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Think Wise
Alan Watts on the Stillness Within
Alan Watts explores the quiet space beneath thought — the place where attention softens, tension dissolves, and the mind returns to itself.This reflection is a reminder that stillness isn’t something we create. It’s something we uncover.May it give you a moment of clarity today.#AlanWatts #ThinkWise #PhilosophyShorts #Stillness #Meditation #Presence
2025-11-26
03 min
Think Wise
A Gentle Gratitude Meditation to Start Your Day
Take a slow breath.This gentle gratitude meditation is your moment to pause, release tension, and reconnect with the part of yourself that already knows you are worthy, whole, and supported.In this guided practice, we breathe together, let go of worry, and repeat powerful affirmations that strengthen self-worth, abundance, and healing. You’ll return to the present moment, feel grounded, and open up to the opportunities your day will bring.Use this meditation anytime you need to feel calmer, more grateful, or more connected to yourself and the world around you.Affirmations in this meditation include:• I am so g...
2025-11-22
22 min
Troy (D) Ramos
Frankenstein (2025) — Creation, Loneliness, and a Surprising Connection
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) surprised me with how emotional, lonely, and human it felt.This version leans into the philosophical side of Mary Shelley’s story — creation, consequence, and the deep sadness of a creature who never asked to exist.Oscar Isaac delivers a powerful performance, and early on I noticed a small but interesting parallel to another role he’s played before. It’s not the focus of the film or this review, but it adds an extra layer to the idea of a creator who doesn’t fully understand what he’s unleashed.In this video I t...
2025-11-22
11 min
Think Wise
2 Hours of Rain for Focus, Calm, and Deep Thinking
Find calm, clarity, and focus with this 2-hour rain session.Recorded and composed by Troy (D) Ramos for Think Wise, this piece blends natural rainfall with slow-moving ambient tones designed to help you relax, think deeply, meditate, study, or fall asleep.This session is ideal for:• Quieting the mind• Background focus while working• Deep thinking and journaling• Meditation and mindfulness• Evening calm or sleep• Escaping noise and overstimulationIf you enjoy this, explore more calm videos, meditations, and philosophical sessions on the Think Wise channel.New videos every Wednesday and Saturday.Thank you for watching — may this bring you a sense of peace...
2025-11-19
2h 01
Troy (D) Ramos
Eric Stoltz’s Dark Take on Back to the Future (And Why It Makes Sense)
Was Eric Stoltz right about Back to the Future?Most fans know he was the original Marty McFly — fired six weeks into shooting and replaced with Michael J. Fox. But fewer people know the reason why: Stoltz saw the film as a tragedy.In this episode, I dig into the legend of that first table read, Crispin Glover’s criticism of the film’s message, early drafts of the script, the darker tone in Stoltz’s footage, and why both interpretations might actually be true.Back to the Future is still one of the great movies ever made — fun, iconic, ne...
2025-11-15
12 min
Think Wise
Henry David Thoreau | The Art of Being Awake
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately…”Henry David Thoreau’s reflections remind us that freedom begins in stillness.In a world built on noise and distraction, his words ask us to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the quiet rhythm of life.In this short reflection, we revisit his timeless call to simplicity, awareness, and courage—to wake fully to the moment we already live in.🎧 Listen in calm surroundings, breathe, and remember: the present is enough.#Thoreau #Philosophy #Mindfulness #Minimalism #Stillness #ThinkWise #Motivation #Calm #Meditation #Simplicity #Awareness #HenryDavidThoreau #Nature #Wisdom #Reflection #SlowLiving #Gratitude #Philosophical...
2025-11-15
02 min
Think Wise
Marcus Aurelius | Calm in the Storm
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus AureliusThe Stoics believed that peace isn’t a gift; it’s a discipline. In this reflection, we explore how Marcus Aurelius practiced calm in a world filled with uncertainty.When everything feels chaotic, remember: you can’t control the storm — only the stillness within you.🎧 Calm visuals, natural sound, and reflective narration to help you slow down, think deeply, and reset your inner balance.#MarcusAurelius #Stoicism #Philosophy #ThinkWise #Meditation #Calm #Stillness #Mindfulness #Wisdom #SelfGrowth #Peace #S...
2025-11-11
02 min
Troy (D) Ramos
Memento (2000) — Truth or Purpose?
Christopher Nolan’s Memento isn’t just a mystery told backwards — it’s a film about how far we’ll go to keep our lives meaningful, even if it means lying to ourselves.Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) can’t form new memories after his wife’s murder. He writes clues, tattoos his body, and hunts her killer — but when the truth finally appears, he rejects it.Memento asks a haunting question: would we rather know the truth, or keep a purpose that gives us a reason to live?This video looks at how Nolan’s structure pulls us into Leonard’s mind, ho...
