Left Right Game Pt. 2 | Creep Cast

The Alchemist is a story of transformation. But rather than transforming lead into gold, Paulo Coelho teaches us, through the story of a shepherd boy who has the courage to follow his dreams, the power of transformation for our lives.

Coelho is a Brazilian novelist who has published over 30 literary works, from the 1980s to the present. In 1986 he walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage road and had a spiritual awakening that inspired the direction of his work going forward. To date, The Alchemist, published in 1988, is Coelho’s best-known work, and it was an international bestseller.

In this guide, we’ll summarize the story of the shepherd boy and the alchemical lessons he learns, and we’ll compare some of the ideas to other philosophical and spiritual traditions and beliefs, such as Vedantic philosophy, Sufism, and the law of attraction.

Immerse yourself in the unique cosmos of "The Broski Report with Brittany Broski," where the effervescent host indulges in a constellation of topics as diverse as the stars. In "Let Me Talk To The Aliens," Brittany Broski, in her Los Angeles studio, orchestrates a symphony of conversations that range from touching personal tales to musical tributes, philosophical musings, and imaginative flights of fancy. Listeners are invited into a space that's just as much a community hub as a podcast, where shared experiences and engaging discussions converge to form the bedrock of Brittany's world.

With her vibrant personality as the guide, Brittany not only reflects on the inspirations behind her content creation, like "The Twilight Zone," but also passionately shares her musical predilections, showcasing an eclectic taste that spans from the indie vibes of Mumford & Sons to the fiery beats of Bad Bunny. Beyond the melody, her intellectual curiosity shines through as she bravely treads on topics such as cosmic horror, the impact of Lovecraftian themes in modern media, and the profound questions tied to immortality and human existence. True to form, Brittany maintains a delicate balance, juggling serious topics with her hallmark humor and lighthearted asides, ensuring that her audience leaves both educated and entertained.

You probably know someone who regularly blows things out of proportion, or who insists on having the same argument over and over, or constantly tries to one-up other people. According to Dr. Eric Berne, a pioneering psychiatrist who broke away from the Freudian tradition, those are just two of the games that people play in work, love, sex, and friendship.

Games People Play is Berne’s 1964 classic about the many ways that we habitually relate to one another through “games.” These aren’t fun, harmless social games, though—they’re subtle, largely unconscious patterns that harm us and our relationships. Berne explains how most of us don’t even notice our games, and how we’re missing out on the fulfillment of game-free living.

In our guide, we’ll explore the foundations of Berne’s theory and build up to an extensive discussion of games, before finishing with his strategies for growing into a fuller way of living. We’ve also added psychological perspectives from Freud to modern-day and updated Berne’s ideas.