Soulcruzer

Journaling has always been an awesome tool for self-discovery and reflection. And now, with AI like ChatGPT, it's getting a major upgrade! Instead of just writing to yourself, you can have a real back-and-forth convo with an AI that asks you deep questions and helps you explore your thoughts and feelings in new ways. It's like having a super insightful buddy to chat with about all the stuff that matters to you. This fresh take on journaling doesn't just make it more fun - it also helps you understand yourself better than ever before. Every time you journal with AI, you're unlocking new insights and perspectives that you might not have discovered on your own. So if you want to level up your personal growth game, give this new kind of journaling a try - it could be the key to really figuring yourself out and living your best life!

The power of solitude is indeed great and beyond our full comprehension. When we retreat into the quiet sanctuary of solitude, we open ourselves up to profound insights and revelations from within. In the stillness, when the chatter of the external world fades, our inner voice emerges to provide clarity. 

The chatter of our own minds can often drown out the wisdom that exists within us. The incessant voice of our ego fills our head with a constant stream of commentary, judgement, and analysis. Yet we forget that we don't have to identify with or get caught up in the drama of this voice. 

Faith and fear are the contrasting forces that shape our journeys. They are the yin and yang of our existence. If we choose fear over faith, we stagnate and fall short of our potential. But if we choose to live by the mantra of “All Faith, No Fear,” we embrace a transformative path that leads us towards our true potential.

In today's episode, I explore the intricate dance between logic and emotion in my own mind. I discuss how these seeming opposites actually work in tandem - logic providing structure while emotion adds meaning. I share my personal journey of embracing this internal complexity rather than viewing it as a flaw. I talk about the tensions and growth that emerge from this spaces. Connect with me on Twitter X

This week: Soulcruzer talks about returning to podcasting after a long hiatus, starting up a new season of his refugee-focused podcast "Voices of Resilience," reflecting on 2023 and goal-setting for 2024, focusing lately on his weekly Substack newsletter instead of podcasts, being tired of the overproduced sameness and everyone chasing high production value in online content, the glut of self-help/personal growth content by people just trying to make money, plans to move further into philosophy and spirituality with an absurdist/postmodern flair, and welcoming people to connect in more intimate spaces like Discord if they want to chat outside of mass social media.

For years I've dreamed of having natural conversations with artificial intelligence like Tony Stark does with J.A.R.V.I.S. in Iron Man. And now, thanks to advances by companies like OpenAI, we're closer than ever to that sci-fi future. I'm blown away by how ChatGPT can understand context, remember facts, and have reasoned dialogue. The only limitation now is a slight lag between messages. But overall, chatting with CHatGPT feels amazingly human and is a huge leap forward for AI. I can't wait to see where this technology goes in the next few years!

In which I talk about my comeback bid into social audio and audio blogging, my long and checkered history with traditional blogging, the relevance of social spaces for bloggers, why I hate titles in blogging, my squeaky chair, whether Jeff Bezos tweets or not, and lastly, I take a deep dive into my blogging ecosystem and how it all fits together. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.

#AudioMo Day 5 a little trip down memory lane has me thinking when do family and friends start becoming strangers to each other?

Out on a bug hunt for #audiomo Day 3

As we usher in another June, we find ourselves once again amidst #audiomo - a month-long celebration and challenge of harnessing audio as a medium for creative self-expression. I eagerly anticipate immersing myself in the wealth of #audiomo entries this year, ready to be inspired by the cool, diverse audio content that's in store.

To answer my own question, Hephaestus would probably have morphed into the god of technology, or morphed into the god of technology if you still believe...in Greek mythology, Hephaestus is revered as the master craftsman, forging divine weapons and armour for the gods and heroes. His workshop, located deep within the heart of a volcano, is where he hones his skills and creates his masterpieces. Despite his physical deformities, Hephaestus is highly respected for his ingenuity and unrivalled craftsmanship, which have earned him a place among the Olympian gods.As for my other question, i'm hoping you can help with that?

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TranscriptLife Lessons from the Dude and the Zen Master?Do you remember the movie "The Big Lebowski?" I was a big fan of the Dude, so when I saw this book, The Dude and the Zen Master, I snatched it up.IntroductionThe Dude and the Zen Master was published in 2005 by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman. In this book, they recount the story of their friendship, which started when they were working on the film The Big Lebowski. Over time, their friendship led them to wonder if there was a better way for humans to live than what we usually do. They came up with three ideas that could help us all be happier: 1) Think for yourself instead of relying on others' opinions; 2) Understand that nobody knows anything about how life works; 3) That most things we hear about how we should live our lives are wrong (and therefore ineffective).The big idea of this book is that you are not who you think you are.The big idea of this book is that you are not who you think you are. In other words, if you listen to what other people te

From my bunker deep in the heart of England... In this episode, I wander from pillar to post musing out loud about my year and how I deal with this no-man's land of time between Christmas and New Year. I ruminate on the merits of eating beef stew in the winter. And I get ambushed by a kitten.

Post 30 day challenge, how do I keep the momentum up. We now resume our regular programming

In which I explore the most important question we can ask ourselves.

I spent the weekend exploring the Metaverse and found some interesting things.

The ten emojis that only old people use according to Gen Z.

This is what happens when the council tries to fix something that isn't broken!