We hate being “sick.” When we have a cold or the flu it feels horrible. We often have low energy, feel the need to sleep a great deal and lose our appetite. It’s much more difficult to concentrate or to enjoy the things that usually bring us pleasure. Even doing basic tasks such as showering can …
My first introduction to the term “ill” in the context of Hip Hop was Run-DMC’s 1986 song “You Be Illin.” The meaning felt quite negative – the song recounts the mishaps of an individual who stumbles from one socially inappropriate event to the next. Soon after the release of that song, Beastie Boys released the …
Today on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we talk with Hip Hop artist Hopsin. As an artist he has written, performed, and produced many singles, mixtapes and albums, including the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” song and video series. Hopsin is also the founder of the record label and merch line Undercover Prodigy. During this conversation, we …
S2 E3: Talking About Charting Your Own Course With Hopsin Read More »
What is an emotional investment? An emotional investment is when we focus our emotions – in the form of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors – into anything that we hope over time will help us grow and sustain our emotional well-being. “Emotional Investing” can be distinguished from “Emotional Spending” in that emotional spending is when …
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“Ferocious women and ill tempered me We’re not that picky ‘cause we take ‘em all in We fuss and fight and spit and cuss Look no further you have found the right church” From “Sonic Counselor” by Clutch I distinctly remember the first time I became aware of the power of the band Clutch. I …
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“Justification, the means are not the end Doctrine and dogma, I will not relent This world a garden in need of such weeding This world a minefield in need of such sweeping” From “Impetus” by Clutch This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we talked with Neil Fallon – founding member, vocalist and songwriter of …
S2 E2: A Conversation About Building A Community With Neil Fallon Read More »
Who would not want to live in a more forgiving world? Forgiveness towards others is a noble goal. It can be understood as a deliberate attempt to release feelings of anger that we may hold towards an individual or group – presumably in response to something they did to cause us or others harm. And …
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“The rain is a blessing in disguise The flood’s coming and it’s drowning all the lies” From “Face Everything And Rise” by Papa Roach There is a parable about the “Good Wolf” and the “Bad Wolf.” A grandfather tells his grandson that there is a battle between two wolves inside all of us. The bad …
“Losing my sight, losing my mind Wish somebody would tell me I’m fine Nothing’s alright, nothing is fine I’m running and I’m crying” From “Last Resort” by Papa Roach What’s up Hardcore Humans! This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast I was thrilled to talk with Jacoby Shaddix – founding member, vocalist and songwriter of …
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“I got so much seeds I got no more left Pull up on your block in that veggie van Keep my broccoli local like I always did Gimme a bucket of tools watch me go plant in the streets” From “Sprout That Life” by DJ Cavem The term “colonization” often to refers an invading group …
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