January 26, 2021: John Steinbeck, Author

Whether you’re racing through each day or taking them one sweet, slow step at a time, today’s quote reminds us that we don’t always have to go through life at the same speed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

We all experience growing pains in different relationships. Today’s quote offers a way to ease through the bumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today’s quote gives permission to go easy on yourself, and cut yourself some slack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A popular American novel was published on this day in 1960. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

We all seem to have a fixed idea of who we think we are and who we’re not. And often, that can define how we live. We just might be shortchanging ourselves in the process. But if we can catch those ideas as they arise and explore them, we can see that anything and everything is p ... Show More

Familiarity can dull our sense of wonder, but there’s always more to learn. This episode encourages you to explore new perspectives and find curiosity in the ordinary moments of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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Embrace your unique journey despite others' expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In this podcast Eckhart talks about the importance of remaining what he calls ‘teachable.’ He cautions us to be aware of the stories, concepts and labels we use to interpret the world. He encourages us to ask ourselves: when we meet someone new, do we give ourselves space to just ... Show More

An extremely enthusiastic Wade invites Bob and Mark to ponder several philosophical questions and ends up with varying results... but does anything really "end" anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices