Episodes
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Free Will, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh explore free expression and it's impact on society. While we have freedom of speech in this country, there still seems to be backlash against those who disagree with the dominant narrative. Master Zi reiterates the opt out philosophy and why withdrawing to pursue your own path is the one of the best ways forward. In order to have free will, we must be able to break through the patterns and ideologies that we learned from birth. They discuss the risks and rewards of going down your own path.
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Is it Sustainable?
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
We're back after taking a little break and this week it's all about sustainability. It's a big buzzword in every industry and we're seeing a rise in sustainable movements for the environment, but we explore what sustainable looks like in all areas of life. Master Zi discusses the myths behind the electric car movement and why it's important to reflect on the reasons you choose to buy or opt in to the marketing of "sustainable" goods. There's always another side to the story, and we discuss how the current societal landscape is shifting technologically, but the principles behind it are not all that they may seem.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
What Does It Take to Change? By Master Zi and Vindesh
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
This week we're back with Master Zi and Vindesh to discuss why change is difficult. Suffering and pain are teachers and guides, according to Buddhism. We can learn from pain or discomfort, but we must explore our attachments to what it is that makes us unwell. This week we talk about why making small changes leads to bigger changes.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Reason Fatigue, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss decision fatigue and how it impacts our ability to make daily choices. We started this episode talking about mass hysteria, and then we had to look into why this is happening on a large scale. The 24-7 new stream, social media, and politics are never ending, so it is up to us to turn it off and rest. At some point, we need to withdraw and let the mind recover and meditation is one of the best ways to combat reasoning fatigue. The guys talk about the recent Hurriquake in California, J.K. Rowling’s cancelation, and clowns. I still don’t know how we get to clowns, but we did!
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Get Real, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh get real and discuss the latest trends in news and events. Zi always talks about "word salads" which means the combination of different words to form new meanings. Except, we don't really understand these new meanings. A side effect of cancel culture is that we now police each others words and speech, we're not able to be real or speak to our authentic truth because someone out there will be offended. How do we navigate through this moment in culture? Master Zi and Vindesh share what they have learned when they have followed this rabbit hole.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Where Do We Go? By Master Zi and Vindesh
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue their conversation about navigating life during chaotic times. Covid taught us a lot about the state of humanity, and why mental health is so important. This episode reflects on our personal journeys through chaos and why community and finding your "tribe" is the next area of where our evolution takes place. We use the term opt-out for a reason, and refer to our audience as opt outs because we no longer want to contribute to societal behaviors that are not aligned with our overall health and wellness. The guys share their personal ideas of what the world looks like when we find our place of belonging.
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Mass Insanity, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss the current trends in mental health across the country. Changes in the world and our socioeconomic landscape are happening fast. Living in the digital era, everyone has a platform and place to voice their opinions, but is it really good for our health to be taking in all of this information? Some ideologies being presented are not in the best interests of everyone, but if we disagree, there can be public backlash. So how do we navigate through this and make sure our overall health remains intact? Master Zi shares his perspective and thoughts on herd mentality and avoiding some of the pitfalls of too much information.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Understanding Culture Pt. 2, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh continue the discussion on why it's beneficial to understand cultural backgrounds and trends. Our early life experiences shape our whole reality, and anyone who breaks from a group will often see how their identity has been woven into that group's belief system. Understanding this concept can help us determine if that is truly beneficial for our health and well being. It can also help us navigate relationships especially in cases where our partner's come from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Biased News, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
We're back from taking a summer break! This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss why sifting through the news cycle is a necessary but tedious task to get the whole story. Since we've been gone, we have lost hundreds of migrants along the Greek coast as well as 5 billionaires on a recreational journey to see the Titanic. Which story do you think garnered more attention? Exactly. This week we discuss why sourcing our news sources is just as important as sourcing the food we eat, because most often we are being misled by wording or marketing.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Active Listening, By Master Zi and Vindesh
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
This week Master Zi and Vindesh discuss active listening and why clear communication is essential for sustainable relationships. It's worth developing this skill set and doing reflective exercises to understand what your communication style is and how to improve it. The guys take a look at what exactly is active listening by drawing from their personal lives.