Brutal Compassion

In this episode we take a look at various types of love, as seen from a spiritual, sociological and biological standpoint.

[00:00:46] The 6 aspects of love by ancient Greeks
[00:04:13] Dr. Chapman’s 5 love languages
[00:05:43] The compatibility of expectations between partners
[00:06:57] The deeper meaning of love as described in the movie “Interstellar”
[00:08:23] Love in David Hawkins’ vortex diagram
[00:10:09] Giving and receiving
[00:10:50] The nihilist view point
[00:11:32] Love as a chemical reaction

Music credits:
Intro: D'rok The Menace - "Ether"
Outro: D'rok The Menace - "Breath Of Fire"

In this episode we talk about death, and how being aware of it can make us value our life more. Here are the show notes.

[00:00:29] Memento mori
[00:02:25] By the Stoics, death is what gives our life meaning
[00:02:57] Meditating on your own eulogy
[00:05:23] Life appreciation as described in the movie "Troy"
[00:06:06] Time is the most valuable resource we have

Music credits:
Intro: D'rok The Menace - "Ether"
Outro: D'rok The Menace - "Breath Of Fire"

The Butterfly Effect

In today's episode we take a look at the link between the start and the end point in the long chain of causes and effects, a phenomenon defined as the butterfly effect. Here are the show notes.

[00:00:48] Tiny causes can create big effects
[00:01:45] The movie "Mr. Nobody" as a good example of the butterfly effect
[00:02:49] The ripple effect of the historical and everyday events
[00:04:44] The global situation today as viewed through the lens of the butterfly effect
[00:04:51] Being aware of the current variables helps us understand the future


Music credits:
Intro: D'rok The Menace - "Ether"
Outro: D'rok The Menace - "Breath Of Fire"

In this episode we delve deep into the principles of Kybalion, a spiritual book written by three anonymous authors. Here are the timestamps.

[00:01:30] Law of Mentalism
[00:03:22] Law of Correspondence
[00:05:00] Law of Vibration
[00:06:30] Law of Polarity
[00:09:28] Law of Rhythm
[00:10:49] Law of Cause and Effect
[00:11:19] Law of Gender

Music credits:
Intro: D'rok The Menace - "Ether"
Outro: D'rok The Menace - "Breath Of Fire"

In this episode we talk about the process of breathing and its huge impact on various aspects of being. Here are the timestamps.

[00:00:31] Maslow's hierarchy of needs
[00:02:15] Breathing as the portal to the higher self
[00:02:47] The breath unites the mind and the body
[00:03:38] The way you breathe reveals your way of life
[00:05:03] Body posture and respiration
[00:05:39] Oxygen is spread throughout the entire body
[00:06:07] Nervous system and breathing
[00:07:03] Proper breathing is one of the most vital things
[00:07:31] Most of our energy requirements come from oxygen

Music credits:
Intro: D'rok The Menace - "Ether"
Outro: D'rok The Menace - "Breath Of Fire"

In this episode we define what self-awareness is and what are its benefits. Here are the timestamps.

[00:00:22] Mindfulness and meditation facilitate self-awareness
[00:01:25] The 3 ways of dealing with a problem
[00:02:10] It's better to be at the cause of things than at the effect
[00:02:40] Cool personality tests for defining your strengths
[00:05:02] Self-awareness can help in recognizing and improving your skills
[00:05:35] The mind was designed to think
[00:07:25] The connection of self-awareness to emotional intelligence
[00:07:57] We have to make the unconscious - conscious

In this episode we take a look on how the morning meditation practice can increase productivity. Here are the timestamps.

[00:01:14] If you have time to breathe, then you have time to meditate
[00:02:23] Meditation allows you to take a step back and see the big picture
[00:03:27] The plug-out time and the plug-in time
[00:04:11] Start with 5 minute morning practice and write down the distractions
[00:04:23] The goal is not to eliminate the thinking, but to be aware
[00:05:06] When things get fuzzy, focus on the breath
[00:05:40] The meditation pattern is applicable to productivity practice
[00:05:53] Refine the conditions, so that productivity comes automatically

In this episode, we go deep into the concept of the ego. Here are the timestamps.
[00:00:15] How the Germans view the word Ego. What exactly is your identity?
[00:01:33] The concept of who you are. Why you shouldn't aim to kill your ego,
[00:02:38] The ego vs the soul. The sword vs the soul.
[00:04:12] The mind as a prison. Letting go of trying to let go.
[00:05:25] The fox and the lion metaphor.
[00:06:55] Integrating the ego and the soul.
[00:08:25] The principle of polarity.

In this episode, we go deep into why pursuing happiness can lead you to down a dark rabbit hole. Here are the timestamps.

[00:00:21] Quote by Vicor Frankl about chasing happiness.
[00:01:04] The concept of Satori.
[00:01:32] Why you should never live completely in a state of enlightenment.
[00:01:51] Happiness as a drug.
[00:02:36] Freedom from the outcome vs purity of intention.
[00:03:32] How relaxation can lead to more force.
[00:03:59] How things in life are reversed.
[00:04:36] Different paradigms of thinking.
[00:05:56] How happiness is very fleeting. The concept of neutrality.
[00:06:21] Why pursuing happiness leads to disappointment.

In this episode, we learn about the skill of creativity and how it can be the skill of the future.