4 Philosophical Reflections From the Bad Friends Podcast

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What philosophical reflections does the Bad Friends podcast make? How did Bobby Lee overcome his addiction? Podcasts are a great time to reflect on the more serious aspects of life. In an episode of Bad Friends, Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino dive into sobriety journeys, the meaning of life, and whether destiny is real. Keep reading to learn the hosts’ takes on these philosophical subjects.

The King Archetype: Understanding Healthy Masculinity

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What is the King archetype? How does it explain the nature of the masculine psyche? The King archetype is a way to think about the rational mind, especially in masculine people. Your internal King can be healthy or unhealthy depending on how you develop it. Read on to learn more about this archetype and how you can apply it to your understanding of yourself.

The Warrior Archetype: Action, Discipline, and Devotion

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What does the Warrior archetype look like? What does it mean to embody the Warrior mindset? The Warrior archetype, as defined by Carl Jung, is a part of the male psyche concerned with carrying out tasks and adopting discipline and courage. While the Warrior can be a healthy expression of masculinity, it can also be negative if unbalanced or immature. Learn what it takes to develop a healthy Warrior mindset.

The Hero Archetype and the Psychology of Boys

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What is the Hero archetype, and how does it relate to masculinity? What does the Hero look like in boys? The Hero archetype is an immature form of the Warrior archetype, a part of the mind responsible for taking action. Because the Hero is immature, it has the drive to accomplish things but lacks self-awareness. Here’s more on what this part of the psyche looks like and how it behaves.

Examples of the Lover Archetype: Fueled by Emotion

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What is Carl Jung’s Lover archetype, and what does it look like? What are some examples of this part of the psyche? Examples of the Lover archetype include seeking a sense of purpose, being fueled by emotion, and in imbalanced cases, hedonism. Like all parts of the psyche, balance is key to healthy expression. See what the Lover looks like in action in healthy and unhealthy examples.

Death: An Inside Story by Sadhguru (Overview & Takeaways)

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What do you think of death? Is it something to be feared? What preparations should you make? Someday, you’re going to die. This is an obvious, unavoidable fact of life. Yet, author Sadhguru points out that almost everyone in modern society has implicitly agreed to ignore it. This reluctance to acknowledge death leads to enormous and unnecessary suffering. Continue reading for a comprehensive overview of Sadhguru’s Death: An Inside Story.

The 2 Parts of the Self: Karma and Life Energy (Sadhguru)

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What are the parts of the self? Are they mortal or immortal? When you die, only one part of you dies. And, that part isn’t really you. That’s the view of Sadhguru, a spiritual teacher based in India. In his book Death: An Inside Story, he explains his concept of the self and its components. Keep reading to learn about the two parts of the self and why Sadhguru’s perspective might give you some encouragement.