreon: patreon.com/crimeinsports PayPal: paypal.me/crimeinsports

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Dear friends,   Today we share the second half of a talk given by Brother Phap Ho at the recent Wake Up retreat for young adults. Our brother speaks to the beginners and those with Beginner's Mind as he introduces concepts of the practice: mindfulness, concentration, insight, aimlessness, impermanence, and interbeing. To hear more about the Wake Up movement, go to wkup.org.    Now, enjoy this moment to stop and look deeply.  

Give your all while you can. "I want to know that on my last day when they lay me down in my grave, I am not taking my best work to the grave with me."-Todd Henry The Cheat Sheet: The best possible education experience you can have. (10:30) Should anyone go to college? (20:50) The key to overcoming America's economic malaise revealed. (27:00) Why it's never too late to enter the marketplace. (29:50) What's one of the biggest issues people have, according to Todd? (32:10) The most valuable land in the world is where? (37:30) And so much more... If you chose to live today by the motto "die empty" what would you do differently? What projects would you start, what relationships would you enrich and which would you let go of? These two words became the motto for this episode's guest few years ago and they had such an impact that he decided to write a book on the topic. Todd Henry, author of Die Empty, joins us to talk about the value of going to college or not going, the deadly sins of mediocrity, how to avoid becoming mediocre or get yourself out of that rut if you're already in it...and so much more on the 331st episode of The Art of Charm. More About This Show: Todd Henry is the best-selling author behind such notable books as The Accidental Creative and Die Empty. He's also the man behind The Accidental Creative podcast and a consultant who helps companies create more effectively. He calls himself "an arms dealer for the creative revolution"! His "arms dealings" originally stem from the assistance he offered his friends, they were people who worked in large companies but often struggled with how to create effectively in their jobs. He called them Accidental Creatives because they didn't see themselves as creative types but they were still working their way through the creative process. The name stuck and later became the title of his first book. But Todd was most strongly influenced by two words he later stumbled upon, die empty. He felt these words had meaning not just for him, but for everyone. They were the keys to living a full, rich life and shaking off the dulling effects of mediocrity. He published a book called Die Empty and talks at length in this episode about how to do so. He discusses the 7 deadly sins of mediocrity in that book and in this episode we hone in on the first: aimlessness. He says mediocrity is combined from two other root words: medius and ocris. Medius meaning middle and ocris meaning rugged mountain; mediocre means to stop halfway up the rugged mountain. Many people do this by becoming comfortable where they are and never moving beyond that position, never challenging themselves further. Aimlessness is one of the reasons, one of the deadly sins that causes this. Aimlessness happens when someone loses sight of their true passion and connection to their passion project, they get stuck as a result. Todd says we can avoid this the same way he does: by following EMPTY which stands for Ethic Mission People Tasks You. Here's a breakdown of what each of those words in empty stand for: Ethic means asking yourself how do I engage in work every day? What do I bring to my work on a daily basis? Mission means applying your productive passion and understanding the thing you're really trying to do. It's the ultimate outcome you're committed to. People relates to the people in your life you have to interact with. how can you build relationships into your life that are stimulating, challenging and cause me to see the world in new ways? Tasks are the tasks if you accomplish them this week they would make it successful in your mind. You represents yourself and how you care for yourself. What self-care do you make a priority in your life? And are you developing discipline for intentional growth for yourself? And finally Todd gives us some specific ways we can implement his advice immediately. The first thing he suggests is to form of circle of 5-7 people you meet with once a month. The goal of your group is to get together and talk about work you're doing, your aspirations, what you're planning to do. Todd offers more actionable advice along with his thoughts on the pros and cons of college, how he's educating his children and tons more! It was a pleasure to have Todd on the show, I want to thank him for joining us and to thank you for being here too. Enjoy the episode and we'll see you next time. THANKS TODD! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Charm Podcast, let Todd know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Todd on Twitter! Resources from this episode: Todd Henry's web siteThe Accidental Creative, Todd Henry's podcast Die Empty, Todd Henry's book Die Empty, Todd Henry's book on Audible Todd Henry on TwitterSchool of Greatness podcast Try Squarespace (free) and support our supporters! 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Dear friends,   This week, we offer another sharing from the Earth Holding Theme Weekend at Deer Park Monastery.  Brother Phap Ho and Order of Interbeing members, Nomi Green and Heather Mann share their experience walking the path of supporting our planet during increasing climate change. When Right Action is not clear to us, we can always stop, breathe, and return to ourselves to see the way forward.   Remember, you can always find the Deer Park Dharmacast at dpcast.net, on Facebook, iTunes, and Twitter.  Now, enjoy this moment to stop and look deeply. 

October 16, 2013. 111-minute dharma talk given by Thich Nhat Hanh from Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, California during the 2013 Nourishing Great Togetherness teaching tour. This is the fourth and final dharma talk for the 6-day retreat with the theme Finding Our True Home. A lesson for the children for when they return to school and how to deal with aggression without being angry or violent. If we do that, then we win. After about 10-minutes we continue with just the adults. We begin with a few unanswered questions from the previous session of questions and answers: I can be mindful of my breath when I sitting or walking but how do I keep mindful of my breath when speaking? Political discourse is deeply toxic and intolerant; how do we consume without the negativity? How can we still be engaged? Please talk to us about grief.  What can you share with teachers and youth so they can walk away and take care of their fears and stress? Can there be peace without war? The topic of our talk today is birth and death. These two happen at the same time; even a scientist can see this through the continuous birth and death of the cells of our body. Where there is death, there is birth. In our tradition, we speak of two kinds of truth: conventional truth and ultimate truth. The Five Mindfulness Trainings represent the path of transformation and healing. A path of happiness. The Noble Path has eight elements. The first is Right View. It is the insight that transcends all discrimination. If you think war and peace as two deprecate entities, that is not right view. There is Interbeing. There are four pairs of opposites that can represent all kinds of opposites. Birth and death Being and nonbeing Coming and going Sameness and otherness Right view transcends all these opposites. From there, you can practice Right Thinking, Right Speech, Right Action, Right livelihood, Right Diligence, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration. We continue now with the exercises of mindful breathing where we left off in a prior dharma talk. With the ninth through twelfth exercise, we come to the realm of the mind. The last four (13-16) are about the objects of mind with impermanence, non-craving, nirvana, and letting go. We resume the teaching on the four pairs of opposites fooled by the Three Doors of Liberation. Emptiness. Signlessness. Aimlessness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1hQ2d_RcHM&feature=share

Part 1 of our 3 part series on aimlessness.

