The Coffee Buzz

Brad
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The Coffee Buzz Podcast is a small offering in a big ocean of content. Each episode, we spend a few quiet minutes with a verse from the Tao Te Ching, reading it slowly, turning it over, and finding where it shows up in everyday life. No call to action. No social media blitz. Just space to think, and maybe something that helps. Join Brad as he works through all 81 verses at his own pace. New episodes arrive when they arrive.

  1. 1일 전

    Not Praising the Worthy | Verse 3 | Tao Te Ching

    In this episode, we sit with Verse Three from the Tao Te Ching and explore what happens when we overestimate greatness, overvalue possessions, and inherit desires that were never really ours. This verse can sound harsh at first, emptying minds, weakening ambition, creating confusion. But beneath the surface, it points to something deeply practical: How much of our striving comes from comparison? How much of what we want has been shaped by what we see others wanting? We reflect on: Why putting others on a pedestal can quietly make us feel smaller How social media and career comparison distort our sense of “enough” The difference between ego-driven ambition and steady inner resolve What it means to “empty the mind and fill the core” How confusion can sometimes be the beginning of real clarity This conversation isn’t about rejecting success or suppressing desire. It’s about gently questioning where our desires came from and whether they still belong to us. Verse Three invites us to step out of borrowed races and return to something steadier. Not what impresses.Not what competes.Not what looks good from the outside. But what feels true from the inside. “You can have resolve without ambition.You can be committed without being competitive.” Where in your life are you measuring yourself against someone else’s highlight reel? What desire might not actually be yours? What would “enough” feel like — not look like? If this episode resonated with you, consider sitting with the verse for a few days instead of moving on quickly. Let it work on you. Until next time… may your mind be empty, and your core be full. ☕

    14분

  2. 2월 21일

    The Dance of Opposites | Verse 2 | Tao Te Ching

    When does night become day? Where exactly does easy end and difficult begin? This week we're reading Verse Two from Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching—a short passage about opposites, contrast, and why we exhaust ourselves trying to cling to only one side of life. We'll talk about mountains and valleys, cold drinks on hot days, and what it means to act without forcing. Pour some coffee. Take a breath. Let's sit with this for a few minutes.

    10분

  3. 2월 14일

    A Quiet Return | Verse 1 | Tao Te Ching

    After some time away, I’m returning with a simpler format: short, calm episodes centered around the Tao Te Ching one verse at a time. In this first episode, we begin with Verse One, a reminder that the deepest parts of life can’t always be captured in words, labels, or names. This is a space for quiet reflection, a cup of coffee, and a few honest thoughts. No rush. No pressure. Just a little room to breathe. Verse featured: Tao Te Ching, Verse One Theme: The unnamed, the mystery, and letting life be what it is Verses are read from Stephen Mitchell’s translation of the Tao Te Ching. Thanks for listening. I’ll be back soon with the next verse.

    7분

  4. 2024. 03. 09.

    Meditation is Open Source Software

    Have you ever heard of ho'oponopono? This ancient Hawaiian practice goes beyond forgiveness, aiming to take responsibility and heal the source of negativity within ourselves and the world around us. In this episode, we dive deep into the core principles of ho'oponopono, explore its practical applications, and discuss the potential benefits it can bring to your life. if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening!  The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA  thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com  The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1  My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

    15분

  5. 2024. 01. 20.

    Charles Bukowski - The Laughing Heart

    Dive into the gritty and intoxicating world of Charles Bukowski, the poet and novelist who carved his name on the underbelly of American literature. I'll read his poem 'The Laughing Heart' and talk about why coffee should never be warmed up in a microwave. if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening!  The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA  thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com  The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1  My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

    11분

  6. 2023. 11. 13.

    Does Anyone Care about UFOs Anymore?

    if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening!  The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA  thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com  The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1  My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

    12분

  7. 2023. 11. 03.

    Carlos Castaneda Toltec Shaman

    Carlos Castaneda was a Peruvian-born anthropologist and writer. He was considered a father of the New Age movement for his series of books based on the mystical secrets of a Yaqui Indian shaman.  if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening!  The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA  thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com  The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1  My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

    18분

  8. 2023. 10. 27.

    Hitchhiker's Guide Through the Gizzverse

    King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are an Australian psychedelic rock band formed in Melbourne in 2010. They have released 26 albums, 14 EPs, and 3 live albums, and have toured extensively throughout the world. The band is known for their eclectic sound, which draws on a variety of influences including psychedelic rock, heavy metal, folk, and jazz. Start your journey through the Gizzverse! https://www.get-into-gizz.com/ https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com if you would like to help The Coffee Buzz please tell a friend about us and as always thank you for listening! The Coffee Buzz https://www.thecoffeebuzzpodcast.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXokOi8mZDruRRfcp1NNxoA thecoffeebuzzpodcast@gmail.com The Coffee Buzz Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nyJZinuwq4cj8ECflkvH1 My Wim Hof Youtube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxhqIqwvYIslIPrV7tCIKKJr6klrinHUd

    18분
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The Coffee Buzz Podcast is a small offering in a big ocean of content. Each episode, we spend a few quiet minutes with a verse from the Tao Te Ching, reading it slowly, turning it over, and finding where it shows up in everyday life. No call to action. No social media blitz. Just space to think, and maybe something that helps. Join Brad as he works through all 81 verses at his own pace. New episodes arrive when they arrive.

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  • 제작진
    Brad
  • 방송 연도
    2018년 - 2026년
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    217
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