August 3, 2025 • 16 mins
A Mini Mindful Episode from The Skeptic Metaphysicians
Listen now if you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disheartened by the state of the world. This episode is your reminder that lightness is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
In this uplifting solo episode, The Skeptic Metaphysicians host Will brings us a powerful Zen parable—The Laughing Buddha—and a much-needed dose of perspective for turbulent times.
From global turmoil and economic uncertainty to personal struggles and work-life burnout, it’s easy to feel crushed under the weight of it all. But what if the secret isn’t in changing the load… but how you carry it?
What You’ll Experience in This Episode:
“The world may not change overnight, but your perspective can. And when you shift your view, everything else begins to shift too.”
Whether you’re stuck in doomscrolling or feeling the heaviness of the world on your shoulders, this short episode is a radiant spark of clarity and calm. Let it guide you back to your center—and maybe even coax a smile from your soul.
Favorite Quote from the Episode:
“Life is like this sack. It can seem heavy or light depending on how we choose to carry it.”
Mentioned in the Episode:
If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, please share it with someone who needs a little light today. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps The Skeptic Metaphysicians reach more seekers like you!
Listen now and lighten your load. Your joy matters.
Connect with Us:
🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com
📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
Listen now if you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disheartened by the state of the world. This episode is your reminder that lightness is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
In this uplifting solo episode, The Skeptic Metaphysicians host Will brings us a powerful Zen parable—The Laughing Buddha—and a much-needed dose of perspective for turbulent times.
From global turmoil and economic uncertainty to personal struggles and work-life burnout, it’s easy to feel crushed under the weight of it all. But what if the secret isn’t in changing the load… but how you carry it?
What You’ll Experience in This Episode:
- A beautifully narrated Zen story about a joyful wanderer who transforms a gloomy village
- Will’s personal reflections on navigating hardship and choosing light over despair
- A touching story about Stephen Hawking’s unshakable gratitude
- Simple ways to bring mindfulness into your everyday—even when life feels dark
- A gentle reminder that you are not alone, and that joy is always a choice
“The world may not change overnight, but your perspective can. And when you shift your view, everything else begins to shift too.”
Whether you’re stuck in doomscrolling or feeling the heaviness of the world on your shoulders, this short episode is a radiant spark of clarity and calm. Let it guide you back to your center—and maybe even coax a smile from your soul.
Favorite Quote from the Episode:
“Life is like this sack. It can seem heavy or light depending on how we choose to carry it.”
Mentioned in the Episode:
- The Monk and the Butterfly: Stories of Zen and the Art of Change
- The wisdom of Stephen Hawking and his unexpected words of gratitude
- The power of mindful presence, even in the face of pain or uncertainty
- Listeners struggling with anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm
- Fans of mindfulness, Zen philosophy, or spiritual storytelling
- Anyone looking for a quick, soul-soothing mental reset
If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, please share it with someone who needs a little light today. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts—it helps The Skeptic Metaphysicians reach more seekers like you!
Listen now and lighten your load. Your joy matters.
Connect with Us:
🌎 Website – SkepticMetaphysician.com
📱 Follow Us on Social Media – https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician | https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician
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Speaker 1 (00:05):
Hey will welcome back to the skeptic mean of positions.
It's been a while since we visited The Monk and
the Butterfly of the book Stories of Zen and the
Art of Change, So I thought I would pull out
this old favorite and read one of the stories in it,
because these stories always remind us of what's important, and
this one's no different. It's called the Laughing Buddha, and
(00:27):
it goes like this. In a time when villages were
scattered like pearls across the vast expanse of the land,
there was one who brought joy wherever he wandered, The
Laughing Buddha, known to all as Hote. With his enormous
round belly always exposed under his loose robes, and a
(00:48):
smile as wide as the horizon, Hote was a living
embodiment of happiness. His laughter, a deep resonant sound, echoed
through the valleys and cross fields, leaving behind trails of
joy in wonder. Hote carried nothing but a large cloth
(01:08):
sack slung over his shoulder. Inside the sack were simple treasures,
sweets for children, toys for the young at heart, and
sometimes just emptiness, a symbol of life's surprises and simplicity.