2025-11-08
11 min
Think Wise
Nietzsche | The Art of Becoming Who You Are
Friedrich Nietzsche challenged us to do more than express ourselves — he asked us to create ourselves.In this short reflection, I explore what Nietzsche meant by “becoming who you are,” how chaos can lead to creativity, and why life itself must be treated as art.Quotes include:“One must give style to one’s character.”“What does not kill me makes me stronger.”“One must still have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star.”Watch calmly. Reflect deeply. Your life is the canvas.
2025-11-08
03 min
Think Wise
Seneca | How to Live Slow in a World That Rushes
Seneca reminds us that life isn’t short — we just forget to live it. This meditation reflects on the Stoic idea of slowing down, reclaiming time, and finding meaning in ordinary moments.Quotes include:“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste much of it.” “Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.” “He who has learned how to die has unlearned how to be a slave.”Take a moment. Watch the trees move. Time is already enough.#seneca #Stoicism #Philosophy #ThinkWise #SlowLiving #Mindfulness...
2025-11-04
03 min
Think Wise
Jiddu Krishnamurti | Freedom from the Known
Krishnamurti believed that true freedom comes when we stop clinging to our memories, beliefs, and labels. In this reflection, we explore his timeless insight — that the observer and the observed are one — and how quiet awareness, not effort, brings real transformation.#Krishnamurti #Awareness #Freedom #ThinkWise #Philosophy #Mindfulness #Consciousness #Wisdom #Meditation #SelfDiscovery #Presence #Stillness
2025-11-01
02 min
Troy (D) Ramos
Falling Down (1993) — When Losing Control Feels Justified
Why does Falling Down still hit so hard, more than 30 years later? In this video, I rewatch Joel Schumacher’s Falling Down (1993) — starring Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, and Barbara Hershey — and explore the deeper connection between Defense and Prendergast. Both men feel abandoned by the world, but one chooses violence while the other finds meaning.This isn’t just a breakdown of the movie — it’s a reflection on alienation, modern frustration, and what happens when we lose control of our place in society. Falling Down captures a kind of American anger that hasn’t gone away — and might be more relevant...
2025-11-01
14 min
Think Wise
Albert Camus | The Courage to Live Without Meaning
Albert Camus reminds us that life doesn’t have to make sense for it to be beautiful. In this reflection, we explore Camus’ idea of the absurd — the clash between our search for meaning and the silence of the world. Through acceptance, rebellion, and presence, we discover a quiet courage: to live fully even without answers.#Camus #Existentialism #Philosophy #ThinkWise #AlbertCamus #Absurdism #MeaningOfLife #Wisdom #Mindfulness #Motivation #Awareness #Purpose
2025-10-28
02 min
Think Wise
gentle rain for deep sleep & peace | 1 hour of real rain sounds
Experience one hour of real rain recorded by Troy David Ramos — captured naturally and layered with a soft, evolving orchestral tone that fades in and out like distant thunder.This recording is designed for sleep, meditation, or quiet reflection — an atmospheric reinterpretation of Troy’s earlier Rain & Thunder piece, now infused with a touch of music and warmth.🕊️ Best for: sleep, relaxation, focus, or letting go.🎧 Headphones recommended.#rain #sleep #relaxation #meditation #thunder #soundscape #thinkwise #calm #peace #deepfocus #ambient #trloydramos
2025-10-25
1h 20
Troy (D) Ramos
what i learned from watching “chungking express” for the first time
my first wong kar-wai film — chungking express (1994) — completely caught me off guard. shot fast, edited fast, but somehow timeless. it’s about heartbreak, loneliness, and love from two sides of the same city. one man can’t let go of a dream, the other finds someone who’s not ready to love him back.i talk about what makes this film so hypnotic: how wong kar-wai finds beauty in the in-between moments — a look, a song, a flickering light. and how chungking express captures hong kong in motion, searching for identity while its characters search for love.🎥 films mentioned: chungking expre...
