Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the provocative question: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be free? We discuss how asking this question can dramatically change your attitude when you’re experiencing conflict with others, what role our need for perfectionism, control, and/or certitude plays in the need to be “right,” and the power of letting go of clinging and competition in favor of deeper curiosity and connection. Join us as we explore all the ways we limit liberation when we need the present moment to be anything other than, well, the present moment.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Being Right vs. Being Free

14:18 The Tyranny of Certitude

25:06 "Rightness" and Unsolicited Advice

28:24 Letting Go of Control and Embracing Uncertainty

34:08 Understanding Mana and the Comparing Mind

41:19 Relaxation as a Path to Freedom

46:33 Not Being in Contention with Reality

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Links & Resources mentioned:

Jocelyn’s Substack: radiate

Sebene’s Substack: remind me to love

Podcast website: www.cosmicclowns.me

Theme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we explore the concept of coming out, not just in the context of sexual orientation but as a broader metaphor for revealing hidden aspects of our identities. We discuss the complexities of coming out, who defines the closet or coming out, how sometimes we can go back in the closet, and the shadow or shameful parts of self that end up in the closet. We also explore different types of closets, including artistic and spiritual closets. Join us as we explore how maybe everyone is in the closet about something.

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Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!

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Timestamps:

00:34 Exploring the Concept of Coming Out

09:19 Queerness and Identity

18:48 The Broader Meaning of Coming Out

28:58 The Masks We Wear

38:53 Coming Out: Layers of Identity

47:51 Exploring the Closet and the Shadow

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Jocelyn’s Substack radiate

Sebene’s Substack remind me to love

Podcast website: www.cosmicclowns.me

Theme music: “Wow” by Charm School