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Join Seth as he takes you on a tour of his unconventional spiritual symbols and shares the significance behind his made-up ad hoc practices. In this episode, Seth announces a temporary hiatus as he prepares for his ordination as an interfaith minister. Discover the meanings behind his unique altar items, including a grizzly bear, unicorn, and zombie ant, and learn about the personal projects he's working on for his big ordination day. Seth also delves into the metaphorical importance of the zombie ant and how it relates to human emotions and behavior. Don't miss this insightful and personal exploration into Seth's spiritual journey!
00:00 Introduction to the Good World
00:41 Seth's Hiatus Announcement
01:04 Tour of Seth's Shed and Altar
06:00 The Symbolism of the Grizzly Bear
08:23 The Unicorn and Authenticity
09:57 The Zombie Ant Metaphor
16:00 Call to Action and Gratitude
17:01 Symbols and Projects for Ordination
34:57 Conclusion and Farewell
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Mentioned in this episode:
-I'm becoming an interfaith minister: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW86cRMCw3o
-Cialdini study on students and litter: https://www.influenceatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/A-Focus-Theory-of-Normative-Conduct.pdf
-Bears in cultural traditions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_depictions_of_bears
-Bear cam: http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls
-Unicorns in cultural traditions: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/land/unicorns-west-and-east
-You Are Special, by Fred Rogers: https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-are-special-neighborly-words-of-wisdom-from-mister-rogers-fred-rogers/7548460
-You Are Not Special, by David McCullough, Jr: https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-are-not-special-and-other-encouragements-david-mccullough-jr/6432415
-Watch a video about zombie ants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vijGdWn5-h8
-Read about zombie ants: https://www.npr.org/2023/01/30/1151868673/the-last-of-us-cordyceps-zombie-fungus-real
-Jocelyn McGregor Tattoo: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynmcg/
-Asherah, the Jewish tree goddess: https://www.heyalma.com/meet-asherah-the-little-known-jewish-tree-goddess/
-Hazrat Inayat Khan: https://inayatiyya.org/hazrat-inayat-khan/
-The Overstory, by Richard Powers: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-overstory-richard-powers/17315941?ean=9780393356687&next=t