I usually listen to podcasts in the car. These world-wise maestros tackle the art of finding purpose. Western-trained minds like myself reflect and often question the state of the world —- plotting to maximize impact (& get fucking rich). As the podcast plods on, Elizabeth Gilbert and Tim Ferriss touch on not getting too caught up with efficiency and achievement orientation while seeking purpose. Detachment seems like an antidote to purpose anxiety.

Things work differently in the Far East as I’ve learned when it comes to accepting life as it is. A Japanese movie called Perfect Days released this year is a nice complement to this intense podcast.