Way Of Being

This episode delves into the concept of being "pre-offended." We explore how past experiences, personal beliefs, and even trauma can contribute to a state of readiness to be offended. Rather than focusing on external factors as the primary cause of emotional responses, this episode emphasizes personal responsibility for our feelings and actions. By recognizing patterns of pre-offense, in...

This episode challenges the idea that people push our buttons and instead argues that we each have our own emotional button board. This button board is built throughout our lives from our experiences and values. When something triggers a button, it's because that experience or value has made us sensitive to that situation. By understanding our button board, we can take more control of our emot...

In this episode we talk about 5 things that can help parents become better parents: 1 - You don't have to be an expert, we've been parenting for thousands of years. 2 - You owe everything to your children, they don't owe anything to you. It was your decision to bring them into the world. 3 - Check your emotions. 4 - Respect is earned. 5 - It is not your kid's job to heal you, thoug...

As we grow and mature, so does the way we see the world. This is because as we learn and apply knowledge to our perception, our perception changes. We do not see the world in the same way now as we did as children, because of our experiences as we have moved through life. This episode dives into how we can attain multiple levels, or dimensions, or perception. Links Shop Meaningful Silver Pendant K...

This episode dives into how the way we feel about ourselves, others, and life in general is largely due to us blaming others. We focus too heavily on changing others and not enough on ourselves. Focus on yourself, learn to change your perspective, and ultimately learn how to be at peace.  Links Shop Silver Pendants

We are surrounded by so-called "mentors" every day in our lives. We go over what makes a good mentor and where you can find them. Links Shop Silver Pendants

This episode explores the reasons behind our behaviors. There are five key things that influence our behavior: 1) Our ability to choose (agency), 2) The cultural environment we grow up in, 3) Traumas we experience, 4) Our inherent individuality, and 5) How genes can be influenced by our experiences (epigenetics). While all these factors play a role, agency is by far the most powerful one. We can o...

This episode tackles how we often misunderstand forgiveness. We explore five ways we might think we've forgiven someone, but haven't quite reached that point. These include justifying their actions, seeking to understand them, or focusing on a positive outcome that arose from a negative situation. True forgiveness, however, is an internal journey. It's about letting go of anger and res...

This episode dives into the idea of resilience and how we can use life's challenges to our advantage. It acknowledges that difficult times are unavoidable, but emphasizes that we have the power to choose our reaction. The discussion explores the positive and negative ways we can respond to adversity. We can let it harden us and make us cynical, or we can use it to become more empathetic and un...

This episode explores the powerful concept of a "change of heart." It goes beyond just changing your actions; it's a fundamental shift in how you see the world. We'll look at historical figures like John Newton (slave trader turned abolitionist) and Mikhail Gorbachev (reformer of the USSR) to understand the impact of a true change of heart. Science even backs this up - recent dis...

The Power of Your Way of Being: How It Shapes Your Life and Relationships Have you ever wondered why you react a certain way in situations, or why you seem to attract similar experiences? In this episode, we delve into the idea of our fundamental "way of being" and how it shapes our lives. Beyond Actions: Exploring the Underlying Why Often, self-improvement advice focuses on what we do:...

Regardless of what another person does, or says, it is our choice to be offended or not. It takes a lot of time and practice, but over time we can become in control what offends us. Tough truths like this can be hard to accept, but we would live in a more peaceful world if we did. Links ⁠Shop Silver Pendants