Podcasts about callings finding

In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Gregg Levoy and we dive into this topic. Gregg is a frequent seminar leader who holds workshops in the faith-based, human-potential, educational, governmental, and business industries. He is a Passionate Living Expert who has penned bestselling books such as Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life which has been named as one of the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce Information Group. He regularly shares his insights and expertise as a frequent contributor to Psychology Today. Asking for help is not an easy task, especially because it elicits vulnerability. Many people have a difficult time asking for help because they don't want to appear weak, put other's out, seem inadequate, or fear it may be used against them at a later date. How good are you at asking for help? “You're not weak or lazy...everyone needs support”  - Gregg Levoy Related Content: Other Podcasts with Gregg Levoy: Defensiveness Circling: A Powerful Communication Tool New Love...Taking Risks To Be Real The Loss of Touch What is a Generous Conversation   Connect with Gregg Levoy: Gregg Levoy website Gregg Levoy on Facebook Let's Talk About It!     Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  Check out our Guided Audio Practices, Meditations and Workshops at Relationships! Let's Learn About It. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk  

In a curious alignment of fate, Johan Herrenberg, amidst crafting his acclaimed book Through the Eye of the Cyclone, discovers a parallel in Jerry's profound revelation from God Takes Me To A Place Of Peace. This captivating echo paints God as the tranquil eye within the storm of life's narrative, embodying a fusion of creativity, discipline, belief, and peace.Dr. Jerry L. Martin engages in a profound discussion with Dutch novelist Johan Herrenberg in this illuminating episode of The Life Wisdom Project. Johan shares his transformative journey, his connection with spirituality, and the significant life lessons derived from seeking truth and following one's vision. Johan's creative genius, guided by an unwavering sense of calling and faith, beautifully illustrates how he finds God in every moment and every carefully chosen word. His art is a testament to the divine presence that graces the canvas of life, a true revelation of faith finding expression in creativity.The discourse unfolds into a remarkable revelation of love and divine presence intertwined with the delicate balance between belief and personal peace, highlighting the intricate aspects of human existence. Join God: An Autobiography, The Podcast in this enlightening exploration of wisdom, delving into the essence of creativity, discipline, peace, and the spiritual realms that shape our lives. A path that will entice curious truth seekers, the spiritual, and the 'spiritual but not religious' with significant life lessons derived from seeking truth and following one's vision. Relevant Episodes:[Dramatic Adaptation] God Takes Me To A Place Of PeaceOther Series:Life Wisdom Project-How to live a wiser, happier, and more meaningful life with special guests.From God To Jerry To You- a brand-new series calling for the attention of spiritual seekers everywhere, featuring breakthroughs, pathways, and illuminations.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God- sit in on a dialogue between philosophers about God and the questions we all have.What's On Our Mind- Connect the dots with Jerry and Scott over the most recent series episodes.What's On Your Mind- What are readers and listeners saying? What is God saying?Resources:READ: "It Sounded Like Orders From Above."THE LIFE WISDOM PROJECT PLAYLISTHashtags: #lifewisdomproject #godanautobiography #experiencegodWould you like to be featured on the show or have questions about spirituality or divine communication? Share your story or experience with God! We'd love to hear from you!

On today's podcast, Ashley unpacks Jesus' call of the first disciples and helps listeners reimagine their own calling upon their lives. She deconstructs how we understand the Great Commission and talks through passages from Gregg Levoy's book "Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life." For more information about Ashley and her work visit ashleylhengst.com

“To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” - SocratesHow can you know what you are “called” to do and who you are “called” to be?Gregg Levoy, the former behavioral specialist at USA Today and a regular contributor for Psychology Today, strikes right to the soul as he sharpens our senses to cut through the distractions of everyday life and hear the calls that are beckoning us.If you think that's difficult – you're right! Gregg simplifies and targets how to satisfy our longings to make a difference – for ourselves and others.Top Takeaways:- Curiosity is a SUPERPOWER- As Socrates says, “know thyself.” Make it a habit to practice ongoing self-reflection.- The key to EI is your ability to manage paradox. To hold the tensionbetween opposing ideas.FREE: VALERIE'S VOICE MONTHLY TIPS:FREE: ASSESSING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE QUIZwww.valerieandcompany.comEmail Valerie to learn more about MONDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP FORWOMEN COURSE CURRICULUM - valerie@valerieandcompany.comFollow Valerie Sokolosky Online: Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories thatMake Us- https://bit.ly/3EtAGMUSubscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmoSubscribe on Google Podcast- www.youtube.com/valerie and companyhttps://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

How do we know if we're following our true callings? How do we sharpen our senses to cut through the distractions of everyday life and hear the calls that are beckoning us? In this episode I'm talking with Gregg Levoy of the renowned book Callings - Finding and Following an Authentic Life. Gregg comes from a place of so much wisdom and experience about how we can find our true callings. You'll find out what exactly a calling is and how to distinguish true callings from false ones. Plus Gregg shares lots of meaningful, fun stories during our conversation together. Listen in now…Topics Include: What is a calling? How to be receptive to callings How callings show themselves and the different channels they come through Synchronicities and meaningful coincidences How to tell if calls are true and real What happens when you ignore/avoid a calling Dreams and rituals Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House)—rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group—and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin). He's the former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. He's also Keynoted at many career-development and workforce conferences including the National Career Development Assn Conference (twice), the Wisconsin Employment and Training Association Conference, International Career Development Conference, National Assn of Colleges and Employers Conference, International Conference on Positive Aging, and many others, and has appeared on ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS.A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, he's written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Fast Company, and others. Connect with Gregg:Gregg Levoy's Website https://gregglevoy.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gregg.levoyResources Mentioned: The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide

