REALITY CHECK
Discover your divine purpose, heal your soul, and awaken to your highest calling.
Join Zachary Phillips on a journey towards living a more examined life with talks delving into the nature of reality, the search for meaning and the pursuit of happiness.
32: Marriage Equality In Australia - My Reaction (short thought)
Australia has just voted "yes" for marriage equality - 66.6% yes - 38.4% no, with 79.5% of eligible voters participating.
This short eppisode is my initial responce to the vote!
31: On Writing Therapy For Mental Health
Writing therapy is one of the core components of my ongoing mental health plan. When I feel a build of of mental pressure - I write!
The page listens and does not judge, and therefore you can tell it anything without fear. Writing enables me to collect, organise and express my thoughts. By writing them down, I am able to detach from them and let them go.
30: The Importance Of Assertiveness
Developing assertiveness is key to ensuring a stable mental state. By actively addressing issues as they arise, you cut them off before they can fester and derail you into bouts of rumination.
In addition, assertiveness easily overcomes bouts of indecision that can plague groups, individuals or businesses. If it is ultimately of little importance, take the initiative and choose
29: 'Who Let The Bum In' - (Chapter 1 of Under The Influence)
Zachary reads a chapter of his first book: Under the Influence - Reclaiming my Childhood.
Chapter title: "Who Let The Bum In"
28: On Travel, Reading and Expanding Your Mind
Travelling and reading have a unique way of expanding your mind. They open you up to new possibilities, new ways of living and new concepts.
In this episode, Zachary discusses the lessons learnt from his recent trip to Indonesia.
27: What Grief Feels Like - On Suicide and it's Effects
Grief comes in waves.
In this episode, Zachary discusses what grief feels like, as well as the feelings that arise when someone commits suicide.
Regardless of your proximity to the person, their death can be confusing and can significantly impact you.
26: Why Work Doesn't Have To Suck
In this episode, Zac discusses why people get trapped working in a job that they don't like and suggests ways that they can change into a career that they actually enjoy and look forward to performing.
"Counting time until retirement is not for me" ...
25: Overcoming The Pointlessness of Life
When I am depressed, the 'pointlessness of life' becomes overwhelming.
This episode addresses why life can feel pointless, as well as some of the ways that I overcome those feelings.