In this episode of The Catharsis Project, Mino reflects on one of humanity’s oldest questions: What is the secret to living a good life? Rather than claiming to have the answer, he invites listeners into his personal inquiry—a thoughtful, candid exploration of identity, aging, dharma, responsibility, and the quiet shifts that occur as we move from extended adolescence into true adulthood.

This conversation blends philosophy, psychology, spiritual traditions, and raw introspection. Through Zen teachings, evolutionary metaphors, and his own lived experience, Mino constructs an eight-part framework for understanding our roles in life, the responsibilities attached to those roles, and how clarifying them may be the key to navigating transitions with less confusion and more intention.

Key Topics

1. The Perennial Question: What Makes a Good Life?

2. Creative Beginnings: Building a Space for Expression

3. Crossing the Threshold into Adulthood

4. The Search for Simplicity in a Complicated Life

5. Zen Lessons: Chopping Wood, Carrying Water

6. Understanding Roles: The Core of Human Clarity

7. Dharma and Karma: Acting Without Distortion

8. The Evolution Ladder: From Being to Becoming

9. Responsibilities of Earth, Life, and Body

10. Asking Better Questions to Live Better Lives

00:00 - 02:38 The Quest for a Good Life

02:38 - 06:52 Reflections on Life's Phases

06:52 - 11:30 Understanding Roles and Responsibilities

11:30 - 17:44 The Evolution of Existence

17:44 - 21:03 Gratitude and Stewardship of the Earth

21:03 - 22:46 The Responsibilities of Life

22:46 - 25:15 Caring for the Body

25:15 - 27:44 Understanding Human Survival and Threat Detection

27:44 - 30:25 Defining Our Social Roles and Contributions

30:25 - 34:00 The Complexity of Human Relationships

34:00 - 36:28 Culture, Technology, and Storytelling

36:28 - 40:53 The Human Responsibility Ladder

40:53 - 45:32 Prioritizing Life Over Roles

45:32 - 47:12 Revisiting Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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