An affirmative approach to aging takes into account that new parts of us are always clamoring for airtime. The soul and spirit don't "retire" even if our careers do, and there's a difference between getting older and growing older.These parts of us could be passions and creative leaps, service projects and leadership roles in the community, a new line of work or an exploration of some non-work modes of expression, or simply rediscovering the sense of wonder and love of learning. They ask us to continually reinvent ourselves and stay close to our deepest sense of passion and purpose.In this episode, we'll explore the nature and nurture of passion as we age - what inspires it and what defeats it, how we lose it, and how we get it back.In this episode, you'll discover:Passion can be cultivated and turned on as well as turned offPassion is in the risk-the willingness to step from the sidelines onto the playing field.Passion breeds passion, and disinterest breeds disinterest. If we lack passion in our own lives, our other relationships will be denied that energy.Passion is more than exuberance; it's endurance.Passion is intimately related to health. To the degree passion is vitality, honoring our passions enhances our vitality.About Gregg Levoy: Gregg Levoy, author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (rated among the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce Information Group) and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion, is the former behavioral specialist at USA Today and a regular blogger for Psychology Today.He has presented at the International Conference on Positive Aging, Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and many others. He has been a frequent media guest, including ABC-TV, CNN, NPR, and PBS.A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, he has written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Fast Company, Reader's Digest, and many others. Get in touch with Gregg Levoy:Buy Gregg's book, https://revolutionizeretirement.com/levoy Visit Gregg's website, https://gregglevoy.com/What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

It's natural to get defensive when you feel threatened, or criticized...but your defensiveness may not serve you, your partner, or your relationship. The sad thing is many of us react defensively without even thinking about it. It creates an atmosphere of contention, tension and most of the time blame that eventually leads to a loss of trust, alienation, and separation. Owning our defensiveness is the first step to changing that automatic reaction. In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Gregg Levoy and we dive into this topic. Gregg is a frequent seminar leader who holds workshops in the faith-based, human-potential, educational, governmental, and business industries. He is a Passionate Living Expert who has penned bestselling books such as Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life which has been named as one of the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce Information Group. He regularly shares his insights and expertise as a frequent contributor to Psychology Today. “I'm realizing that winning isn't the objective, even though it feels good”  - Gregg Levoy Related Content: Other Podcasts with Gregg Levoy: Circling: A Powerful Communication Tool New Love...Taking Risks To Be Real The Loss of Touch What is a Generous Conversation Connect with Gregg Levoy: Gregg Levoy website Gregg Levoy on Facebook   Let's Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  Check out our Guided Audio Practices, Meditations and Workshops at Relationships! Let's Learn About It. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk

Since he was a boy, Gregg Levoy has always been fueled by a lifelong quest for the questions. Little wonder he grew up to become a brilliant journalist, international speaker, and bestselling author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion, among many other publications.He just exudes curiosity, insight and wonder, and shares the gifts of his incredible enthusiasm for life, for curiosity itself and for discovering and living the practices that cultivate aliveness right now. Honestly, I feel like I could ask him anything and he'd give it his full attention and draw deep from his well of intuition and awe, and take a shot at it. He is both wise and wide-eyed, both a giver and a humble receiver. Our conversation is full of soul and surprise - and little suspense. I felt like we were on a kind of an archeological dig. We riff on how to stay in conversation with ourselves during chaos, and why the power of rituals  can mark our turning points in profound ways. And I just love how he spontaneously offers up real-time guidance on some really interesting practices that help us get to the truth of the stories we tell ourselves - to, as he puts it, "make a little edgewise room for doubt just enough that the story begins to change and crumble.”We talk about the power of presence, the hidden energy of stuckness, and his "deep trust in the relationship between setbacks and breakthroughs" as he navigates the now.***Gregg Levoy is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin), and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House) –rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group and a text in various graduate programs in Management and Organizational Leadership. He is a former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today, and a regular blogger for Psychology Today.A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, and author of This Business of Writing (Writer's Digest Books), he has written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Christian Science Monitor, Fast Company, Reader's Digest, and many others, as well as for corporate, promotional and television projects.He lives in Santa Cruz, CA.Gregg's website www.gregglevoy.comGregg's writing at Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passion/202204/the-tug-war-between-our-wild-side-and-our-tame-sidehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passion/202202/the-power-passionate-curiosity-and-the-fear-ithttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passion/202108/why-you-have-question-the-stories-you-tell-yourself  

