The Obvious Question

How well do you really know someone? We think we really know the people in our lives, but sometimes, someone will do something that turns that on its ear and makes us wonder if we really ever knew that person at all.

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What can we rely on as true? Are there facts that we can use - without leaning on a belief, that help us to live our lives? Conversely, do we find ourselves in a position of ever-present uncertainty about the world, the universe (and our place in it), and how does this impact the way we function and relate to others?

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When do we make the transition from the carefree life of a kid to the responsible life of an adult? We all know it happens at some point, but when? Does something happen that forces us into it? Do we have to do it? At some point, do we (or will we) get to be carefree again?

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In the great debate between "There's a God" and "Nope...no God", what if I don't like either choice? Inspired by some lectures by the late great philosopher, Alan Watts, this week we talk about the two predominant models of the universe: one where we/it are the product of some type of creator or intelligence, and one where we/it are part of a natural scientific mechanical process with our question being, do I have to choose between the two? Is there another way to think of it?

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What is the magic that connects you with the people you're closest with? Think of the people closest to you in your life: your best friends, your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend, good buddies... what connects you with them? Is it because you have something in common? If so, then what does that say about the whole “opposites attract” thing? It seems that neither idea captures it completely, so there must be something else - some grand unified theory of what connects us with the people we love to be with - what is it?

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This week, we wonder about worry. To some degree, everybody worries. Some people worry constantly and need medication to help them find some peace, but is there some amount that is useful? Should we try to rid ourselves of worry altogether? Does worry help us to accomplish things in our lives, or does it just get in the way?

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We’re supposed to teach our children well, but teach them what? What one thing do they need to know, above all else? What do I need to know?

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Joe asks Bob and I this week, “what does it mean to be a good dad?”, and the question is not academic, the question is really, ‘Am I a good dad?” The three of us all have children - I have a son, Bob has two sons and two daughters, and Joe has two sons and a one daughter, and we’re wondering, how do we know if we’re making the cut for what is, inarguably, the most important job we have. It is my opinion, and I’m sure Joe and Bob agree, that the moment we had children, everything else dropped away - everything we previously thought was so critical and important is now fighting for a very distant second place - so how do we know if we’re doing by them? I hope you like our conversation - I can’t think of any other that touched such a sensitive nerve so quickly. We’d love to hear your thoughts on it, whether you’re a mom or a dad or not - maybe you can help us all to be better.

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Do you want to know when (and how) you'll pass from this world? Death fascinates us, scares us, and depending on what you believe, could be exciting - maybe it is big adventure. Maybe it is absolutely nothing; a nothing that we can’t even imagine (like trying to draw up a memory from before you were born). We wonder why we don’t talk about it. After all...it’s coming.

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Why do we complain? Does it do us any good?

Joining us this week we’re very happy to have with us a special guest host. Dr. Tanie Miller Kabala. In addition to her private clinical psychology practice at the West Chester Wellness Center in West Chester, PA, Tanie is the author of the very successful and well-regarded Weight Loss Surgery Coping Companion. Additionally, Tanie recently released an album of meditations and relaxations entitled, Rest and Restore, which is available on iTunes, Amazon, the App Store, and Google Play.

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