Join us on this episode of Spiritual Dope as we explore Ken's reflections, experiences, and insights that will leave you inspired and questioning your own spiritual journey. Ken traded in his corporate life and expat lifestyle overseas for a new adventure. He now travels the country with a microphone, a van, and a jar of questions, sharing his experiences. This epic trip may seem crazy to some, but to Ken, it is a brave decision. It is not the first time he has taken a bold step in his life, as he previously uprooted his family and moved from Los Angeles to Hong Kong for a two-year job opportunity at the age of 39. Returning back to his home country may not be as extreme, but it is still an exciting and unconventional choice for Ken. (connect with Ken here: www.thejar.live   Topics covered in this audio session: - Reflecting on a successful leader who built a company from scratch - Description of the leader as an evangelist with exceptional communication skills, strategy, and ability to connect with others - Acknowledgment of similarities with the leader but not achieving the same level of success - Vulnerable moment when the leader asks who fills their cup - Referencing emotional support and inspiration received from others - Reflection and frustration about someone's actions - Discussion about the impact of energy on desire for change and personal growth - Journey overseas and facing challenges when family and connections were no longer present - Difficulties of constant transitions and inability to establish deep relationships - Desire to return home and reconnect with family and friends - Mention of starting to write and taking up the guitar at the age of 52 - Importance of finding ways to receive appreciation and gratitude from others - Recognition of love and kindness shown by others - Balancing receiving and giving, comparing it to filling one's cup - Emphasis on finding motivation and practicing self-gratitude - Warning against people who expect others to fill their cup - Experience of someone approaching the speaker after scanning a QR code on a van - Discussion about making a positive impact - Desire to make a positive impact when the speaker is 80 years old - Appreciation of food, family, and friends - Desire to contribute to the world, society, heart, and soul - Acknowledgment of not knowing the answer yet, but valuing the question - Encouragement to meet curious people and recognize signs of curiosity - Love for music and appreciation of songwriters - Return to photography as a serious pursuit - Intentionality in writing, playing guitar, and doing photography - Realization of the impact these activities had - Challenge of the speaker's title preventing them from speaking in certain settings - Writing letters to God turned into a podcast - Purpose of hearing people's stories and giving them a platform - Fulfillment in listening to people's stories - Specific experience meeting a woman in a trailer park with a difficult backstory - Appreciation of being listened to and having her story valued - Reflection on taking a break after working for eight months straight - Limited time off and constant uploading and editing of content - Realization of a common theme in the work: mental health - Faced with a decision among multiple outcomes, excluding the red one - Captivation and confusion regarding the red one in a crowded room - Confidence gained through advice received - Friendship formed with a guitar teacher in Bangkok - Writing songs together using material from a book called "Dear God" at first, but eventually running out and having to write new lyrics