Many people have never truly felt seen and heard before, which can be isolating and lonely. When you are deeply seen for who you are, the gift of feeling comfortable in your own skin can emerge. “Circling” is a communication technique and tool to help you learn how to get into another person's world in a way for them to feel more deeply heard, seen and understood. In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Gregg Levoy and we dive into this topic. Gregg is a frequent seminar leader who holds workshops in the faith-based, human-potential, educational, governmental, and business industries. He is a Passionate Living Expert who has penned bestselling books such as Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life which has been named as one of the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce Information Group. He regularly shares his insights and expertise as a frequent contributor to Psychology Today. “Authentic relating can transform relationships because it goes beyond story telling” - Gregg Levoy Related Content: Circling references Circling: A Personal Perspective On Finding Genuine Connection https://circlinginstitute.com/what-is-circling-method/ https://authenticrelating.co https://www.circlingeurope.com https://theconnectionmovement.com https://www.authrev.org https://theartofcircling.com  https://circlingguide.com https://janphillips.com/shop/circling-manual-group-experience-conscious-creativity/ Podcasts: Couples Communication: Circling Techniques New Love...Taking Risks To Be Real The Loss of Touch What is a Generous Conversation Connect with Gregg Levoy: Gregg Levoy website Gregg Levoy on Facebook Let's Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.  Check out our Guided Audio Practices, Meditations and Workshops at Relationships! Let's Learn About It. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk

Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with... Gregg Levoy is the author of CALLINGS: Finding and Following an Authentic Life, and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion. He is a former journalism professor and has worked at USA Today among other publications, and is a regular blogger for Psychology Today. He is also a lecturer and seminar leader in the business, educational, governmental, faith-based and human-potential arenas, and has keynoted and presented workshops for numerous organizations. https://gregglevoy.com

“Our life is a story”, yet some of our individual stories that we tell ourselves also limit us which can therefore reinforce our core limiting beliefs of ourselves as well as others in our lives. These stories may have originated in childhood  or conditioned by society and have stayed with us throughout our lives. Some of the stories we tell ourselves do serve us, yet there are those that hold us back. We need to ask ourselves, “Are these stories true?” “Is this still my reality?” and if so “Do I dare to change them?”. In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Gregg Levoy and we dive into this topic. Gregg is a frequent seminar leader who holds workshops in the faith-based, human-potential, educational, governmental, and business industries. He is a Passionate Living Expert who has penned bestselling books such as Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life which has been named as one of the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce Information Group. He regularly shares his insights and expertise as a frequent contributor to Psychology Today.   “We need to challenge the stories that hold us back” - Gregg Levoy     Related Content: Revealing is Healing: Embracing Vulnerability New Love...Taking Risks To Be Real The Loss of Touch What is a Generous Conversation   Connect with Gregg Levoy:   Gregg Levoy website Gregg Levoy on Facebook           Let's Talk About It!     Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.   Check out our Guided Audio Practices, Meditations and Workshops at Relationships! Let's Learn About It.   You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs.   Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk

A sense of wonder is an active ingredient in a passionate life. Even suffering and restlessness can be seen with curiosity, says Levoy. Making space in our minds for the unknown, and allowing creativity to flow, he says, can keep us from being pulled into the “burden of purpose.” Levoy talks of the powerful effects of small actions and the importance of saying “yes.” Gregg Levoy is a former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer. He's written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, and Psychology Today. He has presented lectures and seminars for the Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, National Conference on Positive Aging, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and others. He is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin 2014) and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House 1998) Interview Date: 4/16/2015 Tags: MP3, Gregg Levoy, awe and wonder, passionate life, cognitive upgrade, taking risk, adventure gene, trimtab factor, trimtab effect, Carl Sagan, kindergarteners, vitality, enthusiasm, not knowing, ask questions, football, stop and smell, mammalian brain, ten percent, restless, suffering, wild kingdom, critic and creator, momentum, source not resource, nature, aliveness, relationships, spark, space, passion and security, commitment, gap for spark, paradox, indecision, excuses, say yes, Personal Transformation, Relationship/Partnership/Sexuality, Philosophy, Art & Creativity, Writing

A sense of wonder is an active ingredient in a passionate life. Even suffering and restlessness can be seen with curiosity, says Levoy. Making space in our minds for the unknown, and allowing creativity to flow, he says, can keep us from being pulled into the “burden of purpose.” Levoy talks of the powerful effects of small actions and the importance of saying “yes.” Gregg Levoy is a former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer. He's written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, and Psychology Today. He has presented lectures and seminars for the Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, National Conference on Positive Aging, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and others. He is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin 2014) and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House 1998) Interview Date: 4/16/2015   Tags: MP3, Gregg Levoy, awe and wonder, passionate life, cognitive upgrade, taking risk, adventure gene, trimtab factor, trimtab effect, Carl Sagan, kindergarteners, vitality, enthusiasm, not knowing, ask questions, football, stop and smell, mammalian brain, ten percent, restless, suffering, wild kingdom, critic and creator, momentum, source not resource, nature, aliveness, relationships, spark, space, passion and security, commitment, gap for spark, paradox, indecision, excuses, say yes, Personal Transformation, Relationship/Partnership/Sexuality, Philosophy, Art & Creativity, Writing

Gregg Levoy is a former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer. He's written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, and Psychology Today. He has presented lectures and seminars for the Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, National Conference on Positive Aging, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and others. He is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin 2014) and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House 1998)Interview Date: 4/16/2015 Tags: MP3, Gregg Levoy, retirement, passion, entropy, dispassion, vitality, reigniting our spark, tenure, acknowledge what is missing, negative thoughts, mission statement, Chartres Cathedral, saying yes, improv, making lists, Psychology, Personal Transformation, Self Help

