0055 On the Cusp of Millennial and Gen X – Finding a Path

Continuing from episode 0058 , Death and Holidays, this podcasts discusses Joy and how it can be experienced even when there are difficulties present. At the core, viewing life as existing between book ends, birth and death, and accepting the impermanence allows for participation in life in a direct, open manner. This lays the groundwork […]

My wife, Jeny, lost her father 4 days ago and 2 days ago her mother went into hospice. In this episode I reflect on how it’s hit me.

To keep your dreams alive you must live them, according to our guest, Jim Friel. Over his long and interesting life he has learned to maintain an optimism by accepting life as it is, meeting new people, exploring opportunities, and extending discipline and kindness wherever he can, be it a village in Thailand or a […]

Productivity is an ongoing requirement to not only survive but thrive whether in personal life or business. Today’s episode covers requirements for increasing productivity, especially when feeling stuck. A 3-pronged approach is used based on Gratitude then Hope then, finally, Productivity. Challenges regarding gratitude are discussed with respect to Jungian Type, i.e., Introvert or Extrovert. […]

Today’s interview is with Caleb Belew, voice artist, and we discuss making life decisions when having been born on the cusp between being a Millennial and GenXer…whether or not to conform (live life on the rails) or strike out on one’s own (live life off the rails). While working on that decision life has a […]

A method using meditation is discussed for addressing fear and moving energy into taking action with opportunity. Your feedback is important. Choose from the following options: • Click on “Send Voicemail” over to the right, • place a review in iTunes, • click on “leave a comment” below, • send any comments along with your name […]

Today’s episode addresses faith vs belief and the associated challenges. Topics covered include: 3 ways to view beliefs The power of first simply seeing what is How the desire for rules can frustrate being present the power of being present and working with what is the parable of the poison arrow Your feedback is important. […]

Today we talk with Mary Gaines (pseudonym) about her road to triumph over having been trafficked for sex. She talks about law enforcement, pimps, friends, children, daily life, and, most importantly, those who came out on the street to connect with her and offer a pathway to recovery.   Your feedback is important. Choose from […]

This podcast discusses the harm done by getting caught up in the 4 dichotomies that change with the wind. These cause the suffering referenced in the 1st Noble Truth. The dichotomies are: Pleasure/sorrow Gain/loss Fame/lack of recognition Praise/blame These are expanded to include the drawing of any boundary with “good”/“bad” on one side or the […]

This episode discusses the importance of paying attention to and appreciating how when making significant changes disruption can show up in the little things — little things that are to be appreciated as an opportunity to drive the change down to day-to-day activities and cement the change. Your feedback is important. Choose from the following […]