Three years ago I was broke, sharing an apartment with scorpions, and couldn't see a way forward. Then I discovered that laughter—the real, spontaneous kind—can be a powerful spiritual practice.

In this episode we explore why ego and humor can't coexist, and how laughing at yourself transforms everything from meditation to life's hardest moments.

What we cover:

• The scorpion story and the spiritual breakthrough that followed
• Why heaviness is "spiritual death" and lightness is life
• How to spot the cosmic joke in your own struggles
• Ancient wisdom on softness vs. rigidity in spiritual practice
• The line between toxic positivity and genuine humor

Featuring G.K. Chesterton's idea of "divine delight," Taoist wisdom on yielding over forcing, and practical ways to bring levity to real-world challenges.

If spirituality has started to feel heavy, this is your permission to lighten up without losing depth.

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