The discourse initiates with an intriguing examination of choice, particularly how seemingly minor decisions can profoundly influence one's spiritual trajectory. We delve into the concept of a 'food card,' which symbolizes the minor choices that, while appearing trivial at the moment, may ultimately yield significant spiritual consequences over a lifetime. This leads us to consider various symbolic representations of choice within the tarot, highlighting cards such as the Lovers, the Two of Swords, and the Seven of Cups. Each of these cards serves as a metaphorical fork in the road, prompting us to reflect on the weight of our decisions and their potential to shape our destiny. As the conversation unfolds, we explore the philosophical implications of spontaneity as it relates to choice. The Fool card is particularly noteworthy in this context, as it embodies the spirit of adventure and the naivety that often accompanies youthful exuberance. We ponder whether embracing spontaneity constitutes a conscious choice or if it is merely an instinctual response to the uncertainties of life. This leads to a rich discussion on the Saturn Return, a pivotal astrological event symbolizing a significant crossroads in one's life, reminiscent of the choices we face and their ramifications. Furthermore, we reflect on the archetype of the nonconformist, discussing figures from both historical and contemporary contexts who exemplify a disregard for societal norms. Through the lens of personal anecdotes and cultural references, we illustrate how individuals like Edgar Tolle and Charlie Sheen have navigated their unique paths, often at the cost of societal acceptance. These narratives reinforce the notion that the choices we make, whether in defiance of convention or in pursuit of personal truth, ultimately define our individual journeys.
Takeaways:
The concept of choice is pivotal in understanding our life paths, as discussed in this episode.
Spiritual impacts of seemingly minor decisions can shape our entire lifetime experiences significantly.
The idea of spontaneity is closely related to the notion of making choices in life.
Several tarot cards represent choices, such as the Lovers and the Fool, which provoke deep introspection.
Personal anecdotes illustrate how individuals deviate from societal norms and embrace unique life paths.
Reflection on historical and contemporary figures reveals the profound effects of nonconformity on personal growth.
Something else I had down here which, which, which actually really intrigued me.
Speaker A:
The food card is about being offered a minor choice that had.
Speaker A:
That could have a major lifetime impact spiritually.
Speaker B:
Right.
Speaker A:
And this is one of a few choice cards within the deck.
Speaker A:
Lovers is a choice card.
Speaker A:
I think the Two of Swords is a choice card.
Speaker A:
The Seven of Cups maybe a choice card as well.
Speaker A:
But did you ever look at the fool card as being a choice called.
Speaker C:
Sit back and think about it.
Speaker C:
I mean if, if you're being spontaneous, ain't that being.
Speaker B:
Being.
Speaker C:
You know, choice being a choice.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker A:
And, and, and a choice between two fork, fork in the roads.
Speaker A:
And you know what this reminded me of?
Speaker A:
The Saturn Return which is pretty much like a fork in a row.
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One one way can send you over the cliff soaring and flying and the other one can.
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You can hit rock bottom and splat on the rocks.
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Guardian, did you ever look at the.
Speaker A:
It's a choice card.
Speaker B:
You can.
Speaker B:
Yeah, you can definitely see it as a choice card because you know, even with Peter Pan like, you know, he was very stuck in his ways.
Speaker B:
You know, he didn't want to grow up.
Speaker B:
He didn't.
Speaker B:
He made the decision of like just wanting to be himself or he made
Speaker A:
it made the decision of wanting to be a kid his whole life.
Speaker A:
Huh.
Speaker A:
Yeah, I guess, I guess someone could choose to be that way.
Speaker A:
Huh?
Speaker B:
Yeah.
Speaker A:
Huh.
Speaker A:
And the last note I got down here is a naive disregard for the rules that are on occasion can you can get away with like somebody who likes to bend the rules, you know and they get away with stuff but eventually they get caught.
Speaker C:
Funny you said that though.
Speaker C:
What do you said that.
Speaker A:
Go ahead.
Speaker C:
Because another question I got wrote down here is can you think of someone in your past or present who doesn't conform to the society's norms?
Speaker A:
Yes.
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He just passed away about a year and a half ago.
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Friend of mine, Scott Schwa, AKA Ross S. RIP Ross S. He didn't conform to.
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He was a white guy but you know, from New Orleans.
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He had 12 gold teeth in his mouth.
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He had dreadlocks.
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This dude.
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This dude jumped on a plane and said he was moving to Jamaica and he was out there for.
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For a little a few months.
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He know nobody.
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He know anybody and he did.
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Hey.
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He lived his life spontaneous.
Speaker A:
Yeah.
Speaker A:
Ross
Speaker C:
Guardian.
Speaker A:
And you know what Rafiki.
Speaker C:
What's that?
Speaker A:
To bring.
Speaker A:
Bring that thoughtful all the way home.
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Someone who lives their life stable and all of.
Speaker A:
I used to envy him sometimes of being able to just be like it and go and do that.
Speaker C:
Just saying what about you, Guardian?
Speaker C:
Do you know anybody in your past or present who doesn't conform to society's norms?
Speaker B:
I don't know anyone in my life, but I do know a famous writer.
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He wrote a book.
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His name is Edgar Tolle.
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And he was actually homeless before he became famous.
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But he was on a spiritual journey, and he lost everyone in his life.
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He decided to do this by himself.
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And because of this, because of that sporadic change in his life, it caused him to want to write a book.
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He went through a lot of pain, but through that, you know, he.
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It caused him to kind of initiate this kind of spiritual growth.
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And now he teaches multiple people.
Speaker A:
How about Charlie Sheen?
Speaker B:
Charlie Sheen?
Speaker B:
Yeah.
Speaker A:
He probably be somebody.
Speaker A:
I got another character I'm about to date myself.
Speaker A:
The Fonz from Happy Days.
Speaker B:
Hey, I'm so young.
Speaker A:
I don't know.
Speaker A:
And if you think about it, too, that character, that dude, rebel without a car.
Speaker A:
James Dean.
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I'm.
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I ain't.
Speaker A:
That was way before my time, but I remember seeing documentaries about him, and he was just like that bad boy of Hollywood, you know?
Speaker C:
So for me to answer my own question that I asked you all, yes, my uncle literally has been everywhere in the United States.
Speaker C:
He just gets up and just go and don't.
Speaker C:
He don't know people.
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He just gets up and goes.
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And he makes friends wherever he goes.
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He just packs his stuff up.
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And sometimes he ain't got.
Speaker C:
And when I say he goes against norms, he ain't got a driver's license, he ain't got this, he ain't got that.
