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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 384: Yoga for Election Grief with Shannon Crow   Description: Many people have shared that they are feeling numb, sad, scared, shocked, and powerless in light of the recent US election results. Shannon Crow has experienced similar feelings and shares her experience in the aftermath of the election results.    Shannon relates an interaction she had with a yoga teacher that prompted her to turn inward and reflect and invites us to do the same. She also invites listeners who support Trump to reach out to have a conversation – in these divisive times, Shannon highlights the importance of remaining open to alternative perspectives, finding common ground, and still showing up to do the work we are here to do.    If you are feeling grief, helplessness, despair, or fear, Shannon shares some inspiring and uplifting words from her community, as well as her strategies for continuing to move forward through this time.   Regardless of where you live, where you are in the election cycle, or who is/has been elected to office, this episode can help you ground into the important things.   Key Takeaways: [0:48] This episode was inspired by some powerful messages from friends and colleagues who were feeling so many emotions after the results of the US elections were announced. [3:15] Shannon introduces herself and gives a shout-out of thanks to the sponsors, OfferingTree and Shannon's 20-hour Yoga for Pelvic Health Training. [7:15] Shannon shares how she felt in the aftermath of the elections in the United States. [12:02] Shannon shares an anecdote of an interaction with a yoga teacher related to the elections in the US. [16:08] Shannon understands and empathizes with people who have fears about living in a country and a world where Trump is the President of the US. She seeks to hear from people who voted for him about their perspectives. [19:00] Shannon explains why the US elections are so relevant to her as a Canadian (and all of us) -- and why we should care about cultures and events in other countries outside our own. [24:49] Having someone like Trump voted in makes Shannon look inward and reflect on what part of her she needs to work on. [26:45] Shannon shares a bit about OfferingTree. [28:26] Some things have helped Shannon in the moment of despair she was feeling when she learned the news that Trump had been elected. [35:07] Next week on the podcast, Shannon will be holding some people accountable for their (in)action.   Links: Some Related Connected Yoga Teacher Podcasts 323: Finding Support in Yoga Philosophy with Sunita Patil 269: Yoga Philosophy and Colonialism with Shyam Ranganathan 382: Having Tough Conversations with Rebecca Sebastian 356: How Silence Feels for a Yoga Student with Suzanne Miller 359: Ahimsa in Times of Conflict with Rula Wardeh 362: Yoga in Times of War & Violence with Molly Nixon Yoga for Peace with Shannon Crow [BONUS EPISODE] 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten Post by Jezz Chung on Instagram Yoga for Pelvic Health  3-Hour On Demand Workshop with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team Shannon Crow on Instagram Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree, and Yoga for Pelvic Health 20-hr Online Training with Shannon Crow.   Quotes from this episode: "This episode was inspired by some powerful messages from friends and colleagues who were feeling so many emotions."   "We talk yoga on this podcast and we talk politics because politics is part of yoga."   "Education is the foundational strength of a country."   "We need to ask what's underneath this if we really want to build safer communities for everyone."   "Having someone like Trump elected in the US definitely does make me ask a lot more questions, but it also makes me look inward."   "Do the work that you are here to do."

Description:Many of us heard growing up that self-care was "selfish" or "ungodly." However, no one can give from an empty well, and even Jesus escaped the crowds for rest, solitude, and time with God. We all need forms of self-care to heal and restore our bodies, minds, and souls. Healing from trauma requires a holistic approach to self-care, addressing all aspects of our well-being. There are six categories of self-care: physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and practical. Each of these can be approached from a Christian perspective, especially for trauma survivors, to promote healing and growth. For survivors, it's crucial to approach these categories of self-care with patience and self-compassion. Healing is a gradual process, and integrating these practices into daily life can help rebuild a sense of safety, control, and well-being. Additionally, anchoring these practices in faith can provide a deep sense of purpose and connection throughout the healing journey.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode 3:04 Why Self-Care Is Important6:30 The Six Types of Self-Care18:52 Six Types of Self-Care From a Christian Perspective and for Trauma Recovery CLICK HERE FOR SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JboZhwkIuEphtEeaQ-8jyLGHWv804Zk5LMMg-iWduLo/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

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Thanks to our member supporters, this show remains free to millions on Public TV, community radio and as a podcast. If you're already a member, please check your inbox for a special invite to register for a ‘members only' ‘ask me anything virtual event' taking place on October 4th at 8pm Eastern Time.  It's an opportunity for you to ask Laura anything about the show or her lifelong career as an independent journalist. Not a member yet?  There's still time to join us on October 4th.  Go to LauraFlanders.org/donate, make a donation and we'll send you an invite with all the details. Description: Many people have never heard of the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC – but for 50 years, the group has been the driving force behind some of the most extreme policies in this country. Behind closed doors, ALEC brings corporate lobbyists and state politicians together to draft and vote on model bills that aim to free corporations from regulations, regardless of the impacts on people and the planet. Labor law, environmental law, health and safety, voting — no cause is off-limits. Our guests say ALEC and its wealthy pool of funders are a real threat, but there are ways to take action and progress has already been made. In 2023, a diverse coalition of groups, including Greenpeace, Color of Change, the Center for Media and Democracy and more, is calling out the anti-democratic impact of ALEC by using the hashtag #50YearsOfHarm. Congressman Ro Khanna of California's 17th Congressional District, a leading progressive in the House, and Lisa Graves, Executive Director of True North Research and President of the Center for Media and Democracy, two of the preeminent national watchdog groups investigating dark money, join Laura Flanders to unpack it all. And in her closing commentary Laura fills us in on the other side of the story in state houses: the Democrats' have their own project in place these days. But is it any match for ALEC?“ALEC recognizes that on many of these issues, there's a 70, 80, 90% consensus against them and they're trying to distort the democratic process by the use of big money.” - Ro Khanna“ I still believe that for many people, not all people, knowledge is power, facts matter, and knowing who the real special interests are behind this [legislation] can help expose and block them.” - Lisa GravesGuests:Lisa Graves: President of the Board, Center for Media & Democracy; Executive Director, True North ResearchRo Khanna: Congressman California's 17th District Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more.Music In the Middle:   “Peel Back” by F-S-Q featuring Nona Hendryx, G Koop and O-Man from their Reprise Tonight L-P courtesy of Soul Clap Records. And additional music included- "In and Out" and "Steppin" by Podington BearAdditional Audio Clip Included:  "United States of ALEC" documentary by the Bill Moyers Company The Laura Flanders Show Crew:  Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW The Laura Flanders ShowTwitter: twitter.com/thelfshow Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow/YouTube:  youtube.com/@thelfshow ACCESSIBILITY - This episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Description: Many people who profess to be Christians are completely unaware of what the Bible teaches. We need to open our Bible and read for ourselves.What we discover might surprise us. These three talks reveal that the Word of GOD contains “great and precious promises” for all who would seek out and read it's pages. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christadelphians-talk/message

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 330: Connect with Your Money with Shannon Crow   Description: Many yoga entrepreneurs are uncomfortable with their money, but connecting with your money is one of the keys to running a successful business. In this episode, Shannon Crow talks about why connecting with your money is so important and how to do it.   Shannon shares some of the activities she does to connect with her money including Finance Fridays check-in with her income and expenses, daily money check-ins and tracking her revenue and expenses. She also has some suggestions on how you can start connecting with your money too.    If you're a yoga teacher who wants to make more income and profit, or if you're feeling like you're spending too much or not getting ahead, this episode is specifically for you.    Key Takeaways: [1:54] This episode is powered by OfferingTree. [2:23] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - connecting with your money. [4:11] Part of connecting with your money is knowing where your money is going and how it is being spent. [5:02] Shannon shares how OfferingTree allows her to keep track of her income. [6:16] Shannon shares her strategy for looking at her business finances. [7:44] Two things Shannon does on Finance Fridays are paying her bills and looking over the transactions that happened that week. [8:50] Shannon's plan going forward is to add in a daily money check-in. [10:27] Shannon also suggests starting to track your income and expenses if you don't already do that. [14:03] Start by looking at your money and finances at least once a week, if you rarely do! [14:35] Shannon invites you to consider some steps you can take to connect with your money.   Links: ‌Thread about having separate bank accounts on the Connected Yoga Teacher Group on Facebook The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 329: Why Separate Bank Accounts? with Shannon Crow What Expenses Can I Claim as a Yoga Teacher? - The Connected Yoga Teacher The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 280: Get Paid as a Yoga Teacher with Shannon Simmons ‌Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree.   Quotes from this episode: "You need to know how that hard earned cash is being spent."   "Wherever you're landing today, know that we are on this journey together, tackling our money mindset as yoga teachers and entrepreneurs and taking more of a look at the numbers."   "The two main things that I do on [Finance Fridays] are paying all my bills and looking at all the transactions that happened over that week."   "Make sure you're tracking your business expenses."  