2025-10-25
12 min
Think Wise
guided meditation for gratitude and peace | think wise
breathe.relax.let your thoughts slow down.this 24-minute guided meditation helps you reconnect with calm, gratitude, and the quiet joy of being alive.set against gentle nature sounds and slow-moving imagery of wild dandelions swaying in the wind, this meditation invites you to settle into stillness and find peace in the present moment.🎧 best with headphones🌿 new interpretation — this version includes natural ambient sounds blended with original narration for a deeper meditative atmosphere.—#meditation #gratitude #mindfulness #thinkwise #calm #relaxation #nature #guidedmeditation #mentalhealth #selfcare #stressrelief #spirituality #peace #dandelions #naturetherapy #slowdown #stillness #audiomeditation
2025-10-21
24 min
Think Wise
Carl Jung | The Shadow Within
Carl Jung believed that every person carries a shadow — the hidden parts of ourselves we deny or reject.When we ignore it, the shadow controls our choices and disguises itself as fate.This reflection explores Jung’s insight into self-awareness and how embracing the darkness within is the first step toward wholeness.#thinkwise #carljung #psychology #shadowwork #selfawareness #mindfulness #philosophy #healing #innerwork #consciousness #mentalhealth #growth #acceptance #wisdom #reflection
2025-10-18
02 min
Troy (D) Ramos
"they live" | the fight for truth and perception
In John Carpenter’s They Live, truth hides behind illusion — literally.In this video, I break down the meaning of the now-legendary alley fight, why Frank refuses to “put on the glasses,” and how this struggle mirrors our own resistance to seeing what’s real.From its unforgettable “OBEY” imagery to Carpenter’s haunting blues score, They Live remains one of the boldest commentaries on media, control, and waking up.👁️ Watch, reflect, and tell me: what does this film say to you today?🎬 Directed by John Carpenter | Starring Roddy Piper & Keith David— Troy (D) Ramos🕹️ Subscribe for more cinematic deep dives and p...
2025-10-17
06 min
Think Wise
why control is an illusion (alan watts on freedom)
Alan Watts taught that control is an illusion.The tighter we grip life, the more it slips through our hands.This reflection combines Watts’ words with an ambient meditation on letting go, surrender, and trust.🎧 A quiet reminder to stop steering and start flowing.#thinkwise #alanwatts #mindfulness #lettinggo #control #freedom #stoicism #spirituality #philosophy #calm #wisdom #acceptance #selfawareness #minimalism #innerpeace #nonattachment
2025-10-14
03 min
Troy (D) Ramos
why paul thomas anderson’s “one battle after another” didn’t work for me
“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, didn’t hit me the way Licorice Pizza or There Will Be Blood did.In this video, I talk about why — from the lack of character growth, to the heavy-handed political tone, to why I think that final scene with Tom Petty’s “American Girl” might actually be saying something deeper about America itself.Whether you loved it or hated it, let’s talk about what this movie is really doing beneath the surface.—Troy D Ramos🎬 more film essays: https://www.youtube.com/@TroyDRamos🎧 my ambient art + sound: https://www.spaceswithligh...
2025-10-12
12 min
Think Wise
rory sutherland | how to see magic in the everyday
Modern life runs on logic — but Rory Sutherland reminds us that the most creative breakthroughs come from irrational wonder. This video explores how to see ordinary moments differently and rediscover the strange magic hiding in daily routines.#RorySutherland #Creativity #Perception #Philosophy #LogicKillsMagic #ThinkWise #Inspiration #MarketingPsychology #Mindfulness #Wisdom
2025-10-11
02 min
Think Wise
john cage | silence teaches you everything
What if silence isn’t empty, but full of meaning? John Cage reminds us that true listening is the foundation of creation — when we stop trying to control the world, we finally start to hear it. This short reflection invites you to slow down, breathe, and rediscover the beauty already surrounding you.#JohnCage #Philosophy #Mindfulness #ArtLife #Creativity #Silence #Meditation #Awareness #ThinkWise #Inspiration
2025-10-07
02 min
Think Wise
the habit mistake keeping you stuck (james clear’s rule)
What separates people who achieve their goals from those who stay stuck in the same patterns? James Clear has spent years studying the mechanics of habit formation and systematic change. His insights reveal why focusing on systems rather than goals creates lasting transformation.This collection explores his most powerful thoughts on building habits, designing better environments, and understanding that every action is a vote for the type of person you want to become. From the compound effect of daily choices to the invisible forces that shape our behavior, these ideas offer a practical framework for anyone ready to build...
2025-09-20
03 min
Think Wise
the hidden pattern that keeps you trapped – and how to break it
What if the sounds we dismiss as noise are actually more honest than the music we choose to hear? What if the daily patterns we think trap us are actually where transformation begins?This collection explores how modern thinkers view the cycles that define our lives - from finding meaning in repetition to questioning the systems we automatically follow. These voices challenge us to see our routines differently and recognize that transformation often comes not from escaping our patterns, but from paying deeper attention to what's already here.Sometimes the most profound change happens when we stop trying to...
