Ungraduated Living

In this episode we discuss the buddhist term "Sunyata" meaning emptiness. People give "emptiness" a bad rap. Understanding this concept from a Buddhist point of view can be very freeing.

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Who exactly are we? Who are you? What are you? How do you answer these questions?

There are so many labels we layer upon ourselves and so does much of society. Part of releasing ourselves from attachment and suffering is understanding we are not these labels.

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There are Four Thoughts that once realized can help lead us towards our path of Dharma or life purpose. They are:

- The preciousness of this human life

- Impermanence

- Karma (Cause & Effect)

- Suffering

We dive deep into these four thoughts in todays daily episode.

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https://ungraduated.com

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The "way out" of suffering and attachment as it has been described through the Four Truths is "The Eightfold Path."

In this short daily episode, we peel apart the Eightfold Path:

- Right View

- Right Intention

- Right Speech

- Right Action

- Right Livelihood

- Right Effort

- Right Mindfulness

- Right Concentration

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https://ungraduated.com

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In this episode we meet Paul Casey and discuss leadership, time management, and some personal life reflections and ungraduations for life betterment and empowering perspectives.

Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 25 years (giving almost 300 presentations in the past 4 years), and he is one of the leading authorities in leadership and personal growth—especially time management—helping people take back their calendars and restore sanity to their lives. He has spoken for organizations like McDonalds, Subway, Lamb Weston, Northwest Public Power, and Autozone—and among the 80 leaders he coaches per year, 25 of them lead at Pacific NW National Laboratories. Paul has a Master's degree in education, and has been an educator/administrator/Chief Operating Officer in 5 non-profit organizations. He has coached leaders for over 3,300 hours and is an ACC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, as well as a Master Trainer, and a member of the National Speakers Association. He was honored as an Entrepreneur of the Year in the Tri-Cities in 2021.

Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. Currently, Paul carries out his mission of sparking breakthrough success by contributing daily inspirational growth messages on local radio, other people's podcasts, and via social media. Also, he has inspired thousands of individuals and leaders to grow forward through his seminars, team-building off-site retreats, one-to-one self-leadership coaching, and as a keynote speaker. Paul has written 5 books: The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), Leading the Team You've Always Wanted, Leading with Super-Vision, and his newest book: Leading through the Dark Waters of Conflict. He interviews local leaders in his podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer and national leaders on his podcast: Grow Forward Today.

Paul is married to Lovely Laura, has two young adult children named after state capitals, owns a new puppy named Gizmo, and has lived in the Tri-Cities, WA, for over 20 years. For fun, he enjoys golfing and hiking—and orange slices—and he reads about 40-50 books per year.

Paul's website:

https://growingforwardservices.net

My website:

https://ungraduated.com

In this short daily does of ungraduation episode we peel apart the 3 basic teachings of Buddhism:

1. The Theravada

2. The Mahayana

3. The Vajrayana

My Website:

https://ungraduated.com

More learnings from todays daily message:

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What does it really mean to be "enlightened?" The word enlightenment has taken on a life of its own. In this short daily message of inspiration towards your ungraduation, we take a look at what it really means to be "enlightened."

My Website:

https://ungraduated.com

More learnings from todays daily message:

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In the Buddhist teachings, there are the Four Noble Truths. In this short-form daily episode we break these four truths down in an easy to digest format for the best level of understanding and practicality for daily use.

My Website:

https://ungraduated.com

More learnings from todays daily message:

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What is it that truly causes us to get angry? We all face daily challenges with life circumstances, but is it the circumstance that causes us to get angry or actually are are angry at ourselves?

Many of the Buddha's teachings help us frame up the mindset that much of what makes us upset in life is actually our own doing. When we do get upset, we are allowing the circumstance, situation, or even person to temporarily allow us suffering.

This is what the Buddha discovered and believe me - the same also lies within you.

My Website:

https://ungraduated.com

More learnings from todays daily message:

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So much of the Buddhist faith doesn't involve religion. It's more like philosophy or even psychology. In order to understand what life is throwing at you and how to have "less suffering," we need to learn how to look at life differently. And that is the learning from this daily message - how to get more inside your head - how to "Be an Insider."

My Website:

https://ungraduated.com

More learnings from todays daily message:

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