Live Well and Flourish

In this episode of Live Well and Flourish, Craig explores the profound connection between music and philosophy. He digs into the idea that music has the power to trigger deep thoughts and contemplation, effectively leading to the practice of philosophy in our daily lives. He also give his take on what it means to "do philosophy."

Craig shares personal experiences with country songs that sparked philosophical reflection and emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own philosophy of life. Listeners are encouraged to leverage music as a tool for engaging in philosophy and living a more fulfilling life. Join us as we discover the transformative potential of music and its ability to enrich our understanding of the world around us.

In this episode, host Craig Van Slyke opens up about a significant mistake he made relating to the podcast. He shares his initial reactions, the immediate consequences of the error, and the insights and wisdom he gained from the experience. The episode discusses the emotional and practical aftermath of the mistake and provides valuable advice on how to navigate mistakes and setbacks in life.

Key Points:

1. Craig candidly admits to making a substantial mistake that impacted the podcast, and he discusses his initial reactions, emotions, and thoughts in the aftermath of the error.
2. Craig reflects on the importance of acceptance and moving forward in the face of mistakes. He emphasizes the Stoic philosophy of focusing on things within one's control and letting go of past events, offering a practical and actionable approach to dealing with setbacks.
3. Listeners gain valuable advice on addressing and learning from errors, including reflecting on what led to the mistake, practicing self-compassion, and seeing opportunities within adversities. The episode encourages self-reflection and growth as integral components of navigating life's challenges.
4. The show concludes with Craig's contemplation on the future of the podcast, inviting listeners to share their own stories of recovering from mistakes through practical wisdom.

Takeaways:

• Embracing acceptance and focusing on what is within one's control are key elements in navigating mistakes and adversities.
• Stoic principles, including reflecting on mistakes, practicing self-grace, and seeing opportunities within setbacks, can empower individuals to grow from their experiences.
• Sharing personal stories of navigating and learning from mistakes fosters connection and empathy.

Join Craig on this intimate and insightful journey of acknowledging mistakes, embracing wisdom, and crafting a path towards resilience and growth in the face of errors.

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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/

Email: [email protected]

The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert

(This is a re-release of episode 27.)

Do you want to make the world a better place? Try a little kindness. In this episode, Craig discusses the power of micro-kindness, small acts of kindness, which are small sincere and voluntary acts and attitudes, intentional or unintentional, that communicate compassion, generosity and service towards others, and that signal that we recognize the value and dignity of other people.

Practicing micro-kindness not only has benefits for others, you benefit as well. Not only will small acts of kindness help you pursue the virtue of kindness, it will also improve your well-being.

This is the first of a three-part series on the power of small things. The other episodes will discuss how small events and experiences give our life meaning, and will introduce the small wins strategy of change.

Visit https://www.livewellandflourish.com/ for more information on the Live Well and Flourish podcast.

The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert

(This is a re-release of episode 29 of Live Well and Flourish.)

In this episode of Live Well and Flourish, Craig discusses the small wins strategy of change, which involves breaking big changes into a series of smaller changes such that each of the small changes has its own value. This is the last of a three part mini-series of episodes on the power of small things.

Weick, K. (1984). Small wins: Redefining the scale of social problems, American Psychologist, 39(1), 40-49. https://homepages.se.edu/cvonbergen/files/2013/01/Small-Wins_Redefining-the-Scale-of-Social-Problems.pdf

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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/

Email: [email protected]

The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert

COVID finally caught up to Craig. But, there's knowledge to be had in every experience. In this episode of Live Well and Flourish, Craig discusses what he learned from his thankfully brief bout with COVID-19.
Links
Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/
In Times of Trouble: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/in-times-of-trouble/
The Power of Small Things: The Small Wins Strategy of Change: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/the-power-of-small-things-the-small-wins-strategy-of-change/

Free COVID-19 Home Test Kits (U.S. only)
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U.S. Center for Disease Control list of supplies to have on hand
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/global-covid-19/home-based-care-kit.html

https://www.cdc.gov/aging/emergency-preparedness/creating-emergency-supply-kit/index.html
Credits
The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert

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Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/

The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, [email protected].

Production assistant - Paul Robert