Time to think with Joseph Michael

Joseph

On this channel I commentate on personal reflections as I experience life chasing new flavors, stories and ideas that inspire action. I’ll take time to think on this channel, sharing what is currently top of mind regarding society, technology, and humanity at large.

  1. 04/20/2021

    Why do birds sings?

    Some questions are tricky in that in that by asking them, you miss the answer. This a morning soliloquy toying with some thoughts on the nature of curiosity and the duality of it’s benefit, whatever that is supposed to mean. Sometimes we just go with the flow and see what comes out. Here is an example of that.

  2. 07/14/2020

    Mi Abuelo, I wish I could have met you.

    I only know my grandfather through the stories my mother would tell me. On this day in particular she recalled every memory she could muster up of him, fondly recanting in detail what she could still envision of him. These memories, all of which are from before she would turn 8. This is what I learned about mi abuelo Bartalo Padilla.

  3. 07/10/2020

    We are the hands and the feet - When he asked me for something to eat.

    A reflection on an encounter.

  4. 07/07/2020

    Karens Gone Wild - Why racists are not your enemy.

    A guilty pleasure of mine is indulging in videos or stories of people who are openly racist getting justice delivered to them, often in the form of losing their jobs and in certain circumstances having violence brought again them. I can’t say that this is a healthy outlook or something I’m proud of. I’m challenging myself to have more compassion towards them because in my own way, in past, I too held bigoted beliefs. Through education, and exposure to the arts, comedy, theater and individuals who held more progressive beliefs I was delivered from my faulty thinking. As it’s said, familiarity breeds empathy. To hold hate or resent towards an entire group of people even if they are racist or bigoted does not contribute to a solution. When we wish hate on others, do we not bring about more hate unto ourselves? I’m seeking a more civil productive answer, to rid myself of my hate and ignorance. How can we move the needle forward in our culture and find more common ground? How can we foster love and unity. I’m curious to hear what you think and wonder if you share these sentiments?

  5. 07/02/2020

    The purge - The first one to go.

    I finally let some stuff go. It’s not rational but I felt reservations up until the point where I tossed that shit down the shoot. It was a heavy feeling but I actually do feel lighter and look forward to letting more stuff go. Wow I have this large empty suitcase which I can put winter clothes in to free up closet space or give away as a blessing to someone. Progress.

  6. 07/01/2020

    Getting rid of shit: The path towards a more minimalistic me.

    It’s time for me to get rid of some shit. Over the years I’ve carried a tendency to hold on to items senselessly. This has accumulated into multiple boxes and suitcases as well as about 10 shoes boxes stacked up in my walk in closet. In my effort to declutter and beginning my path toward being a more tidy and minimalistic person I’ll need help. Comment at me on Instagram @Josephmichaels if you identify with this or have found ways to become more tidy or minimalistic yourself. Over the next few episodes I’ll share my progress with you.

  7. 03/20/2020

    Pain

    Back Pain

  8. 02/23/2020

    My first step - A path to 0 debt

    I just took my first step to being debt-free and wanted to document and share this with you. Share with me your success stories, or where you’re at with this journey.

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On this channel I commentate on personal reflections as I experience life chasing new flavors, stories and ideas that inspire action. I’ll take time to think on this channel, sharing what is currently top of mind regarding society, technology, and humanity at large.

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