Stop fighting yourself. In this episode, Cory J Riggs breaks down why the concept of "killing the ego" is a myth that keeps us stuck in a cycle of internal war. Cory shares the raw details of his morning ritual where he stopped trying to "exhale" the ego and instead started a dialogue with the protectors he created as a child and a teenager. Learn how to identify your own internal protectors, ask the right questions, and move toward a life of Conscious Wisdom and unity.
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In this episode of "The Tree and Me," Cory J Riggs explores the "Illusion of Progress" and the trap of the New Year's resolution myth. When we rush, we mistake speed for direction. Cory shares his personal journey of "bringing it down" to a place of success by putting pen to paper and mapping out a daily structure that is almost scripted. It’s about doing the work when nobody is watching and making promises that you can actually keep.
​Key Topics Covered:
​Breaking the habit of making promises we can't keep.
​Identifying "who and what" you are trying to become.
​Defining non-negotiables and the work done when it's just you by yourself.
​Moving from the noise of "more" into the speed of stillness.
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In the season two premiere of "The Tree and Me," Cory Jason Riggs explores the "Industrial Arc"—the historical cycle of progress that often prioritizes the machine over the man. Cory shares a provocative perspective on why he is thankful for the stillness the pandemic forced upon us and how it stripped away our "armor" to reveal our shared humanity.
​This episode is a guide for anyone feeling outpaced by the modern world, offering a roadmap to move from the "backstory" into the "Becoming." We dive into the "two sides of the coin"—how technology was expedited to cover our loneliness, and how we are now finding the strength to return to real, human connection.
​Key Topics:
​The Industrial Arc: From Steel Mills to AI.
​The Digital Trap: When screens became companions.
​Mental Health Realism: Running the same human race.
​Why Humanity is the only key that fits 2026.
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