187: A 2023 Retrospective - How to Bet on Yourself Featuring Humble the Poet, Kyle Cease, Africa Brooke, Rev. Michael B. Beckwith, Cole Cuchna, & Mark Nepo
Dec 27, 2023
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Join Humble the Poet and other inspiring guests in this cozy fireside chat as they reflect on their journeys of reshaping their lives and finding purpose. Topics include betting on yourself, living authentically, finding passion, letting go, embracing possibilities, following the desires of the heart, finding opportunities in dire situations, embracing depth and transformation, and wrapping up the year in a compilation episode.
Embracing your true calling can lead to physical healing and a sense of purpose.
Beware of groupthink and the dangers of blindly following the crowd without critical thinking.
Letting go of justifying decisions and embracing honesty is crucial for personal growth.
Building a community based on frequency and consciousness, rather than conventional strategies, can lead to success.
Deep dives
The Journey to Agape International Spiritual Center
Reverend Beckwith shares the pivotal moment when he decided to start a spiritual community, despite a successful career in teaching and private clients. He recalls a time when he experienced physical discomfort, which resolved once he embraced his calling. He started by gathering people in his living room and cultivating the vibration of Agape before acquiring a physical space. The focus was on integrity and becoming the frequency of the community rather than conventional business plans.
Africa Brooke's Journey to Leaving the Cult of Wokeness
Africa Brooke reflects on her involvement in the culture of wokeness and the intense emotions stirred by events like the George Floyd incident. She candidly shares how she became consumed by anger and rage and found herself following the crowd without critical thinking. Africa describes a turning point where she publicly shamed someone for asking a question privately. This experience made her realize the dangers of groupthink and collective sabotage, leading her to write a declaration titled 'Why I'm Leaving the Cult of Whiteness.'
Kyle Sease's Transition from Comedian to Transformational Comedian
Kyle Sease recounts his journey from being a conventional comedian to becoming a transformational comedian. He shares his experience of feeling pulled to start a community despite resistance and how aligning with his true calling led to physical healing. Kyle explains how he let go of justifying his decisions and embraced a philosophy of letting go of anything that felt heavy. He also discusses the importance of staying honest and not allowing self-defense mechanisms to hinder personal growth.
Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith's Vision for Agape International Spiritual Center
Reverend Beckwith shares his vision for starting Agape International Spiritual Center and the challenges he faced. Rather than following linear strategies, he focused on gathering a group of committed individuals in his living room to become the frequency and consciousness of Agape. He recalls how his first service was held on November 30, 1986, marking the beginning of the community. Reverend Beckwith also discusses his experience with resistance from a selection committee when considering becoming the minister of a different church.
Overcoming Challenges and Finding Forgiveness
The speaker shares their experience of facing racism and discrimination in a church setting but choosing to respond with forgiveness and love. They emphasize the importance of not letting external circumstances determine one's destiny.
From Coffee Shop to Podcast Producer
The podcast episode features an interview with Cole Kushner, the creator of the popular podcast 'Dissect.' Cole discusses how he transitioned from working at a coffee shop to becoming a successful podcast producer. He shares his inspiration for creating a podcast that analyzes and dissects popular music albums and the challenges he faced along the way.
From Cancer to Bestselling Author
Mark Nippo, a prolific author and poet, shares his journey of being diagnosed with cancer and experiencing a spontaneous healing. He emphasizes the importance of following what is true and staying connected to the universal stream. Mark also discusses his experience of having his work recognized by Oprah Winfrey and the impact it had on his career.
Today's episode is like a cozy fireside chat, where we're looking back at some of the most mind-blowing, heart-touching conversations of 2023.
Our theme for the annual retrospective? "Betting on Yourself." You know, that moment when your heart whispers, "Hey, there's something here!" And instead of shushing it, you lean in and say, "Alright, let's dance with this idea." We've got snippets from incredible folks who took that leap, reshaped their lives, and found their purpose.
Each clip is a bite-sized burst of inspiration, around 10-15 minutes. Check the show notes for episode numbers, and maybe, just maybe, you'll be diving into their full stories. Ready for a dose of courage? Let's roll!