Description: Many employees face work-related stress and burnout in today's fast-paced and demanding work environment. In this podcast, we delve into the challenges of the modern workday and explore practical strategies for managing stress, avoiding burnout, and achieving work-life balance. We discuss common stressors in the workplace, such as heavy workloads, long hours, deadlines, and high expectations, and offer insights on how to cope with them effectively. We also share expert tips on time management, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and building resilience to thrive in the 9 to 5 grind. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this podcast provides valuable guidance and support for surviving and thriving in the modern workplace. Don't let work stress take a toll on your health and well-being. Tune in to MRA's "30 minute THRIVE" and learn how to manage work-related stress and burnout like a pro. Resources: Time Management - MRA Course  Gallup 2020 Survey on Employee Wellbeing Harvard Business Review Article-How to Tell Your Boss You're Burned Out Eisenhower Matrix Forbes article on The Pomodoro Technique MRA Membership  About MRA  Let's Connect: Guest Bio - Michelle Hyde  Guest LinkedIn Profile - Michelle Hyde  Host Bio - Sophie Boler  Host LinkedIn Profile - Sophie Boler  Transcript: Transcripts are computer generated -- not 100% accurate word-for-word. 00;00;00;02 - 00;00;21;05 Unknown Hello everybody and welcome to 30 minute Thrive, your go to podcast for anything and everything HR. Powered by MRA, the Management Association. Looking to stay on top of the ever changing world of HR? MRA has got you covered. We'll be the first to tell you what's hot and what's not. I'm your host, Sophie Boler, and we are so glad you're here. 00;00;21;06 - 00;00;46;07 Unknown Now it's time to thrive. Hello, everybody, and welcome to this episode of 30 Minute Thrive. I'm excited to talk about this topic for today, and it's one that it's really never gonna lose its importance and a topic that people are always looking at for new tips and advice, and that is managing work related stress and burnout. So I'm also excited to introduce our guest for today. 00;00;46;14 - 00;01;14;16 Unknown So I'm here with Michelle Hyde and MRA learning in Development Instructor. So welcome to the podcast, Michelle. Thanks so much. So be so excited to be here with you today and to be talking about this really important topic. Absolutely. Well, Michelle, I know you hold a lot of expertise and diversity, inclusion, employee experience, coaching and event planning. So I know you have a lot of great tips on this topic, like timing and communication. 00;01;14;24 - 00;01;39;04 Unknown So this title for this episode is Surviving the 9 to 5: managing work related stress and Burnout. So let's start out by talking about how you can really identify that stress and burnout in the workplace. So Michelle, what are some common signs and symptoms of work related stress burnout that employees and employers really should be aware of? Great questions. 00;01;39;05 - 00;02;03;07 Unknown I'll be So first off, we all have stress. Every one of us has stress, whether it's a deadline. Maybe it's a big project, an upcoming public speaking engagement. All of these things are stress. And I think a lot of times stress and burnout are used interchangeably. You know, it's kind of viewed as the same type of thing, but they actually are different stresses that work short term stress. 00;02;03;09 - 00;02;29;22 Unknown It's you know, we have a big event coming up. We have a big launch that's coming up. So there's going to be stress that's going to be involved in that. We're burnout is a more prolonged and heightened response to that stress. So in the nineties, Dr. Christina maxwell did developed that MBI, the Maslow burnout inventory three and it's still used today. 00;02;30;05 - 00;03;04;18 Unknown And according to her research, there's actually three characteristics that distinguish burnout from everyday stress. And those characteristics are emotional exhaustion, depersonalization. Fancy word and then reduce personal and professional accomplishments. So basically what it means that in addition to this overwhelming exhaustion feel as a result of this burnout, there's usually decreased motivation lowered on the job performance and then negative attitudes towards both yourself and other people. 00;03;04;27 - 00;03;31;01 Unknown Sounds like a real party, right? But really not so much. No, but that's the stress is kind of that one time thing where that burnout is, is as a result of all those things kind of piling up. Okay. Well, that's good to know. I feel like like you said, a lot of people do use those terms interchangeably, but it means like you have to be experiencing the stress for a wild kind of experience, the burnout. 00;03;31;10 - 00;03;52;28 Unknown Yes. It's kind of compounded, perhaps. And it shows up, you know, if you live ever. We all get tired in the mornings, Right. And it's hard to get out of it. But if you ever really, truly struggle to get out of bed in the morning and then when you do, there's this disproportionate emotional response to what you're seeing maybe in your email inbox. 00;03;53;07 - 00;04;22;09 Unknown You get an email and everything just seems like the biggest deal ever. Could be anger or you could burst into tears or the situation doesn't really call for that. It's just completely disproportionate to the situation. We really looking at that point. Mm hmm. I kind of have another example about when you mentioned about kind of having a hard time getting out of bed, just kind of dealing exhausted right away in the morning. 00;04;22;18 - 00;04;47;23 Unknown It's also kind of like the feeling on Sunday nights where you're just dreading work and it's 8:00 on Sunday and you're like, oh, my gosh, I have to go to work tomorrow. And that just those thoughts consume you. I feel like back then they vary. Yeah, there. These are real. Absolutely. I need to find something on LinkedIn recently that said you're workplace culture is how your employees feel on Sunday night. 00;04;48;03 - 00;05;17;26 Unknown And I thought that was a really eye opening for sure. And for sure we'll kind of moving on into the next question. How can employees really differentiate between normal work, stress and burnout and when they should be really seeking help or taking action? Yeah, so it's somewhat of a chicken and the egg mentality at that point. Know, the more burnout you are, the less able you are to bounce back from being sort of the less resilient you are. 00;05;18;09 - 00;05;42;24 Unknown And so it kind of becomes the cycle that you get into. I think once these action becomes long lasting, once you start making sex at work or missing deadlines, your emotions are getting in the way of things happening at work, all of those things. It may be time to get some help, and help will come in many different forms too. 00;05;43;06 - 00;06;03;23 Unknown So everything from seeking out your support network of friends or family to reaching out to a counselor from your organization's employee assistance program, maybe even just having a heart to heart conversation with your leadership where you can say, This is what I'm dealing with is our end way. We can rebalance some of these priorities that I have on my plate right now. 00;06;03;24 - 00;06;28;24 Unknown All of those things can look like help. It doesn't have to be just one particular thing. Yeah, that's great advice, too. And you know that communication and I know I'm sure you have more advice to come on communication, but I feel like keeping your manager or your boss in the loop of how you're feeling in your emotions with how you're dealing with stress and burnout is also really essential, too. 00;06;29;11 - 00;06;51;20 Unknown Absolutely. If you have if you built that sort of basis of psychological aid where your employees feel like they can come and talk to you about things, then you're going to get the real responses as opposed to just this canned answer of, oh, I'm fine. And does it make employees push through? This burnout is that's one mistakes happen and that's when that's when we start to get into some real trouble. 00;06;51;20 - 00;07;20;06 Unknown Actually. Absolutely. So what are some effective strategies then, for managing heavy workloads and long hours to prevent this burnout? Well, what's interesting and I actually found this out just in doing some research for this podcast. Burnout doesn't only result from long hours. So there are some studies that say, you know, if you work over a certain number of hours per week, that's going to have detrimental impacts to your health. 00;07;20;26 - 00;07;45;00 Unknown Look what found out about burnout is that it tends to be the types of work that we're doing, not necessarily the hours themselves that are causing the burnout. So there was a study done in 2020 by Gallup, and the results showed that working less didn't necessarily equate to happiness. It was more questions like, Are you able to shine within your home? 00;07;45;18 - 00;08;07;18 Unknown Are you able to make a positive impact? Are you getting strong feedback on your work? It's when that work starts to feel like it's out of our control. That's when that burnout really sets in. And additionally, the study showed that the relationship with your manager sets the foundation for almost all other causes of burnout, which probably comes as no surprise to you. 00;08;08;22 - 00;08;36;03 Unknown That role with our readers is so important. So, you know, no pressures. Manager But oh my goodness, it's so important. Absolutely. Well, I feel like it's also just important. If you do have a really heavy workload, you're just working long hours. Something that helps me when I'm feeling a little overwhelmed is just setting small goals every single day, even if the goal is very small. 00;08;36;10 - 00;09;09;06 Unknown Something like cleaning out your filing cabinet, or maybe it's I want to make five people smile today. But when you when you accomplish that, you feel so good about yourself and the work you're doing. So it makes that big, heavy workload just seem more doable, honestly. And also finding motivators like what motivates you at work and what can help kind of build your resilience and know you'll get into that later. 00;09;09;06 - 00;09;41;26 Unknown But I think those are some kind of things that help me when I'm feeling a little overwhelmed too, is just setting those small goals and checking them off and and you kind of feel successful and it builds your confidence and motivation to absolutely. To find those wins through out there for sure. And I think when you're looking at a really heavy workload and you're trying to balance everything, the first thing I would recommend people do is make a list of absolutely everything that they have to do. 00;09;42;09 - 00;10;09;19 Unknown Now, in the short term effort media huge list person. In the short term, this can stress you out more. I would tell you this as you're making the list and as you're looking at every single thing, you might start thinking, Oh my gosh, like I'm never going to get all of this done, but stick with me here, because from there you go through the list and you prioritize everything within A, B or C based upon importance. 00;10;10;03 - 00;10;26;26 Unknown And if you're able to do that, you can kind of triage. Okay, what are the things I have to get done before I leave the office today? Those are your A's, your B's are what do I need to finish by the end of the week? And then C is what are those longer term projects that I don't want to lose sight of that those also need to be on energy. 00;10;26;27 - 00;10;47;26 Unknown So that that prioritization can be really helpful to you. And then what's been identified where you think the priorities are. We're not past your supervisor to make sure they're on the same page is an 80. You may be a senior so supervisor, how can you balance those different things And just having a second set of eyes on that can be helpful too. 00;10;48;10 - 00;11;14;23 Unknown Yeah, that's also great advice. So that would be kind of tricky. It's you made the list and you prioritize so many A's in your boss looked at it and said, No, all your B's should be A's. All right. I'm sure you're on the same page there. Back to that communication. So we talked about this a little bit, but what are some other effective time management techniques that can help employees balance their workload and prevent that burnout? 00;11;15;24 - 00;11;42;25 Unknown Well, I'm so glad you brought this up, because MRA does happen to offer a whole time management thinking during that. But it's a class that I teach my supervisor cabin procedures. Many of our instructors teach the time management class, and we've gotten fantastic feedback on how it really is some of those tools that you just haven't thought about in a while, but it's a really good reminder. 00;11;42;25 - 00;12;08;04 Unknown So definitely would recommend taking that time management class. But some of the tools that we offer within the class, if you've ever heard of the Eisenhower method, it's a circle grade where you kind of identify what are the most important things that you need to do based upon some different ideas. So I would encourage folks to look at the Eisenhower method. 00;12;08;25 - 00;12;27;25 Unknown Certainly the prioritization that we had talked about with the Abby and see with the list. There's also a tool that I used a lot in grad school that I love. It's called the Pomodoro Technique. Have you ever heard of the Pomodoro technique? I've heard of I've heard of that word, and I don't remember exactly what it means. So you should get refreshed? 00;12;28;11 - 00;12;50;12 Unknown Absolutely. It's you know, a lot of times it's associated with that tomato timer. I think just Pomodoro. And you know what it is? It's this idea. And there's all kinds of online resources where you can utilize the timer. And I've seen it done in a couple of different ways, whether it's 15 minutes or 20 minute increments, but it set a timer for 15 minutes. 00;12;50;12 - 00;13;15;21 Unknown We can do anything for 15 minutes, right? We found what I tell myself and I'm on the treadmill 15 minutes at a time. Right. And so if there's anything that you really need to focus on and it needs to be heads down work, turn off your email, turn off routines, it'll set a timer for 15 minutes and then you get a break and then another 15 minutes and you get a break and then another 15, 20 minutes, and then you get a longer break. 00;13;15;21 - 00;13;37;09 Unknown So it's basically just an idea of sort of breaking down time in order to focus on really specific pieces. And so for me, when I was in grad school, I was reading some really dense material and I would say, okay, if I can read this for 15 minutes, then I can take a 15 minute break. It was a great way to kind of break up the studying. 00;13;37;18 - 00;14;05;13 Unknown So for those really sort of cerebral tasks that you have or maybe even just things that you've been pushing off, I think the Politburo technique can be really helpful to you. And then yeah, and then finally, just making your calendar work for you, right? You know, there's all sorts of different things that you can do, whether it be blocking out time to do certain tasks, whether it be setting up office hours where your team can get a hold of you and they know that they can reach you during this time. 00;14;05;23 - 00;14;24;04 Unknown What are the things that you can do to make technology work for you and in particular your calendar work for you too? Absolutely. Kind of going back to that technique that you were just talking about, like so many people feel like a high of 8 hours in a day. I need to be working at 8 hours a day, like no breaks. 00;14;24;14 - 00;14;54;16 Unknown And that's also what can cause that stress and burnout, too. So that that technique where you're working hard for 15 minutes and then you're kind of taking that break, that also allows you to just breathe and cross off something on your lowest rates, right? Absolutely. And again, back to that motivation. I think so. The reason you and I like lists so much is being able to cross that they got that the best part of a list right doing something called or meeting. 00;14;55;04 - 00;15;26;14 Unknown Oh yes oh yeah or you're like list maker 2.0 I love it. So kind of moving in to setting boundaries, how important is that in setting boundaries in the workplace for managing work related stress? And do you have any tips or advice on how to establish maintaining healthy boundaries? Well, you know, I think this is boundaries is a word that has really come into play in the workplace much more frequently in the last few years than it has. 00;15;26;23 - 00;15;46;20 Unknown I mean, I think if I asked my dad about, you know, what were your boundaries like in the workplace, he would laugh at me. You would say, are you kidding? Well, like, what's the boundary? Right? So I think that with boundaries, like much of this, it's so individual based upon what kind of a job you have, what kind of a a role you have, what are your responsibilities? 00;15;46;20 - 00;16;09;08 Unknown So boundaries might look different for different workplace cultures and then different roles, too. So I'm thinking about like a health care organization or, you know, if you're on call or if you're at the highest levels of leadership, you may not be able to turn your phone off or your notification bar. That may not just be not a reality to you. 00;16;09;18 - 00;16;34;09 Unknown It's a visual thing. So I think the question is what are healthy boundaries look like for you personally? I've heard of one of my colleagues doing this with a trusted colleague. A lot of times our colleagues can see when we become a little bit more short fuzed than even when we ourselves didn't see it. Sometimes it's easier for us to recognize it and other people needs to be created. 