May 26, 2013. 86-minute dharma talk given by Thich Nhat Hanh from Hong Kong. The sangha is on the spring Asian Tour and this talk is given in English with consecutive translation into Chinese. The theme of the retreat is Happiness is the Way. How do we connect with the Buddha? How do we bow to the Buddha? Emptiness. Right View is the ultimate aim of practice. To gain insight into Interbeing and emptiness. What is emptiness? How does this help us remove anger and discrimination? Concentration allows us to discover this insight. These three practices (samadhi) to Right View are available in all Buddhist traditions. Emptiness. Signlessness. Aimlessness. These are the Three Doors of Liberation. Mindfulness. Concentration. Insight. A good practitioner can generate these three kinds of energy. If we practice, we can produce Right Thinking and the Noble Eightfold Path. We are free of the notions of being and non-being. We hear the story of Anapindika when he was dying and how Sariputra helped him understand no birth and no death. http://youtu.be/qXObHuighQ8

October 25, 2012. 105-minute dharma talk given by Thich Nhat Hanh from Lower Hamlet at Plum Village. The sangha is enjoying the Autumn Retreat and this is a Day of Mindfulness. Last week we learned about the Four Kinds of Nutriments and having to do with the Fifth Mindfulness Training. Power. Some people think if they have power, they will be happy. It takes a great deal of understanding. The mind of love; of enlightenment. Bodhicitta. This comes from the practice of mindfulness and concentration. Understanding your own suffering helps you understand the suffering of others around you. I'm the family and in the nation. Love and understanding. Understanding is the foundation of love. The mind left uncultivated will bring lots of suffering. We need a spiritual dimension in our daily life. This is our practice. Bodhicitta is a tremendous source of energy. Mental formations. There are mental formations that make us suffer, but they can be transformed. Samadhi. Maintaining awareness. Meditation on impermance. We have to keep this alive in us. Treasure the moments we have. Impermanance is a characteristic of life. The Three Doors of Liberation. Concentrations. Emptiness. Signlessness. Aimlessness. This teaching includes an exploration of birth and death. Being and non-being. Impermanance. Non-craving. Nirvana. Download

August 16, 2012. 91-minute dharma talk given in English, with consecutive translation into Dutch (though the Dutch is muted in this recording), with Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the fifth (and final) Dharma talk offered by Thay in the Dutch Retreat on the theme Body and Mind Are One at the European Institute of Applied Buddhism in Waldbröl, Germany. Mindfulness is always mindfulness of something. An object. The first object of mindfulness is our body. Our body includes our in-breath and out-breath. There is a sutra on the contemplation of the body. The second object of our mindfulness is our feelings. Pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feelings. The third object is our mind. It is comprised of mental formations. The fourth is the objects of our mind. After a brief review of the first 8 exercises on the Full Awareness of Mindful Breathing, Thay moves ahead with the remaining exercises. Also, a teaching on impermanence, non-self, and Interbeing. Contemplating a cloud. The three concentrations. Emptiness. Aimlessness. Signlessness. Also known as the Three Doors of Liberation. Dwelling happily in the present moment.

Dear Virtual Study Group We apologize for the delay in posting.  We are only able to upload 250 MB a month so when we exceed our limit we have to wait a bit.  We hope you will understand as the podcast is run on donations and volunteer time. Here is Verse 9: Emptiness, signlessness, and aimlessness liberate me from suffering, so that in my daily practice I am not caught in mere intellectual understanding. Our Sister reminds us that we can learn to let go, that we already have everything we need inside of us.  We can stop running, stop aiming, and make use of what we already have. A good reflection is to look at our life right now and find out what is making us feel not free.   This beautiful sharing is closed with the deep insight, "Thank you for allowing myself to see myself more."  Enjoy

You are a column of wax. Your purpose began as a spark, a flicker easily ignored. But you didn't ignore it. You turned to face it and your head caught fire. Grace Hansen admonishes, “Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin.” In other words, be afraid you will never catch fire. Lethargy. Apathy. Malaise. Aimlessness. Depression: Five different words for the absence of a flame. What is it that burns in your soul and shines through your eyes? Did you know that humans would rather be angry than bored? Anger is an ugly flame, but it feels better than no flame at all. This is why people who have no creative vision spend so much time being angry. Anger gives them purpose. Try not to walk in their shadow. Jorge Luis Borges, consumed by the tiger of time, is gone. But when he walked among us he looked directly into the lens of life's camera and said, “Time is the substance of which I am made. Time is a river that sweeps me along, but I am the river; it is a tiger that tears me apart, but I am the tiger; it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire. The world, unfortunately, is real; I, unfortunately, am Borges.” Time is the fire, the animator of us all. You step into it at birth. You step out of it at death and grow cold, a column of wax once more. Your candle is spent. What did it light? You've heard me say it many times… I repeat it again today, not because I can think of nothing else to say, but because it's vitally important to your happiness: “Lives, like money, are spent. What are you buying with yours?” Roy H. Williams