Summary:

In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Stout, a former member of the LDS Church who has embraced a journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Cheryl shares her perspectives on:

• Alan Watts’s metaphor of God as the ocean and us as the waves.

• Exploring existentialism, absurdism, and the quest for personal meaning.

• Her experience navigating faith deconstruction and finding empowerment in self-agency.

• The importance of adaptability, creating your own map of reality, and embracing growth.

• Connecting with others authentically and finding acceptance beyond traditional frameworks.

This conversation is packed with thought-provoking ideas and heartfelt reflections on what it means to live authentically and create your own purpose.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Alan Watts’s philosophies

• Sisyphus and the absurdity of life

• The challenges and rewards of spiritual deconstruction

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