For as long as we live, we're always looking for guidance, for answers and most of us look for these answers in books, or in the ideas and opinions we receive from others, but what if everything we need to know to truly live an authentic, meaningful life, all the answers reside within us and they are communicated to us via dreams, or subconscious promptings that come at us out of nowhere at exactly the right moments. We talk about such callings and their power to help us build a better life in this episode with guest, Gregg Levoy. We discuss - how callings can change our lives, how we can be more receptive to them, the tools we can use to identify a true calling and distinguish it from a false one, and how best to navigate possible challenges we may encounter along the way. Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life —rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group—and Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin). He is also the former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. He has presented at the Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, National Conference on Positive Aging, American Counseling Association, National Wellness Conference, National Career Development Association, and has appeared on ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS. Gregg Levoy's website - https://gregglevoy.com/ Resources Recommended by Gregg Levoy - https://gregglevoy.com/callings/help.html For more information, visit https://www.kratimehra.com/power-of-callings/  Get in touch on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mehra_krati

In episode 25, Fiona and Halie touch on the topics of spirituality, trauma, work-life balance, balancing the masculine with the feminine and holding space for transformation.    ⭐️Mindset Coach & International Speaker ⭐️Certified Law of Attraction Coach ⭐️Spiritual Subconscious Reprogramming Coach ⭐️Licensed Heal Your Life Teacher  ⭐️Mindful Well-being Coach her links:   Web:          www.fionadrake.com FB:             https://www.facebook.com/fionadrakecoaching/ LI:              www.linkedin.com/in/fionadrake/ Insta:         www.instagram.com/fiona_drake_coaching  

Living an authentic life... finding our purpose - that is the mission of Gregg Levoy, well-known author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life. He is a former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today and a regular blogger for Psychology Today.

Gregg Levoy is a lecturer and seminar leader in the areas of business, education, and human potential. As a speaker, Gregg has delivered workshops and keynotes for organizations such as Microsoft and the Smithsonian. He is an eloquent writer whose books, Vital Signs: Discovering and Sustaining Your Passion for Life and Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life, reflect his mission of helping people find and sustain their passions in life and has been rated among the Workforce Information Group’s Top 20 Career Publications. In this episode, Gregg and I explore the challenges and grief we experience in the time of COVID-19 due to the loss of touch. We discuss how the pandemic has us in “stranger danger” mode and how avoiding physical touch in light of social distancing can affect us mentally and physically. We illustrate what it’s like to experience social distancing for a single person who lives alone and describe alternative ways we can satisfy our need for physical touch while we’re isolated. We also discuss how we, as a society, may need to relearn and re-approach how we consent to physical touch and how we can address the difficult emotions we feel due to the loss of physical connection.       “We’re grieving the loss of physical connection. That arm slung across the shoulder is worth its weight in gold. They’re not just toss-away gestures.” - Gregg Levoy       This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   Why the loss of touch during the pandemic is heightened for people who live alone Harlow’s monkey experiment and why physical touch is like a social glue The science of physical touch and how its lack compromises our immune systems Why physical touch is more essential than the other senses Exploring our relationship with touch Alternative means of giving others and ourselves physical touch in light of social and physical distancing The grief we feel over the loss of physical touch How physical and social distancing can benefit the dating scene Why some people aren’t comfortable with physical touch How and why the people in the U.S. were touch-deprived even before the pandemic Learning the ways of consenting to touch in light of COVID-19 Being in touch with difficult emotions due to the pandemic, social isolation, and loss of touch     Related Content:   What Is a Generous Conversation A Conversation Between Two Young Elders Heartbreak: Getting Wacked by Love Releasing Tension: The Courage to Feel Following Personal Passions and Taking Risks Can Nurture Your Relationships Men’s Friendships: The Challenges and Rewards The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Building Healthy Relationships     Connect with Gregg Levoy:   Gregg Levoy Website Gregg Levoy on Facebook Book: Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life by Gregg Levoy Book: Vital Signs: Discovering and Sustaining Your Passion for Life by Gregg Levoy       Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.   If you have a relationship question you’d love to have answered, visit our podcast page to leave us a voice message. Your question may be featured on a future episode!   Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling, join our Relationships! Let’s Talk About It Facebook group, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk

Gregg Levoy is devoted to helping people find and sustain their passions in life. His books, Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life, reflect his mission of helping people feel alive through their passion. He is currently a regular contributing author to Psychology Today and holds workshops and keynote presentations at organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Microsoft. A former reporter and adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, Gregg has mastered the art of generous conversations and understands how to hold space that lets people feel understood and validated. In today’s episode, Gregg and I discuss what it means to have a generous conversation. We discuss how curiosity interplays with listening to create great communication skills. We share tips and exercises to improve listening skills and explain how to set boundaries with talkative people. We also explain how generous conversations impact other people as well as share our own experiences with using listening skills and promoting a generous conversation.   “Communication is shared understanding and “co-mmunication.” - Gregg Levoy   This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It: What makes a great conversation Why curiosity is a key aspect of excellent listening skills How to deal with people who talk too much Why many people in relationships don’t enjoy the conversations they have with their partner Ways to practice conversational skills Why people are scared of telling a talkative person to slow down How to use supportive language in response to someone who had a bad experience How to leverage silence in business negotiations How couples can cultivate connection through silence and presence How culture influences a person’s tendency to be talkative The impact of a generous conversation   Resources Mentioned: 008 The Importance of Self-Inquiry in Building Healthy Relationships 024 Following Personal Passions and Taking Risks Can Nurture Your Relationships 031Releasing Tension: The Courage to Feel 037 Heartbreak Part 1: Getting Wacked By Love 064 A Conversation Between Two Young Elders   Connect with Gregg Levoy: Gregg Levoy Gregg Levoy on Facebook   Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.    If you have a relationship question you’d love to have answered, visit our podcast page to leave us a voice message. Your question may be featured on a future episode!   Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling, join our Relationships! Let’s Talk About It Facebook group, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk   Relationships! Let’s Talk About It is produced by Auxbus. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Auxbus.com