Though he owned little, he lacked nothing, for the world
itself was his home, and every heart he touched became
(01:32):
his shelter. To those who cross his path, Hote seemed
to embody a rare kind of contentment, a deep peace
that came not from having, but from being. One autumn afternoon,
as the sun dipped low in the sky, Hote arrived
at a village nestled in a valley. The village was
(01:54):
steeped in gloom, its people weighed down by a poor
harvest and the constant worry of the coming winter. Faces
that one's radiated warmth were now etched with concern, and
the sound of laughter had long been forgotten, replaced by
the murmur of anxious whispers. When the villagers saw Hoote
(02:16):
approaching with his sack and his endless smile, they were skeptical,
what joy could this man possibly find in a time
of such hardship. As Hote strolled through the village, children
ran up to him, their curiosity peaked by his strange
appearance and infectious laughter. He reached to his sack, pulling
(02:37):
out candies and small wooden toys, and handed them to
the children. With a wink. Their eyes lit up, and
for a brief moment, the village seemed to breathe again.
One of the villagers, an elderly man known for his
serious nature, approached Hote with a furrowed brow. How can
(02:58):
you laugh and be so merry when there is so
much suffering in the world, he asked, his voice heavy
with skepticism. Look around you, the fields are barren, and
our people are worried for the future. What is there
to be joyful about? Hote paused, his eyes twinkling with amusement,
(03:18):
and set down his sack. He pulled out a single
candy and handed it to the old man with the grin. Then,
without a word, Hote began to laugh, a deep, hearty
laugh that seemed to come from the very depths of
his being. His belly shook with the force of it,
and his face lit up with a joy so pure
(03:40):
it was impossible to resist. At first, the old man
stood frozen and unsure of how to respond. But as
Hose's laughter grew well, it spread through the air like wildfire.
The old man's stern expression softened, and soon he too
was smiling. The children giggled, the women at the world chuckled,
(04:01):
and even the most serious of the farmers felt their
faces break into unexpected cuins. A small crowd gathered around Hote,
curious about this strange, laughing Buddha who seemed so out
of place in their troubled village. Tote, still chuckling, pointed
to his sack. Life, he said, his voice, warm and full,
(04:25):
is like this sack. It can seem heavy or light,
depending on how we choose to carry it. It's not
about what the sack holds, but how we bear its weight.
My laughter does not deny the pain and hardships of life,
but it celebrates the joy of simply being alive. Here now,
(04:49):
the villagers stood silent, absorbing his words. Some nodded, their
eyes widening with understanding. Life had been difficult, yes, but
in their focus on survival, they had forgotten the simple
joys that surrounded them, the beauty of the golden sunlight,
the laughter of their children, the warmth of their shared community.
(05:13):
The more they thought about it, the lighter their hearts became,
as if Hote's joy had seeped into their very bones.
One by one, the villagers joined Hote in laughter. Their
burdens the one changed no longer felt as heavy. They
laughed at the absurdity of it all, at the fact
(05:33):
that even in the face of adversity, there was still
room for joy. The children played with their new toys,
their laughter ringing through the streets, while the adults found
themselves smiling at the smallest things, the crispness of the
autumn air, the sound of wind rustling to the trees,
the warmth of a shared smile. Hote stayed in the
(05:57):
village for a short while, reminding the people that mindfulness
was not just about silent contemplation or solemn meditation. It
was also about being fully present in moments of joy
and laughter, about finding lightness even when the world seemed dark.
His presence, like a burst of sunlight through the clouds,
(06:19):
brought the villagers back to the present moment, showing them
that peace and happiness were not distant things to be chased,
but were already within their grasp. As Ote prepared to
leave the village, his sacks slung once more over his shoulder,
the villagers gathered to bid him farewell. Thank you, Ote,
the old man said, his face now marked by a
(06:40):
serene smile. You've reminded us that life's weight is not
in its burdens, but in how we carry them. Ote
bowed deeply, his belly shaking, with one last laugh. May
your hearts always be as light as my sack, he said,
(07:01):
and with that he walked off into the distance, his
laughter echoing through the valley. Long after he had disappeared
from sight, the villagers never forgot Hote His visit. His laughter,
like a melody that lingered in the air, remained with
them as a reminder that mindfulness is not just found
in silence, but in the joyous embrace of the present moment. Well,
(07:25):
I think it's pretty obvious as to why I thought
I should read that story today. There's been a lot
of talk in my circles of late of how dark
things seem to be in the world. Wherever you are.
