Seeking Selfdom—Going Deeper

More laterIn the final episode of this limited series we'll tackle the subject of deciphering the noise when we seek out the "Truth." We'll also discuss the ultimate message of the book "Seeking Selfdom in the Age of Selfies" of which this podcast is based. Are we living in a time of enormous freedom of expression, or are we feeling the ill-effects of information overload?

Social media can be the ultimate place to receive validation from others—but what motivates the validator to "like" what you have posted? Furthermore, are there risks involved with "putting your 'selfie' out there"? We'll examine these intriguing and timely topics as well as discussing the use of filters (both literal and figurative) when presenting our reality/unreality.

More laterIn this episode, we'll talk about the possibility that motivational messages are just not enough, as well as what it means to be a driver AND a passenger on the road trip of your own life. We'll also look at "empowered choices" versus "unwanted consequences."

In this episode, discussed is meditation and the diversity of how we approach it, and what we gain from it. Also discussed is the idea of delusional ambition and examining our relationship to time.

In this episode, we'll talk about the fact that we cannot change the past, even though we spend lots of mental energy wishing we could. We'll also talk about the fact that people matter—even those not known by you. Finally, we'll explore what a "journey to selfdom" class might look like if based on the therapeutic aspects of improv classes.

In this episode, we'll explore "suffering" which is an inevitable part of the human experience. We will also talk about how we can stay present or, more realistically, bring ourselves back to the present moment when we find ourselves "drifting off," and the essential components of self-love.

In this episode, we'll talk about how we can rejuvenate/reawaken our imagination, the desire of some to chase fame, and the human challenge of evoking "unfettered persistence" necessary to overcome unforeseen challenges.

In this episode we will look at the way doubt can manifest itself in our minds as a "voice in our head," how we can conjure a more accepting and supportive voice, and why it's important to ruminate on how valuable each and every human being is in this world. 

In this episode we'll discuss the differentiation between goals and dreams, how dreams can be affected by brain overload, and how self-perception is extremely complicated to navigate.

In this episode, we look at the personality and how it may or may not evolve over time, how to overcome making assumptions about people, and how the ego can be a roadblock to achieving higher levels of human connectedness.