Gregg Levoy is a frequent seminar leader who holds workshops in the faith-based, human-potential, educational, governmental, and business industries. He is a Passionate Living Expertwho has penned bestselling books such as Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life which has been named as one of the Top 20 Career Publications by the Workforce Information Group. He regularly shares his insights and expertise as a frequent contributor to Psychology Today.   Gregg joins me today to discuss his personal experiences in getting his heart broken and how he found an avenue to heal himself through writing. We share our thoughts on failed relationships, the different aspects of heartbreak, and how we should remember that we’re not alone in feeling this kind of pain. We also discuss the various ways of moving on, how to face the pain instead of denying it, and how to keep in mind that there’s always hope at the end.   “Our heartbreaks are part of our history. Don’t try to dispose of it like you’d throw away a busted pot. The repair is part of the preciousness of it.” - Gregg Levoy    This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   Heartbreak as the resume of rejected love. How Gregg started a long-distance relationship and fell in love only for it to end eight weeks after moving to the same city she lives. The stages he went through in the process of getting over the failed relationship. The difficulty - and necessity - in abruptly ending communication with the other person in the failed relationship. My own experience of waiting into the late hours of the night, over the span of months, for a call that never happened. How watching movies and TV programs that speak to the pain of heartbreak can be a cathartic release. The “altered state” we find ourselves in during periods of loss or heartbreak. How I found myself dealing with joy and loss at the same time when I received news of my friend’s death on my wife’s birthday. How writing helps through extended spells of heartbreak-induced sadness. My own stories involving baseball, studying Japanese, and how a chance encounter gave me a new direction in life. Helpful insights from a book on making sense of life changes. Gregg’s interesting chance encounter with his ex at a coffee shop… while he was on a date with someone new. The Japanese art of Kintsugi, and how it relates to heartbreak. How Gregg said no to the chance of reconnecting with his ex, and the thought process behind it. Our parting thoughts on grieving a failed relationship and letting go.   Resources Mentioned:   Transitions by William Bridges Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert   Connect with Gregg Levoy:   Gregg Levoy Website Vital Signs   Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.   Don’t forget to visit our website, join us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling and Relationships! Let’s Talk About It, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk    Relationships! Let’s Talk About It is produced by Podcraft. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Podcraft.com

Gregg Levoy is a distinguished author, speaker, seminar leader and a frequent expert guest on various national news networks such as CNN, ABC-TV, NPR, and PBS. He is a regular contributing writer for Psychology Todayand the author of the books Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion as well as Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life, the latter being one of Workforce Information Group’s "Top 20 Career Publications." Additionally, he also conducts workshops for business, educational, governmental, faith-based, and human potential industries.   Gregg joins me today to share how taking risks can inspire others and benefit the relationships in your life. We discuss how to transform and enhance stagnant relationships as well as the significant role that creativity plays in improving your relationships. We also share stories of the risks that people in our lives have taken that inspired us to take various risks as well as the ways to nurture your relationships by identifying your individual passions.    “Say yes to yourself so you can say yes to your relationships because they will all benefit from your enlivenment and they will suffer from your dispassion.” - Gregg Levoy    This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   Why people’s relationships become stagnant. Risks that enhance your relationship. What a vision quest is and how it affected my relationship with my wife. How taking risks can empower you to establish new limits in your mind and help you clearly define what you really want. How Gregg got inspired to travel to new places. The main reason I started a podcast. An inspiring message about pursuing a dream regardless of age. Why part of my mission is to encourage people to take risks. The individual steps to take when you’re stuck in a stagnant relationship. The essence of stepping out in the relationship to bring the fire back. What percentage of your needs should be met by your primary relationships. How Gregg inspired one of his colleagues to take risks as he quit his day job to become a freelance writer. How to instill passion and inspiration when taking risks. The meaning of his father’s advice, “Don't take courses. Take professors.” The significant risk of moving into the town where his twin brother lives after their mother’s efforts to separate them. How his decision to divorce affected the people around him. How my traveling and storytelling impacted my son’s desire to travel and have his own stories. My wife’s inspiring risks and adventures that I never thought she would do and the impact of sharing these with others. The legacies we want to leave.   Connect with Gregg Levoy:   Gregg Levoy website Gregg Levoy on Facebook    Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review.   Don’t forget to visit our website, join us on Facebook at HeartShare Counseling and Relationships! Let’s Talk About It, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships.   And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page!   Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk   Relationships! Let’s Talk About It is produced by Podcraft. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Podcraft.com   

