And why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up. After another short break, Good morning On Purpose returns in earnest! While a consistent record is something to be proud of, I am even happier to have hit a wall 75 episodes in. It's helped me affirm why I do this project, what has been difficult, and what I have enjoyed the most in the process of putting this whole thing together. Self doubt, overwhelm, criticism, fatigue, and stress are both caused and alleviated as I do this work, but funnily enough - those things still persisted when I wasn't putting out episodes. Hardship will always find its way back into our lives. Having something consistent and intentional to keep us grounded and focused certainly helps to let the good shine through. Enjoy!

Music:

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

'I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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

'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Have you ever been so immersed in a show or book that you lose all sense of time? i certainly have. While taking time to relax and reset is great, there's a point at which this can interfere with our personal or professional lives. In today's episode I discuss escapism, and how to know when it's become a bit too much. Enjoy!

Music:

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

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

Has anyone ever asked if a cat had your tongue? Perhaps someone has had you engage in a fun (or, at time, annoying) activity to "break the ice". Well, in this episode i review some of the origins and emanings of phrases like these. Enjoy!

Music:

'The Things That Keep Us Here' 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

Imagine living without batteries, electric bulbs, cars, radio, television, or even matches. Before the 1800s we didn't have any of these things. The difference between life two hundred years ago and life today is astounding, and technology hasn't slowed pace since. In today's eisode i discuss many changes to technology over the last two hundred years, and finish it all up with my first Big Question, something I will continue to do every seven episodes. I hope that you can take time to think about these questions, and how they fit in with your lifestyle, mental health, and vision for the future. Enjoy!

Music:

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

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

'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Have you ever had something good happen to you, only to find youself chasing more positive experiences? Perhaps something unfortunate has happened, and it feels like you'll never be happy again? In this episode I discuss the ups and downs of the pursuit of happiness, as well as some strategies for combating this rollercoaster and the comparison traps we can fall into along the way. Enjoy!

Links:

How to Escape the Hedonic Treadmill and Be Happier (positivepsychology.com)

Quotes:

“To live is to suffer; to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering. Life is inherently filled with challenges, pain, and adversity. But within these struggles lies the opportunity for growth, resilience, and the discovery of purpose. It is through our ability to find meaning—even in the darkest moments—that we transcend mere survival and truly live.” Friedrich Nietzsche. Twilight Of The Idols.

“There is only one good, and that is knowledge. Conversely, there is only one evil, and that is ignorance. Knowledge empowers us to make informed choices, to understand the world, and to seek truth. Ignorance, on the other hand, perpetuates misunderstanding, prejudice, and suffering. The pursuit of knowledge is not just a virtue; it is essential for our well-being.” Socrates.

Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny. Life’s challenges, setbacks, and trials are not mere obstacles; they are the forge where character is shaped, resilience is tested, and greatness is born. Ordinary individuals, when faced with adversity, have the potential to rise above their circumstances and achieve something remarkable. Embrace the struggle, for it may lead you to an extraordinary path.” Reepicheep. Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader (movie).

Music:

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

'The Black Waltz' 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

Have you ever worked harder editing and redoing a project than you did in the initial writing? Gone over every detail, making endless adjustments to ensure that each minute aspect of the work is done just right? Has this ever caused you anxiety and frustration, or even kept you from finishing the work at all? I certainly have! It makes it that much worse when you make a mistake. in this episode, I discuss perfectionism and self criticism, strategies for overcoming these attributes, and even suggest that these things aren't inherently bad or harmful. Enjoy!

Quotes:

"It takes it to be our primary task as human beings—at once our deepest wish, whether or not we know this about ourselves, and our moral obligation—to become more fully human, to realize our humanity in our lives in the world, which always requires the simultaneous acknowledgment of the humanity of others." - Stanley Cavell. Cities of Words: Pedagogical Letters on a Register of the Moral Life.

“The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself.” Plato.

Music:

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

'Falling Together' 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

A new season has begun! Not only is it Spring, but it is the first episode of season 2 of this podcast! With each now season brings a new beginning, a new perspective, and fresh changes to celebrate or overcome. As this podcast continues to improve and evolve, one things you can count on is a positive message, an honest greeting from me in the early hours of my day, and a nudge to do your best to have a good morning on purpose. Enjoy!

Music:

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

'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

Today's message is a quick and impactful reminder of the concepts of ataraxie, sisu, introspection, and amor fati. Enjoy!

Music:

'Legionnaire' 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 yearned to be somewhere you've never been? Felt called to a location or fictional space that you've only heard or read stories about? In today's episode, I describe a German concept that encompasses this feeling and how to take advantage of it. Enjoy!

Music:

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

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

Accepting reality or fate can be hard full stop. But we can go a step further and choose to love our fate. In today's episode I talk about a concept called "amor fati" which encapsulates this concept. By learning to love the past, present, and future such as it is, we can live more resilientlives, growing and adapting to life's events with less reactivity. Enjoy!

Quotes:

My formula for greatness in a human being is amor fati: that one wants nothing to be different, not forward, not backward, not in all eternity. Not merely bear what is necessary, still less conceal it—all idealism is mendacity in the face of what is necessary—but love it.” - Friedrich Nietzsche. Ecce Homo.

“I want to learn more and more to see as beautiful what is necessary in things; then I shall be one of those who makes things beautiful. Amor fati: let that be my love henceforth! I do not want to wage war against what is ugly. I do not want to accuse; I do not even want to accuse those who accuse. Looking away shall be my only negation. And all in all and on the whole: some day I wish to be only a Yes-sayer.” - Friedrich Nietzsche. The Gay Science.

Music:

'Clarion' 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