The lyrics are extremely personal and an honest reflection of the then current situation and even reflects similarly now. The art is reflective also of the various lyrical content in the song of playing guitar, fixing my car, being broke, dealing with haters, and finding love.

Self Knowledge

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Middle Platonist philosopher and biographer Plutarch's essay How To Tell A Flatterer From A Friend

This episode focuses specifically on the vulnerabilities to flatterers and flattery that we have within our own selves and characters. These stem from our own excessive self-love (philautia) which makes us liable to be flatterers of our own selves, and renders us liable to listen to those who confirm what we would like to think about ourselves, even if it is untrue.

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Plutarch, How To Tell A Flatterer From A Friend - Vulnerabilities To Flatterers

A reflection and talk with friends, on the aimless, universal maxim and Judeo=Christian proverb, taught by Christ Himself, "Know Thyself".

Know Thyself Pt1- Love In Action

A reflection and talk given to friends on the quintessential importance of knowing who we are, self knowledge, the difference between the false, shame-based, untrue identity given us by the demonic spirit and the Divine gift of our child-soul identity from The Holy Spirit through Christ.

Know Thyself pt2 - True Identity

Let your shadow come before you - Vocal Songwritings

In Part 1 of Episode 5 of The Genuine Leader Podcast, Patti Feeney and Lisa Leary welcome a very special guest—Patti’s father, Pat Howley. A lifelong facilitator of personal growth and development, Pat brings a wealth of insight into what it means to be a mindful leader. Together, they explore the transformative power of self-awareness, the journey from knowledge of self to true awareness, and the role of inner work in leadership. Through compelling metaphors—like dancing with our inner parts—Pat offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can embrace their full selves, navigate challenges with emotional intelligence, and create spaces of trust and psychological safety. From embracing feedback to recognizing the dance between ego and authenticity, this conversation is both thought-provoking and deeply personal. Stay tuned for Part 2 as they continue to unravel the essence of genuine leadership.

Episode 5: Part 1 of The Mindful Leader with special guest; Pat Howley

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Middle Platonist philosopher and biographer Plutarch's essay On Tranquility

This episode focuses specifically on his discussion of one mistake that many people make that gets in the way of their enjoying their lives, namely desiring or attempting to do every kind of activity they consider important or valuable in their one life. Many activities are incompatible with each other, so selecting one means selecting against the others that incompatible. Plutarch advises us to follow the Delphic maxim "know yourself".

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Plutarch, On Tranquility - Desiring Or Trying To Do Everything - Sadler's Lectures

Mathias Claus - www.mathiasclaus.com - is a multitaskinglike singer and jazz pianist  based in Germany, studies Berklee College of Music Boston USA and Hamburg University Germany. 
A channel for individual human artistry.

This site contains exclusively self produced compositions by MC. My aim is  individual human artistry, not using samples everybody uses, but playing my music by my own hands - except occasional beats maybe, 

My Vocal Songwriting often deals with lyrics with an philosophic touch. 
As a jazz pianist I never tried to sound like any other pianist. I just follow my emotions in improvisation. If you say jazz is a free kind of genre that does not really accept rules, then i am a jazz pianist. If you say jazz has to sound like .... I am not a jazz pianist. Since decades i felt fascinated to develop my very own playing techniques allowing high speed pianistry plus deep emotional touch.

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Then What? Conversations with Patti Feeney
(formerly The Genuine Leader Podcast)

Life throws curveballs. Plans fall apart. Careers shift. Grief happens. And in those awkward, uncertain spaces—between what was and what will be—we’re left asking… Then what?

Join leadership coach and writer Patti Feeney for real conversations about navigating change, rediscovering meaning, and laughing (sometimes crying) through the messy middle. Each episode brings soulful storytelling, honest wisdom, and gritty inspiration.

Whether you are a leader in transition, a professional at a crossroads, or simply a human trying to figure things out, this podcast is your space to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.

New name, same heart.

Archived episodes from The Genuine Leader Podcast remain available...because every chapter got us here.

New tracks tagged #Self Knowledge