Gregg Levoy is anauthor, speaker, and seminar leader. He is the acclaimed author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life, the latter of which is among the Workforce Information Group’s "Top 20 Career Publications". He previously worked as a Behavioral Specialist at USA Today. Currently, he is a regular contributing author and blogger for Psychology Today. He frequently holds workshops about the business, educational, governmental, faith-based and human-potential industries as well as keynote presentations for audiences at prestigious organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Microsoft.   Gregg joins me today to discuss the importance of self-inquiry and knowing your true self and how it impacts your ability to build healthy relationships. We discuss the importance ofnot just of listening, but also of having genuine conversations with yourself, especially in uncovering things you never knew about your character, your relationships, and the world around you. We share how being authentic means paying attention to signs within and around you — and preparing to hear self-truths from ourselves that may not always be pleasant.   “It’s really that age-old idea that ‘you can’t love other people until you love yourself.’” - Gregg Levoy   This week on Relationships! Let’s Talk About It:   Knowing yourself through dreamwork, journaling, and asking questions about yourself. How to be a generous listener. Why having an ongoing, conversational relationship with yourself is critical. The meaning of self-reflection and understanding why some people don’t turn their “receivers” on. What dreams actually tell you on a conscious level. How — and why — Gregg turned down an opportunity of a lifetime because of a dream. The benefit of journaling. The value of curiosity, not just about the world, but about each other. The crucial difference between evoking and provoking. “The alien game” and learning about yourself, your partner, and the world. The concept of “dating cities,” and how “I like myself here” can be applied in multiple relationships in your life.   Connect with Gregg Levoy:   Gregg Levoy website Gregg Levoy on Facebook   Join Us for The Power of Appreciation Workshop   Join Pripo and his wife, Yvonne Rainbow Teplitsky, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Asheville, NC to learn the secrets of unlocking the Power of Appreciation in your relationships. Genuine appreciation, regardless of how simple or profound, has been proven to bring an immediate shift in the quality and closeness of loving relationships. The Power of Appreciation Workshopwill teach you the necessary skills and fundamental process of enriching your relationship with your partner, deepening the connection, and enhancing the flow of positive.   To learn more about The Power of Appreciation Workshop, and to register, visit HeartShare Counseling & Consulting PCor call (828) 712-8398.   Sponsored by Still Point Wellness   Still Point Wellness is Asheville’s premier spa experience. Enjoy effortless relaxation and rejuvenate your body through Still Point’s world-class services including Esalen Massage®, Salt Water Floatation also known as sensory deprivation, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Somatic Psychology. Experience the healing powers of deep relaxation like never before!   Schedule your first appointment by visiting www.StillPointWell.comor call (828) 348-5372.   Mention the code:Pripoto receive 10% off your first Salt Water Floatation and Esalen Massage®!     Let’s Talk About It!   Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Relationships! Let’s Talk About It- the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and share your favorite episodes on social media!   Theme music provided by Adi the Monk

Gregg Levoy, is the author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life as well as his recent collection of research and explorations, entitled Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion. Gregg's discoveries are valuable for every entrepreneur and investor fueled by their passion and how to keep it alive... for their business and investments to succeed.

Click here to support the podcast Tapping for pain and distress is easy. You can name exactly what is wrong (the pain) and you have a clear idea of what you want (relief). Tapping to create a life that we love can be a little bit tricker because we are often unsure of exactly what we want that life to be like. My friend Gregg Levoy refers to this idea of creating the life we were made for as a calling, as if our soul is calling us towards fulfilment. Once we have a clear idea of our calling, we can use tapping to help us work towards it. In this conversation Gregg and I talk about what exactly a calling is and how to get clarity about it in your own life. In addition, I have added four easy ways in which you can use tapping to gain clarity about your calling by clearing the blocks standing in the way of taking positive action. Guest: Gregg Levoy Contact: web @ GreggLevoy.com About Gregg: Gregg Levoy is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion, and the bestselling Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group. He has presented lectures and seminars for the Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, National Conference on Positive Aging, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and others, and been a frequent guest of the media, including ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS. A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, he has written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, and many others.

Today Diane Randall talks to Gregg Levoy about how to rediscover your passion for life. Together they discuss the steps you can take to turn your life from a "knock-off" into a life that truly belongs to you. Gregg explains that he's always been interested in the subject of passion since growing up with parents who didn't follow the path they wanted. Diane expresses a common concern that it's not possible to have a life full of passion that also provides the security of a 9 to 5 job. Gregg discredits this idea and shows that he is physical example of living a passionate life that also makes money. He recommends that people write a list of the things each week that bring them joy and what drains their energy in order to show themselves how to create their passionate life. Gregg has previously been a journalist and professor of journalism and is now a behavioral specialist, blogger, guest speaker and lecturer. He has also written two books called:  "Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion" and "Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life". What you will learn: The biggest regret of the dying is living a life other people thought they should lead and not their own life. Passion is your spark, mojo and vitality. Passion is also self-actualization when you make the choice to grow over the choice to be afraid. A "knock-off" life is working to someone else's agenda. To help find your passion, think about what section you go to first in the book store. The passion workshops are popular with the baby boomer generation because they spent their youth working for security. Your soul isn't interested in if you're rich/famous/comfortable, it just wants to go for the big ride. The big ride is what will hold your interest if you were watching your life flash before your eyes. You can make money from passion. Bundle some novelty into your week in small steps; get up on the other side of the bed or sit in a different seat for breakfast. When telling friends and family about your new venture talk to the supportive people first. Step 1 in balancing your passion and need for security is accepting that both sides exist and don't try to hide or suppress one side.  Quotes: It's not about waiting for the burning bush Who we are changes over time My soul didn't care what price i had to pay to life passionately This isn't like a divine supina The body isn’t a taxi cab to drive your brain around in  Contact Gregg: http://www.gregglevoy.com Amazon Link: Vital Signs: Discovering and Sustaining Your Passion for Life https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Signs-Discovering-Sustaining-Passion/dp/0399174982/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1467288465&sr=1-1&keywords=vital+signs   Contact Diane: Website:  http://www.dianerandallconsults.com Send Diane an email: feedback@dianerandallconsults.com Leave a voice or email telling us what you think about this episode: http://www.balanced-living-for-busy-professionals.com  