00;16;34;09 - 00;17;09;07 Unknown This honesty pact where they said, If I can tell that the emotions are coming pretty fast, maybe I'm sensing some burnout. I'm going to go to them and neither one of us can get offended by this. But I'm going to say, Hey, maybe it's time for you to take your day, maybe take it personally. And by having that honesty pact or knowing they could both go to each other and say that and recognizing some signs of burnout and you would it be helpful for you to take just a step back now, maybe that's not going to one day offer or even a couple of days vacation isn't going to clear every ounce of burnout that 00;17;09;07 - 00;17;38;00 Unknown you have. But lighten your load a little bit would help. And yeah, but it also shows that your managers supervisor does care about you, that they're off. Hey, take a day off. We know this. You're you're experiencing a lot of stress or burnout even right now whether you're sure the word or the term self care I feel I can say has been pretty explosive the past couple of years. 00;17;38;00 - 00;18;03;22 Unknown So what was it about that? Okay. So I'm curious what role self-care does have in managing work related stress and burnout, And do you have any self-care tips or practices that employees can kind of incorporate into their everyday routine? Well, I think self-care is one of those words that it means something different to a lot of different people. 00;18;03;22 - 00;18;27;27 Unknown Right? And in the research that I've done around burnout, I found that a number of different experts say that self-care alone can't fix burnout. So what say your heart surgeon who has done 100 procedures this week? Or maybe you're a full time caregiver for a sick family member or something like that. And then I tell you, you know, go do a sheet mask, go get a pedicure. 00;18;28;08 - 00;18;54;12 Unknown Right. That's going to be what if they got your to do list, but you just can't get to you and you set pieces. You can actually make you feel worse because it becomes something else. You're responsible for you. So that was the really interesting way to look at it. So instead of the you about what we normally consider self-care, I actually called a group of my friends and I said, What are the things that you do to manage work related stress? 00;18;54;12 - 00;19;19;09 Unknown And I loved their answers. One friend in particular, I just thought that this was so valuable. So the first thing was delegation. And I don't think we normally think about self-care and delegation as going hand in hand, but our point was that both professionally and personally, are there things that you could afford to hire out around the house that would take stress off of you? 00;19;20;03 - 00;19;40;22 Unknown So the yard work, things like house cleaning, things like meal prep, all of these different things. What can you delegates in both your work life and your home life that would allow you more time and space to work on what you do best? Well done. Stayed out really simple. Yeah. I thought that was such a good way to look at self care. 00;19;41;03 - 00;20;08;22 Unknown Another thing is sharing tasks. So another one of my friends and her staff, they take turns doing the dishes and one deals with the dishes on even days of the month. And what deals with an odd date of the now this. These are very specific, right? But by doing this, nobody feels like it's unfair, nobody gets resentful and another thing that this couple does is they assign point people for tasks. 00;20;09;06 - 00;20;32;11 Unknown So maybe one person is in charge of all things scouting for their kid and other partner doesn't have to read emails, doesn't have to organize anything with scouting. That is the one person's job. They are totally owning that. The other manages basketball camps, same role we aren't worried about. The other person is going to read the emails. They're not going to bring the snacks. 00;20;32;25 - 00;20;53;21 Unknown It's all sort of shared by that one person. So that way they'd all kind of get in each other's lane with that, and then it lessens the amount of things that they personally have to worry about. Well, that's totally smart. I feel like a lot of people don't kind of use delegation in their personal lives. So more and that's great. 00;20;54;00 - 00;21;16;06 Unknown And I feel like I like how you said that self care alone can't fix Bruno. And I almost feel like it's kind of like putting a Band-Aid on the burnout if you I mean, if you're feeling stress and or even feeling symptoms of burnout, you go take a hike that's not gonna fix your stress and burnout, maybe put a Band-Aid on it. 00;21;16;06 - 00;21;50;13 Unknown But if you consistently do it each week, it might be long run. I'll be right. Absolutely. So kind of talking about how employees can effectively communicate their needs, how can they communicate their needs with their employer and colleagues May comes to managing the stress well, this is a theory proposition for high performers. Bitcoin people, especially high performers, are fearful of being seen as weak. 00;21;50;27 - 00;22;15;13 Unknown They don't want to be seen as a whiner. And so if you're really stressed out, if you're really burnt out, some people feel like it looks like failure, going to your supervisor and asking for help and spoiler alert, your boss and your team probably already know it. We feel like, you know, we've put up this big wall and nobody can tell. 00;22;16;01 - 00;22;45;13 Unknown Guess what? They probably are. Yeah. So by being vulnerable and being open to help, you can actually take some really positive steps towards resolving that burnout, which is also something that high performers are looking to do. We're fixing, right? We want to get in there and make sure that we're fixing whatever the problem is. So by taking these positive steps and reaching out and opening up these lines of communication, that actually is what we need to do to get to that fixing mindset. 00;22;46;11 - 00;23;11;02 Unknown You're fantastic article from Harvard Business Review from 2021, and it's called How to Tell Your Boss You're Burned Out. So I can talk about like perfect timing, right? It gives some really great tips, like start by telling a work friend if telling your boss in too overwhelming, can you go to a peer instead and have that conversation to kind of practice that a little bit. 00;23;12;11 - 00;23;45;06 Unknown Just things like owning your feelings which can be tough breast You you know, the truth is you just try to push it down on your feelings and then thinking about what it would look like to make the situation better before going to your boss and asking for help. So one of the things that you have to take that whiny mentality off the table is if you think about what the possible solutions could look like and how you could get there before you start talking to your boss, that it's going to seem like you've thought this out, not like it's the hot potato that you're trying to pass to your boss that says, Hey, I'm burnt 00;23;45;06 - 00;24;06;24 Unknown out. How are you going to fix it? Look more thought into it so you can go in there proactively and say, and here, here are my recommendations. What do you think? Yeah, absolutely. And you gave me this example earlier on, kind of having your manager recognize that you're burnt out and giving you the option of having a vacation day or a free day. 00;24;07;03 - 00;24;29;12 Unknown So this also may be very important when it comes to high performers that your manager supervisor can identify you as a high performer and as someone who may not as easily speak up about stress and burnout. And they may have to play a bigger role in kind of offering that help instead of the employee coming to the employer. 00;24;29;26 - 00;25;09;01 Unknown Absolutely. Yeah. So can you explain what resilience is and how building resilience can help employees cope with work related stress and how to prevent burnout? Are there any strategies or exercises so you can kind of offer up that can help improve resilience? Yeah. So in our change management training that we do, we talk about some visual representations of resilience and we like to use the examples of a willow tree and an old metal trashcan. 00;25;09;01 - 00;25;29;20 Unknown So think about the kind of trashcan that Oscar the Grouch was. Then we go when there are winds, there are high winds here in Iowa. We've been having a lot of those recently with the spring weather and all of that. Willow trees have a tendency to bend and in the wind and they bounce back to their original shape. 00;25;29;20 - 00;25;53;01 Unknown Now, they may lose a few branches along the way, but ultimately the willow tree and palm tree actually to both of those trees were designed to be able to bounce back to their original form and not show all of the damage that's occurred to them on the outside. An old metal trash can we think about every time you, you know, hit it with your car or it's fallen over. 00;25;53;01 - 00;26;17;20 Unknown It shows every single bump and bruise. And resilience is ultimately getting to that point where we're able to come back to center a little more easily and not show every single bump and bruise, because we've been able to find that center more quickly and more easily. Now, it's easier to bounce back when everything's going great about what happens when you're in the middle of burnout. 00;26;17;23 - 00;26;37;11 Unknown You know, we can definitely become more that old metal trash can in those cases. And so that's why it's so important to to think about what are the things that keep you resilient, what are the things that are going to help you find that center a little bit more easily in making sure that that picture is full in good times? 00;26;37;20 - 00;27;12;03 Unknown So when a bad time comes along, you have something to actually work from. In that piece. So how can we become willow trees? Yes, that is the question. Yeah. You asked if there are any sort of exercises that you could do. Yeah, there are some different assessments out there that you could take that just kind of see, you know, how comfortable are you with change in particular, What is resilience look like for you and where are your strengths, Where are your weaknesses as it relates to that? 00;27;12;03 - 00;27;36;15 Unknown And then maybe doing a deeper dive, I'm looking at your team as well. It could be a team exercise that you do some sort of a resilience assessment to say, how does my team bounce back from adversity and what are what are the things that we could do to continue these positive thoughts? I think celebrating wins is and you had mentioned that earlier, too, you know, just with the to do list, but also with your team as well. 00;27;36;28 - 00;27;56;24 Unknown If you're celebrating wins along the way and it's not only what am I doing wrong, but what am I doing right as well, Those are the things that can really help us build that resilience bucket. Those are great ideas. Now I'm looking for some of your real life stories and examples. I know national money, but who doesn't at this point, right? 00;27;58;09 - 00;28;25;27 Unknown Could you pick one story that kind of shows someone or a group of individuals who has effectively managed work related stress and burnout and any lessons that you can share from that experience? Absolutely. So again, this is individual right. This is not going to be a one size fits all answer. Are you kind of starting a theme here with all of this about burnout is really individual. 00;28;26;23 - 00;28;52;12 Unknown I've heard several stories lately, especially post pandemic of people taking a look at their roles and determining either what they like or maybe don't like so much about their roles and assessing if that role is still the right fit for them. At this time in their life. A dear friend who went out on her own as an entrepreneur in 2020, the worst possible year to decide I'm going to be an entrepreneur. 00;28;52;25 - 00;29;16;01 Unknown And she thought I'll pay for last three years. But burnout was definitely a factor in her choice to return to working for an organization. It's just not the right time in her life for that particular role, and she was excited about the security and the flexibility and organizational role would offer her, as opposed to being the one person who is responsible for everything. 00;29;16;25 - 00;29;46;14 Unknown So I'm not saying that you need to leave your role in order to overcome work related stress and burnout, not at all, but encourage folks who are burned out to kind of audit what is most important to them right now. That flexibility is the compensation. Is it making a difference in the world? It could be all of these different things, but then assess your current role and what could you be doing differently now You need your supervisor in this conversation. 00;29;46;14 - 00;30;10;12 Unknown What does that balance look like for you? So I think it's asking the questions to find out what are the things that are going to be the most motivational for you, the most impactful for you? Because ultimately, even if you're working those hard hours, those long hours, if the work that you're doing is fulfilling and rewarding and it makes you want to get out of bed in the morning, then that burnout is going to be alleviated. 00;30;10;25 - 00;30;46;08 Unknown Absolutely. And I would also just encourage to do those reevaluations throughout your career, even if you have an experience that stress or burnout. Ed, I mean, it's important to always be evaluating, is this the best fit for me? What can I be doing better? What changes can I make? Some Yeah, that's great advice, Michelle But as we do wrap up here, do you have any ways or resources organizations to provide to help its employees work stress or burnout? 00;30;47;09 - 00;31;19;27 Unknown Absolutely. So open door policy, I think we talk a lot about open door policies, but really showing through action how important that is. Approach liability goes a really, really long way. As a manager, if I feel comfortable talking to you, then when there's an issue, I'm going to come to you much quicker than, you know, trying to hide it, trying to just go through the motions and then having mistakes down the line so that approachability is huge for managers. 00;31;19;27 - 00;31;40;00 Unknown Check in with your teams, ask them how they're doing. Evette really listen to the answer, not just sort of a perfunctory, you know, how's it going? Oh, yeah. Can you dive right now? Like, really listen to what they're saying and reading you sometimes, not only listening to the words coming out of their mouth, but their nonverbals in their tone too. 00;31;40;00 - 00;32;09;10 Unknown What are the different things that are adding to that story to get to the bottom of what are they really doing okay? Or could be use a little bit of extra support in the same next step is flexibility. And we're hearing time and time again, especially post-COVID. Flexibility is so huge for so many employees right now, so that you as a manager organization could ask is we're planning to be more flexible, Is it in how the work gets done? 00;32;09;18 - 00;32;28;03 Unknown There's a lot of different ways that work can get done. Is that how is it when the work it start? Can you be flexible in that hours? Is it where the work gets done too? So we we've seen a lot about, you know, return to the office versus work from home where is the flexibility within all of that? 00;32;30;01 - 00;32;53;00 Unknown Managers can be really helpful with prioritizing or rebalancing. So if an employee comes to you and says, I am really overwhelmed right now, these are all the things I'm working on, can you help me triage what's going to be the most important right now? Being open to having those conversations too, and not looking at them as failures, saying you're seeing this as a bonus that they. 00;32;53;00 - 00;33;16;01 Unknown Kendi This was really, really hard for this employee to come to you, probably. So to be able to have those conversations about how to rebalance things as a manager is is really key. And then finally, as you start to recognize the signs of burnout on your team, letting your team know about any sort of employee assistance program, resources that may be available to them. 00;33;16;13 - 00;33;39;09 Unknown So I think oftentimes we sort of default to, you know, the mental health counseling, which is certainly an aspect of this. But there's also things like financial wellness that people and that goes back to that self-care habit that we were talking about earlier. Right. A lot of these awful offer legal counseling as well. So, you know, is that a resource that could be households for them? 00;33;39;14 - 00;34;09;23 Unknown We never fully know what's going on in somebody's life. And so to be able to offer the resources that we can can really alleviate some of those burnout symptoms that they may be experiencing in their personal life, making it a little bit easier on their professional life as well. Those are all great resources. Michelle And I would just reiterate that MRA does have a time management class too, so free to go on the website and check that out and sign up and maybe we'll get Michelle as an instructor and as a time. 00;34;09;25 - 00;34;28;13 Unknown I promise we have a good time with it. Okay, well, that is all the time we have today. So I want to thank you for being on 30 minute Thrive today, Michelle, and really share your knowledge and advice on managing stress and burnout in the workplace. It's definitely an important topic and it's something that it's never going to go away. 00;34;29;07 - 00;34;52;11 Unknown So Tara was yours. If you liked our chat and topic today, I would encourage you to share this episode. Leave a comment, share with your friend or coworker, leave a review and consider joining MRA if you aren't a member already. We have all the resources needed in the shownotes below. We've included Michelle's bio and LinkedIn profile if you want to get in touch with her. 00;34;53;11 - 00;35;14;27 Unknown Otherwise, thank you so much for tuning in today and thanks again, Michelle. And we need to tell you this was a blast. Thank you. And we will see you all next week. And that wraps up our content for this episode. Be sure to reference the show notes where you can sign them to connect for more podcast updates, check out other MRA episodes on your favorite podcast platform. 00;35;14;27 - 00;35;24;14 Unknown And as always, make sure to follow MRA's 30 minutes Thrive so you don't miss out. Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next Wednesday to carry on the HR conversation.  

