Marianne Williamson wrote, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” That concept is so curious and compelling precisely because it is so counterintuitive. In theory, power and inadequacy should be opposites. Accordingly, you’d expect that they would bring us to different emotional places: inadequacy …
What does it mean when we call someone “powerful?” Sometimes it’s an observation of a physical attribute that they possess – perhaps when someone can lift a great deal of weight or has a powerful singing voice. Other times it’s when a person has political, economic, cultural or social status such that they can influence …
Today on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we are talking with the musician, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist Linda Perry. Now many of you know Linda as the leader of the band Four Non-Blondes and their big hit “What’s Up.” And for years, Linda has also been a prolific songwriter for other artists, writing hit songs like …
It seems like it has become something of a national pastime to refer to each other as “crazy.” The term was perhaps initially intended to refer to someone who suffered from mental illness – a catchall phrase that could indicate that an individual was deranged, irrational and perhaps dangerous. And accordingly, “crazy” has been the …
Parliament-Funkadelic is a phenomenon. Founded and driven by George Clinton, the musical and artistic collective formed an original blend of funk, psychedelia and futurism that continues to influence the cultural landscape today. The influence is perhaps most pronounced in Hip Hop, where Parliament-Funkadelic’s music has been sampled for decades, including by prominent artists such as …
How George Clinton Dances Underwater Without Getting Wet Read More »
This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast, we are talking with the man, the myth, the legend, George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic. It is hard to overstate Clinton’s influence on music. With a music and stage show so innovative and with an impact on so many genres — everything from Hip Hop to funk to …
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We are in the midst of a worldwide mental health crisis. Estimates suggest that as many as 36% of people worldwide will struggle with a mental illness in their lifetime. And for those that do experience mental illness, it is often a chronic issue, with people experiencing relapse over the course of their lives. Further, …
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Fearing death can be a natural part of the human condition. The mere thought of our own death or the death of our loved ones can evoke a range of painful emotions including terror, emptiness and depression. And we may feel these negative emotions for a number of reasons. We miss our loved ones when …
This week on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we are talking with musician, singer songwriter Tim Booth of the band James. James has a new album out now called All The Colours of You. And one of the themes addressed in this album is how we understand and cope with existential angst or fear of death. …
S2 E13: A Conversation About Existential Angst With Tim Booth Read More »
For many people, the Covid-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. Over the past year, we have faced the daily specter of death, sickness, isolation and economic instability. Our most natural instincts suddenly became dangerous. In many cases in order to stay safe, we had to adopt a more cautious and hesitant approach our …
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