Listen to Gregg Levoy speak about his latest book Vital Signs. What stops us living a passionate life? What is the fine line between passion and addiction? What are the ingredients of true passion? What is the relationship between passion and vulnerability? Why does our passion need space to develop? Gregg Levoy is a former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer. He is a lecturer and seminar-leader in the business, educational, governmental, faith-based and human-potential arenas and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life and his latest is Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion.

Off Pain Relief Miricle When I was in my twenties it felt as if I was going to live forever. I gave little thought to how I ate, when I went to bed, or how I treated my body in general. Now that I am in my forties there are mornings when I can tell exactly what I ate or drank the night before just by how my body feels. I'm not exactly sure when it happened. One day I felt like I was immortal, the next day not so much. In today's interview I talk with Gregg Levoy about the aging process, the emotions that accompany it, and how we can tap for that experience. During this interview we reference this article: Top Five Regrets of the Dying Guest: Gregg Levoy Contact: web @ GreggLevoy.com About Gregg: Gregg Levoy is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion, and the bestselling Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group. He has presented lectures and seminars for the Smithsonian Institution, Environmental Protection Agency, Microsoft, National Conference on Positive Aging, American Counseling Association, National Career Development Association, and others, and been a frequent guest of the media, including ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS. A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, and former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, he has written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, and many others.

Remember when you were kid how you wanted to be a explorer, or  an astronaut, or a pilot flying around the world? Then somewhere along the lines, you either forgot, or were told to stop dreaming and get serious, and you left the world of dreams and passions behind entering a pragrmatic life of compromise. If this sounds familiar, then do we have the show for you. Today we're interviewing Greg Levoy. Greg is the best-selling author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion  and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life He is a former "behavioral specialist" writer for USA Today, and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. He's written for the NY Times magazine, Washington post, and  Readers Digest among many others.   Today we're going to talk about rediscovering who you are, and who you were meant to be. We'll look at where your energy's draining out, how to take stock, and where to put your focus. Most importantly, we'll help you change how you relate to the world so you can rekindle your inner flame.   Balancing our tendency to want to stay indoors most of the time We must reconnect with what is wild in us! Our dreams Nature and the natural world around us Why we're constantly negotiating between passion and security There's the part that wants to take risks and make leaps and come alive There's the part of us that wants to be safe, and secure, and in control The Danger: In a tug-of-war security tends to win…passion tends to get back-burnered. Chronically can have detrimental effects to choose security over passion Observe how often make security choices over vitality choices Reclaim ourselves from the task-master that says safety and security above all else Why no running on the playground may be the most dangerous thing of all Why society is so fear averse – i.e. Warning Labels Do not iron clothes on body This superman costume does not allow you to fly Why we must give ourselves non-work modes of expression Make art, make music, listen to music, spend time in men's or women's groups, athletics, sports, using the body, something that involves not sitting at a desk in front of a computer, or not being indoors Remember our passions that have gone dormant How to Find your passion Ask yourself, what part of the book store do you go to first? Do as Hannah Papp, author of the Mystical Backpacker suggests Listen to Robert Greenway – father of Eco-pyschology. “Civilization is thousands of years old, but only 4 days deep” Why we can all benefit from a mortality meditation and learning about death in order to fully live Concept that death could be a source of death Death asks what matters to you, what's really important to you? Helps us make decision between passion and security Thomas Murton – “to make an important decision consult your death” Study: Almost everyone told less than 6 months to live were liberated in very profound ways! “My concern diagnosis was the best thing that ever happened to me” How learning about death can keep us from being trapped by life Vital Signs helps illuminate compromises Compromise and ignoring passions and nature may be the reason people have most heart-attacks at 9 AM on Monday mornings Must do what makes your heart sing Must reclaim your soul, spirit, energy, or mojo Other goals of the book Life is so rich and we settle for so little Jean Houston – author and mythologist and psychologist Says we need to live “larger than life” Help people to be profoundly present to the stuff of your life Most important question – Ask yourself what does my soul want today? This is where the work happens “Best way to make God laugh is to declare your plans” Progress happens in the “to do” list of life Deciding between the brake or accelerator, that's where the work is in the world. Everything in life becomes a mindfulness exercise Takeaway pieces of advice Begin to acknowledge where you lose energy and vitality Take an inventory of where your energy dribbles out Use the inventory so you can change your habits and your focus Try to surround yourself with people who shine Connect with people who are living out loud Be gentle with yourself Give yourself time Have self-compassion Don't beat yourself up because you don't live up to your potential Remember - stuff hitting the fan isn't bad, it's part of the path, not opposed to the path Inspiration | Motivation | Kindness | Spirituality | Compassion | Business | Career | Self-Help | NY Times | USA Today | Reader's Digest

