Part 13: Purpose

Part 14: Little Infinities

In this episode, I reflect on finding meaning in the small, finite moments that make up our lives. Through the lens of “little infinities” and insights from Stephen Hawking, I explore how purpose can emerge through curiosity, love, and attention.

Part 13: Purpose

In Episode 13 of Leaving Eden, I explore the idea of purpose... not as something assigned from above, but something built through intention and action. After rediscovering meaning, this episode reflects on how purpose takes shape in the way we live, the values we embody, and the impact we each have on others.

Part 12: Meaning

After confronting nihilism, where does meaning come from? In Episode 12, I turn to the insights of Viktor Frankl, whose experiences taught that meaning can be found even in the most difficult circumstances. This episode explores how purpose can emerge through responsibility, relationships, and the way we choose to respond to life.

Part 11: Memento Mori

What happens when you stop looking away from death? In this episode, I reflect on the ancient idea of memento mori and the experience of “staring into the abyss.” Drawing from philosophy, astronomy, and lived experience, this episode explores how the awareness of mortality can either us lead to despair—or sharpen our sense of meaning and responsibility.

Part 10: Depression

In this episode, I examine the role depression played in my deconstruction process... the quiet, internal weight of losing certainty and learning to face truth without a safety net. It's a personal and reflective look at what it took for me to finally speak honestly.