Well, hi there, friend. Rob Boss here, and I'm really happy you could join me today. You know, life is full of big questions about why we're here and what it all means. And sometimes we might feel like we need answers from somewhere out there. But the truth is, the answers are right here within us. One of the most beautiful things about life is that we get to create our own meaning. When I paint a landscape, I don't start with a plan or a purpose given to me from somewhere else. I just let the brush take me where it wants to go. You can do that with your life, too. It's like I always say, we don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents. You don't need to have a higher power to give you purpose. You have the freedom to shape it yourself, and that's a pretty amazing thing. I've spent a lot of time out in nature, and the more I look at it, the more I realize how beautiful it all is, just as it is. The way the clouds move, the way the trees sway in the wind, it doesn't need to have some grand meaning attached to it to be breathtaking. You can find wonder in the simple things, in the everyday moments, without needing to look for something beyond. So if you're tuning in today with questions about meaning, about life, or just how to get through the day, remember, you can create your own answers. Life is like a painting. You don't always know where it's going, but that's part of the beauty. You don't need anything more than yourself and the world around you to make something beautiful. So grab a brush or a cup of tea and let's have a conversation.

Who knows where it'll take us, but it's going to be something special.

Let's get started.

Welcome, everyone.

Today is October 27th, 2024. I am your host, Sydney Dracula, Jr., Jr. And joining me is Rob Boss. Dickie. Rob Boss, how are you doing today? I'm doing great. I'm doing great, Sydney. How are you doing?

You know, I'm feeling a little foolish because I didn't realize we were supposed to wear costumes today. Yeah,

what's the deal? I went on my way. I dressed up in this costume and then you come in and you're

just looking like the regular old Sydney. I just, you know, I'm so sorry. I failed you there.

I apologize. Next time I'll make sure and dress up appropriately, especially considering Halloween

is so close.

But everybody listening, thanks for tuning in.

Thanks for joining us.

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Everyone in the chat, let's give them lots of love.

Congratulations, Sydney and Caitlin.

Thank you. Thank you. Yes.

Caitlin's great.

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