What if your life didn’t need to be fixed—but simply witnessed?

In this episode, Jacob shares a vulnerable story about his car failing at the worst moment, old fears flaring up, and the strange stillness that followed. Through parenting, pressure, and frozen pizza, he explores how peace isn't something we create—it's something we notice when we stop fighting for control.

You’ll hear reflections from Psalm 23, the Tao Te Ching, Star Wars, and a powerful teaching from the Buddha on breaking habits through awareness—not shame. But maybe the most moving moment comes from Mr. Rogers, who reminds us that sometimes the greatest gift we can offer… is silence.

This is a meditation on trusting the moment, letting go of force, and discovering that even when life falls apart, the water can still clear—if we have the patience to wait.

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This episode was recorded in one take — unscripted, imperfect, and real — just like the mystical life it explores.

Jacob dives into mysticism: what it is, why it arises, and how it appears across spiritual traditions. From the illusion of measurement to the poetic wisdom of mystics like Rumi, Kabir, and Meister Eckhart, this episode takes you on a winding but grounded journey through the conceptual filters that shape (and often limit) how we experience life.

Drawing from personal stories, sacred texts, musical metaphors, and moments of honest doubt, he invites you to consider that the world you’ve labeled is not the world itself. That maybe—just maybe—God, truth, and peace are found not in more thinking, but in being.

The episode closes with Rumi’s The Guest House—a powerful invitation to welcome every part of your experience with presence, compassion, and trust.

Whether you’re overwhelmed by thought, burned out by belief, or simply curious about what lies beyond the mind, this episode invites you to stand nowhere… and remember where you’ve always been.

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 “Don’t take my word for it. See for yourself.”

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In this meditative and heartfelt episode, Jacob invites you into a simple but powerful experiment: to stop, breathe, and watch. What begins as a guided self-awareness practice unfolds into a deep exploration of identity, suffering, and spiritual clarity.

You’ll discover why you are not your thoughts—or even your body—and how disidentifying from them can lead to the deepest kind of peace. Through reflections on prayer, mindfulness, Christian and Buddhist wisdom, and a raw story about financial hardship, Jacob explores the liberating truth that love and awareness are one and the same.

He speaks vulnerably about sitting in silence during a dark night of the soul—not to escape pain, but to embrace it—and how this honest presence opened the door to compassion, clarity, and even unexpected help.

Whether you’re a seeker, a skeptic, or simply burned out, this episode invites you to stand nowhere… and discover you were always home.

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“You are the sky. Your thoughts are just clouds.”

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In this vulnerable and poetic episode, host Jacob confronts the pressure and overthinking that followed the launch of Episode 1. He reflects on the fine line between belief and faith—revealing why they are not the same—and champions an “eyes-wide-open” kind of faith built on trust instead of certainty.

Jacob also speaks candidly about hitting a wall of burnout and experiencing moments of despair, even fleeting thoughts of not existing. Through these struggles, he discovers a path to inner peace by letting go of control and finding stillness amid life’s chaos.

Drawing on mystical insights and Taoist wisdom, he explores the paradox of opposites coexisting in our journey. He illustrates how fear can sit alongside faith, and how moments of confusion can lead to greater clarity—echoing the yin-yang harmony of life’s highs and lows.

The episode’s tone is sincere and inviting, making deep spiritual reflections accessible to open-minded seekers, skeptics, and anyone looking for meaning beyond rigid beliefs. It's a heartfelt exploration of presence, trust, and the beauty of embracing the unknown.

⚠️ Content warning: brief reference to suicidal ideation.

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Content note: This episode includes reflections on personal struggle and emotional hardship. Please listen with care if you’re in a sensitive place.

On his 42nd birthday, Jacob hits record for the first time — not as a guru, but as a fellow human navigating burnout, financial hardship, and spiritual awakening.

In this vulnerable debut of Standing Nowhere — a podcast about mindfulness, personal growth, and the human experience — he shares the raw story behind the mic:
• Why he left the corporate world and walked away from sales
• Surviving poverty, debt, and starting over in Arizona
• Working 60-hour weeks as a delivery driver
• The moment of surrender that sparked a deeper trust in life

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your path, this is for you. No advice, no platitudes — just presence, reflection, and the beginning of a conversation about what it really means to wake up.

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