When was the last time you sat down to relax and read a good book? For some, it may have been just the other day. Others may have listened to a book instead, and still others may not have the time or interest. In this episode i reminisce about how avidly I used to read fiction, appreciate my ability to do so now, and review some benefits of taking the time to sit down with a book every once in a while. Enjoy!

Music:

'Moonlight' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Through technology we can communicate and connect with people more than ever before, but somehow people feel more disconnected now that before. Some people spend most of their lives trying to make money, only to live out tehir days trying not to spend it all. Life is full or irony, but sometimes it can be difficult to recognize it at the time. In this episode I share some ironic stories and think about the role irony plays in life. Enjoy!

Quote:

“Brain research tells us that only twenty percent of human beings have a sense of irony, which means that eighty percent of the world takes everything at face value.” - Douglas Coupland.

Music:

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Fate and Fortune' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Sarsaparilla' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Ahve you ever used a phrase or expression simply because it's commonly understood? Maybe there are complex philosophical concepts that you understand, but have never researched. In this episode, I take a few minutes to look at some of the most influential philosophers, and point out a few things they believed that we might think twice about today. The more often we question and research what we think and believe, the more confident we can be about where our ideals come from. Enjoy!

Music:

'Reawakening' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Have you ever looked at a note you wrote in the past and felt like you had created a message for your future self? That's the feeling I got as I was creating today's episode, which incorporates a recording I did during the short break I took several weeks ago. I wrote a story that shows grit, fortitude, and determination, even though the protagonist can't necessarily see it at the time. Sometimes when times are tough, even if you want to quit, your "why" is strong enough that you'll just do what needs to be done anyway. Enjoy!

And why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up. After another short break, Good morning On Purpose returns in earnest! While a consistent record is something to be proud of, I am even happier to have hit a wall 75 episodes in. It's helped me affirm why I do this project, what has been difficult, and what I have enjoyed the most in the process of putting this whole thing together. Self doubt, overwhelm, criticism, fatigue, and stress are both caused and alleviated as I do this work, but funnily enough - those things still persisted when I wasn't putting out episodes. Hardship will always find its way back into our lives. Having something consistent and intentional to keep us grounded and focused certainly helps to let the good shine through. Enjoy!

Music:

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'I Walk With Ghosts' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Golden Hour' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Have you ever been so immersed in a show or book that you lose all sense of time? i certainly have. While taking time to relax and reset is great, there's a point at which this can interfere with our personal or professional lives. In today's episode I discuss escapism, and how to know when it's become a bit too much. Enjoy!

Music:

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Phase Shift' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Has anyone ever asked if a cat had your tongue? Perhaps someone has had you engage in a fun (or, at time, annoying) activity to "break the ice". Well, in this episode i review some of the origins and emanings of phrases like these. Enjoy!

Music:

'The Things That Keep Us Here' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Imagine living without batteries, electric bulbs, cars, radio, television, or even matches. Before the 1800s we didn't have any of these things. The difference between life two hundred years ago and life today is astounding, and technology hasn't slowed pace since. In today's eisode i discuss many changes to technology over the last two hundred years, and finish it all up with my first Big Question, something I will continue to do every seven episodes. I hope that you can take time to think about these questions, and how they fit in with your lifestyle, mental health, and vision for the future. Enjoy!

Music:

'Clarion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Golden Hour' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'A Kind Of Hope' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au