Kindness Over Severity

Today on the podcast we have another fable from Aesop about stewardship along with a parable from the gospel of Matthew. This episode is about money, and ultimately it is about what we value in life and how what we value will drive the way we live. Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

In today's episode, we'll talk about kindness amidst anger. How do we bring kindness into the assumptions we make about each other? We'll dig into another fable from Aesop and a couple scriptures to help us explore this question, and we'll also discuss another question that is extremely helpful in determining if our feelings are appropriate for the situation. Resources: The Phrontisterium on Substack: https://shaneroberts.substack.com Boundaries by Townsend and Cloud: https://rb.gy/c2l2w Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

Approval is not love. If it was, it would be unloving for me to tell you if I disapproved of something you’ve done. Love desires God’s absolute best for others at all times. We'll explore this further along with some scripture in today's episode! Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

Over the past couple of weeks, we've talked about what can happen when we don't seek the truth. First, we looked at a man who was seeking approval or acceptance from others. He gave in to every criticism he received, causing him to become completely insecure and unstable. He failed to take responsibility for his life, his choices, and the people and things he was supposed to care for. In short, he was a poor steward. Next, we discussed Icarus and his father, Daedalus. Icarus ignored his father's warning and arrogantly chose pleasure instead, which led to his death. Today, we're going to delve deeper into what happens when the wise are ignored. And I have a tale for you from the Brothers Grimm that I think you'll recognize. Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid." Proverbs 12:1 Today I want to talk about the consequences of not listening to wise counsel. We'll dig into the tale of Icarus and Daedalus - as told by Josephine Preston Peabody. The 4 questions referenced in this episode that can be used to better understand something: What is it? What is it about? Is it true in whole or in part? Why does it matter? The Books Referenced: How to Read a Book, Mortimer J. Adler. https://rb.gy/erwwv Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

In today's episode, we'll discuss one of Aesop's fables about the perils of people pleasing. We'll also explore what it looks like to combat this way of living with ownership, due diligence, and the pursuit of truth. Mentioned in this episode: The What Why and Cry (Processing difficult and painful things): https://rb.gy/vujta Appearance and Deception (developing a logical process that can help us discern truth about what we're thinking and feeling): https://rb.gy/8codx Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

This episode is about developing a logical process to help us reason through difficult and painful things. I like to sit down and ask questions like, what am I feeling? Why am I feeling it? This is just the start, but so much can be discovered by asking these simple questions. Mentioned in this episode: https://shaneroberts.substack.com/p/the-plague-of-misidentification-e25 Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

Welcome back to Friends and Fables on the meant for good podcast. Today I want to talk about slow, consistent work and how it pays off over time. And we’ll start off with one of Aesop’s wonderful fables called the Crow and the Pitcher. Mentioned in this episode - The Phrontisterium essay on The Non-Achiever: https://shaneroberts.substack.com/p/the-plague-of-misidentification-26f Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

Today, we're going to discuss two of Aesop's fables that deal with self-conceit, comparison, and ultimately, pride. We've all heard the saying 'pride comes before the fall.' When we misperceive reality and assess ourselves in a way that is inaccurate—either thinking that we are greater than or less than who we truly are—we create a delusion. The first fable is about self-aggrandizement. The second is about self-deprecation. In both cases, the result is destruction. Mentioned in this episode - The Phrontisterium by Shane Roberts: https://shaneroberts.substack.com/p/the-plague-of-misidentification-26f Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)

Appearances can be deceiving and our thoughts and emotions don’t always line up with reality. What can we do about this? One solution is to develop a logical process that includes questions that help us understand and discern the truth about what we’re thinking and feeling. We’ll discuss this along with two of Aesop’s fables on the subject of appearance, and I’ve included some resources to help us in this endeavor. Resources: How to Read a Book - Mortimer J Adler: https://rb.gy/q4thu The Phrontisterium - Shane Roberts: https://shaneroberts.substack.com/ Thanks to Linda Billson, Barry Green, Byran Saul, and Ray Kurzweil for supporting the podcast at ⁠www.patreon.com/HannahOnTheKeys⁠ You can also listen and support on ⁠Substack⁠: ⁠https://substack.com/profile/71677199-meant-for-good?r=16oahb&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=web⁠ Music by Hannah Holbrook & Kevin Dailey (⁠www.instagram.com/kipcentral⁠) (⁠www.instagram.com/hannahonthekeys⁠)