At what point do we lose the innocence of childhood? In this episode, we discuss the huge responsibility of adults in developing the next generation. One thing we can be sure of: the kids are watching everything we say and do.

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0:00 Introduction

1:45 Experience with children

8:32 Children notice more than adults think

18:30 Spiritual traditions and childhood innocence

26:27 The impact of negative media impressions on children

31:44 The proliferation of devices

41:16 Violence in the home

46:10 Childhood pranks

50:15 A minute of unconditional love

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In this episode, we discuss the huge impact volunteer coaches can have on younger generations. Most spiritual traditions stress the need for selfless service to your fellow human beings; something as simple as coaching your kid’s soccer team definitely counts!

The purpose of Chakra Free Radio is to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. Our key message: unconditional love is not something that requires reading thousands of pages of spiritual texts, or meditating for hours in a cave; it’s something all of us can express in our daily lives.

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0:00 Introduction

3:35 The desire to coach

6:15 Coaching as selfless service

14:19 Coaching youths vs adults

20:05 Competition in sports

30:15 Negative experiences with coaches

35:00 Coaching role models

42:30 A minute of unconditional love

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Have you ever wanted to slap someone? In this episode, we discuss the infamous incident at the 2022 Academy Awards when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in front of millions of viewers. What lessons can we learn from this incident, and how can we apply those lessons in our daily lives?

The purpose of Chakra Free Radio is to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. Our key message: unconditional love is not something that requires reading thousands of pages of spiritual texts, or meditating for hours in a cave; it’s something all of us can express in our daily lives.

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0:00 Introduction

1:36 The amazing careers of Will Smith and Chris Rock

5:45 The slap

10:15 Mental triggers and public image

16:15 The spiritual lessons of the incident

19:32 Outward success doesn’t lead to inner contentment

21:56 Will Smith and the Bhagavad Gita

29:05 Comedians and their amazing gifts

32:02 A minute of unconditional love

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Our culture celebrates conspicuous consumption- but is it really in our best interests? In this episode, we ask whether something as seemingly harmless as a footwear obsession might be getting in the way of genuine personal growth. Our answer: the real value of a person is the consciousness within them, not the Air Jordans on their feet.

The purpose of Chakra Free Radio is to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. Our key message: unconditional love is not something that requires reading thousands of pages of spiritual texts, or meditating for hours in a cave; it’s something all of us can express in our daily lives.

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0:00 Introduction

2:57 Air Jordans

6:00 The footwear industry

13:28 The mental imagery of fashion

18:16 The spiritual impacts of a footwear obsession

23:50 DJ Khaled

28:00 Keeping footwear in perspective

29:40 A minute of unconditional love

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One of the biggest impediments in our spiritual development is the irrational hatreds we carry in our hearts. In this episode, Gopal comes clean to life-long New England Patriots fans Ray Scarduzio and Ray Lemieux about his many years hating NFL legend Tom Brady, and the enormous damage this hatred caused to his psyche.

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0:00 Introduction

4:32 Irrational hatred

9:37 Tom Brady Hatred Syndrome

22:30 The spirituality of Ray Lemieux

33:55 Making amends with Tom Brady

36:25 A minute of unconditional love

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The purpose of Chakra Free Radio is to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. Our key message: unconditional love is not something that requires reading thousands of pages of spiritual texts, or meditating for hours in a cave; it’s something all of us can express in our daily lives.

Nearly every spiritual tradition emphasizes the need for quiet contemplation, yet most of our daily activities push us in the opposite direction. Why is stillness important, and how can we achieve it in the midst of our chaotic lives?

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0:00 Introduction

4:54 Stillness in various spiritual traditions

9:32 Why is stillness important?

14:18 Psalm 46:10 and Ramana Maharshi

17:17 Stillness in daily life

33:48 A minute of unconditional love

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The purpose of Chakra Free Radio is to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. Our key message: unconditional love is not something that requires reading thousands of pages of spiritual texts, or meditating for hours in a cave; it’s something all of us can express in our daily lives.

Tired of a status quo where most of are treated like garbage? So are we! The first episode of Chakra Free Radio is an introduction to your hosts (Gopal Reddy and Raymond Scarduzio) and why we want to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. The second half of the show asks an important question: how would Buddha and Jesus deal with the strange world we find ourselves in?

A special thank you to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts for bringing Gopal and Ray together more than two decades ago.

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Time Stamps:

0:00: Introduction to Gopal Reddy and Raymond Scarduzio

3:42: The purpose of Chakra Free Radio

7:30: Broadcasting unconditional love

21:10: Buddha and Jesus didn’t have credit scores

27:57: The financial system

36:21: A minute of unconditional love

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The purpose of Chakra Free Radio is to broadcast unconditional love to all beings in all points of space and time. Our key message: unconditional love is not something that requires reading thousands of pages of spiritual texts, or meditating for hours in a cave; it’s something all of us can express in our daily lives.