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Short talks on meaning, mental health, and what it actually takes to live a more examined life. Listen below or via: iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, & YouTube.

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Agnostic Pragmatic Spiritualism | Ep #285

Ultimately, I do not know.

I am agnostic as to the nature of reality, consciousness, and the mind. The more I meditate, the more questions I uncover, and the larger the field of the unknown becomes.

But I am pragmatic in my approach. If we are receiving genuine benefits from a practice, does its ultimate cause or true nature matter?

This talk explores uncertainty, spirituality, consciousness, and the unknown, while asking whether we need definitive answers in order to benefit from the experience.

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Finding Awe & Wonder in Everyday Life | Ep #284

There is a temptation to continually seek out peak experiences. To always be searching for awe and wonder, only be saddened when everyday life comes up short.

But what if we made the mundane a meditation?

The reality is that most of life is ordinary. But there is wonder to be found, if we stop taking things for granted and if we know how to look.

This talk explores how slowing down and reframing our focus and attention can help us rediscover and appreciate the subtle wonder all around us.

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