Ep 83. Freedom And Constraint

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Take a moment and imagine yourself on a rollercoaster, with the wind in your hair and the adrenaline running through your veins. You’re living life to the fullest. Now, in your mind strip away what makes the rollercoaster possible, the tracks. Scary, right? Without precisely laid tracks to guide the coaster, you get total mayhem. Life is a crazy ride demanding a balance of freedom and structure. To genuinely relish the highs and navigate the inevitable lows, we need order to provide us with a feeling of direction and purpose to enjoy the experience. Today, we’ll explore how embracing this balance empowers us to live a vibrant life.

Ep 72. Cactus Hugs And Buffalo Storms

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Today, I have two different metaphors to offer you: the idea of Hugging The Cactus and nature’s example of Buffalo Running Into The Storm. Life, much like a desert, presents challenges that can feel as prickly as a cactus, yet by facing them head-on, we discover the strength to endure and overcome.

Love Truth

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Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it. ~ Confucius

First Burn Within

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What you wish to ignite in others must first burn within yourself. ~ Aurelius Augustinus

Salt Was Worth Its Weight In Gold

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During Roman times, salt was worth its weight in gold and often used as currency. Soldiers were sometimes paid in salt, hence the word “salary”.

Yakhchāl 

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As early as 400 BCE, Persians engineered ancient refrigerators called Yakhchāl. They enjoyed ice in the heat of the desert.