What does it mean to be human, and how might one access one’s innermost self? Robert Rowland Smith writes popular books about practical philosophy, including a memoir discussing what he’s learned from his relationships – as well as a career as an Oxford don, a strategic adviser and a personal coach, among other things…
Our conversation explores the extent to which people can change, and how to get attuned to an inner alarm that reveals when it’s necessary. We also talk about intuitive ways of knowing, the role of fate and how inherited patterns shape our lives. Along the way, we consider the importance of facing mortality, why it might be scary to experience awakening and how to find purpose by asking good questions.
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