Tony Marciante & Mali Phonpadith interview Gregg Levoy, Author & Speaker. Gregg is the author of Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion (Penguin), and Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life (Random House) –rated among the "Top 20 Career Publications" by the Workforce Information Group and a text in various graduate programs in Management and Organizational Leadership. He is a former "behavioral specialist" at USA Today, and a regular blogger for Psychology Today. A former adjunct professor of journalism at the University of New Mexico, former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, and author of This Business of Writing (Writer’s Digest Books), he has written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Psychology Today, Christian Science Monitor, Reader’s Digest, and many others, as well as for corporate, promotional and television projects. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and his website is www.gregglevoy.com Subscribe to us on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creativeentrepreneur.buzz/id897116205?mt=2 Visit our website at www.CreativeEntrepreneur.Buzz Write us at info@creativeentrepreneur.buzz

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion by Gregg Levoy (Tarcher/Penguin) is a guide to discovering what makes you passionate in life, how to hold on to your passion, and how to get it back when it is lost. According to Levoy, passion fills many roles—it disturbs the safe and settled in your life, it is an impulse toward growth, and it is ultimately necessary for survival because your attachment to life depends on your sense of wonder and passion for vitality.  Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life and This Business of Writing. He has written for New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Omni, and Psychology Today.

My co-host Cyndera and I are very excited to announce a new format for the Archetypal Tarot Podcast. We will be revisiting the Major Arcana but this time with special guests giving their insights on the themes and ideas presented by these ancient yet totally relevant archetypal stories. We start the new year off on the topic of Passion, it's nature and how we can actually nurture a sense of vitality and adventure in our lives. Sign up to be a part of the Archetypal Tarot Patron Team!  tiny.cc/tarot ----more---- Our guest for this edition is an author who has literally written the book on the nature and nurture of passion, Gregg Levoy.  Gregg is the author of the best selling Callings:  Finding and Following an Authentic Life and puts his keen sense for creative insight as well as a Storyteller's magic into his new book Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion. Where his first book Callings was about finding passion, Vital Signs picks up on the why's and how's of losing our sense of passion & vitality and how to regain a passionate life with creativity and abundance.  We love this new book and recommend you get a copy - it's available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and many fine bookstores.  Visit Gregg's site and check out all of the resources in "Wow!" images, books, music and films to help you connect to passion and excitement.  http://gregglevoy.com Ultimately, passion is a life skill---a stance---that helps bring vitality to all our engagements: from work, family and school life, to creative, social and spiritual life. And it's a survival mechanism---critical to health and well-being---because your attachment to life depends on your interest in it. -Gregg Levoy We think you will really enjoy Julienne's conversation with Gregg about passion, creativity, the call of the wild, the archetype of the Fool, Vampires, Zombies, Intuition and the practice of living our lives fully. Passion is an unstable element and will naturally degrades over time but some very simple, yet powerful practices have the ability to heat things up again.  Not only is passion something we start to miss over time but it's important to our overall health.  As Gregg says in our discussion "Our attachment to life depends to a great degree to our interest in it.".  Without interest, everything fades, including our health.  It's no wonder Zombies and Vampires have been of such an interest in the last few years - we fear the life being sucked out of us by routine and a lack of creativity. You can listen to the entire podcast below or subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and never miss an episode.  We have a very exciting line up of authors, teachers and creators lined up for future episodes. Gregg's List of 5 Things You Can Do To Beef Up The Passion & Quality of Your Life: 1)  Pay attention to what is trying to emerge in your life. 2)  Remember that you have a ‘use by' date. 3)  Come up with a bucket list. (Check out this from Artist Candy Chang:  Before I Die) 4)  Always give yourself something to look forward to. 5) Look for where you're restless - ask yourself: What wants to move? And where does it want to go? Julienne's addition: 6) Turn something upside down. (The Trickster archetype can be very useful in this.) Want to email us about the Archetypal Tarot Podcast? We'd love that! ATPodcast@archetypist.com Related articles & podcasts: Harvesting From This Year's Season The Tower & Lightning Liberation The Archetypal Tarot Podcast is a production of Both/And Media. Sign up to be a part of the Archetypal Tarot Patron Team!  tiny.cc/tarot

Greg's book, CALLINGS, is one of my favorites. It explores the ideas of recognizing, saying no to, then yes to calls for growth, change, rebirth...

“Is the universe a friendly place or not? I think how you answer that question is going to impact if not determine how your life unfolds. How are you going to interpret and respond to the things that happen to you, including events like the pandemic or the political, cultural, racial turmoil of the last year or so.” Guest speaker Gregg Levoy invites us to use the quarantine asour personal re-set. What do we want our new normal to be like?  Gregg is also teaching a workshop this week, centering around his most recent book, “Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life.” Our special Worship Arts guest is congregation favorite Stephanie Anne Johnson.  Check out the full service video here. Take advantage of all the ways we can stay connected during this time, including after-service fellowship, Daily Prayer Boosts, and Wednesday evening prayer services. And as always, see our Facebook  page or our Instagram, for shareable quotes from our lesson notes, readings, and more. Want to get regular updates? Stay updated with our most recent newsletter here.