How to Let Go of Anger (Podcast Transcript)
In this episode, I delve deep into anger, and share the tools and techniques that help me let go of anger and live a more peaceful life. Please feel free […]
We’re All Going to Die, and That’s OK (Podcast Transcript)
Hello Everyone, Welcome to the podcast “Close to the Bone.” I’m Carl Vreeland. This is episode #46, it’s called, “We’re All Going to Die, and That’s OK.” Yes, we’re all […]
5 Ways to Prevent Psychological and Emotional Trauma
What Buddhism has given me is boundless and priceless. It has awakened me to reality, true reality. I know that nothing is permanent and that everything changes. I know that […]
The Gifts of COVID-19 (Podcast Transcript)
Hello Everyone, Welcome to the podcast “Close to the Bone.” I’m Carl Vreeland. At last, I’m back. Months in the making, I’m finally settling into my newly renovated home. I’ve […]
Are You Awake? 5 Traits of Awake-ness
I thought I was awake. I thought I was wise. But I was wrong. I was ignorant (in the sense of being blind to reality/truth), only I didn’t know it. […]
Life and Death
Imagine walking alone in the park on a quiet Fall day, the sun mildly warming your skin, the crisp air reminding you of your aliveness. Suddenly you get sense of […]
Stop Waiting
We’re always waiting . . . waiting for that job promotion and pay raise, waiting for that big break, waiting for the weekend to come, waiting for the summer weather […]
Addicted to Anger (Podcast Transcript)
Greetings Everyone, I’m Carl Vreeland, and this is the podcast “Close to the Bone.” Before I start, I want to apologize for the lapse of time between episodes. As I […]
You Are Loved (Podcast Transcript)
Greetings Everyone, I’m Carl Vreeland, and this is the podcast “Close to the Bone.” Before I begin, I want to mention that there’s a strong likelihood I will be unable […]
Satire, Sarcasm, and All That Jazz (Podcast Transcript)
Hello Everyone, Welcome to the podcast “Close to the Bone.” My name is Carl Vreeland. This is episode #31, entitled, Satire, Sarcasm, and All That Jazz. Merriam Webster defines satire […]