Episode 6, in which I muse aloud about the Taoist tool for refusing to get outraged about circumstances we can’t control: The question “Is that so?”
The question comes from an anecdote
shared with me from a book whose name I forgot while recording, but which is called “The cicada and the bird” by Chuang Tzu.We’re calling this Season 2 of the Podcast because it is different. The Peasant’s Apprentice is a space for me to share life lessons I have learned that relate to living a peasantly life. It’s called the Peasant’s Apprentice because it’s advice that a Master might give an Apprentice who is trying to learn a trade. Not to suggest I am in any way a Master, but anyway you get the drift.
The concept is basically a rip-off of Dry Creek Wrangler School on YouTube, but I’m putting my own twist on it.
Programming note: Spotify switched their editing tool to Riverside.FM, which took away their library of background music. It’s the end of an era! But also: Is that so? If anyone has tips for putting background music in their podcasts, I’d love to hear them.
Part of the model for the Peasant’s Apprentice is that once I post three episodes, the next oldest episode will go behind a paywall. This is episode 6! In case you’re new here, Episode 3 will go behind a paywall later today! If you would like to keep your access, kindly consider a paid subscription!
Thank you very much for listening. Did you get something out of this episode? Let me know in the comments!
God bless you!
Ad Jesum Per Mariam
Is That So?