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Imagination, reason and desires of the intellect (Charlotte Mason)
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 28, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutesHey friends! Today's episode is a continuation on yesterday's ideas on intellectual development. This episode was a lot of fun for me, exploring the benefits and "daemons" of imagination and reason, the two critical faculties of intellect, as well as our various intellectual desires and how they...
The House of Mind: A well-rounded intellect (Charlotte Mason)
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 27, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutesI've been devouring Charlotte Mason's education series, but her fourth book in the series, "Ourselves", is not about education at all - at least, not in the traditional sense. It turns to the subject of character growth and development and explores how to be a virtuous, intelligent and well-roun...
Remembering what you read: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 24, 2021 02:00 - 19 minutesToday's episode was a request, and I dive into how I retain things (or not) from the things that I read. It's a learning process for me as well, and there's plenty to talk about when it comes to books and reading! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.co...
Morning routines: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 23, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutesMornings are the best! I'm endlessly fascinated by other people's morning routines, so I thought I'd share my own here as I've recently hit on something that's been consistently feeling great. Enjoy, and wishing you good mornings to come!
Endangered Minds: Why Kids Don't Think (and What to Do About It)
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 22, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutesAnother book commentary! This book from the early 90's is still quite relevant, and a lot of the early research on children and television that the author discusses has been heavily explored in modern times, since "screen time" has certainly not decreased since the 90s. Here I share my main take...
Fluent Forever...worth a try? Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 21, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutesI read a lot, and I like to talk about what I read! Recently, I picked up the book Fluent Forever, which has gotten me all hyped up to learn French. I'll discuss this system and share my opinion on if it seems worth a try! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://...
Day in the life of a stay-at-home parent: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 20, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutesIt's a Covid third wave, so I'm home with my daughter these days. Today I wanted to talk about what those days look like in some detail, and how I manage to squeeze in work during the days (read: it doesn't happen much). Thanks for joining me!
The Ego of Art: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 16, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutesIn today's episode, I ask the question: are all artists a little bit egotistical? There is some truth to be found there, but I found more upon taking a deeper look. Join me for this exploration! :)
Chores for toddlers: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 15, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutesI don't claim to be a skilled parent - I'm a first-timer with a three-year-old and feel very little authority on the subject of parenting. However, there are some things that seem to work well in our household. My daughter and I have a good relationship with chores, and I'm not just being biased...
Emotion-based goal setting: Four helpful questions questions
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 14, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutesIn today's episode of Daily Musings, I share four question a friend of mine shared. These questions are a good starting point for goal-setting, as they explore where your heart is at. Too often we set left-brained goals that sound good on paper, but don't reach our hearts. I think this is a big ...
What is Tao? Insights from a little book by Alan Watts
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 13, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutesIn today's podcast-only episode, I wanted to share with you my notes, thoughts and quotations from Alan Watt's book "What is Tao?". He's one of my favorite philosophers, and this tiny book is very clear and interesting. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://al...
Just a chat on mom life and lockdowns: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 08, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutesToday I just wanted to sit down and have a conversation on what life's been like lately with local lockdowns and balancing (read: not balancing) work life with toddler life. Thanks for hanging out with me! :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dai...
On waking up: Reflections from ten years ago
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 07, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutesA decade ago, I was 25. I recorded my first album with my band titled "These Blue Walls Are Faking Freedom", which expressed some angst of growing up and losing the fire of my younger self. But more than that, it was a moment I woke up and remembered I was alive. I reflect on these "waking up" e...
Soothing anxiety with sensual experiences: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 06, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutesMany of us have had to deal with a low hum of anxiety in our lives during the pandemic - here are some things I've learned about reducing that hum. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Your relationship with money: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - April 01, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutesWhat is your relationship with money? And why does it matter? I explore this question in my own life, as I try to redefine my dysfunctional relationship with this obligatory fiction in our strange reality. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymu...
My path as an entrepreneur: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 31, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutesI've officially been an entrepreneur since 2014 - in this recording, I share my journey, trials, tribulations and joys, reflecting on the experience of running a business and working for myself. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Limits of logic: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 26, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutesIn order to solve problems, it's useful to have a variety of frames on hand, just like you want a variety of tools in your toolbelt. However, we tend to get really attached to the tool of logic, to the detriment of our sense of meaning and purpose in life. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday,...
Curiosity and the prolific creator: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 25, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutesSometimes I have to thank Past Allysia for her tendency to get really absorbed into one interest or another. Sometimes the curiosity doesn't lead anywhere, but following my curiosity with intensity is a key component of creating a ton of content. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visi...
Quarterly planning time! Tips and advice: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 24, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutesA new season is here, and with it, a new round of planning! Join me for the process of planning the next 90 days, a process I've been doing for the better part of a decade. :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Speaking for Knowledge: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 19, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutesToday's episode is about the benefit of speaking - conversationally, or as per these episodes - as a way to properly learn a topic. Charlotte Mason calls this "narration". Enjoy! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Table Topics! Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 18, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutesTable Topics is a fun speech game played at Toastmasters, but why leave the fun there? In this episode, I try a couple of table topics of my own, and invite you to play along. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Your life RPG character: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 17, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutesI love playing around with different frames and thought explorations - ways to think outside the box about yourself, others, and life itself. Today's fun frame is along gaming lines - what kind of RPG character would you be? I'm torn between a cleric and a druid. Subscribe for episodes Monday-...
The benefits and hazards of introspection: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 16, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutesA short idea today from the Charlotte Mason books I've been reading: Introspection is detrimental when it's focused on difference of self, and beneficial when it focuses on what connects us. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Life, the Story: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 13, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutesOne of my favorite, empowering ideas of the moment is that of being the author of your own story. How things that we see as impossible, other people see as their regular life. How things that we take for granted, other people see as impossible, a high feat of achievement. What scripts are you re...
10 things I'm enjoying right now: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 12, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutesFor some fun today, I thought I'd share 10 things I've been enjoying lately - from food to books and beyond. This is a "List of 10 things" as per the March 9th episode. I hope you enjoy it! :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
My month of self-education, unschooling, and more: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 11, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutesOver the past month and some change, I've been dedicating about 20-25 hours per week to self-education, which so far has been an incredibly fun and challenging blend of research and writing. Here are my thoughts on that experience, with some ideas on unschooling and education in general. Subscr...
10 reasons to make a daily list of 10 ideas: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 10, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutesInspired by James Altucher, I've gone through phases of making "10 ideas" lists for a few years, and I find it to be a worthwhile and enjoyable habit (better than sudoku!). In meta fashion, I outline my top 10 reasons I recommend making a daily list of 10 ideas. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Fr...
The need for novelty: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 09, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutesIn forming lasting memories, experiencing novelty is key. However, during the pandemic, novelty is hard to come by. Here are some of my ideas that you can experience novelty now with little or no cost. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusing...
Feeling your feelings and accepting them: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 06, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutesToday's episode is a tip from a friend who is a coach and meditation expert, who encouraged me to experience my feelings in their physical terms. What does anger feel like in the body? And what role does resistance versus acceptance play? Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on Yo...
On having a fluid character and identity: Daily Musings
Daily Musings with Allysia - March 05, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutesI've read two books by Tim Ferriss recently that have provided a ton of insights: Tribe of Mentors and Tools of Titans. In today's episode, I discuss how character traits aren't set in stone and how there are many paths to success - it's all about experimentation. Subscribe for episodes Monday-...
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