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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Skye & Tanya delve deep into a powerful quote by Thomas Aquinas: "If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever." This timeless wisdom serves as our compass for today’s discussion on the necessity of taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones, whether it be in moving house, changing

Send us a Text Message."Every flaw, every strength. It took years to see, but embracing every part of me has been the greatest journey."Join Tanya Harris and Skye McKenzie as they delve into the though provoking quote -"The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself."This profound saying by Lao Tzu reminds us of the beauty and peace

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to this Episode of The Apple Pie Club! Join Tanya and Skye as they delve into a powerful exploration of acceptance, surrender, and the beauty of being true to oneself, inspired by the profound wisdom of Ramana Maharshi: "Let come what comes, let go what goes. See what remains."In this episode, Skye shares her transformative journey toward self-accepta

Send us a Text Message.Join us on a journey of self-discovery as we examine the origins of our habits and the impact of our upbringing on our choices. Uncover the power of conscious decision-making and the freedom to choose our own paths.Empower yourself with actionable tips and insights on cultivating positive habits. Identify, evaluate, and transform your habits to align with you

Send us a Text Message.When individuals engage in respectful dialogue, they not only understand others at a deeper level but also refine their own views and their own way of thinking. In Episode 11 of The Apple Pie Club we unpack this insightful quote from Thomas Aquinas: We must love them both, those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject, for both have laboure

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 10 of the Apple Pie Club! Today, Skye and Tanya explore the depths of Jean-Paul Sartre's poignant quote, "If you are lonely when you are alone, you are in bad company." Join us as we unravel the layers of self-love, self-acceptance, and the essential journey of personal growth. In This Episode we:- Dissect the meaning behind Sartre's famous

Send us a Text Message.Episode #9 of The Apple Pie Club is now available. Tanya Harris and Skye McKenzie discuss this beautiful quote by Aristotle… To love someone is to identify with them. Imagine loving people, not because they fill our needs or because they believe the same things we do, or because they like the same things we like, or because they behave in ways that please u

Send us a Text Message.Episode 8 of The Apple Pie Club invites us to reflect on the words of Marcus Aurelius: 'Ask, "Why is this so unbearable? Why can't I endure it?" You'll be embarrassed to answer.' This quote is not about admonishing us to toughen up. Here, Marcus Aurelius is inviting us to look inward and discover our true capacity for resilience. Most often, it's our percepti

Send us a Text Message.Plato believed that a position of governance should be reserved for the most curious, benevolent, just, kind, and altruistic in a society. He called this idea, "the philosopher-king". The proper education of these philosopher kings lasted until fifty years of age, and consisted of basic education in the sciences, physical and musical training, and years spent

Send us a Text Message.Is it possible to change your circumstances, by changing the way you perceive them? Epictetus believed it was.We are so excited to bring you a new episode of The Apple Pie Club, where Tanya Harris and Skye McKenzie discuss this wonderful quote from Epictetus, a Greek Philosopher who said: We are disturbed not by what happens to us, but by our thoughts about w