Seneca says we should avoid the influence of the crowd. This is just as true today as in Ancient Rome. 

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This week, I talk about something I saw while out walking. It's a warning to anyone thinking about the explorer mindset. 

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This week's Marot Memo picks up where we left off last week - the Explorer Mindset. We'll discuss ways to explore your natural world. For more, including this week's full episode, check out rfne.org.

Want transcendent experiences? Really look around you. That's my advice in this week's Marot Memo. What do you do to find transcendence, or explore your world? Click this link to find out how to record your thoughts and tips.

In this week's Marot Memo, I discuss the book The Power of Meaning by Emily Smith. 

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This week's features include Connecticut's role in ending the shutdown, this week's birthdays and events of note, and a tribute to NYT columnist and author, Russell Baker in the Marot Memo.

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New England's statehouses get busy with legislation, New Englanders gear up for winter weather and the AFC championship, and we celebrate milestones of the week, including John Hancock's 282nd birthday.

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Despite this also being the title of my favorite Oleander song, this episode isn't about that. It's about what moves me to podcast. 

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When we're sick, we're not at our best. Chris tries to apply Stoic thinking to illness and our life struggles.