Hello Positive Podsters...
Welcome to another edition of Positive Pods, on the Positive Radio Network. My name is Jim Egan and I believe having a positive mental attitude generates positive energy and positive life experiences.
This is something I learned both from reading books -- like The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale and the many works from Dr. Wayne Dyer, Tony Robbins, John Maxwell and so many others -- and through my own life experiences.
Through the death of my father, I learned at a very early age that tomorrow is not promised to anyone. I learned that life is precious and every day is a gift. So I vow to live each day to the fullest - by sharing my gratitude, happiness, enthusiasm and positivity with the world.
And this podcast series is dedicated to sharing some positive thoughts and a few ideas to help you generate positive energy in your life and in the lives of others, each and every day.
In this episode, we look at the meaning of life...
As many of you know, I am a big fan of Dr. Wayne Dyer and so I want to share one of his quotes…something I whole-heartedly believe in… a short statement that can has had a long and deep impact on my life.
"To me, the meaning of life is very simple: It's to enjoy it and make sure you are happy in this moment. That's it." Dr. Wayne Dyer.
I interpret Wayne's statement to mean that we should enjoy the gift that is life. We should look at life - at each day we have on this Earth -- as a blessing and a gift.
We should look at live in the most positive way and be grateful for the little and simple things in life. Like simply being alive, feeling the sun on our face, the wind in our hair, the love of family and friends. In its purest and simplest form, Wayne's words ring true: the meaning of life is to enjoy it.
And to enjoy life, we need to make sure we are happy in the moment. To me, this is not about being happy about everything that happens to us. Stuff happens, the struggles are real. I get that. We all have them and we all deal with stress, disappointments, and setbacks.
But for me, what Dr. Dyer is saying is that we make sure we are happy in the moment. To me, this means maintaining a positive attitude and a positive outlook in spite of the struggle. It is about making active choice to be positive - to look at the positives in every situation.
Is this easy? Heck no. But is it worth it? Heck yes! Listen in and let me know your thoughts. - Jim
What is at the core of the Daily 4?
In this, our last episode of the series, we wrap up the Daily 4 + 4 by sharing the secret to living a positive and purposeful life.
Thank you for listening. I wish you all the best and hope you start each day with a heart filled with gratitude, positivity, courage and commitment. And may you spend every day laughing, learning, loving and giving love and support in the service of others.
Love you all,
Jim
In this the second to last episode of the Positive Pods series, I distill down to the core essence what the Daily 4 is—and what living your purposeful and positive life—is all about.
Starting your day with a heart of Gratitude; filling your mind body and soul with a positive Attitude; having the Courage to pursue your dreams; and maintaining the daily Commitment to see your dreams come true.
But the daily 4 is just one half of the circle, the other half is laughing, learning, loving and giving....every single day!
If you truly believe....if you make the daily 4 a core part of your life...if you seek out many moments to laugh, to learn, to love and to give love in the service of others....if you do these things every day... I know you will live each day in a positive way...you will achieve all that you heart desires...you will live a meaningful...a purposeful life.
And, isn’t that what we all want out of life?
God Bless!
Do you know that amazing inspired feeling you get when you are doing what you love in the service of others? That is the spirit expressing your life’s purpose.
How do we live in spirit?
How do we live our purpose?
Here’s a hint... the core 4 with an abundance of love...
Let’s discuss...
When you think of “work” what comes to mind?
Why are you working?
For whom are you working?
What if you were working to make other people’s lives better?
What if your work mattered to the world, to society, to future generations?
What if I told you it did...your work matters...you matter!
Every one of us has God-given talents...gifts that are meant for sharing with others.
And it is our job, our purpose in life, to use them for the greater good of all.
“Whatever you do, do it with all of your heart, as if you are working for the Lord, and not human masters.” Colossians 3:23
How long does it take to create a new habit?
How can we convert our commitment into daily habits?
What does the Daily 4 have to do with achieving our goals and living out our life’s dream?
Well, let’s dive in and find out...
Courage = Faith over Fear
In episode #35, we look at Courage, the third in our Daily 4, and how it helps us break through our fears and move closer to our life’s goals; and the critical role courage plays in living a positive and purposeful life.
What are you afraid of? What is holding you back from achieving your life’s goals? What is preventing you from doing what you want to do to live a more positive and purposeful life.
And what courageous actions are you going to take today and this week to move you closer to your life’s goals?
email me with your thoughts and feedback: Jim.egan@purposefullife.org
Building on our last episode where we talked about Gratitude, this episode is all about Attitude. Having a positive attitude comes from having a grateful heart and a thankful spirit.
A positive attitude is about having faith and believing everything will work out fo the best.
Although I had a wealth of enthusiam naturally flowing through me from an early age, I learned at the age of 10 the amazing power of a positive attitude. I learned this from Walter Payton, a NFL Hall of Fame running back and in my opinion the greatest running back of all time.
I hope today’s episode inspires you to pursue a positive mindset, to start your day with gratitude, to truly live each day... to laugh heartedly, to learn, love and give love.
Please join me in giving love to young adults battling cancer. Visit Nik’s Wish website to reach their stories and learn how you can help bring moments of joy to these remarkable people.
https://nikolasritschelfoundation.org/
God Bless
What do you take for granted?
What do you you focus on? is it what you don’t have yet, is it the “next thing”?
or Are you grateful for what you already have? The love from family, friends....your unique God-given gifts, your unique talents...your home, food on your table, a warm bed....
Are you grateful for your health?
Are you grateful for your life?
Are you grateful for another day to laugh...to learn something new...to love and feel the day’s emotions to the fullest...to give love and support for others....
Are you grateful?
Today’s episode is about the first of our Daily 4: Gratitude.
Gratitude is the foundation of everything good in your life
Gratitude is the foundation for a positive, purposeful life.
So, today and everyday, I give thanks to you, for all of us, and the amazing things we can do when we laugh, learn, love and give to others. For the opportunities we have in front of us... I am grateful.
We each have very unique, God-Given talents. These talents are gifts meant for sharing.
In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about how you can not only better understand your unique talents but also how you can use your gifts to help bring positivity, joy, happiness, comfort and support to those in need.
Your life’s purpose is to use your talents in the service of others.
Listen in to see how...
God Bless!
In this episode I share some thoughts on how we can find our life’s purpose and how we can achieve our life’s goal’s if we trust and believe in the universal energy force that flows through all of us...all living things. In other words, let go...and let God.
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