Rich reflects on the past weekend creating a short film on the farm with Bonelang. The crescendo was a massive bonfire after shooting scenes in the corn fields, silos, and barn. What an experience.

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161. Creating a Short Film on the Farm

Rich reads chapter 7 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. Being Aware is More Important than Being Smart. This recording focuses on Jackson teaching mindfulness and meditation to the Chicago Bulls. On Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops. Subheadings in the chapter: Venturing Into the Here and Now Visualization Intimacy with All Things Engaging the Mind, Harnessing the Spirit Putting it Together

160. Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 7: Being Aware is More Important than Being Smart

New Delhi native, Shrikhambri, shares her experience of moving to Osaka, Japan and living life as an artist. She describes what she's learned about Japanese culture and discusses her creative process painting. Shrikhambri tells Rich what her recent gallery exhibition was like.

159. Artist Shrikhambri on Osaka, Japan and Using Nature as Inspiration

Rich shares his upcoming trip up to Wisconsin to shoot a short film with music duo, Bonelang. He reflects on recent international conversations and how they've expanded his perspective. Rich also shares what he's excited about coming up: a trip to New York. What're you excited about in your life?

158. What‘re You Excited About?

Rich reads chapter 6 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. The Eye of Basketball. This recording focuses on Jackson weaving Lakota Native American beliefs into his vision for the Chicago Bulls. On Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops. Subheadings in the chapter: The Eagle's View Fish Don't Fly Building Consensus Empowering the Team Celluloid Dreams The Way of the Warrior The Mystic Warrior    

Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 6: The Eye of Basketball

Self-taught data scientist Vlad Yashin joins us from Hamburg, Germany. Lately, I’m curious about how we use data in the Information Age we live in. What is data? Can anything be data? And how can we use it to make better decisions in the future for ourselves and the public good? We talk about a number of subjects, including Hamburg, data science, and travel. You can follow him on Instagram @vladyashin. You can also read his writing on medium. Again, Vlad Yashin.

156. Data Scientist Vlad Yashin on Hamburg, Germany and Technology

Rich shares the importance of having peace of mind. Identifying the source of anxiety and addressing it in a proactive manner. Rich discusses his new way of organizing books and how he treated himself to something special.

155. Pursuing Peace of Mind

Sindre Kristiansen joins the show from Oslo, Norway. He shares insights about the people and the culture of the European country. Sindre explores his curiosity through photography and studying psychology. Our communities can be stronger with more empathy and compassion.

154. Sindre Kristiansen on Oslo, Norway and Understanding on a Deeper Level

Rich travels down to the neighborhood of Bridgeport in South Side Chicago to pick up a lent book. "Awareness" by Anthony DeMello. It's about Love and Fear in the world. Rich shares thoughts on having expectations of others (especially when lending books).

153. Love and Fear (From Bridgeport, Chicago)

Rich visits the Field Museum and, in the Sue Ling Gin Garden, reflects on the ability to find loose threads in life to live better. He provides the example a podcast guest mentioning the classical artist, Bach, and diving into their work.

152. Pulling on Loose Threads to Improve Quality of Life

Rich reads chapter 5 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. Selflessness in Action. This recording focuses on Jackson's experience as an assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls. The staff's biggest problem to solve: How can we open the offense so that more teammates are involved rather than stand around awestruck by Michael Jordan's supreme gifts? Every Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops.

151. Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 5: Selflessness in Action

Juan Diana joins the podcast from Montevideo, Uruguay. He shares what the culture of the city and country is like. Juan tells his experience with technology from the perspective of a software engineer. Rich and Juan talk music and Juan's recent trip to Spain hiking the Camino de Santiago.

150. Juan Diana on Montevideo, Uruguay, Technology, and Hiking Adventures

Rich reads chapter 4 of Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. Experiments in the Cockroach Basketball League. This recording focuses on Jackson's coaching experience in the CBA and Puerto Rico League. Every Sunday we honor the Sabbath by reading a chapter of Sacred Hoops. Subheadings in the chapter: Seeding the Group Mind The Practice of Acceptance The Art of Chaos The Howl of the Ego When Right Action Means Calling it Quits  

149. Sacred Hoops Audiobook — Chapter 4: Experiments in the Cockroach Basketball League

Joining us from Kolkata, India, Sreoshi Bakshi is the first international guest on the podcast. Rich learns more about the artistic city of Kolkata and the country of India as a whole. He learns the impact of the Freedom Fighters of the early 20th century and much more. Sreoshi shares her writing experience and thought process.

148. Sreoshi Bakshi on Kolkata, India and Writing to Explore Human Emotion

Rich and Felipe catch one last White Sox game to send off summer. As the weather cools and Chicago glides into its Autumn groove, we hope for a Brewers-White Sox World Series. The Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-3.

147. Chicago White Sox Game with Felipe Hernandez

Rich Hebron has conversations with Chicagoans to gain insight into their experience with the city, as well as fulfill a desire for more human connection in an increasingly digital world.

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