Healing Journey and Personal Growth From Life's Little Sparks with Lorana Johnson

In this episode I discuss the power of our thoughts. Often the thoughts running our lives are hiding behind the curtain of our mind, similar to the way the wizard in "The Wizard of Oz" was running Oz from behind the curtain. Pull back the curtain slowly and determine what patterns you want to direct your life.

My Mom's passing and how the Three Levels of Christmas bring me hope.

On today's episode I share the two stories about the gift of time spent together and the love it can create. I'd love to get to visit with you. Book a call on loranajohnson.com Thanks

In this week's episode I share a couple of experiences in my life where haste has created waste and frustration in my life.

In today's podcast I discuss ways that you can change your state of mind to create the experiences that you desire in your life. I share some practical examples of how each of the processses can be used.

Podcasts are ususally published on Monday morning, I decided to release this a bit early to give you the weekend to think about it before the craziness starts. In this podcast I sugest some simple things you can do both emotionally and physical to make your time with family more enjoyable.

I had a tough week but out of determination to maintain my goal of publishing a podcast each week I did it anyway.

In this episode I discuss where happiness comes from and ways that I experience happiness in my life. What makes you happy?

Choosing not to give up and get a whole new life can happen for us if we are willing. But we must choose. We can choose to quit or keep on working toward a great future. In this podcast I share this quote by Helena Petrova Blavatsky, "The Path that leadeth on is lighted by one fire--the light of daring burning in the heart. The more one dares, the more he shall obtain. The more he fears, the more...

It is up to you to decide what you are going to let breakdown or decay in your life. In this podcast I discuss being aware that only we can decide what things in our lives we want to sustain with our energy. Let's hope we can say, "Gees, I'm so glad that I did ____." as we sit in our rocking chairs on the front porch.

After feeling a litte down on myself I remembered that's the only person I can be. In this episode I share some stories to remind us all of how important it is to "Beee Yourself".

Many little things in life can teach us lessons. What I thought about as I planted spring bulbs. Can we bloom after a cold winter in our lives? Spring will come.

Trees are wise enough to release their leaves in the fall. Are there things we can release to that we can experience new growth in the spring?

Today I discuss stories that remind us how much our environment shapes who we are. I share the tale of being caught up with the crows—and even shot with them.  And even a bit about how honey changes color and flavor depending upon the flowers the bees are collecting pollen from. What is in your space that is influencing your life?

In this episode I share how I have found that when I take the time to get to know and understand others I recognize that we are more alike that I ever thought. I also share the importance of giving up the 7 C's of pride. Which helps us heal and understand others.

This is a thoughtful podcast that includes; a story of a pet duck, an assasination, and lost friends. Reminding us that we have only one precious life and how important it is to enjoy the people around you,

This episode explores the power of perception and how it shapes our daily experiences. From a wasp sting that could have created fear in the garden, to SpongeBob mistaking bad breath for ugliness, to feeling like everyone's eyes are glued to our flaws—our minds can turn small moments into heavy burdens. What if it's not what we see, but how we see it?

In this espisode I share my experience with letting the little things get in the way of what is most important.

"Life often feels harder than it needs to be—not because of what's happening, but because of how we fight against it. In this episode, we'll discuss the power of going with the flow.

In this episode, I introduce Rapid Eye Technology (RET), a powerful tool for releasing emotional stress, trauma, and negative thought patterns—without having to relive painful memories. I'll walk you through how it works, what it can help with, and share real-life examples of its impact. If you'd like to learn more about RET book a call on loranajohnson.com

In this episode, I share some childhood stories about growing up with a scarcity mindset—like only shopping from the clearance rack and what that taught me about value and self-worth. But this isn't just about the past—it's about how we can shift those old beliefs into something better. I talk about what it's like to move from scarcity to abundance and how the universe really does have more than e...

Positive Discontentment might sound like a contradiction, but in this episode, I talk about how seeing things clearly—without negativity—can help us see more positive outcomes in our lives.

What if boundaries weren't barriers but acts of self-care that allow you to give more freely? In this episode, I explore a new way of seeing boundaries—not as fences, but as tools for living with intention and love.

What are we focusing on? Is it helping or hurting? Step back and join me for a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and notice what really matters before the moment slips by.

In this episode I discusses Aristotle's Four Levels of Happiness and what they mean to me.