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 287: Insurance for International Yoga with Beth McVeigh & Joe Fagan   Description: Many yoga teachers have been curious about insurance for yoga teachers teaching abroad and teaching online to international students - particularly in light of the COVID pandemic. What kind of coverage do you need? Do you need people to sign a waiver? What happens if you can't control who watches your videos? Beth McVeigh and Joe Fagan have the answers to these questions and more.   Beth is a Commercial Insurance Manager specializing in insurance for Complementary Health practitioners and Studio, Clinic and Spa owners based in Canada. Along with her experienced and knowledgeable team of insurance advisors, Beth helps clients navigate the insurance coverage they need for their practice. Joe Fagan is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Beyogi. He helps to create relationships within the yoga community to generate exposure for all involved. Joe is a US-based insurance provider for yoga teachers.   Beth and Joe share more about what kind of insurance yoga teachers need when teaching online to international students, sharing yoga on shared platforms, or if they are traveling to teach in-person and abroad. They also explain the legal considerations yoga teachers should be mindful of when it comes to waivers and COVID, and how to navigate getting insurance if you're planning to relocate and teach yoga in another country.   Disclaimer: The material presented in this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please consult with your local insurance agent for specific advice or services needed.   Key Takeaways: [2:27] Shannon introduces the topic for this episode, which was inspired by questions and comments from the Connected Yoga Teacher community. [4:36] Shannon has a few announcements about upcoming events and trainings. [8:04] Shannon introduces her guests for this episode - Beth McVeigh and Joe Fagan. [11:17] What is yoga insurance and what gets Joe and Beth excited about helping yoga teachers with their insurance? [13:52] Why is it important for yoga teachers to have insurance, and what gets Beth  excited about her work? [15:16] What are some considerations with teaching yoga online? Is there a difference between live classes and pre-recorded classes, and does it make a difference who signs up? [18:42] What can yoga teachers do if they are not able to keep track of who is watching their videos online? Beth and Joe explain how insurance works for yoga teachers going outside their country of coverage. [24:02] Beth clarifies how it would work if a yoga teacher who has international web-based consulting coverage posts a video on Instagram and someone from a different country watches it and gets hurt as a result. [25:37] It is hard to provide blanket statements about which specific situations are covered and which aren't, so it would be best to check with your local advisor for any specific cases you are concerned about. [27:21] What should yoga teachers be aware of if they are planning to travel to another country to host a yoga teacher training or retreat? [29:22] If a yoga teacher is planning to relocate to another country, should they look into insurance before traveling or should they wait to get to their new location? [31:17] Shannon pops in with a quick note about the sponsor, OfferingTree. [33:44] What are the steps a yoga teacher should take if they are planning to go away for a whole year to teach yoga abroad? How is it different if they're relocating? [37:14] What are some other things yoga teachers should know about teaching online to people outside their country? [41:02] What has changed with waivers because of Covid? [48:09] Joe offers his clients a template of a waiver when they enroll into his program as well as other helpful resources available on the website. [50:45] If you are based in Canada and you work with Beth and her team, you will have 24/7 access to a group of lawyers. [53:30] If you are in the US, find out more about getting yoga teacher insurance with BeYogi and in Canada, do check in with Beth for your best options! [55:00] Shannon shares her biggest takeaways from this interview. Links: Beth McVeigh, INeedAPolicy.com Joe Fagan, Beyogi Insurance for Yoga Teachers - The Connected Yoga Teacher The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 105: Insurance for Yoga Teachers with Beth McVeigh Covid-Proof Legal Essentials for Yogis in 2021 - Beyogi Post-COVID Legal Essentials Checklist for Yoga Teachers - Beyogi Yoga for Pelvic Health 6-Week Series with Shannon Crow Pelvic Health Professionals Native Land Digital Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree.   Quotes from this episode: "Yoga insurance or liability insurance for yoga instructors, it's ultimately all designed for protection." - Joe Fagan   "We are definitely heading into a new age of claims, so it's good to make sure that [yoga teachers are] properly covered for it."   "It's very crucial to any type of online environment to have some type of disclaimer or waiver that can be signed before admitting somebody into that." - Joe   "It's always a good idea - whatever event you're doing, if it's outside of your normal scope of practice - to talk to an agent." - Joe   "Make sure that we know every single detail of your business structure because that's the only way that we can properly make sure that you're insured." - Beth  