It seems like the political scene is polarizing everyone. The
(07:46):
environment seems to be getting worse and worse. Economically, I know,
at least here in the States, things are getting very difficult.
It just seems like everywhere you turn there's so many
things to be worried about. And don't get me wrong,
yeah there's some bad stuff happening and stuff we need
really probably should be more concerned about that we actually
(08:06):
seem to be. But when we fall into despair and
we fall into the focus being the darkness all around us,
it's difficult to see a way out of it. And
like Hote said in the story, the importance is in
(08:28):
how we carry the load. Yes, we have a large
load on our shoulders right now, But isn't it nicer
to carry a load when you are smiling at each other,
when you're laughing, when you're noticing the little things in
life that actually give you a reason to smile to laugh.
I know that when I wake up in the morning
(08:48):
and sometimes I feel I'm in a foul mood. Those
of you have been listening to the show for a
while know of my challenges in my work life these days.
There's some tough stuff happening. However, it's my choice whether
to move it forward in darkness or in light. It's
very easy when I wake up in the morning sometimes
to be caught in that, in that eck, in that
(09:11):
oh my gosh, all this stuff going on at work.
I still want to deal with it. What's the future
going to hold? Right? You call it? What doom scrolling?
You're going through? Facebook? Or Instagram, and you're seeing all
these terrible things are happening in the world, and you
just it's hard to keep a smile on your face sometimes.
But what I've noticed, and I'm sure you probably have
noticed it too. When I'm in those dark places, it
(09:35):
seems like the universe shows me more darkness. But the
days that I decide to wake up and move forward
in a day with a smile, and as friends of
ours would say, we would raise our perspective suddenly if
you look at the little things, the pillow who you
(09:56):
just lifted your head from, the warmth in your house
or the coolness depending on the season that you are
able to enjoy, the warm shower that you can take,
the hot coffee, the breakfast that you share with your
family or by yourself, the food that you're able to eat,
(10:17):
all the things that we take for granted, the connections
that we have with our friends and our families. When
we focus on those things, then suddenly it seems like
the universe is showing us more and more of those
light things, those bright things. And so I know it's difficult,
but when you look at it that way, the world
(10:39):
hasn't changed. It's still the big fat mess that it
always has been or is right now. But it's your perspective.
It's your choice of focusing on those things that actually
bring you joy, that make things seem not so bad.
And the more that we live in that joy is
(11:00):
instead of that fear or that anger, then the more
we can appreciate the life the love that surrounds us,
because when you look around, there's always going to be
so many people that are nowhere near as blessed as
you are, and it's easy to take those blessings that
we do have for granted. I'm very much guilty of that.
(11:21):
You know. It reminds me of a story that I
heard very very recently actually about Stephen Hawkings. You know,
this incredible gentleman who was paralyzed from the neck down.
He was an incredible scientist. His contributions to the world,
to mankind have been uncountable, I mean, just an incredible,
(11:42):
remarkable human being. And when he won in twenty thirteen,
when he won the Breakthrough Prize and Fundamental Physics Award,
he came out to accept the award and the very
first words out of his is mechanical box. Since he
(12:02):
couldn't speak it came out of his computer. The words
that uttered out of that machine from him were what
more could anyone ask for? Doesn't that make you think?
This is a gentleman who is from the neck down
completely paralyzed. He can't walk, he can't talk, he can't
(12:26):
move his hands, our arms, or legs. He can barely
move his eyes, and he says, what more could anyone
ask for? How about to not be paralyzed, to have
a normal life like everyone else. No, he chose to
(12:46):
focus on the accomplishment, the award that he was being
given for incredible work that he did, of course, but
his focus was on the good that was happening to
him at that particular point time, instead of his shortcomings,
what we all would expect to consider to be shortcomings,
(13:08):
when in fact, maybe he did not. I don't know
that for fact, but I know I would be pretty
forlorn if I lost the use of my arms and legs.
