The DPO Project

You Can’t Help Anybody, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh really dive deep into unraveling the myths about "saving" people.  A lighthouse has saved more ships and people than the coast guard.  It is a beacon that serves as an omen, this is rocky terrain.  Zi touches on the philosophy of Moksha, which the Vedas describe as pure liberation.  They also discuss the current turmoil in Ukraine and Russia and address the racist underpinnings behind the media's coverage.  What does it truly mean to help someone, and how does helping yourself first help others? Zi shares his many insights and personal experiences.

We All Want the Same Thing, By Master Zi and Vindesh

"We are a common species with cultural differences."  This week Zi and Vindesh use examples from the news of the week to find our commonalities instead of our differences.  Ultimately, we all want the same thing for ourselves and our loved ones.  So, why do we think we are so different from one another.  Empathy can give us keys to understanding even if it's bizarre.  If we practice a certain kind of humility and courtesy, there can be harmony.  First we must ask ourselves, "Do I feel threatened by opposing views?"

Gene Expression, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh explore the many possibilities of gene expression.  Lately, Zi has been researching the role that genes play when it comes to determining your health.  We are beginning to understand the correlation between genes and our environmental conditions.  Zi mentions that each gene leads to thousands of little things.  We have more power to manipulate our DNA expression than we believe.

Drama, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week we welcome Peace back to the podcast.  Zi and Vindesh explore dun…dun…dun…DRAMA!  It takes a tremendous amount of energy to sustain drama and have dramatic episodes.  Most often, people rely on drama as way to release or express emotions that they have repressed.  Zi shares his experiences and how he doesn’t like pettiness because it requires the same amount of energy as fighting but no one wins.  He craves peace in his daily life and can’t even stand novelas. Vindesh asks him what role drama plays in our interpersonal relationships and why it affects our health. 

Honor and Dishonor, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week we welcome a special guest, Peace Williams. In addition to being an entrepreneur and restaurant owner, he has dedicated himself to mentoring young people.   This week Zi and Vindesh continue to discuss how honor is dissolving and its impact on society.  We live in a culture that currently does not value honesty.  They discuss current events such as Whoopi Goldberg’s suspension for the comment she made about the Holocaust and also share their personal stories.

Pressure Check, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh discuss pressure, the good kind and bad kind.  The pandemic is well into year 3 now, and there's still no relief in sight.  The world is getting frustrated, but there's still hope.  As Zi says, "life is hope."  They explore different ways to navigate mental health so as not to become consumed with the rage.  What can we learn during this tumultuous time? Zi shares his experiences and insight of the human condition.

Extraordinary Stress By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh explore the latest current events and what survival instinct looks like in a modern society.  Zi explains why it's so important to cultivate situational awareness. They discuss what harmony in modern life could look like. It begins with understanding your self but in this current society we must learn how to mitigate stress first.  Zi says, "We each have our own journey. It’s foolish to think we have more time than we do. Pull back and that can be enlightening."

What It Means to Opt Out, Pt. 2 by Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh continue the conversation about the opt out philosophy and how it can be applied in daily life.  Zi elaborates on why self ownership is crucial for overall health and wellbeing.  Does the "faceless committee" have your best interests in mind? Zi and Vindesh explore ways to navigate cancel culture and the importance of choosing relationships that already support you.

What It Means to Opt Out, pt. 1 By Master Zi and Vindesh

We are back in action and hope everyone had a Happy New Year! This week Zi and Vindesh  explore the current events and trends from 2021.  One question they ask is, “What is individual liberty and what does that mean in a shared society?”  Zi shares more insight on his “opt out” philosophy and why it may be better for overall health and longevity.

Harmony, By Master Zi and Vindesh

This week Zi and Vindesh contemplate what it takes to maintain harmony in relationships even when your views don’t align with your partner, friend, family member and so on.  Zi shares his knowledge of working with different people and in different countries and how that has shaped his understanding of how to have a harmonious lifestyle.  Ultimately, we should live a life that is joyous, and this week they try to understand how to cultivate harmony when there is disharmony.