"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself."

Michael Schneeweis shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas of spiritual exploration & practice. Pepe shares a very personal story that spans from his childhood to his recent incarceration. Expect to learn about the Self & the ego as well. If you are curious about engaging with spirituality or wanting to move further along with a current practice, you will find valuable insight throughout this conversation. We close by exploring Michael's several visits to Cambodia. Overall, this is an impactful episode that is both informative & powerful. We close by playing a song Michael wrote about his brother Pat (the Bunny).

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Releasing music when Pat The Bunny is your older brother
• Why Michael was full of guilt
• The difference between spirituality & religion
• 4 elements innate to all humans (physical, mental, emotional & spiritual)
• Michael's recent change in how he views spirituality
• The path of spiritual cultivation is not linear
• Pepe's personal & spiritual story from prison
• Interpreting the Buddhist concept of "no self"
• Breaking down the ego & building a healthy ego
• The goal is not to annihilate the ego
• Service is an important part of spirituality
• Michael's visits to Cambodia
• Khmer Children Education Organization
• We play the song "Dent"

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