Front Porch Philosophy

Garrett and Mike talk about The Lonely Man of Faith by Rabbi Joseph B. Solveitchick and how it relates to the way we live our lives.

TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_brooks_should_you_live_for_your_resume_or_your_eulogy/up-next?language=zh

Garrett and Mike talk about how changing the way you ask some common questions might open up the opportunity for the thing you're looking for to find you instead.

Garrett and Mike discuss a quote from one of their favorite thinkers, Carl Jung. 

Quote: "Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." - Jung

Garrett and Mike discuss how humans are actually useful to the planet and how we can try to be better at not destroying it.

Garrett needs some help and Mike answers the call.

Mike and Garrett belatedly celebrate Garrett's birthday with some conversation and a legal glass of whiskey.

Mike gets older and he and Garrett discuss Seneca's "On The Shortness Of Life"

On The Shortness of Life PDF: https://tripinsurancestore.com/4/on-the-shortness-of-life.pdf

When Breath Becomes Air: https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/5915/When%20Breath%20Becomes%20Air%20-%20Full%20Text.pdf

Front Porch Philosophy hopes you got out to vote! Garrett and Mike talk about a certain candidate with lots of musical talent of today's episode.

Go listen to the song "Harmony Hall" by Vampire Weekend and then come back, it'll make more sense if you do :)

Jung Quote: “No tree can grow to heaven unless its roots reach down to hell."