Can I have a WORD with you?

Unpacking INCLUDED (being included and then reaching out to help others feel INCLUDED) Based on Matthew 14 v 25. "Any Kingdom where people fight each other will end up ruined. And a town or family that fights will soon destroy itself" Let's make others feel INCLUDED INCLUDED Invited to jump right in Never judged in any way Cared about right away  Let in with kindness Unconditionally...

Unpacking BUCKLE to crumble or to BUCKLE down Based on Matthew 14 v 26-33 when Jesus called Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him. Be timid Unconsolable  Cautious and stifled Keep seeing problems Let circumstances control us Expecting the worse Being bold Using strengths Controlling emotions  Know moving to greatness Look only to GOD Expect the best and do the work Learn more about Bruce P...

While we don't ever want to be CARELESS, are there times when we should CARE LESS about certain things? What others think about us? Being too focused on the outcome? Instead focusing on the process, the impact, where we are right now with the relationship, conversation, and our growth? In this Episode Bruce and Heather compare and contrast CARELESS versus CARE LESS CARELESS Cutting corners Att...

When you think of GRANTED what comes to mind? Maybe being taking or taken for? Or maybe received as a gift? In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the two ways this word can impact our lives. GRANTED Greedy | Grateful Regardless | Respected Assumed | Appreciated Narcissistic | Not but for Grace Taken as owed | Thankful Expected | Embraced Demanded | Deeply Moved Learn more about Bruce Pulver, b...

Heather and Bruce back together again to unpack MINUTIAE. The small stuff. Really. Maybe the day to day mundane can bring us great joy if we pay attention and use the time in these tasks to connect with others and make an impact. Drive through lines, Grocery store check outs, Elevators, etc. Just a simple engagement can make a huge difference. Many intricate details In the big picture do they matt...

This week Bruce goes solo to unpack the word STUCK. Simple word but can have two different meanings. How can we come through something where we are STUCK to find a way to get moving again and through a tough time? STUCK can make us feel: Stifled Terrified Unsettled Caustic Kept back Not a good place to be right. But as we push and work to move forward, how about looking at the word STUCK as STUCK...

UNPACKING PRESSURE: Put there we get to respond Really is that really true Everyone has a perspective Seen as a performance test Subtle ways to step into it Untie situation & outcome Relax and seek your CALM Envision the tire w/o air Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abov...

Ever feel stuck, not moving forward, in a holding pattern that seems to be going nowhere? Kind of like a pond that has no movement. It can be piling up with sediment and algae forming. Late at night mosquitoes can appear. Just seems stopped and clogged; not moving and feels stifling. We can feel this way as well, An uncomfortable feeling that can create anxiety, angst, fear, and nervousness. Even...

Three years and 780-weekday posts ago today, Bruce began posting a daily Mindset Message to stay connected to his friends, clients, and family when the Covid 19 epidemic closed off personal in-person contact.  He has written and shared a message of encouragement each weekday morning.  Through his social posts, emails and private text groups, his inspired messages have made 5.85 Million t...

In this Episode, Bruce is joined by lifelong friend Dr. Jeffery P. Jacobs MD,  Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Florida.  We discuss BATTLE, this time through the lens of Jeff's world his work, and his perspective on life and faith.  We all face battles and Jeff's perspective comes from his work operating on small babies with severe heart challenges.  He also...

In this Episode, Bruce unpacks VALENTINES - each letter can give us a small but impactful nudge to uplift others year-round. Pick one today and give it a try when interacting with others.   Reflection. How can I implement one or more of these small acts on VALENTINES to make an impact on others in my life?  Anyone from a spouse or significant other, family member, child, student, co-work...

On Top. Who is in charge of your life? Who are you in charge of? Very done. "I am over it!" Everything is complete. It's over now. You can move on.  Reflection. Look back. What did you learn. How did you grow? How can you do it different in the future? How did you see God show up? Where did you miss His hand or blessings? Who do you need to make an amends to? Learn more about Bruce Pulver, bo...

Often we don't realize how fast we are going.  Often we can be overwhelmed without knowing how or why. Let's take a moment and PAUSE.  It's not easy but oh so important and can change and even save a life. How?  Try this. Unpacking PAUSE Push that button every so often Acknowledge we are WORTHY Unleash the pressure of our own grip Step back and give ourselves a break Embrace the lif...

It's easy to become DISTURBED in life.  Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons.  Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired?    Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | Moment Unpacking DISTURBED. D oubting Everything I t's YOU, not ME S ay it isn't So (can't I catch a break) T esting our FAITH...

Two ways to look at ALWAYS (negative or positive). We can choose! ALWAYS (falling short) A failure all ready to happen Leads to the path of disappointment Wash away possibilities A no win set up You might as well not start Sets the mind to fail OR ALWAYS (willing to give my best effort) Approach with possibilities Let's give it a go Winds of Momentum come out to blow A way CAN be found You ar...

NEVER (two ways to look at it). NEVER could do that or NEVER give up. - We  get to choose. NEVER (negative) Not today or ever Expecting failure Visualizing loss Energy-less Re-enforcing limits NEVER (positive) No one will stop me from my dreams Expecting to outlast the opponent  Visualizing success Engaged and Empowered Re-enforcing possibilities Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a spe...

Today we unpack EVEN IF.   EVEN IF all isn't going our way,  EVEN IF we feel alone,  EVEN IF all feels lost we must stay close to God.   EVEN IF Embraced for life Versus "what's in it for me?" Even when it hurts Never a deal I know he is always there Following the Father no matter what Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Ou...

Listen in as Heather and packs the word ALL and how it relates to her journey through her sons hit-and-run accident. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. If we “take care of the things that are important to God, he will take care of the things that are important to us.” Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above th...

Committing to what it takes to achieve the changes we want in our life is a key step to getting started. But we can COMMIT then often stop before we start if we allow old thinking to keep driving our actions.   ACTION is a cool word because it contains its meaning within its letters.  ACTION = I + ACT + ON.  Co-Host Bruce Pulver flies solo in this episode and unpacks the proces...

Today we unpack the word FAITH.   Facing Anything Insurmountable Trust Him.    AJ Sherrill pours into us his perspective on FAITH and gives us some perspective on ways to find, develop, grow and share it.   AJ is the pastor at St. Peter's Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.   With Over 20 years of pastoral experience, my appreciation for this man...

This episode we are thrilled to have Industry Wellness Professional, International Speaker and Author of "Testing Positive 365 of Calm through Chaos",  Sylvia Marusyk as our guest. We discuss the path to living life with a Positive perspective.   We UNPACK Positive and discuss ways to get started through our thoughts and then our actions. Sylvia can be reached at her website: www.mi...

Our first guest-host! The one and only Master Connector (How Bruce and I met!)....Bill Schomberg. Also happens to be the one to have the only picture in my Soul-Selfie#NoFilter book. WE LOVE BILL! Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engage...

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/

Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/