This provocative question from Zen master Kodo Sawaki isn't meant to offend but to awaken.

This TED-style episode explores what it means to live with awareness rather than inertia. Using Sawaki’s blunt koan as a lens, we dive into the cycles of consumption, the power of mindful presence, and how to evolve your life through intentional action.

You are not here to consume. You are here to evolve.

Listen now and reflect on the loop you may be caught in.

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Ever feel like your life is just... too full? Not in a good way—more like emotionally and mentally cluttered. You’re holding on to routines, roles, even relationships that once served you but no longer reflect who you’re becoming.

In this episode, we explore the powerful concept of the controlled burn—a practice from nature where fire is used intentionally to clear space and nourish new growth. What if we could do the same in our own lives?

Through reflection, grounded wisdom, and a timeless Zen parable, we look at:

🌿 Why letting go isn’t failure—it’s preparation
🔥 How to identify what’s overgrown or outdated in your life
🧘🏽‍♀️ The quiet strength in choosing release before life forces it
💬 And how ashes often become the soil for something new

Whether you’re in a season of transition, burnout, or reinvention, this episode is a calming and empowering guide to making space for what truly matters.

✨ Let go. Make space. Trust the burn.

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In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew Housley explores the paradox of love—how our deepest affections can turn into quiet control. Through Zen fables, spiritual wisdom, and soul-searching stories, discover why letting go may be the purest form of love. Learn how to unclutch, love without attachment, and create space for what you cherish to thrive. Real love doesn’t build cages—it blesses freedom.#MustIEvolve #ZenWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #Mindfulness #LoveWithoutAttachment #LetGoToGrow #EmotionalFreedom #ThichNhatHanh #TEDTalkStyle #SoulfulPodcast