Stories that Empower

Jane took her losses and repurposed them as a service to help others recover from trauma and live purposefully.  She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - the past is just a chapter, not the whole book - the gift of humor - take the lighter side - take inventory of our skill sets - step outside of ourselves - we can't control what's happening to us - learn to ride the waves of change - li...

Hi friends, Jean Walters and I bring you another special episode of "Unlocking Your Brilliance", where we talk about simplicity.  In this episode, she shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: get in touch with who we are ask ourselves; "how much do we really need?" release what's not serving you let go we outgrow people make space to allow ourselves to connect with our higher selves we need 's...

Felice shares how keeping her light alive, writing her story, excavating her strengths helped her cope and heal from the traumatic loss of her spouse on 9/11.  She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: keep our lights alive it's important to share our stories escavate skill sets that we have deep down faith is what's important our lights are much stronger than any darkness life is like a ta...

Amnoni's supportive community enabled her to leave behind a life that no longer served her and to look forward instead.  She hasn't looked back.  Amnoni does not permit her past to define her.  She's on a journey of growth, learning and empowerment.  Amnomi shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - invest in others - believe in yourself - even though we doubt ourselves, it can still be done -...

Cheryl partners with horses to improve the quality of life of others.  She has personally found these relationships to be helpful, as she has navigated through PTSD.  She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - pay attention to what's happening inside of us - we should talk about depression and anxiety - tell our stories - we are not alone - find a safe person to talk to - move through it,...

Dr. Joseph Shrand, also known as "Dr. Joe" shares the story of one of his many patients that he has cared for.  He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - respect leads to value, which leads to trust - with trust, we can share about ourselves - we are not broken https://www.drshrand.com   tags:  child, adult, psychiatrist, addiction, medicine, I-M, Approach, Unleashing, Power, Respect, stor...

Hi friends.  Jean Walters and I are so excited to bring you another special episode of "Unlocking your Brilliance".  Today, we talk about energy.  Jean shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - what we see in others, we see in ourselves - our intention guides us - just observe - fill our souls - allow time for reflection - look from every point of view - the light frees us https://spiritualtr...

Bob felt called to help his family navigate a family tragedy.  He feels that everything in his life has prepared him for what's ahead.  Bob shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - get closer to abundance and joy - we can control how we respond to what happens to us - be present with the people that we love - life is an accumulation of choices - have compassion, kindness and empathy - forgiv...

An unexpected shift introduced in Alison's job was the catalyst for her to take inventory of her strengths, follow her passion and take her career in a new and exciting direction. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - no matter how hard it seems, be true to yourself - trust that certain things happen for certain reasons - we can learn from our experiences - life isn't a straight line...

Jeff took over his son's medical care. In the process, they developed a very special bond.  In between the gaps of medical care, they both managed to still have fun.  Jeff shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - embrace your experiences - the benefits of self-affirmation - strive to put others at ease - make the moments enjoyable - form enthusiastic connections with others - live in the mom...

Jeff chose to give the friend that he lost a legacy by honoring him and making his business successful.  He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - a rational mind can't make sense of irrational behavior - you can take despair, disappointment, frustration, anger and channel into something positive - try to find the good in life and significance hope - don't wallow in pity, anger and bittern...

Ariane's passion about social justice and prison advocacy broadened her perspective. She was moved by the openness and kindness she was shown. Ariane shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - be open to opportunities for our perspective to change - we are more similar than different - recognize the dignity and humanity of others - stay openminded - when we invite gratitude and love, it will p...

Rachel discovers that she has an older brother. This is a story of love, loss and the meaning of family. Rachel shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - we are braver and stronger than we think we are - we can eat the elephant one bite at a time - giving doesn't happen in a vaccum - we face opportunities to respond openly and generosity of spirit - giving does not happen without a huge perso...

Deborah talks about how gratitude, a feeling of belonging and writing gave her a sense of purpose and brought her out of depression.  She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - we can be in control of our mindsets - there's no such thing as a small thing - intentionally looking for the positive - gratitude should be internally-focused - if we want to be happy, be grateful - life is a proce...

Hi friends, my special guest, Jean Walters, is back! We recorded another episode from our “Unlocking Your Brilliance” series. Today, she talks about the brilliance that's within each of us. You’ve got to check out her latest book “Deep Truth: Wisdom of the Masters – Reality and Illusion”. https://spiritualtransformation.com   https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Walters/e/B00MGBVDJS   tags: Jean, Walters,...

Fredrik talks about the growing pains of building a successful, international internship organization. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - an overnight success takes 10 years - incorporate new habits and mindset - strive to live below our means - keep it going - writing down our dreams grounds us and keeps us focused - read books and implement actions learned from reading - have a bu...

Having received help for his clinical depression, Josh is on a compassionate journey to create more openings for people to talk about mental health.  He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - approach everyone with curiosity and compassion - keep the lines of connection open - share what's difficult for us - asking for help is not weakness, but rather strength - strive not to "other" peopl...

Aurea shares a story of love, loss and war.  She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - with faith and hope, the future will be better - be resilient - be ready to adjust - tell those you care about that you love them each and every day https://aureafranklin.com   tags: Aurea, Franklin, writer, author, Silent, Freedom, Indivisible, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, in...

Joshua started to tap into the wisdom within his dreams. He realized how much they taught him about himself and his beliefs. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss. Joshua shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - fully love yourself - be honest with where you are - ask yourself what you believe and why - sit with your emotions - find meaning in your life - your interpretation of...

Tracy noticed that she sacrificed her values to make everyone happy and put herself last. So, she let go of that and chose to please her soul instead. Tracy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - sometimes, a tragedy/loss can turn out to become the best thing for us - we need to fill ourselves up first - we can be an inspiration to others - when we live in our heads, we close our hearts -...

I had a lovely time speaking with Kelly. She is a powerhouse of energy, resilience and determination. Kelly teaches others about the value and benefits of diversity. Here are some of the nuggets of life wisdom that she shared with me: - the value and benefits of diversity - find your strengths, which can lead to your purpose - say yes to the things that scare the heck out of you - just leap and kn...

Tori, a congenital heart defect survivor, talks about how writing can help, when you're going through adversity.  She helps others to use their victory stories to keep up the fight and empowers them, so they're not defined by their adversities.  Tori shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - know ourselves really well - find the core of who we are - spend time in nature - be in the quiet - tu...

Kelley, a cancer survivor, didn't define herself as someone impacted by cancer. Instead, she chose to find gratitude for life's miracles, spending time in nature and having a sense of daily purpose. Kelley shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: - stories can be powerful motivators for others - do research and get knowledge - consider getting a second opinion - look for those miracles in our...

Hi friends, my special guest, Jean Walters, is kicking off a new "Unlocking Your Brilliance" series.  Today, she talks about how we have the ability for self-healing.  Jean also discusses how she helps others see challenges as opportunities, through a shift in perspective.  You've got to check out her latest book "Deep Truth: Wisdom of the Masters - Reality and Illusion". https://spiritualtransfor...

Christopher chose to give up his lust for drugs, after almost losing his daughter to a traumatic incident. Today, he chooses to love himself and be accepting of himself.  Christopher shares the following nuggets of wisdom: - addiction takes the place of love - awareness of self - we are worthy of self-love - arrogance is a cloak to what the truth is - what do we intend to do with our wild and prec...