Description: Many of you have lost connection with your network and community in the last 2 plus years. This could be your business community aging out on you, or losing contact with family and friends. You may have lost contact with religious organizations, social groups, and civic groups. For many, these are the people who pulled you along in your career and life. Now is the time to re-establish old connections and create new ones. I wrote a post about a year ago called Has Your Network Aged Out and Abandoned You During the Pandemic? If you are like me and are over the age of 50, it would not surprise anyone that your mentors, career champions, and colleagues who have supported you in your career are not available to you anymore. They may have retired, no longer be in a position of influence, or may have died during the pandemic. I have also written about the power of community in the post Community – What Is The Value Of Belonging To One? Please check out that article. It is your network and the communities that you have belonged to that brought your success up to this point. Now is the time to start to rebuild them. I wrote a mega blog post five years ago called Strategic Networking Playbook – Who, How and When! In this episode, I will take you through this process to help you plan out your network. In a later episode, I will take you through what you should be doing now. For the full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode click here.

Description: Many people all over the world have learned to grow a small business. Today's special guest, Executive Coach Alisa Cohn shares with us her take on overcoming imposter syndrome and some other things that can cause us to stand in the way of progress and growth. We will learn how to delegate work effectively and give good feedback. We can all go from start-up to grown-up.Biography: Alisa Cohn is an executive coach for top startups including Venmo, DraftKings, and Etsy. She is the author of From Start-up to Grown-Up and podcast host of From Start-up to Grown-up. Named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards and the #1 Global Guru for Startups in 2021 and 2022, she contributes regularly to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and her insights have been featured in the BBC World News and the New York Times and WSJ.Links:Instagram: @alisacohnTwitter: @alisacohnFacebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/Website: http://www.alisacohn.com5 Scripts PDF Download: http://alisacohn.com/5scripts

Good evening welcome to Reaching Out Radio International, thank you for listening to our programs. It is our hope that our programs enrich your life drawing you closer to God helping you understand the true message of the cross. We are a team working together in love and unity in one mind one accord.  Tonight on The Way of Healing, with host Susan Brozek she will be teaching on “Unhealthy Thinking Patterns: How to Identify and Change our Default Patterns So We Can have Lasting Victory in Our Thought Lives ~ Part 2” DESCRIPTION: Many of us have “self talk“ that often goes unnoticed as we proceed throughout the course of our days. When we don't pay attention to the thoughts that we are thinking, it can lead to a mood change, and even affect our behaviors. Tuesday night's broadcast will help you identify thinking patterns that don't serve you any beneficial purpose, but rather may even be in opposition to what God says in His Word. This broadcast will help you take renewing of your mind to a whole new level. Tune in for a deep dive into different ways that our thoughts can sabotage our actions, and how we can learn to align them with the truths of the Word of God! We thank you for listening for your continued prayers and support as we share the Gospel into the world. God Bless You!

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Many of us want to heal the racial divides in our nation and just need some objective ways to begin.  Chris Brooks talks with Pastor Derwin Gray who will provide a deep dive into biblical racial reconciliation that is void of critical race theory but is realistic and relational. EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is Thursday, April 7!    REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX. Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today

Description: Many crucial historical perspectives are missing from classrooms all over the nation.  Specifically, Asian-American students are not properly represented in the curriculum, and in many cases, not represented at all. When a Chicago-based organization spearheads the TEAACH Act, the prospect of mandating Asian-American curriculum in Illinois schools finally becomes a possibility.

Description: Many schools are back in session and no longer in a remote environment, yet many educators are saying that this is the toughest year yet. Why is this school year even tougher than the previous two school years? During this enlightening podcast, our guest, Tom Ryan sheds light on the myriad of issues that makes this year tough. Tom also discusses what we can do to move education forward in a positive way. About our guest: Tom Ryan Ph.D. is co-founder of K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group (K12STAG), which is led by public school chief information officers who understand the challenges school leaders face. He is an education professional with 40+ years of K-12 experience and expertise in teaching, leadership, technology, technology integration and blended/online learning program development. He works with school leadership on strategic planning and leadership, designing digital learning environments, technology infrastructure reviews, and the shift to digital tools. Dr. Ryan has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. He was served as a CIO (16 years), as well as a high school principal and teacher for districts in New Mexico. He has proven leadership and experience leading teams of 100+ employees and administering multi-million dollar budgets and projects. Dr. Ryan has designed and implemented innovative online and blended school models at both the state and district level. He is engaged in leadership activities in several state and national organizations including Chairmen of the Board for the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN). He also is active in iNACOL, ISTE, and the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS). Work with the CGCS includes: large school district IT reviews of infrastructure, strategic planning, instructional technology, and digital transformation efforts. He also helps coordinate of the Councils annual CIO conferences. Dr. Ryan is a Senior Fellow for the Center of Digital Education and presents at several International, national, and state conferences throughout the year.

Text: John 11:32-44 Description: Many of us have been living with grief this year that we don't know what to do with. But in Jesus God does something life-altering and death-shattering that gives us hope in God's promises.

Description: Many of us want that feeling—that spark—when we do something in life that is fulfilling. Jonathan Fields is founder of The Good Life Project, a robust community that provides the tools you need for a better life. He's the host of the popular Good Life Project podcast and a bestselling author. He joins us to share what he's learned about what it takes to live a life with meaning and the incredible findings of his research with the Good Life Project.

“… we must drop all the schemes and agendas we may bring to our sitting ...” “… I want to devote myself to the capaciousness of my heart ...” Description: Many of us who practice Zen are familiar with the koan Mu. How could spending the inordinate amount of time that we do on the […]

