“Padiddle”

Electronic Walkabout

Episode summary introduction:

This episode is sparked by a song by the Wallflowers “One Headlight” which explains the title of the episode. “Padiddle” is what is uttered in a game that we play when we see one headlight burnt out. If only the lyrics of the song were that simple. Jakob Dylan, the writer, uses “One Headlight” as a metaphor. The metaphor relates to the death of ideas. but even with this there is hope in the world. For our purpose we can never wait for perfection to move forwards in our lives and if we do, we truly miss opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Topics discussed in this episode:

TC & Maddog explore some life challenges during this episode focusing on:

• Why there is disappointment when things don’t go as planned.
• We all want to live in a perfect world but whose perfect world is it?
• A lyric from a John Legend song helps with this question when he sings about imperfections as being perfect. What does this really mean?
• The loss of innocence with this disappointment but there is also adversity that can be the best thing for us in life. How do we turn this negative into a positive?
• How much does an attitude play in this process?
• How much do our expectations play in this process?

Walkabout takeaways:

The next time you see one headlight on a vehicle remind yourself how something that appears imperfect will always be perfect. When you are looking for your perfect world don’t lose the forest of the trees:

• Even when something appears imperfect that should never stop you from reaching your destination;
• Life has a way of showing us different perspectives to allow us to appreciate life more;
• No matter the challenge, engage in a positive attitude.
• Expect that there will be varied results in life.
• Finally, as much as these experiences have a habit of taking your innocence away, resist this.

At the time of this recording the Canadian Women's Rugby team had not won a medal. The team did Canada Proud, taking home the Silver!!!

The Wallflowers also cleaned up at the 1998 Grammy Awards, thanks to “One Headlight.” It won the awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

"One Headlight" https://youtu.be/Zzyfcys1aLM?si=YhC0rXMOCnBuxVWr

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