Mac and Stu here...and you're listening to an episode of the WizeGuys Podcast from Season 1, where we go rogue as we apply wisdom to the everyday to help us do it just a little better. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the illusion of perpetual growth. What does that imbalance do to us? It can’t always be about MORE. This one might be a bit convicting, but it’s for your own good! Doing it a little better doesn’t always mean having just a little bit more… Uh oh, here we go, Stu… “Namaste, all of you beautifully, exotic cocktails… Comment on Facebook, email us, we want to more of these stories!THE SETUPPerpetual up and to the right is an illusion.Growth is not negative, it’s in the expectations.The struggle between more and enough.Where does contentment come from?We have been conditioned thatgrowth is the goal. The opposite is unacceptable. BusinessSales$ + Units sold X price. What if either of these changes?Bank accountPossessions Minimalist thinking. 30 items. Breathing room Obligation to do more. Where does it end? Cultivate a pause that refreshes. Sometimes less is more. Good growth(?)Knowledge Understanding· Abilities Wisdom The arc vs the line.Contentment. Not complacency. How we deal with crisis.All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment. Dalai LamaThe world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment. Doug LarsonMystic MacNugget: “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.” -Bill Gates

Hi, I’m Mac, your host. In this episode, we’re going to vault off Luther’s back. We're not going to stand on the shoulders of the last reformation, but go higher, more free, trusting a deeper resonance of how we encounter the divine and develop our Christ Consciousness personally and corporately. We’ll offer a way to Be on the Way…Here's the new Reformation:THE GATHERINGA MANIFESTO FOR LIFEOUR WAYS OF BEING ON THE WAY OF JESUS OF NAZARETH• With God: God, who is absolute in diverse gender essence, is for us. God is no respecter of one person or belief system over another, as we are all loved by the Creator beyond our wildest imagination for eternity.• With Jesus: Jesus of Nazareth was the great example, not the great exception. His life and teachings provide The Way of salvation from our egoic nature into a life like no other. Understanding the Creator intimately, he encourages us to develop our innate divinity as children of God and as ones who can learn to cultivate the light and mitigate the darkness in each of us. • With Ourselves: We are created in God's image and likeness. Our essence is good, created with an ongoing original blessing. Practicing a way of life that is motivated and directed by The Spirit of God will develop a likeness to The Christ that produces an exuberant life of affection for others, serenity, a sense of compassion in our heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates all things and people. Consequently, we will be equipped to marshal and direct our energies more wisely. • With Each Other: Together is better. We act as distribution centers of God’s love. Our interaction with others should transcend the world’s focus on duality and look to promote a mystical oneness that is evident in our lives of inclusion, tolerance, radical love, gracefulness, and spiritual poise. • With The Bible: We treat the Bible as our premier work of inspired ancient wisdom literature. We do not take it literally in all things or consider it infallible and inerrant. This perspective often undermines its foundational, profound ability to inspire, direct, and motivate our lives and elevate our thinking to a Universal Christ Consciousness. • In All of Creation: We seek to live a life such that we need to constantly be revived, as the wonderment of God takes our breath away. We are deeply connected to the universe, and out of respect for it, we seek to honor and care for it and promote social and individual actions that support that effort. • As The Church: We invite everyone to practice a communal life that cultivates our spiritual development through the ancient practices of prayer, conversation, contemplation, the sacred meal, fasting, Sabbath, observance of the sacred seasons, and generosity.

In this episode of The WizeGuys podcast, the focus is on embracing change and fostering a new renaissance of creativity, spiritual depth, and passion. The historical Renaissance is explored, highlighting the forces that drove it and the lasting impact it had on Western Civilization. The call to action is to blend humanism with Deism and to go rogue, finding like-minded individuals to storm the gates and unleash the unthinkable.

In this episode of The WizeGuys podcast, the question of whether the Universe is fundamentally good is explored. The concept of "Original Blessing" and "Love Wins" is presented as an alternative to prevailing religious and cultural doctrines. The discussion touches on the impact of original sin, the reconciliation of good and bad experiences, and the importance of deep spirituality. The episode concludes with a call to action to step over the line of convention and cultivate a good life.

In this episode of The WizeGuys podcast, the focus is on followership and the importance of being a good follower. It explores the distinction between following and obeying, the role of humility, and the impact of following in various aspects of life. The episode also emphasizes the significance of following one's intuition, passions, and true calling. The call to action encourages listeners to step over the line, find like-minded individuals, and challenge conventional thinking.

In this episode of "Do You," the podcast explores the concept of authenticity and how to unleash one's true self. The guys discuss topics such as having a healthy self-image, dealing with adversity, and living unreasonably. The episode also touches on the podcast's new intro and identity, as well as the ongoing mission to go rogue and make a positive impact on the world.Link to the Who Poem"!

We need to figure out how to make better decisions. Take to heart Einstein’s definition of insanity. Begin minimizing the bad ones (not eliminating them) and develop a course correction process that raises your level of consciousness and depth of wisdom. Everything is “figureoutable” given the right filter and amount of time—even if the answer for now is “I don’t know.”Questions to determine your Tribe of 5: Who’s in your corner, always? · Who pushes you to want more and to be your best?· Who cheers you on and genuinely celebrates your victories? · Is there someone you can say anything to without fear of being judged? · Where do you go for advice, or to vent your frustrations, or for a kick in the ass and some cold, hard truth? The tribe is about is a community or a group of people who share the same values and interests. They are headed in the same direction in life with some similar goals and passions. These people are loyal to one another and support each other unconditionally. A tribe is a second family.

Can we acknowledge that unraveling, breaking, and cracking is a bearer of truth and even a gift? Perhaps the Spirit has been nudging and calling us to embrace a new imagination, but the other one had to unravel for us to see us for what it was. In this sense, maybe the malaise in our lives has been the work of God. A life humbled by disruption and decline may be less arrogant and presumptuous. We may have fewer illusions about our own power and centrality. We may become curious. We may become more creative. We may be less willing to ally with the empires and powers that have long defined us. We may finally admit how much we need the true power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit. That’s a life God can work with. Kintsugi: Kintsugiis the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold.It is based on the idea that embracing flaws and imperfections can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. A Cord of Multiple Strands: Some of the strands at times “unravel”. Some are repaired, some can be trimmed off, and a new graft can be put in place to strengthen the whole. Sets you up for a process of repair/rejuvenation/resurrection/enhancement.