In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley invites you to trade the grind for groundedness. Drawing on Zen wisdom and soul-level clarity, he asks the uncomfortable but necessary question: Are you living to sustain a cycle—or to awaken within it?

With humor, insight, and a mindful perspective, this talk offers three core questions and three life-shifting practices to help you earn more than just money: depth, peace, and presence.

🔔 Listen now to recalibrate your definition of wealth.

Have we outsourced our internal compass to glowing screens and algorithmic advice?
In this soulful episode, we explore how getting lost—geographically or emotionally—can reawaken your intuition, rewire your brain, and rebuild trust in yourself.
Backed by neuroscience, Zen wisdom, and ancient resilience, this is your reminder:
You’re more capable than you’ve been led to believe.

🎧 Science-based insights from:

• Dr. Tara Swart

• Nature Human Behaviour study on algorithmic over-reliance

• Zen parables and quotes from Dogen

🍓 Plus: The Zen tale of the tiger and the strawberry.

On this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley explores the overlooked trap of spiritual outsourcing—placing our healing, clarity, and growth into the hands of gurus, systems, or communities. Drawing from personal insight and ancient wisdom, he unpacks the emotional need behind our dependency on spiritual authority and reveals how to reclaim your sovereignty. Featuring the provocative teaching, “If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him,” this is a call to radical presence, not passive following.
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What if letting go wasn’t a loss, but a transformation? In this reflective episode, we dive into the ancient spiritual wisdom of impermanence. With teachings from the Buddha, Patanjali, Zen masters, and the Tao, you’ll learn how to move through change with grace, purpose, and peace.

This is a journey through grief, growth, and the beauty of falling like autumn leaves—guided by breath, mindfulness, and the rhythms of nature.

🌬️ Let go. Let it change. Let yourself evolve.

Not all thieves come in the night—some come wrapped in the guise of friendship, family, or familiarity. Energy vampires drain your vitality not with malice, but with relentless need. In this reflective, Zen-inspired episode, we’ll explore how to recognize energy vampires, understand the emotional cost of unchecked compassion, and the spiritual discipline of setting boundaries.

Drawing on teachings from Suzuki Roshi and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, this episode guides you through:

• Identifying energy vampires and their behavior

• Recognizing the toll on your nervous system and creativity

• What genuine compassion looks like (and what idiot compassion is)

• How to set clear, loving boundaries

• Techniques to restore and protect your energy

Let this be your gentle wake-up call to reclaim your time, peace, and light. Your energy is sacred. Let’s protect it.

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Are you feeling stuck in your growth journey—like your soul is ready, but something’s not clicking?

This episode is your reminder to slow down and trust the process. We’ll revisit the classic fable of the goose that laid golden eggs and uncover what it reveals about spiritual timing, patience, and the quiet power of becoming. You’ll hear a Zen story that reframes effort and urgency, and explore how real transformation often happens in the still moments—when we’re not looking for it.

✨ What if your inner gold isn't something to chase… but something to receive?

Perfect for a reflective morning, a long walk, or winding down with intention.

Hit follow if you’re on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and soulful living.

You’ve been told that affirmations like “I am enough” can rewire your mind, but what if they’re actually keeping you stuck?

In this episode of Must I Evolve?, Andrew H. Housley unravels the hidden tension behind positive affirmations and explores why chasing feel-good mantras often leads us away from true healing. Through a Zen lens, we shift the focus from performance to presence, from repetition to realization.

Let go of the script. Sit with what’s true.
This is your microlearning moment for grounded self-inquiry and deeper transformation.

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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.

🔗 YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@must-i-evolve
🌱 More insights: mustievolve.com

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