In 'Emotional Intelligence,' Daniel Goleman presents a compelling argument that emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for success, happiness, and virtue. Drawing on research in psychology and neuroscience, Goleman explains how EI, which includes self-awareness, self-discipline, and empathy, shapes our destiny. The book details five key skills of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, managing emotions, motivation, recognizing emotions in others, and social skills. Goleman shows how these skills can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood, benefiting our health, relationships, and work performance[2][3][4].
In 'The Desire Map', Danielle LaPorte introduces a revolutionary approach to goal-setting by focusing on how you want to feel in your life rather than just achieving specific goals. The book argues that traditional goal-setting methods often lead to burnout because they prioritize external achievements over inner fulfillment. LaPorte provides practical tools, including self-assessment quizzes, worksheets, and Desire Mapping exercises, to help readers identify their 'core desired feelings' in various life domains such as livelihood, body & wellness, creativity, relationships, and spirituality. By aligning goals with these feelings, readers can create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I’ve never used ChatGPT. Couldn’t tell you how to do it. So, not surprisingly…
I’ve never used AI for life guidance. And I never will. Because turning to algorithms for soul advice? That’s not evolution—it’s devolution.
But…asking AI for life advice and personal goal-setting is ACTUALLY TRENDING.
Heavy sigh.
This week, I’m naming what’s happening underneath all the dopamine hits.
We’ve worked too hard to break free from shallow psychotherapists and profit-centric Priestesses to fall for Chat-f*cking-GPT subbing as our next spiritual advisor.
Want real wisdom? Put the phone down. It’s less sexy, and the dopamine is modest. But the results of self-referencing and a loving support system lead to your radiant power.
In this episode:
- Why asking AI for spiritual guidance or life advice is a dangerous dependency
- Fawning as emotional manipulation—human and algorithmic
- How AI reflects your hungry ghost back to you (with charm)
- What true, self-sourced consciousness looks like in a world of synthetic wisdom
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
WITH LOVE, DANIELLE 
