Pie-Baking Adventures
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08/06/23 • 27 min
Have you ever contemplated how suffering shapes us, or the societal expectations heaped on men to protect and serve? Brace yourself for a humorous, enlightening, and perhaps a little poignant journey as we traverse the complexities of life. We share personal tales and insights into topics that might be more relatable than you'd think.
We start with the concept of suffering, exploring its intricate relationship with our experiences and relationships. We then segue into the weighty expectations men are burdened with, discussing how the drive to serve and protect can sometimes lead to self-neglect. This thought-provoking conversation takes a lighter turn with a story about the pie-baking adventure. From there, we chew on the idea of overindulgence, questioning how it can morph into self-sabotage and affect our physical well-being and emotional stability. A hilarious recounting of an unforgettable evening out will have you chuckling and nodding in remembrance of similar personal experiences.
We then shift gear to the transformative power of singing, discussing how it influences our moods and mental health. Sharing our personal experiences with joining a choir, we explore its challenges, pleasures, and the camaraderie that comes with it. Experiencing the joy of performing with a band and the thrill of a grandson's band releasing an album makes for riveting listening. Rounding off our journey, we emphasize the importance of happiness, self-care, and community, and the sheer pleasure of taking a break to let loose and have fun. We'd love for you to join us on this enlightening journey of shared experiences and insights.
Val & Jeff Gee published authors with McGraw-Hill Education
Have you ever contemplated how suffering shapes us, or the societal expectations heaped on men to protect and serve? Brace yourself for a humorous, enlightening, and perhaps a little poignant journey as we traverse the complexities of life. We share personal tales and insights into topics that might be more relatable than you'd think.
We start with the concept of suffering, exploring its intricate relationship with our experiences and relationships. We then segue into the weighty expectations men are burdened with, discussing how the drive to serve and protect can sometimes lead to self-neglect. This thought-provoking conversation takes a lighter turn with a story about the pie-baking adventure. From there, we chew on the idea of overindulgence, questioning how it can morph into self-sabotage and affect our physical well-being and emotional stability. A hilarious recounting of an unforgettable evening out will have you chuckling and nodding in remembrance of similar personal experiences.
We then shift gear to the transformative power of singing, discussing how it influences our moods and mental health. Sharing our personal experiences with joining a choir, we explore its challenges, pleasures, and the camaraderie that comes with it. Experiencing the joy of performing with a band and the thrill of a grandson's band releasing an album makes for riveting listening. Rounding off our journey, we emphasize the importance of happiness, self-care, and community, and the sheer pleasure of taking a break to let loose and have fun. We'd love for you to join us on this enlightening journey of shared experiences and insights.
Val & Jeff Gee published authors with McGraw-Hill Education
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Transcript
So this morning I went on my morning walk
Speaker 1and I pass a church which has a labyrinth . You know that's a big . You kind of go in and then you walk around very well indeed and as you go in , you let go of all your stresses and you kind of turning and walking and it's huge , this labyrinth in Oak Park , and then you get to the c
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