The Crisis of Imagined Heroes explores a quiet crisis shaping our time—the way our worship of past saints, sages, and leaders has become an act of imagination. These figures, once alive, are now transformed into symbols and illusions that comfort us but also distance us from reality. When we cling to these imagined heroes and their sacred pasts, we risk becoming ungrounded, detached from the real work and possibilities of our present. Through reflection and dialogue, this podcast invites us to re-examine our relationship with the past and consider how we might live more fully in the now.

Are you an action taker or a permission seeker? The doesn't reward permission seekers because they are just followers. Life demands action because it purges our souls. Action changes the chemistry of your life.

A man goes to the market, eager for fresh goods, but leaves disgusted—cheated, shortchanged, and disappointed in the state of society. Yet the very next day, he repeats the same behaviors he once condemned. Why?

In this episode, we explore why we so often mirror the very negativity that frustrates us. Is it learned behavior? A sense of powerlessness? Or the easy excuse of “everyone else is doing it”? More importantly—how can we break free?

Through real-life reflection, we uncover how cycles of dishonesty, selfishness, and short-term thinking take root—and how they can be dismantled. This isn’t just about one man in a market; it’s about all of us, and the choices we make every day.

It starts with a pause. A moment to step back, question our motives, and choose differently. From reacting to acting. From perpetuating the problem to becoming the solution.

If you’ve ever wondered why society keeps repeating the same mistakes—and what you can do to change that—this episode is your invitation to start making conscious choices, one step at a time.

This episode explores our attempts to remain traditional. We don't take new decisions. That is why the society is not changing. We blame others for doing wrong things, but we never see that the same things are being done by us. We are unable to observe our actions. We are conditioned to comply with societal patterns. We never dare to deviate.

In this heartfelt episode of Purpose After Pause, host Nova Kade explores the transformative power of human connection through the story of Lora and Zara, two friends whose bond reshaped Lora’s life. When Lora, a reserved young woman, met Zara at senior secondary school, she found not just a friend but a family that embraced her with unconditional love. Their warmth opened Lora’s heart, sparking personal growth that led her to become a university professor. Yet, thirty years later, Lora realizes that her success owes much to Zara’s family—a debt she longs to repay, but their connection has faded with time, leaving only memories.

Through this moving narrative, Nova delves into the essence of "sharing" as the heartbeat of the universe—selfless, without expectation, and fleeting. Lora’s story raises a profound question: can we truly revive past relationships or honor past inspirations? This episode challenges listeners to reflect on the impermanence of connections and the futility of clinging to old debts. Instead, Nova urges us to live in the present, where true change happens, and to let go of outdated reverence for the past, whether it’s a lost friendship or the legacy of great figures.

Join Nova as she unpacks how every relationship, inspiration, and transformation is bound to its moment. Are you carrying the weight of a past connection? Share your thoughts in the comments, and if this episode resonates, pass it on. These conversations make us a little more human.