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast  243: What Yoga Texts Should I Read? with Chase Bossart   Description: Many yoga teachers are eager learners and always seeking to expand their knowledge about yoga. However the multitude of texts (and their various translations) available can feel overwhelming and daunting to approach. In this episode, Chase Bossart shares his recommendations and expertise around some of the must-read yoga texts.   Chase Bossart is the Director of the Yoga Well Institute, an organization dedicated to yoga, meditation, and holistic health in the tradition of Viniyoga. Chase studied under the tutelage of TKV Desikachar, son of Krishnamacharya who is often described as the father of modern yoga.   Chase shares his insights on how to take the yoga sutras into challenging times, the three fundamental texts he suggests yoga teachers read, and why these are so important for yoga teachers as a foundation in their practice and their teaching. Chase also explains why having a teacher to guide you in your study of the texts can be helpful, and whether yoga teachers need to know Sanskrit and all of the texts to practice or teach yoga. Shannon and Chase also discuss cultural appropriation, how and why yoga has changed so much in its practice in the East vs. West, and much more.   If you have ever wondered what texts you should read to deepen your knowledge of yoga and yoga philosophy, or how the teachings of yoga apply to our daily lives, this episode is for you.   Key Takeaways: [4:25] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Chase Bossart. [6:37] Shannon gives a shoutout to Schedulicity. [7:47] Shannon reads a review from a listener. [11:25] This interview was recorded on the 20th of January, Inauguration Day in the US. Shannon and Chase discuss the state of things in the US at the moment. [13:03] How have the yoga sutras held Chase through the challenges we have faced recently? [19:20] What are the main texts that Chase recommends that yoga teachers read? [22:14] Chase explains a little more about the Yogasūtra, and Haṭhayoga Pradīpika. [25:26] These texts are not easy to read or understand. Chase talks about the traditional way that people would go about learning these texts. [28:40] Not everyone can live with and learn these texts under the tutelage of a teacher. What can they do instead? [34:12] Chase shares his recommendations on how yoga teachers can approach these texts. [37:37] Does studying with one teacher mean that we are automatically limiting ourselves to just one person's ideas? [39:08] Chase shares more about the three texts he recommends for yoga teachers. [46:09] Context is not well understood in yoga. [47:33] What is Chase's reaction to someone who just wants to practice yoga and believes that yoga's teachings will come through to them in their practice, without reading the texts? [53:53] What are Chase's thoughts on bringing yoga from the East to the West? Shannon and Chase discuss the topic of cultural appropriation in yoga. [60:27] Where should yoga teachers who want to study yoga texts start?   Links: Chase Bossart, Yoga Well Institute The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 053: Yoga Mentors and Lineage with Chase Bossart The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 242: Mantra & Chanting with Melissa Shah The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 232: Five Steps to Effective Content with Shannon Crow [Part 1] Schedulicity (Coupon Code: CYT2MONTHS) Yoga Bodies, Yoga Minds by Chase Bossart The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice, by T. K. V. Desikachar Religiousness in Yoga: Lectures on Theory and Practice, by T. K. V. Desikachar, John Ross Carter, and Mary Louise Skelton What are We Seeking?, by Martyn Neal and T. K. V. Desikachar In Search of Mind, by T. K. V. Desikachar The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, Schedulicity, and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "The yoga sutras are very clear that you don't have a lot of influence over what happens."   “Do what you need to do to maintain your equanimity because that is the determining factor in how you respond, and how you respond is going to determine what happens to you next.”   "I think it's so important that people take time to become familiar with yoga as a path, yoga as a way of interacting with the world."   "Yoga, like cooking, is experiential knowledge. Like music or dance. It's not just something that you know, it's something you do."   "It's important to build a foundation before we add lots of stories."   "Another part of difficulty in yoga is that context is not well understood."   "We should be, at least, having a fundamental idea of what is yoga as a practice and as a life philosophy, rather than just what is yoga as an exercise class or some huff and puff."

Description:Many small businesses are borne out of their founders' skills, but franchising is a business model that allows people with passion and drive to pursue starting a business of their own without having to define every aspect. But, how to pursue a franchise? The CoLab hosts Megan Marsh and Andres Munar talk the ins and outs of franchising with Lance Graulich, founder and CEO of ION Franchising. ION Franchising provides free franchise consulting services to assist people in making the best decision in buying a franchise, business, or business opportunity.Show Notes:Starting a business can be rewarding but also extremely challenging. You're responsible for everything, from defining your brand to creating operating procedures. For some, it's too overwhelming of a dream to pursue. The good news is there are other options. Franchising is one way to get your foot into the business world without having to build every part of a company. Not familiar with franchising? Think of it as a business in a box. You're taking ownership of a business location with an established brand and reputation. In a new business that comes with the resources and support of a larger company. It's still up to you to make your location successful, but there are corporate standards and resources already in place to help you. Ready to dive in? Here's what we're covering in this episode of The CoLab: [02:24] Meet Lance Graulich, a business startup expert with 25 years of experience working for big brand franchises such as TGI Fridays, Wingstop, Krispy Kreme and more. He also owns his own Las Vegas-based doughnut chain called Pinkbox Doughnuts. [08:57] When starting a business, it's OK if you don't have the skills or burning desire to create and build a brand. This is where franchising can come into play. [19:36] Fast food and dine-in restaurants are franchise examples that might immediately jump to mind for people, but with hundreds of categories and subcategories of franchises available, there's something for just about every prospective entrepreneur. [25:07] Linking up a prospective entrepreneur with a potential franchise is almost like matchmaking. Your interests and passions can help steer you toward a franchise you'll fall in love with running, from pets to ice cream to products for children. [38:02] As you might expect, franchisees are expected to hold up standards and work cultures created by the larger company. That means signing a franchise agreement stipulating everything from franchise fees to licensing for the use of brand trademarks. [45:01] As with any business venture, mentoring can play a large role in helping a new owner become successful. Among the resources and support that come with opening a franchise is the ability to talk with people like Graulich or other franchise owners for advice and guidance. Connect with The CoLab at www.thecolablife.com or on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 226: Questions to Ask Someone in Pain with Shelly Prosko   Description: Many people start practicing yoga because of pain, to get relief or to recover from an injury. As yoga teachers, we are sure to encounter students who have some pain in their bodies when they come to our yoga classes. What are some questions we can ask them to be better able to help them? Shelly Prosko shares some questions rooted in empowerment, pain science and self compassion we can ask.   Shelly Prosko is a Canadian physiotherapist, yoga therapist, educator, author and pioneer of PhysioYoga. With over 22 years of experience integrating yoga into physiotherapy within a variety of specialty areas including helping people with chronic or persistent pain, pelvic health issues and professional burnout, Shelly is an expert in this field. Her current focus is on continuing education for other professionals in this area. In addition to this, Shelly has authored book chapters in yoga therapy and integrative rehabilitation textbooks and is the co-editor/author of the textbook Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain. She maintains a clinical practice in Sylvan Lake, Canada and believes compassion is the foundation of pain care, healthcare and overall well-being.   Shelly explains why the questions we ask people who have pain are so important, and how that can influence their healing journey. She also has some insights about how we perceive pain and rest, and why having compassion is essential. This episode is a must-listen for every yoga teacher looking to learn more about pain science, compassion and helping people in pain.   Key Takeaways: [7:22] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Shelly Prosko. [10:32] What is the work that Shelly does and who does she do it for? [12:08] When Shannon was dealing with a herniated disc, Shelly asked her some questions about her pain. They discuss the conversation they had regarding Shannon's injury. [15:25] Many times, when someone tells us they are in pain, our immediate reaction may be to offer suggestions or advice, but this may not be helpful. [16:11] Shelly shares a bit more about what she has learned about pain care and working with people in pain. [22:23] Shannon and Shelly discuss the concept of trusting your body to heal itself. [28:48] Shelly highlights that calming the system can have a profound impact on healing and recovery. [30:53] Regression is as much a part of progression in the healing journey, and it is important for people to know that, and not discount the progress they have made. [34:22] Shannon and Shelly discuss having inquiry around movement, and how yoga ties into that. [40:34] It can be helpful to reframe resting for people who struggle to rest, and encourage them to engage in self-inquiry and self-reflection about the healing process. [44:42] Shelly shares a bit about using compassionate language and being kind to yourself and others. [52:33] Shelly highlights the fact that pain is not necessarily bad. [58:04] Shannon reflects on this interview with Shelly and shares her biggest takeaways.   Key Takeaways from Shelly: What positions or movements bring you ease, peace or joy? The body is set up to progress towards healing. Regression is a normal thing in recovery and healing. Be curious as you move. Increase your movements without forcing. Detach from your expectations as much as possible. Can you reduce your cognitive load as you heal? We are all so unique. Ask individuals, "what do you think?" Speak with compassion to self. Pain is a normal human condition. Pain is not necessarily "bad" - including in a yoga class.   Links: Shelly Prosko Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain, by Neil Pearson, Shelly Prosko and and Marlysa Sullivan Yoga, Neuroplasticity and Pain: New Hope for Self-Empowerment and Healing (Discount code for 15% off: CONNECTEDPCA15) Pain Care Aware The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 225: Yoga for Hip Pain with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 116: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 1) The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 117: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 2)   The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 009: Kegels, Mula Bandha and Pelvic Health with Shelly Prosko   Pain science episodes   Gratitude to our Sponsors Schedulicity and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "There's all sorts of things you can do that feel good, that feel easeful and peaceful and joyful. So do those instead of trying just to go straight to fixing." - Shelly   "The body is set up to always progress towards healing." - Shelly   "Calm the system down, and that in and of itself is really powerful for healing and for recovery." - Shelly   “The more we check in and be aware, then the more insight we have into our needs." - Shelly

❤️ Loved it!👎 Meh…Summary transcript: https://www.listory.com/ll/3f0eaa7bfc811df7e207a530704778f1b06769dbOriginal story: https://www.firstpost.com/living/how-tiktok-food-videos-became-popular-destination-for-home-cooks-to-find-new-recipes-9623351.htmlDescription: Many people have embraced cooking during the pandemic, when they've been home, bored, looking to try something new. TikTok was ready to fill the gap as a foodie paradise, and has seen more than 15 billion food posts.

❤️ Loved it!👎 Meh…Summary transcript: https://www.listory.com/ll/55645d3e9bbcbd93987fd314d174fbe87035450bOriginal story: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/style/creator-burnout-social-media.htmlDescription: Many people who have found fame on TikTok are struggling with mental health issues.

❤️ Loved it!👎 Meh…Summary transcript: https://www.listory.com/ll/615c9291b1c6d311a6b3dab4bd3328d37b5343a5Original story: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/27/technology/personaltech/young-tech-users.htmlDescription: Many people joining the newsroom are digitally savvy and helping media with a digital transition, says Theodore Kim, who runs fellowships and internships.

Many Christians today are being discipled by popular media and the culture. But it's really the job of the church to make disciples of believers. Ed Stetzer sits down with pastor and author J.T. English about how the church can teach its congregations how to do the work that God has called us to do.