I don't think I would say what more could anyone
ask for? And yet Stephen Hawking did exactly that. That's
just remarkable and a perfect example of what I'm talking
(13:30):
about here. If Stephen Hawking could focus on the good
like that, I think we can all really look towards
his example. When I take the moment and really think
about all the blessings that I have in my life,
it literally blows me away. I can't imagine. I can't
(13:51):
complain at all because I've got so many great things
in my life, and I'm sure that you do too.
All you need to do is take a moment and
be present in the here now and notice those things.
Notice the feelings, notice the connections, notice those things that
you're taking for granted, and focus on them. Focus on
(14:12):
the good things. We're not talking spiritually bypassing here. We're
not talking about no longer being concerned about those same
things that we talked about earlier, but rather be concerned
about them. But don't dwell on them. Don't make that
be the focus of your entire day, because that's an
easy way to spiral down into a place that is
(14:32):
really difficult to get out of. So if you take
away one thing from this short episode, just remember this,
be like hote one foot in front of the other,
carry your sack, whether it's light or heavy, well, that
is up to you, my friend. It is a choice,
(14:53):
and it's a tough choice. Sometimes it's hard to change
your mindset. Sometimes it's hard to change your perspective to
make your mindset be more positive. But believe me, when
you are able to do it, the rewards, Wow, they're endless.
All right. I think that's going to do it for
this episode of the short Skeptic Mentaphysicians. If you feel
(15:15):
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take care,
Hey will welcome back to the skeptic mean of positions.
It's been a while since we visited The Monk and
the Butterfly of the book Stories of Zen and the
Art of Change, So I thought I would pull out
this old favorite and read one of the stories in it,
because these stories always remind us of what's important, and
this one's no different. It's called the Laughing Buddha, and
(00:27):
it goes like this. In a time when villages were
scattered like pearls across the vast expanse of the land,
there was one who brought joy wherever he wandered, The
Laughing Buddha, known to all as Hote. With his enormous
round belly always exposed under his loose robes, and a
(00:48):
smile as wide as the horizon, Hote was a living
embodiment of happiness. His laughter, a deep resonant sound, echoed
through the valleys and cross fields, leaving behind trails of
joy in wonder. Hote carried nothing but a large cloth
(01:08):
sack slung over his shoulder. Inside the sack were simple treasures,
sweets for children, toys for the young at heart, and
sometimes just emptiness, a symbol of life's surprises and simplicity.
Though he owned little, he lacked nothing, for the world
itself was his home, and every heart he touched became
(01:32):
his shelter. To those who cross his path, Hote seemed
to embody a rare kind of contentment, a deep peace
that came not from having, but from being. One autumn afternoon,
as the sun dipped low in the sky, Hote arrived
at a village nestled in a valley. The village was
(01:54):
steeped in gloom, its people weighed down by a poor
harvest and the constant worry of the coming winter. Faces
that one's radiated warmth were now etched with concern, and
the sound of laughter had long been forgotten, replaced by
the murmur of anxious whispers. When the villagers saw Hoote
(02:16):
approaching with his sack and his endless smile, they were skeptical,
what joy could this man possibly find in a time
of such hardship. As Hote strolled through the village, children
ran up to him, their curiosity peaked by his strange
appearance and infectious laughter. He reached to his sack, pulling
(02:37):
out candies and small wooden toys, and handed them to
the children. With a wink. Their eyes lit up, and
for a brief moment, the village seemed to breathe again.
One of the villagers, an elderly man known for his
serious nature, approached Hote with a furrowed brow. How can
(02:58):
you laugh and be so merry when there is so
much suffering in the world, he asked, his voice heavy
with skepticism. Look around you, the fields are barren, and
our people are worried for the future. What is there
to be joyful about? Hote paused, his eyes twinkling with amusement,
(03:18):
and set down his sack. He pulled out a single
candy and handed it to the old man with the grin. Then,
without a word, Hote began to laugh, a deep, hearty
laugh that seemed to come from the very depths of
his being. His belly shook with the force of it,
and his face lit up with a joy so pure
(03:40):
it was impossible to resist. At first, the old man
stood frozen and unsure of how to respond. But as
Hose's laughter grew well, it spread through the air like wildfire.