2025-09-16
03 min
Troy (D) Ramos
Is 1917's 'One Shot' Technique Brilliant or Misleading?
Sam Mendes' 1917 is visually stunning and emotionally powerful, but is the "one take" presentation honest filmmaking or clever trickery? After rewatching the film and diving into the making-of documentaries, I explore both sides of this debate.The film wasn't actually shot in one continuous take like Russian Ark or Victoria, but it was carefully crafted to feel that way. Quentin Tarantino has criticized this approach, arguing that if you're going for the one-take vibe, you should actually do it in one take. But is that fair criticism, or is this just masterful use of cinematic technique?What do you...
2025-09-07
06 min
Troy (D) Ramos
How Movie Theaters Steal Your Time
I created my own double feature this week - Relay at AMC, then 40-Year-Old Virgin at Phoenix Theaters. What should have been 3 hours of movies became 4+ hours because I sat through over an hour of ads and previews combined. Thirty minutes before each film started.This isn't just about wasted time - it's about being asked to pay in time after you've already paid. You arrive when the showtime says, but the movie doesn't actually start for half an hour. In what other business can you advertise a start time and then just... not start?Both theaters were nearly...
2025-08-31
12 min
Troy (D) Ramos
Why Chinatown Hit Different After Learning These Details
I've seen Chinatown maybe four or five times, but this viewing hit completely different. Learning about the backstory - the real LA water wars, the screenplay collaboration between Robert Towne and Polanski, why they changed that ending, and what "Chinatown" actually means - changed how I experienced this 1974 noir masterpiece.This isn't just about corruption and water rights. It's about the tragedy of good intentions, and why sometimes doing "the right thing" makes everything worse. Jack Nicholson's Jake Gittes never learned that lesson from his time working Chinatown - and it destroys everything he touches.I dive into the...
2025-08-31
16 min
Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast
David Benavidez-David Morrell PPV Showdown, Remembering Michael Katz + Chavez Nostalgia | BFW Preview Podcast
It's a big weekend in Las Vegas as two unbeaten rising fighers square off in a PPV main event and we're ready to preview the entire fight card and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter, who is live in Vegas.It's "PBC on Prime Video" (and PPV.COM) card, as light heavyweigts David Benavidez and David Morrell meet for Benavidez’s WBC interim and Morrell’s WBA “regular” titles Bigger is the winner is likel...
2025-01-31
1h 13
Big Fight Weekend Boxing Podcast
David Benavidez-David Morrell PPV Showdown, Remembering Michael Katz + Chavez Nostalgia | BFW Preview Podcast
It's a big weekend in Las Vegas as two unbeaten rising fighers square off in a PPV main event and we're ready to preview the entire fight card and more on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast."Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter, who is live in Vegas.It's "PBC on Prime Video" (and PPV.COM) card, as light heavyweigts David Benavidez and David Morrell meet for Benavidez’s WBC interim and Morrell’s WBA “regular” titles Bigger is the winner is likel...
2025-01-31
1h 13
Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime
Mystery Grows as Three Kansas City Chiefs Fans Found Dead After Watching Playoff Game
IT'S HERE: Pre-Order Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show, join our Patreon: Https://patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor STS Website: https://survivingthesurvivor.com/ STS Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ #STSNation, Welcome to another episode of Surviving The Survivor, the podcast that brings you the #BestGuests in all of True Crime… Questions are swirling over the mysterious deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who 'froze to death' in a friend's backyard after watching a playoff game. David Harrington, Ricky Johnson and Clayton M...
2024-01-24
1h 30
Rabbitt Stew Comics
Episode 268
August Sales Comics Reviews: Batman 100 by James Tynion IV, Carlo Pagulayan, Jorge Jimenez, Guillem March, Danny Miki, Tomeu Morey American Vampire 1976 1 by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque Legend of the Swamp Thing Halloween Spectacular by James Tynion, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Vita Ayala, Ram V, Julian Lytle, Emma Rios, Christian Ward, Domo Stanton, John Timms, Mike Perkins, Jordie Bellaire, Gabe Eltaeb, Andy Troy, Jeremiah Skipper Super Sons Escape to Landis by Ridley Pearson, Ileana Gonzales Amazing Spider-Man 49/850 by Nick Spencer, Kurt Busiek, Saladin Ahmed, Tradd Moore, Aaron Kuder, Ryan Ottley, Mark Bagley, Chris Bachalo, Humberto Ramos, Cliff Rathburn...