Description: Many child welfare systems have abdicated their duties in the wake of the pandemic — failing to identify and protect children who have fallen victim to maltreatment. How can child welfare officials inspire a different approach that increases touchpoints with children, uses the resources of caseworkers and foster families more effectively, and offers faster, better care coordination for vulnerable children? What role should technology companies play in collaborating with states to improve care coordination? In this episode, Naomi and Ian are joined by https://twitter.com/dcsgregmckay?lang=en (Greg McKay) — the Director of Worldwide Health and Human Services for Microsoft and the former director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety — to discuss these questions and more. Greg talks about how his unique background in law enforcement, investigation, and foster parenting helped him take Arizona's child welfare system from “worst” to “first” on several measures. Later, Greg discusses the importance of updating state care coordination and record-keeping technology to allow case workers to spend more time in the field with vulnerable children and less time entering data into antiquated systems. Resources: https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/what-lessons-can-the-child-welfare-system-take-from-the-covid-19-pandemic/ (What lessons can the child welfare system take from the COVID-19 pandemic?)| Naomi Schaefer Riley et Al. | American Enterprise Institute https://www.aei.org/events/child-welfare-in-the-midst-of-the-pandemic/ (Child welfare in the midst of the pandemic) | Naomi Schaefer Riley et Al. | American Enterprise Institute  Show notes: 01:20 | Greg McKay's background in law enforcement, investigation, foster parenting, child welfare administration, and technology 02:35 | Taking Arizona's child welfare system from “worst” to “first” 07:16 | How antiquated technology is limiting case workers' ability to protect children during the pandemic 08:58 | How the pandemic is reducing the number of abuse and maltreatment cases that get reported, and what that means for children 10:25 | Why children need to return to in-person learning 16:50 | The most effective intervention technology companies can offer child welfare officials 19:25 | Increasing partnership and care coordination between government systems 

Description: Many want the fire of God but don't understand the necessary steps to get the everlasting mark that will carry us into glory. For the Lord is concerned with the heart thus there must be an inward mark. Join me to learn how to gain and sustain the fire that will change your life and everyone that is within your sphere of influence. It time to get IGNITED by the FIRE of God! Dr. Zolisha L Ware is author, teacher, and senior leader of Fearless Transformation center & Fearless Fire Network. You can follow her via Facebook by searching her name. You can also find all her books where books are sold or buy them directly by visiting www.fearlesscenters.com.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 207: Biopsychosocial Model & Yoga with Carolyn Vandyken   Description: Many people come to yoga to seek relief for a specific pain or to regain strength and mobility after recovering from an injury. The biopsychosocial model of care is a great way to look at how we're using yoga to help our students. By adopting a whole-person approach to health and wellness, the biopsychosocial framework gives us a more holistic approach in regard to pain, function and movement. Carolyn Vandyken, expert in the biopsychosocial model, shares more about what the model is and how it applies to yoga.   Carolyn Vandyken is one of the Co-Founders of Reframe Rehab. She has practiced in orthopaedics and pelvic health for the past 33 years, and has been heavily involved in post-graduate pelvic health education, and research in lumbopelvic pain. She speaks at numerous international conferences and has written extensively on the topics of pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science for the past twelve years. Carolyn's mission in her practice is to break down the silos in clinical practice between musculoskeletal pain, pelvic pain, pain neuroscience education, and psychology by providing learning opportunities from the world's leading clinical educators on these topics.   Why do we need to understand the science of pain, and how can we use this understanding to better help our yoga students? Carolyn breaks down some of the elements of the science of pain, and the best steps for yoga teachers to take when a student approaches with a specific pain. Shannon and Carolyn also discuss the language we use related to pain, and how to look for other specialized healthcare professionals who can help support students who are coming to us with pain and injuries.   Key Takeaways: [16:26] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode Carolyn Vandyken. [17:52] What is the biopsychosocial framework? [19:41] We don't often consider the social aspect of things. Carolyn and Shannon discuss how COVID-19 has made more people consider the importance of social factors in wellbeing. [20:18] What is the work that Carolyn does and how did she get started in this area? [26:31] Pain is all in the brain, but how can we communicate that without coming across as saying "it's all in your head"? Carolyn explains more about the science of pain. [34:31] What are some things that yoga teachers can do to help a student who approaches them with pain? [38:45] Shannon often refers people to PTs or physiotherapists for persistent pain. How does she manage that? [42:15] Asking questions is a powerful tool to help people look inward and reflect on what can help their pain. [46:05] Why does Carolyn recommend yoga and taichi for people with persistent pain? [53:55] How can language and messaging influence the pain experience? [1:00:02] Carolyn shares some additional perspectives for yoga teachers around the biopsychosocial framework and pain. [1:05:29] If you have been dealing with persistent pain, Carolyn has some tips for you. [1:09:24] Find out more about Carolyn's work and how to work with her via her website, where you can also sign up for courses. [1:14:09] Shannon shares her key takeaways from this interview.   Links: Carolyn Vandyken,Reframe Rehab Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain, by Carolyn Vandyken Yoga for Pelvic Health Training Email - info@pelvichealthprofessionals.com Pelvic Health Professionals Resource Page Debbie Patterson, Pain Solutions Pelvic Health Solutions Peter O'Sullivan   Related Podcast Episodes: 116: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 1) 117: Pain Language with Shelly Prosko (Part 2) 017: Yoga for Chronic Pain with Julia Khafizov 012: Sciatic Pain and Yoga with Joanne Pineau 075: Yoga for Pelvic Girdle Pain with Dr. Sinead Dufour 133: Yoga for Painful Sex with Casie Danenhauer 077: Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) with Helena Spears   Gratitude to our Sponsor Schedulicity and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Pain is an output of the brain, so if it's an output of the brain we have to consider all the potential inputs if we're going to help our clients change that experience." - Carolyn   "The social isolation of COVID for a lot of people has been a real challenge." - Carolyn   "Really, our bodies heal themselves." - Carolyn   "Pain is a brain thing. The brain creates pain to protect us." - Carolyn   "Everybody's pain is real. ... Pain is always personal." - Carolyn   "Pain is sensory and emotional." - Carolyn   "We can't just look at tissue health when we consider pain, we have to look much broader at everything that is going on in that person's life." - Carolyn   "1 in 4 people, after they have an acute injury, even though the tissues have healed, go on to have persistent pain." - Carolyn   "The more variability we have in our mapping options, the less likely we are to have pain." - Carolyn  

PRINCE HANDLEY PODCAST REVELATION WITH DIRECTIONA MIRACLE PODCAST PRODUCTION ~ ~ ~ PRINCE HANDLEY PORTAL 1,000's of FREE ResourcesWWW.REALMIRACLES.ORG ~ ~ ~ INTERNATIONAL Geopolitics | Intelligence | Prophecy WWW.UOFE.ORG   ~ PRINCE HANDLEY POWER TEACHING ~ HOW TO RESIST TEMPTATION PROTECTING YOUR BLESSING You can listen to the above message NOW. LISTEN HERE >>> LISTEN NOW 24/7 release of Prince Handley teachings, BLOGS and podcasts > STREAM Twitter: princehandley Email this message to a friend and help them! _____________________________________ DESCRIPTION Many times your enemy, the devil, will try to tempt you right before you are about to make an important decision. You may NOT know you are about ready to make an important decision. However, if the devil can succeed in getting you to yield to the temptation it will cause “fogginess” in your mind and spirit—and at times in your body! You can be sure that it will cost you! _____________________________________ HOW TO RESIST TEMPTATION PROTECTING YOUR BLESSING Many times your enemy, the devil, will try to tempt you right before you are about to make an important decision. (You may NOT know you are about ready to make an important decision.) You probably will NOT realize it at the time, but yielding to that temptation MAY cost you $1,000's of US Dollars (or Cedis, Francs, Shekels or Pounds) … OR … it may cost you a relationship. There is a reason you are being offered this temptation by Satan. You may be thinking, “It is just my body wanting to do fleshly things1,” OR “I just want to drive a hot car2,” OR “It will really make me look smart or cool3.” “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh1, the lust of the eyes2, and the pride of life3—comes not from the Father but from the world.” (1 John 2:15-16) Our beloved brother, James, tells us, “When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” It follows that IF we are offered temptation―being led into temptation―by the devil we will need to make sure we do NOT yield to it since that will be a sure sign that we are either being influenced by the evil one … OR … need deliverance from the evil one." In Matthew 6:13 Jesus admonished His followers to pray as follows: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” What you must realize is that no matter how major or minor the temptation may seem … there is a reason you should resist it! THINK ABOUT IT KNOW the importance of resisting temptation … if you yield to temptation it will cost you one ... OR … all of the following: Fellowship with God Money Relationship Joy Peace Blessing Guidance or direction Health Favor Confidence Be God's friend. God will lead you IF you are living holy. “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41) Eve―and then Adam―had fallen for the lie of the devil; and had participated in the things of the world. “When the woman [Eve] saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food [lust of the flesh] and pleasing to the eye [lust of the eyes], and also desirable for gaining wisdom [pride of life], she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband [Adam], who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.” (Genesis 3:6-7) The Bible tells us that Adam and Eve experienced shame for the first time after they sinned in the Garden. “Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.” (Genesis 3:8) SUGGESTION Now let me give you a suggestion. If you really want to resist temptation, God will help you. Sometimes it is a “progression.” For example, you may have to grow in the process. So do NOT give up. The rewards of being free and NOT being a slave to temptation are too great for you to be defeated and lose opportunities for blessing. Especially the “closeness” you will experience with the LORD as you walk in holiness. Turn … go the right direction … and the blessings will follow. Remember, you can speak with authority to the devil and say, “The LORD rebuke you Satan. But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” (Jude 1:9) And declare aloud, God tells me, “Be holy because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16) And, IF you're being tempted, you might want to talk to yourself. TALK TO YOURSELF “Is the temptation I am facing worth more than my fellowship with God and His blessing?” “Since Jesus loved me so much that He died for me on the cross-stake and shed His sinless BLOOD to pay for my sins, shouldn't I want to live for Him?” “Why don't I let God deliver me from this situation?” “Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”(Psalm 50:15) You need to make your departure from the temptation at the point of decision. Do NOT hesitate. Just as you would flee a murderer threatening your life, flee temptation! Run away FAST and IMMEDIATELY! Study my “Mini Book” [99 cent Fast Read] titled, Preventing Bad Forests. Creativity and NEW ideas will sustain your anointing if you follow the SECRET in this book. There is a real sense of peace that accompanies obedience―resisting temptation―resulting in productivity and blessing. In this environment you experience creativity and productive ideas―as well as spiritual and physical blessing―that provide growth of spiritual and material substance. I trust this teaching will help you! Baruch haba b'Shem Adonai. Your friend, Prince Handley President / Regent University of Excellence Podcast time: 9 minutes, 35 seconds Copyright © Prince Handley 2021 _________________________ Rabbinical & Biblical Studies The Believers’ Intelligentsia Prince Handley Portal(1,000’s of FREE resources) Prince Handley Books OPPORTUNITY If you would like to partner with Prince Handley and help him do the Spirit exploits the LORD has assigned him, Click thIs secure DONATE or the one below. God will reward you abundantly on earth … and in Heaven! A TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPT WILL BE SENT TO YOU __________________________

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Sermon Title Out of Control Scripture Acts 2:1-18, 37-42 Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29 Psalm 33:6-12 Description Many of us like to be in control, and one of the revelations of this season of pandemic is just how little control we actually have. But in the story of Pentecost, even when God empowers people to build and lead the church, we see that control wasn’t God’s top priority.