The old man's stern expression softened, and soon he too
was smiling. The children giggled, the women at the world chuckled,
(04:01):
and even the most serious of the farmers felt their
faces break into unexpected cuins. A small crowd gathered around Hote,
curious about this strange, laughing Buddha who seemed so out
of place in their troubled village. Tote, still chuckling, pointed
to his sack. Life, he said, his voice, warm and full,
(04:25):
is like this sack. It can seem heavy or light,
depending on how we choose to carry it. It's not
about what the sack holds, but how we bear its weight.
My laughter does not deny the pain and hardships of life,
but it celebrates the joy of simply being alive. Here now,
(04:49):
the villagers stood silent, absorbing his words. Some nodded, their
eyes widening with understanding. Life had been difficult, yes, but
in their focus on survival, they had forgotten the simple
joys that surrounded them, the beauty of the golden sunlight,
the laughter of their children, the warmth of their shared community.
(05:13):
The more they thought about it, the lighter their hearts became,
as if Hote's joy had seeped into their very bones.
One by one, the villagers joined Hote in laughter. Their
burdens the one changed no longer felt as heavy. They
laughed at the absurdity of it all, at the fact
(05:33):
that even in the face of adversity, there was still
room for joy. The children played with their new toys,
their laughter ringing through the streets, while the adults found
themselves smiling at the smallest things, the crispness of the
autumn air, the sound of wind rustling to the trees,
the warmth of a shared smile. Hote stayed in the
(05:57):
village for a short while, reminding the people that mindfulness
was not just about silent contemplation or solemn meditation. It
was also about being fully present in moments of joy
and laughter, about finding lightness even when the world seemed dark.
His presence, like a burst of sunlight through the clouds,
(06:19):
brought the villagers back to the present moment, showing them
that peace and happiness were not distant things to be chased,
but were already within their grasp. As Ote prepared to
leave the village, his sacks slung once more over his shoulder,
the villagers gathered to bid him farewell. Thank you, Ote,
the old man said, his face now marked by a
(06:40):
serene smile. You've reminded us that life's weight is not
in its burdens, but in how we carry them. Ote
bowed deeply, his belly shaking, with one last laugh. May
your hearts always be as light as my sack, he said,
(07:01):
and with that he walked off into the distance, his
laughter echoing through the valley. Long after he had disappeared
from sight, the villagers never forgot Hote His visit. His laughter,
like a melody that lingered in the air, remained with
them as a reminder that mindfulness is not just found
in silence, but in the joyous embrace of the present moment. Well,
(07:25):
I think it's pretty obvious as to why I thought
I should read that story today. There's been a lot
of talk in my circles of late of how dark
things seem to be in the world. Wherever you are.
It seems like the political scene is polarizing everyone. The
(07:46):
environment seems to be getting worse and worse. Economically, I know,
at least here in the States, things are getting very difficult.
It just seems like everywhere you turn there's so many
things to be worried about. And don't get me wrong,
yeah there's some bad stuff happening and stuff we need
really probably should be more concerned about that we actually
(08:06):
seem to be. But when we fall into despair and
we fall into the focus being the darkness all around us,
it's difficult to see a way out of it. And
like Hote said in the story, the importance is in
(08:28):
how we carry the load. Yes, we have a large
load on our shoulders right now, But isn't it nicer
to carry a load when you are smiling at each other,
when you're laughing, when you're noticing the little things in
life that actually give you a reason to smile to laugh.
I know that when I wake up in the morning
(08:48):
and sometimes I feel I'm in a foul mood. Those
of you have been listening to the show for a
while know of my challenges in my work life these days.
There's some tough stuff happening. However, it's my choice whether
to move it forward in darkness or in light. It's
very easy when I wake up in the morning sometimes
to be caught in that, in that eck, in that
(09:11):
oh my gosh, all this stuff going on at work.
