Episode 73 - Uncommon Role Models & Gained Perspective

The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

Welcome to another spontaneous & unedited blithering at The Hopeful Humanist Café.

When you do not got the motivation to tackle the Mount Everest challenges on your metaphorical life plate, tackle the small stuff. The small stuff can create momentum. For me that was focusing on the backyard shed. Unexpectedly, while getting some small checkmarks, I discovered that perspective is a big deal.

The episode ends with a beat I created for a previous episode called, "Outdoor Playfulness." It just seemed apropos.

Episode Question: What animal do you think of when you think of the words, "adaptable," "persistent," and "creative?"

T-shirt Idea: "Just Painting Bricks!" A way of describing what my day was like. The act of painting bricks seems monotonous enough, but when everything is done, then you have the "WOW FACTOR!" Keep painting them brick.

Quote for the Episode: "Learn to see things from different perspectives. Never limit yourself to just one point of view." ---- Unknown

Threads to connect in the discussion:

1) Creating momentum

2) Gaining perspective

3) Getting over the hindrances of life (from a Buddhist Perspective) - taken from "Awakening the Buddha Within," by Lama Surya Das

1. Craving
2. Ill will
3. Sloth & torpor (spiritual laziness)
4. Restlessness
5. Doubt

Showcase Resources:

1) What is the lifespan of the squirrel? Why do squirrels run in a zig-zag fashion? Here are a couple links to learn more about squirrels:

20 Awesome Facts About Squirrels - Wildlife Informer

About Squirrel - Informative Website For Squirrel Lover

Squirrel - Wikipedia

2) What is the raccoons most important sense? What is the average height of a raccoon? Here are a couple of links to learn more about raccoons:

Raccoon Web Site Links (raccoonworld.com)

Raccoon - Wikipedia

Fact Check: I just wanted to note in this episode, I stated that cats generally do not venture more than 5 blocks from their homes. This information was collected from one source. After doing a google search, it appears that might not be the case. What I can say, however, in terms of my personal experience, our Nala seldom goes more than 5 houses away from our house and that she was found within a distance of five houses away as opposed to five blocks away.

Special Thanks:

I would like to share a special thanks with Sasa and Mylene who "one the spot" answered a free-association prompt that I used to introduce this episode. My interaction with Mylene was especially interesting as it captured how often miscommunications unfold in simple one-to-one interactions. You will have to listen to the end of the episode to listen to the exchange. It demonstrates that communication is an ongoing skill to be developed.

A Parting Salutations:

Thank-you for joining me for another meeting of the minds. As always, the conversation is ongoing and continuous.

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