Retired in 2016 after five terms as Colorado’s only Green Party county commissioner, Art Goodtimes has worked as a newspaper editor and he had a 40+ year run writing weekly and monthly op-ed columns for print and online publications including the Telluride Times
This episode was so inspiring. It's truly beautiful to find meaning in the simplest of things, and people like Art/Chris remind me of that. It's a big part of why I've been such an avid listener of this podcast for so many years. Each episode opens my eyes even wider as it continues to fulfil my deep curiosity to explore the vast depths of this crazy world - thank you Chris!
I love the way he laughs at the things that didn't work. Reminds me of my father. Of course I know that at the moment (of something not working) it wasn't as funny, but I think that part of accepting life and moving on is being able to look back and laugh at it.
What he said about asking questions instead of solutions, and about looking to be in the middle of things (instead of fixating in one side or the other) is something that resonate a lot with. I think that the middle, while not promising anything provides more opportunities (amplitude in every direction) to navigate issues and mentalities and to be able to observe the extremes, to ask the right questions, to be more curious, and to look at things with open heart.
'Working in the service of play'. Man how deep was that. In the search for advancing for the sake of it (perpetual progress) we have forgotten the value of play (in children, adults, and even seniors). Not just physical play but emotional, intellectual, and social. This society sees play as childish, a negative connotation that ironically have been applied to children.
I don't know Art, but with this conversation I definitely had a 'good time'. Thank you for sharing Chris, I wish you success with the new book project. It would be interesting to listen (or read) about how is it that things arranged themselves for you to have space to write a book again. I am going for another review and edit of my book and I can definitely use some insights. Between job hunting and everything else it is hard to arrange things by myself.
Chris, when you spoke of the changing of seasons it reminded me of a song from my childhood by the Steve Miller Band called Seasons. Beautiful piece of music. Been listening to you since the early days of your podcast and read both your books. Excellent, life affirming work. Thank you!
Thanks, Tim. I'll look for the song. I have fond memories of SMB playing the background to many happy moments back in the day: Big Jet Airplane, Jungle Love, Take the Money and Run....
Is it possible to find the Las Vegas Meetdelic conference presentation in video form somewhere? They must have recorded them, right?
Delightful conversation. There are people in this world who shine. Art is one of them.
This episode was so inspiring. It's truly beautiful to find meaning in the simplest of things, and people like Art/Chris remind me of that. It's a big part of why I've been such an avid listener of this podcast for so many years. Each episode opens my eyes even wider as it continues to fulfil my deep curiosity to explore the vast depths of this crazy world - thank you Chris!
Great chat. Glad to have you back.
I love the way he laughs at the things that didn't work. Reminds me of my father. Of course I know that at the moment (of something not working) it wasn't as funny, but I think that part of accepting life and moving on is being able to look back and laugh at it.
What he said about asking questions instead of solutions, and about looking to be in the middle of things (instead of fixating in one side or the other) is something that resonate a lot with. I think that the middle, while not promising anything provides more opportunities (amplitude in every direction) to navigate issues and mentalities and to be able to observe the extremes, to ask the right questions, to be more curious, and to look at things with open heart.
'Working in the service of play'. Man how deep was that. In the search for advancing for the sake of it (perpetual progress) we have forgotten the value of play (in children, adults, and even seniors). Not just physical play but emotional, intellectual, and social. This society sees play as childish, a negative connotation that ironically have been applied to children.
I don't know Art, but with this conversation I definitely had a 'good time'. Thank you for sharing Chris, I wish you success with the new book project. It would be interesting to listen (or read) about how is it that things arranged themselves for you to have space to write a book again. I am going for another review and edit of my book and I can definitely use some insights. Between job hunting and everything else it is hard to arrange things by myself.
¡Saludos. Que tengas buen día!
This is how real men wear their grey hair with confidence.
Good show, this guest glows. VISTA, with recruitment in seminary seems a little stereotypical resume. can't help to mention the elephant in the room.
The average boomer you hear say that they don't have "a lot" of money has a net worth of 1-5 million.
Now with that term "elder" Seems to be another vague bullshit title like shaman. What does it even mean, accomplished? Accomplished in what?
Great interview. See you November 8th. I’ll be hitching a ride with the crew from Denver.
Chris, when you spoke of the changing of seasons it reminded me of a song from my childhood by the Steve Miller Band called Seasons. Beautiful piece of music. Been listening to you since the early days of your podcast and read both your books. Excellent, life affirming work. Thank you!
Thanks, Tim. I'll look for the song. I have fond memories of SMB playing the background to many happy moments back in the day: Big Jet Airplane, Jungle Love, Take the Money and Run....