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Lessons And Observations in 2024 (#40)
Episode 4031st December 2024 • Exploring Kodawari • Exploring Kodawari
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Well, it's been over a year since our last episode! As a COVID-19 pandemic project, sticking to a consistent publishing schedule for this podcast has been tough. But we've always said that even if our focus on it fades and drifts, we'll continue putting out content as long as we have something to say.

So, we threw this episode together on New Year's Eve to at least say that we put out one episode in 2024. Enjoy our lessons, observations, and reflections on 2024, which includes topics we hope to cover over a few episodes in 2025.

We talk about the value of simplicity, gratitude prayers, learning to surrender, knowledge vs wisdom, and the meaning crisis in our culture and why there are so many zombie movies/TV shows.

2024 Quote

"It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple." —Rabindranath Tagore

Timestamps:

  • [01:48] Gratitude practice/prayer
  • [06:16] Earning your simplicity
  • [08:52] The value of surrender
  • [18:04] What is wisdom?
  • [22:03] Meaning of life vs. meaning in life
  • [39:24] The Greek word tonos and embracing healthy tension
  • [45:19] Thoughts on toxic compassion

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