The homily was delivered on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Many people around the world have taken to wearing masks. Masks are being worn in the hopes that they will keep us safe from the coronavirus. However, people also wear masks for other reasons. Join me to explore the use of various kinds of masks with the idea that on the other side of this pandemic, perhaps, we can also take off some of the other masks we tend to wear in public. There is something about this current crisis that reminds us of our vulnerability and the preciousness of life and relationships. A mask today might allow us to be in each other’s presence, whereas another mask we wear might serve to hide parts of us from one another. Let’s be thoughtful about the masks we wear and allow them to serve us. We can also be courageous in taking off our masks at the right time and in the right circumstances. This Sunday also marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic Oklahoma City Bombing. Rev. Barbara Prose and our worship, music and communications teams have created a tribute to honor the anniversary in our services. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS HOMILY ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Twitter: All Souls Church Website:

Speaker: James Anson. Scripture: Matthew 6. Description: Many are stressed and filled with anxiety with the onslaught of the Covid-19 virus. Life in general can become very worrisome. This message brings hope for those struggling with worry and anxiety.

Sermon Notes Date: 01/26/2020 Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor Series: Revelation Key Text: Revelation 22:10-16 Description: Many look at the book of Revelation like a puzzle or an encrypted message. And, provided they have the correct decoder ring, they can unlock the vast spiritual truth found there. Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao […]

Description: Many people will give you many different explanations to this question. This talk outlines the Bible explanation of the Gospel.

Guest Bio Amy Alkon is the author, most recently, of the "science-help" "Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” She’s also a mediator and volunteers weekly in the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office, providing free dispute resolution for LA residents. She has been on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR, CNN, MTV, podcasts including Adam Carolla's and Joe Rogan’s, and has given a TED talk.    Description Many of us have areas of our life where we shrink a little, we let ourselves be a little smaller. You might even say, where we sell ourselves out. To me, part of living life my fully and really thriving is learning to navigate my perceived shortcomings, my fears and my stumbling blocks. Part of that is simply identifying what those are and the other part, as you will soon hear, is taking action in spite of them.   Mentioned in this Episode http://www.advicegoddess.com   Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence https://www.amazon.com/Unf-ckology-Field-Living-Confidence/dp/125008086X/   Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: @kristenmanieri_   

The Christine Upchurch Show: The Vibration of Change™: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Description: Many experts underscore that certain types of attachment are key to maintaining our wellbeing—from social relationships to attachment parenting to community connection. Other experts emphasize that releasing attachment is key to living more consciously. In this show Christine talks about the positive and negative aspects of attachment and how we can strike a balance between healthy attachment and letting go.

Bounce Back! Description: Many of us have at some point in time experienced situations that were either devastating or disappointing. These situations can have a tendency to leave us feeling depressed, shaken and even stagnate about life. In this broadcast, our Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive Life Coach shares insight along with the live callers, on ways we can bounce back from life's disappointments. You'll hear how one woman bounced back from 25 years of verbal abuse from her husband. You'll also hear words of prophetic encouragement given by Dr. Mosley to a woman still battling the loss of a loved one. There's a lot for you to gain and enjoy as you prepare to "Bounce Back" in the episode of "Your Spiritual GPS to Success!" http://loaradionetwork.com/michael-mosley

Description: Many people work hard to find balance and to navigate between family, business and their health. How do you find balance? Is it even possible? Is balance just a myth?  Listen as Satori coaches a woman through the struggles of growing her business and find fulfillment behind her work. --Transcript-- You don’t understand Satori, it’s really hard to build a business, to be a good parent, it’s such a struggle to juggle it all, how do I find balance? Hey what’s up my friends, Satori Mateu here and welcome to a Brand new episode of Halfass to Badass. Good morning, good evening, good afternoon wherever you are in listening right now… How do you find balance? Is it even possible? Is there such a thing? I was in a conversation with a client, and she says, “Satori, I get up early every morning to meditate, I make breakfast for the kids, get them ready for school, make sure they have snacks. I have to have everything ready in time so my husband can take them to school. After they leave the house, I put on a load of laundry, clean up the kitchen, vacuum quickly with my handheld because the kids leave a mess after breakfast. I then do my 20 min workout, take a quick shower and by 9am I am at my desk ready to start working on my business. As soon as I get started I’m on a roll and I’m focused, but then I hear the buzzer from the dryer. So I turn that off, throw the clothes in a basket so I can take care of it later. I get text messages from sister. I get notification from Instagram from people I follow. I get private messages on Facebook messenger from a people who are in my entrepreneur group and before I know it, it’s time for lunch and soon after that it’s time to go pick up my kids from school and take them to soccer practice and gymnastics. How am I supposed to get anything done? I feel I start getting momentum and then something comes and pulls me away.  I’ll come back to this conversation in just a moment but first… Let me ask you, how do you juggle all the moving parts of your life? Have you ever stopped and looked at what pulls for your attention? What are the disruptions, distractions and demands (which I call the 3D’s) in your life? How do you take command of your focus and create momentum in the midst of whirlwind? Here’s why this important. If you don’t take command of your focus and you let the 3D’s (disruptions, distractions and demands) run your life, your life will be like a ship without a captain and you won’t be able to weather the storm when it really matters. Is this making sense? If you don’t take command of your focus and fill your day with high priority activities that are meaningful to you, your life will be filled with low priority, stress inducing distractions that are meaningless. And who will pay for that? You will. Your kids will. Your spouse. Your clients. Are you following? You’ll feel stressed, overwhelmed, unfulfilled. Which can take the form of overeating, overdrinking, binge watching netflix, taking 20 min bathroom breaks with your phone numbing your brain with other people’s fantasy lives on social media. You may snap at the wrong people. You won’t be present in your key relationships, are you with me? And that’s just me scratching the surface of the consequences. Back to my conversation with my client… I say to her, “I understand you’re not getting the momentum you want. You’re not moving fast enough and you’re working hard to navigate all the parts of your life, right? Your family, your business, you meditate to take care of your-self. I get it. It’s now always easy. But let me ask you, Who’s life are you living?” “She’s like what do you mean?” “Well, who designed this life? Whose path is this? She got quiet for a moment… “I don’t know. Haven’t thought that.” “I understand, most people don’t. Is it ok if I share some life design strategies with you?” And so we started talking about it and the more we talked about she realized how non-consious, how undeliberate she was living. And she was blown away, the more she saw how she was living according to automatic social norms she had been conditioned to live by. Even though she was an entrepreneur growing her own business. She wasn’t working 9-5 for someone else, but still stuck in unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. In other words, habits she had stopped paying attention to a long time ago. When we started looking at her patterns I asked her, “You told me earlier that you feel frustrated when you get messages and feel like you have to answer them right away. What would you have to believe in order to feel this way, what are your thoughts?” “That if I don’t answer right away, I’m rude. Disrespectful. And… That they’ll be upset with me.” “Aha, and how does that make you feel…?” “Even more stressed!?” She starts laughing. Sounds a little bit nervous.” And I said, “That’s right. Here’s what I want you to notice. You’re thinking, I don’t want to be rude. Disrespectful. I don’t want them to get mad at me. Be upset. Right? The moment you think that, you’re immediately sending a message to your brain, that sends a signal to your body making you feel just the way you think, and then your body sends a confirmation back to your brain saying, ‘yup that’s how you’re feeling’ and now you get even more thoughts. And you go, I’m so stressed. I have to respond… and you whip yourself in into an overwhelming loop that just keeps cycling, right? And this is NOT something new. True?” “That’s true. How do I get out of this? How do I stop it.” I said, “Great question. Here’s what I want you to get first. These loops; these thoughts, feelings and behavioral habits are just memorized patterns from your past of how you believe you ought to respond. And you do it perfectly without even having to think about it. It’s automatic. Are you with me? So therefore, your future won’t change. You’ll keep dragging your past into the future and reliving it. It will just become an exact replica of your past, and you’ll just keep triggering stress and survival hormones. Not useful if you want to live a fulfilling life and have a big impact. So the first thing we want to do is to start to deliberately pay close attention to number one, the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that keep repeating themselves. But you’re NOT here to analyze or judge or criticize yourself. Just to observe. I want you to be relentless in your curiosity about watching these habits happening. Got it?” “I got it.” “I said, it won’t be easy because the moment you go into any of these habits you’ll be seduced into the cascade of emotions which got you into trouble to begin with. And you’re so familiar with them because they’re normal to you and you may start justifying them to yourself. Just like an addict. So I want you text me or call me the moment it happens. Cool?” And she did. She was very focused to break these habits and give herself and her family an opportunity to a brand new future. Why am I sharing this with you? