6 episodes

Michael Doherty, a retired physics teacher, ex-military, businessman and writer on the ancient Chinese philosophy the I-Ching brings a comforting and clear understanding of how to navigate life's changes in this often strangely fascinating world. In his deeply calming English voice he knows how to simplify topics that may seem difficult to understand and bridge the gap between science and philosophy. With an open mind to the transformations taking place worldwide, he brings a little wisdom, humour and lightness to otherwise darker subjects.

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Michael Doherty, a retired physics teacher, ex-military, businessman and writer on the ancient Chinese philosophy the I-Ching brings a comforting and clear understanding of how to navigate life's changes in this often strangely fascinating world. In his deeply calming English voice he knows how to simplify topics that may seem difficult to understand and bridge the gap between science and philosophy. With an open mind to the transformations taking place worldwide, he brings a little wisdom, humour and lightness to otherwise darker subjects.

    How Can We Solve The Scary Problems Of The World - Brexit as of 01 Sep 2019?

    How Can We Solve The Scary Problems Of The World - Brexit as of 01 Sep 2019?

     
    Listen to Episode 2 of The Michael Files, 'How Can We Solve The Scary Problems Of The World'.
    This episode deals with the Brexit situation in the UK as of 01 Sep 2019, before the new Prime Minister lost the 3 votes in the House of Commons. It gives an understanding of the background to what is happening.
    In this series, I want to talk about the challenges facing us on planet Earth. 
    Why it's important to find out the facts. For example - Is global warming real?
    Why our politicians are allowing the rise of dictatorships around the world 
    Why there is such poverty around the world when there is more than enough to go round
    How corporations are taking control of the world
    What we can do about it as individuals
    Follow Me:
    Subscribe on iTunes
    My Website
    The Michael Files Blog
    Twitter
    Facebook
     
    Buy Books:
    The I Ching - A Unique Interpretation of the Book of Changes
     
     

    • 12 min
    How Can We Solve The Scary Problems Of The World?

    How Can We Solve The Scary Problems Of The World?

     
    Listen to Episode 1 of The Michael Files, 'How Can We Solve The Scary Problems Of The World'.
    Episode Summary: 
    In this series, I want to talk about the challenges facing us on planet Earth. 
    Why it's important to find out the facts. For example - Is global warming real?
    Why our politicians are allowing the rise of dictatorships around the world 
    Why there is such poverty around the world when there is more than enough to go round
    How corporations are taking control of the world
    What we can do about it as individuals
    Support my podcast by buying me a coffee below

    ----more----
    Follow Me:
    Subscribe on iTunes
    My Website
    The Michael Files Blog
    Twitter
    Facebook
     
    Buy Books:
    The I Ching - A Unique Interpretation of the Book of Changes
     
     

    • 20 min
    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 3

    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 3

    Episode Summary: 
    Listen to episode 3 of The Michael Files, 'How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story'. 
    In this series, I talk about why our efforts to be happy usually fail and how to change this.
    Why we have to accept responsibility for where we are in our lives 
    Why we must learn that much of our behaviour is unconscious 
    Why we should learn to respond to situations instead of instantly reacting to them 
    Why we must understand the power of our judgements
    How to use these new understandings to help us navigate this life
    Support my podcast by buying me a coffee below

    ----more----
    Follow Me:
    Subscribe on iTunes
    My Website
    The Michael Files Blog
    Twitter
    Facebook
     
    Buy Books:
    The I Ching - A Unique Interpretation of the Book of Changes
     
     

    • 12 min
    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 4

    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 4

    Episode Summary: 
    Listen to episode 4 of The Michael Files, 'How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story'. 
    In this series, I talk about why our efforts to be happy usually fail and how to change this.
    Why understanding suffering helps us to release it
    Why fear is the real cause of our suffering
    Why our egos cause the fear
    Why our judgments add to the fear 
    How to use our new understandings to lead a more peaceful, happy life
    Support my podcast by buying me a coffee below

    ----more----
    Follow Me:
    Subscribe on iTunes
    My Website
    The Michael Files Blog
    Twitter
    Facebook
     
    Buy Books:
    The I Ching - A Unique Interpretation of the Book of Changes
     
     

    • 15 min
    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 2

    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 2

    Episode Summary: 
    Listen to episode 2 of The Michael Files, 'How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story'. 
    In this episode, I talk about: 
    Why we have to accept responsibility for everything in our lives
    Why to be happy, we have to be free
    Why to be free, we have to be prepared to live by our own rules and values
    Why our own rules may make us outcasts from our tribe
    How to live our lives as free, happy individuals
    Support my podcast by buying me a coffee below

    ----more----
    Follow Me:
    Subscribe on iTunes
    My Website
    The Michael Files Blog
    Twitter
    Facebook
     
    Buy Books:
    The I Ching - A Unique Interpretation of the Book of Changes
     
     

    • 17 min
    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 1

    How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story Part 1

    Episode Summary: 
    Listen to episode 1 of The Michael Files, 'How To Be Happy Whatever Your Story'. 
    In this series, I talk about why our efforts to be happy usually fail and how to change this.
    Why 'I'll be happy when...' can never work
    Why 'happiness' is an inside job
    Why the idea that another person or 'more stuff' can make you happy is an illusion
    Why we must accept total responsibility for where we are in life
    How to reduce or even eliminate suffering in our lives
    Support my podcast by buying me a coffee below

    ----more----
    Follow Me:
    Subscribe on iTunes
    My Website
    The Michael Files Blog
    Twitter
    Facebook
     
    Buy Books:
    The I Ching - A Unique Interpretation of the Book of Changes
     
     

    • 17 min

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