The guys are both dealing with anxiety and flinch at how widespread it is
Mark reads a definition
Then he puts anxiety in the context of our self awareness fly wheel
Mark’s kids all have issues with anxiety and they were all together last weekend
Mark speaks to the sources of anxiety
Jim restates the use of our wheel and The Middle East conflict as a source of anxiety
Jim starts sharing some stories that happened over the weekend at a college football game. He had two small “run ins” during and after the game
Jim brings up the media
Mark brings up our uncertain future including talk of another world war
Jim says war is what humans do
It’s not a partisan conversation, it’s a collective national position
Mark talks about the covid disaster, immigration, Ukraine, Israel and Hamas
Jim brings in China and Russia
Jim reflects on the good that came after World War 2
We’ve lost all trust in our government and large institutions
Mark says we’re also moving away from God - God fearing people are happier
No higher power increase loneliness and anxiety
Church is as much about community as it is about religion
Isolation is on the rise because of all these things…more anxiety
Jim comes back to his sports stories - college football
We have experience with the 18 to 35 year olds (we both have daughters)
Mark thinks men are being emasculated and this is confusing the kids in this age group
Both guys agree on progress and tradition. Some changes have been good and some have turned out to be harmful and unproductive
Back to the football game related stories
Nothing good happens when the word “dude” enters the conversation:)
Jim got the stink eye for his “ladies first” comment. How dare you call me a lady
Mark says it’s too bad we even have to think about this shit
Mark shares his coffee shop experiences with liberals and language
Jim gets hit with a peanut in the back of his head and threw it back and hit the wrong guy in the head (another dude)
Jim thinks young people are angry and anxious and have been brainwashed about our country and certain traditions
When your anxious it’s more likely you’ll get angry
Mark shares his wellness routine including breathing, praying and meditation. These are all anxiety killers
Jim has decided to be more reflective, empathetic and self aware
Mark inserts his personal accountability stance and Jim agrees
The world doesn’t need more anger, hate or anxiety
