Good Morning On Purpose

At a time when it was both sunny and rainy, I walked and reflected on chaos and peace, arriving at how we might manifest a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!

Quotes:

"Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding. You cannot subjugate a forcibly unless you wipe out every man, woman, and child. Unless you wish to use such drastic measures, you should find a way of settling your disputes without resort to arms." - Albert Einstein, Cosmic Religion, with Other Opinions and Aphorisms:

“Peace, for me, is a consequence of justice. For that reason, peace is defined, not as the absence of war, but as the absence of fear. And for that reason I am convinced that means that are unjust or violent cannot, even for the best of reasons, provide peace.” - Ursula Franklin, Reflections on Theology and Peace..

Music:

'At The End Of All Things' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'The Long Way Home' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

My thoughts, feelings, and readings on the day that celebrates America's independence leads to how I believe we might create a Good Morning On Purpose. Enjoy!

Quotes:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - Declaration of Independence

“But the day is past. The Second Day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.—I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival.It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” - John Adams

“…What country before ever existed a century & half without a rebellion? And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon & pacify them.What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots & tyrants. It is its natural manure…" - Thomas Jefferson

“We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.” - Benjamin Franklin

“Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself. We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Music:

'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Ride The Wind' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au2

Join me in this episode as I explore the meaning of truth from across the world to prove that on any given day you can have a Good Morning On Purpose.

Quotes:

"To say of what is that is, and of what is not that is not, is true." - Aristotle.

"Cogito Ergo Sum" - Rene Descartes. Discourse on the Method.

Music:

'Rainbows' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Last And First Light' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

In this episode I muse on the meaning of strength, where it comes from, and how it might help us all have a Good Morning On Purpose.

Quotes:

“We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is to transform a personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one's predicament into a human achievement.When we are no longer able to change a situation—just think of an incurable disease such as inoperable cancer—we are challenged to change ourselves.” - Viktor Frankl. Man's Search For Meaning

Music:

'Age of Wonder' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Welcome to another episode from season 2! Whether it's the weather or the social or political climate of the day, we can encounter an unexpected fog. Check out this episode to burn through the obscurity and have a Good morning On Purpose.

Quotes:

"One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star" - Friedich Nietzsche. This Spoke Zarathustra.

Music:

'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Welcome to the first true episode of season 2 of Good Morning On Purpose. This season is a collection of recordings and notes that were either unreleased in season 1 or created during the long break. For questions, comments, and feedback you can reach me at [email protected]. Enjoy!

Music:

'There Was A Time' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

When was the last time you sat down to relax and read a good book? For some, it may have been just the other day. Others may have listened to a book instead, and still others may not have the time or interest. In this episode i reminisce about how avidly I used to read fiction, appreciate my ability to do so now, and review some benefits of taking the time to sit down with a book every once in a while. Enjoy!

Music:

'Moonlight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Through technology we can communicate and connect with people more than ever before, but somehow people feel more disconnected now that before. Some people spend most of their lives trying to make money, only to live out tehir days trying not to spend it all. Life is full or irony, but sometimes it can be difficult to recognize it at the time. In this episode I share some ironic stories and think about the role irony plays in life. Enjoy!

Quote:

“Brain research tells us that only twenty percent of human beings have a sense of irony, which means that eighty percent of the world takes everything at face value.” - Douglas Coupland.

Music:

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Fate and Fortune' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Sarsaparilla' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Ahve you ever used a phrase or expression simply because it's commonly understood? Maybe there are complex philosophical concepts that you understand, but have never researched. In this episode, I take a few minutes to look at some of the most influential philosophers, and point out a few things they believed that we might think twice about today. The more often we question and research what we think and believe, the more confident we can be about where our ideals come from. Enjoy!

Music:

'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Have you ever looked at a note you wrote in the past and felt like you had created a message for your future self? That's the feeling I got as I was creating today's episode, which incorporates a recording I did during the short break I took several weeks ago. I wrote a story that shows grit, fortitude, and determination, even though the protagonist can't necessarily see it at the time. Sometimes when times are tough, even if you want to quit, your "why" is strong enough that you'll just do what needs to be done anyway. Enjoy!