The Old Man and The Cloud

04/26/24 • 7 min

In this episode, Jake Hounds candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of getting older while maintaining a youthful spirit and an open mind. Drawing on the spiritual works of Michael A. Singer, Jake reveals his shortcomings and how meditation helps him curb his all-to-human reactions like anger and frustration.
Trying to age gracefully is a challenge, and as we hear, Jake doesn't want to end up an Abe Simpson from "The Simpsons," yelling at clouds. Jake explores the common pitfalls of becoming a curmudgeon and offers strategies to avoid falling into that trap.
Through genuine reflection, Jake invites listeners to embrace the inevitable with optimism and resilience. Listen to "The Old Man and The Cloud" for Jake's humorous version of Zen-like calm.

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1000 Words or Less - The Old Man and The Cloud

Transcript

I’m Jake Hounds, and this is One Thousand Words or Less

EPISODE 10- The Old Man and The Cloud

This year is a milestone birthday for me, and my family has already started with the old guy jokes. The other day we were watching TV and they showed Ford’s Theater where Lincoln was shot. I said, “Oh, I’ve been there,” and my daughter asked in high school. I said, You mean was I in high school when I visited? And she said, no when he was assassinated!

I don’t mind a bit