I still want to deal with it. What's the future
going to hold? Right? You call it? What doom scrolling?
You're going through? Facebook? Or Instagram, and you're seeing all
these terrible things are happening in the world, and you
just it's hard to keep a smile on your face sometimes.
But what I've noticed, and I'm sure you probably have
noticed it too. When I'm in those dark places, it
(09:35):
seems like the universe shows me more darkness. But the
days that I decide to wake up and move forward
in a day with a smile, and as friends of
ours would say, we would raise our perspective suddenly if
you look at the little things, the pillow who you
(09:56):
just lifted your head from, the warmth in your house
or the coolness depending on the season that you are
able to enjoy, the warm shower that you can take,
the hot coffee, the breakfast that you share with your
family or by yourself, the food that you're able to eat,
(10:17):
all the things that we take for granted, the connections
that we have with our friends and our families. When
we focus on those things, then suddenly it seems like
the universe is showing us more and more of those
light things, those bright things. And so I know it's difficult,
but when you look at it that way, the world
(10:39):
hasn't changed. It's still the big fat mess that it
always has been or is right now. But it's your perspective.
It's your choice of focusing on those things that actually
bring you joy, that make things seem not so bad.
And the more that we live in that joy is
(11:00):
instead of that fear or that anger, then the more
we can appreciate the life the love that surrounds us,
because when you look around, there's always going to be
so many people that are nowhere near as blessed as
you are, and it's easy to take those blessings that
we do have for granted. I'm very much guilty of that.
(11:21):
You know. It reminds me of a story that I
heard very very recently actually about Stephen Hawkings. You know,
this incredible gentleman who was paralyzed from the neck down.
He was an incredible scientist. His contributions to the world,
to mankind have been uncountable, I mean, just an incredible,
(11:42):
remarkable human being. And when he won in twenty thirteen,
when he won the Breakthrough Prize and Fundamental Physics Award,
he came out to accept the award and the very
first words out of his is mechanical box. Since he
(12:02):
couldn't speak it came out of his computer. The words
that uttered out of that machine from him were what
more could anyone ask for? Doesn't that make you think?
This is a gentleman who is from the neck down
completely paralyzed. He can't walk, he can't talk, he can't
(12:26):
move his hands, our arms, or legs. He can barely
move his eyes, and he says, what more could anyone
ask for? How about to not be paralyzed, to have
a normal life like everyone else. No, he chose to
(12:46):
focus on the accomplishment, the award that he was being
given for incredible work that he did, of course, but
his focus was on the good that was happening to
him at that particular point time, instead of his shortcomings,
what we all would expect to consider to be shortcomings,
(13:08):
when in fact, maybe he did not. I don't know
that for fact, but I know I would be pretty
forlorn if I lost the use of my arms and legs.
I don't think I would say what more could anyone
ask for? And yet Stephen Hawking did exactly that. That's
just remarkable and a perfect example of what I'm talking
(13:30):
about here. If Stephen Hawking could focus on the good
like that, I think we can all really look towards
his example. When I take the moment and really think
about all the blessings that I have in my life,
it literally blows me away. I can't imagine. I can't
(13:51):
complain at all because I've got so many great things
in my life, and I'm sure that you do too.
All you need to do is take a moment and
be present in the here now and notice those things.
Notice the feelings, notice the connections, notice those things that
you're taking for granted, and focus on them. Focus on
(14:12):
the good things. We're not talking spiritually bypassing here. We're
not talking about no longer being concerned about those same
things that we talked about earlier, but rather be concerned
about them. But don't dwell on them. Don't make that
be the focus of your entire day, because that's an
easy way to spiral down into a place that is
(14:32):
really difficult to get out of. So if you take
away one thing from this short episode, just remember this,
be like hote one foot in front of the other,
carry your sack, whether it's light or heavy, well, that
is up to you, my friend. It is a choice,
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and it's a tough choice. Sometimes it's hard to change
your mindset. Sometimes it's hard to change your perspective to
make your mindset be more positive. But believe me, when
you are able to do it, the rewards, Wow, they're endless.
All right. I think that's going to do it for
this episode of the short Skeptic Mentaphysicians. If you feel
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