Time isn't real, which means that it hasn't *really* been five (5) months since I dropped an episode ... right?

Anyways in this episode I explain why it took me 5 months to drop another episode, a few major life updates, and my quest to live as much as a monk as possible in every day life. 

Here's the article I got the essential rules to living like a monk from: https://zenhabits.net/12-essential-rules-to-live-more-like-a-zen-monk/

0:00 - Intro

3:09 - Life updates (the TL;DR of the ep basically)

12:13 - The 12 essential rules to live more like a zen monk

19:54 - How I've personally been applying the rules

32:31 - Closing

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Bro we are in a recession. I mean the economy too, but this ain't the place for that. That's what Earn Your Leisure is for. People are losing their friends and not making new ones. Shit, the friendships we have don't hit the same

Anyways, the homie Mario came through to talk about the decline, how we got here, how *we* choose to navigate it, and most importantly, celebrate our own budding friendship

Check out his pods and socials!

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twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsUhMe_Mario

Appraise The Phrase Show

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Underdog Sports NFL:

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As an attuned energy healer, Reiki master, certified psychic intuitive medium, and herbalist, Julie Evonne has always been different than most 

In the first episode of season 2, Julie joined me to share about her experiences and visions as a child, what she believes the world is missing, transitioning from a celebrity makeup artist to embrace her calling, dealing with loneliness, and seeing people at the soul level

Julie's info

Website: https://www.spiritspeakstosoul.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/spiritspeakstosoul/

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man wtf took so long between season 1 and season 2? it's been like a year. I (sorta) explain + I talk about my mindset going into season 2, how I’m looking to execute, and what to expect. 

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in this episode, I reflect on my 2021 and talk about my mindset moving forward into 2022 as well as season 2 of The Water Podcast. follow @thewaterpodcast IG and twitter!

music: 

Monte Booker, "wah"

in this *very* special episode, I was joined by my girlfriend, Gia. we talked about dating in the era of apps and social media, what we've learned from dating, the biggest things we needed to unlearn, and what we think makes up a successful relationship. we also shared our story and what we like about dating each other

follow her on twitter at @xogiaxo_ (altho she be out here tweeting crazy on Beyoncé internet sometimes), and me at @thewaterpodcast on twitter and IG!

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Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I was joined by my boxing coach, Kadhafi Bertho, who shared how he got into fighting, his transition into training and entrepreneurship, and the lessons he's learned from boxing. the episode is available whenever you stream podcasts. be sure to follow him for boxing tips and tricks, and don’t forget to follow @thewaterpodcast (IG and twitter)!

music:

Monte Booker, "wah"

in my most personal episode to date, I reflect on some recent good news, my journey, and give myself a lot of flowers. I also talk about what I've been learning since turning 35 and how a reddit thread saved my life

don’t forget to follow @thewaterpodcast (IG and twitter)!

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Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I was interviewed by a guest interviewer! we talked about basically all the things, including:

- choosing happiness
- growing up a preacher's kid
- suicidal ideation, and how I got out of the cycle
- what 35 year old me would tell 15 and 25 year old me
- what I'm looking forward to in the last half of my 30s

follow Charles on IG at @cheikhofalltrades and @the_kitchenconjurer, and @theChosen__One on twitter. be sure to check out my socials as well: @thewaterpodcast and @themonarchbrand (IG/twitter), and if boxing is your thing, @lastonesathebar on twitter.

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Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I was joined by Mike Litven. Mike has been a professional astrologer for 5 years, and has been doing human design readings for 1.5 years. we discussed what human design is exactly, how it differs from astrology, how he got into it, what others can learn from it, and he did a live human design reading using my information. check out his website at https://www.attunement.info/, and follow his twitter, @humandesignfact, for helpful curated human design content. don't forget to check out @thewaterpodcast on twitter and IG!

music:

Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I spoke to my friend Odell about his journey to finding himself as a Christian. we also shared our perspectives about modern-day church culture and what could be done to make it better. check out his wife’s dope digital planners at joyfullypaperless.com, and don’t forget to follow @thewaterpodcast (IG and twitter)! ... or at least check in every now and then 

music: 

Monte Booker, "wah"

Adrian the Accountant is a financial education consultant; an accountant by trade; the owner of Checkmate Professional Services, a moving and cleaning business based in the DMV area; an Airbnb Superhost; a stock and crypto trader and investor; and so much more. in this episode, he joined me to talk about his journey to entrepreneurship and investing, his passion for music, and his legacy. follow him at @Mixed__Money (IG and twitter), and check out all of his valuable resources on business, crypto, and personal finance here: https://linktr.ee/MoneyandMusic  don't forget to follow @thewaterpodcast (IG and twitter)! ... or at least check in every now and then 

music: 

Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I broke the silence to talk about where I've been and what I've been learning from podcasting ... and consequently, not podcasting. follow @thewaterpodcast (IG and twitter)!

music:
Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I spoke with Ed, yoga instructor and founder of Tru Clarity Wellness. Ed shared his journey into yoga, how yoga and meditation has transformed his life, what led him to become an instructor, and what could be done to get more Black men into yoga. follow him at @eddayogi (IG) and @RealMalcolmEd (twitter), and follow @thewaterpodcast (IG and twitter)! 

music: 

Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, I was joined by Aaron, a gun enthusiast. we talked about why more Black people should own guns, how to prepare for a real life scenario, and the ideal setup. We also get into #BroYouGood, a movement geared towards giving Black men a safe space to talk about their mental health, and how it came to be. follow @thewaterpodcast on IG and twitter!

music:

Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, my sister Christine joined me to reflect on how our friendship evolved into a brother/sisterhood, what it means to choose your family, and navigating friendships in your 30s. follow @thewaterpodcast on IG and twitter! 

music: 

Monte Booker, "wah"

in this episode, my friend Rashaun and I used historical references and current pop culture to attempt to figure out why so many Black men fail to protect Black women, as well as how we can begin to fix the matter. follow @thewaterpodcast on twitter for some behind-the-scenes commentary!

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Monte Booker, "wah"

in some ways, I could be considered a "late bloomer" in the sense that I came into my own later than average, relatively speaking. in this episode, I brought my good friend D. Rivers to talk about our experiences growing up unsure of ourselves, what prompted us to bloom inside and out, and how our past has shaped who we are today.

music:

Monte Booker, "wah"

D. Rivers, "I Love You"

setting the stage ...

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Monte Booker, "wah"