2020-10-11
2h 53
Rabbitt Stew Comics
Episode 239
Top 500, June Solicits Comics Reviews: Robin 80th Anniversary Special by Marv Wolfman, Tom Grummett, Scott Hanno, Adriano Lucas, Chuck Dixon, Scott McDaniel, Rob Hunter, Protobunker, Devin Grayson, Dan JUrgens, Norm Rapmund, Hi-Fi, Tim Seeley, Tom King, Mikel Janin, Jeromy Cox, Judd Winick, Dustin Nguyen, John Kalisz, Adam Beechen, Freddie Williams II, Jeremy Colwell, James Tynion IV, Javier Fernandez, David Baron, Brad Anderson, Amy Wolfram, Damion Scott, Peter Tomasi, Robbie Thompson, Ramon Villalobos, Ramra Bonvillain, Jorge Jimenez, Alejandro Sanchez Titans Giant 1 by Phil Hester, Scott Koblish, Tom Grummett, John Kalisz, et al 2020 Iron Age 1 by Tom DeFalco...
2020-03-16
2h 10
Rabbitt Stew Comics
Episode 233
Comics Reviews: Incredibles 2: Slow Burn by Christos Gage, Jean-Claudio Vinci, Dan Jackson Legends of Korra: Ruins of the Empire part 3 by Michael Dante DiMartino, Michelle Wong, Killian Ng, Adele Matera DC Crimes of Passion by Steve Orlando, Greg Smallwood, Stephanie Phillips, Riley Rossmo, Jordie Bellaire, Sam Johns, James Tynion IV, Gleb Melnikov, Luis Guerrero, Jordie Bellaire, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Paul Fry, Mark Farmer, Jeromy Cox, Sina Grace, Mike Norton, Hi-Fi, Jordan Clark, Kieran McKeown, Dexter Vines, Adriano Lucas, Mat Groom, Anthony Spay, Jason Paz, Wade Von Grawbadger, Arif Prianto, Jay Baruchel, Andie Tong, Steve Oliff, Liz Erickson, Abel...
2020-02-05
2h 05
Black-Eyed N Blues
With a Bang | BEB 329
Playlist: Tom “the Suit’ Forst, She Was Right, Molly Hanmer, Fool’s Run (Different Song), Deb Ryder, Nothin To Lose, Stone Stanley, Be With Me, Crystal Shawanda, Ball And Chain, Dany Franchi, Sensation, The Norman Jackson Band, Healthy Woman, Artur Menezes, Love ‘n’ Roll, Neal And The Vipers, Right Place Wrong Time, Big Daddy Wilson. Cross Creek Road, Kid Ramos, Society Woman, Breezy Rodio, You Don’t Drink Enough, The Lucky Losers, Don’t Talk Too Much, Buddy Guy, Whiskey For Sale, Tas Cru, That Look...
2018-07-04
1h 59
Rabbitt Stew Comics
Episode 145
Man of Steel 1, Doomsday Clock 5, Justice League: No Justice 4, Batman: Prelude to the Wedding - Robin vs. Ra's Al Ghul, Aquaman/Jabberjaw, Black Lightning/Hong Kong Phooey, Super Sons/Dynomutt, Flash/Speed Buggy, Green Lanterns Annual 1, Green Arrow Annual 2, X-Men Red Annual 1, Amazing Spidey 800, Infinity Countdown: Captain Marvel, Star Wars: Lando - Double or Nothing 1, Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows 19, Last Siege 1, Blackwood 1, We Are The Danger 1, Kong of Skull Island Special, Harbinger Wars II 1, Valiant High 1, Quantum & Woody 6, Reviews (Splank!, Harrow County Vol 2, Chrononauts, Good Girl, Black Mirror: Hang the DJ, Action Point), News (NYCC controversy, Comixology Comics...
2018-06-05
2h 29
DJ Bolt's Podcast
The Tribe - Part 2
It's Circuit Party time - 2 hours of Vocal House tracks with a dash of Tribal beats Track Listing: 001 - Try (Carlos Gallardo Eloise Remix) - Edson Pride 002 - What Time Is Love (Offer Nissim Remix Vocals By Meital De Razon) - The KLF 003 - Medusa (Jerome Robins Tekk Mix) - Hazzaro 004 - Perfect Exceeder 2015 (Argonaut X UMEK Mash Up) - 3Mason Vs Princess Superstar 005 - Exceeding Time (DJ Bolt Mashup) - Azealia Banks vs Mason 006 - 100% Pure Love (Original Mix) - Armand Pena, Crystal Waters 007 - DropDatBitch (Casey Alva Club Mix) - JimiJames 008 - Body (Pacheco Serving A Body Remix...
2015-01-26
1h 59