I’ve been observing a lot of these political posts. I get it. It feels good to speak truth to power.
It just seems when posts are vilifying and vitriolic they actually cast shadows that injustice hides behind.
If we want the collective to move forward it seems to me we have to be more skillful.
Wishing everyone a very happy New Year filled with magic and joy. #alchemy
#2025 #newyears #magic #makewisechoices
We are objects through which consciousness functions.
The vedantic yang to Ramana Maharshi’s vedantic yin…🙏🏽
Brunson was special
2024 much?
Let them eat cake…🍰
So much conflict arises when people conflate subjectivity and objectivity. Scott Jennings has no respect for anyone that refers to their truth because he believes in The Truth. When an individual vibe and tribe wants everyone to conform to their subjectivity, don’t waste energy getting angry.
Always
Been there. Trust yourself…you’ll know if you need to rally.
AI is amazing. If we get feedback that our emails are harsh and confrontational, AI can help us write better emails.
If the root cause is we may be a bit of an asshole, AI helps us appear like less of an asshole — until we open our mouths and start talking shit.
AI can’t fix the human condition.
We may feel like we broke free of the Punxsutawney time loop. There may be a stage of vilifying citizens of the Punxsutawney Republic — a coping mechanism. Self-compassion for our journey develops the skill of human diplomacy to see & guide those wanting out while not fueling those who don’t.
@mcuban.bsky.social I truly respect how you break things down to distill reality for all of us who haven’t done the work and thoughtful study you have.
@joncooper-us.bsky.social All three are rooted in #2
The mind is a stubborn little groundhog. Does it serve us or hold us hostage?
Upon discovering the mind is our own creation, we exit the Punxsutawney time loop.
At the edge of reason, we realize love and empathy are the only solvents powerful enough to dissolve the little fucker. Take the leap!
@benstiller.redhour.com You ate the entire da bomb wing?!? Mad respect brutha! 🍗🌶️🌶️🌶️💣
Flip the script on Groundhog Day
Other than strictly observable facts, almost everything is subjective. We get into trouble when we conflate subjectivity with objectivity — especially when this becomes tribal. It takes skill and measured humility to engage in human diplomacy.
100% of the time, context shapes our perceptions and dictates the content of our responses to life.
Narrow context yields lazy or heavily rationalized responses.
Expansive context yields elegant and appropriately brief responses.
I shared with my sons that they’ll learn more about others when they understand the lies people are willing to accept as truths. The same applies to ourselves. It takes practice and courage to see things as they are.
Our vibe is a collection of stories we tell ourselves. Our context.
We look out there for validation and a supportive tribe — confirmation bias.
Noticing our vibe feels tired is a gift.
Seeing things as they are expands context.
Upgrading your vibe expresses gratitude for this gift.
The only argument you actually ever have is an argument with yourself. So…
“We don’t know until the end.” - Pop Alvarez (The Bullfighter in the Living Room)
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"After reading a lot of overheated puffery about your new cook, you know what I'm craving? A little perspective. Fresh, clear, well seasoned perspective".
Ego (Ratatouille)
Groundhog Day definitely ranks high on the Dad’s Alchemy top movies list. Speculation is Phil spent 12,400 days reliving the same day—beautiful parable for the human condition. We all try to kick ass in life but maybe we’ll discover it’s our own metaphysical foot kicking our own metaphysical ass? 🤔
“You see us as you want to see us: in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions…
Sincerely Yours,
The Breakfast Club”
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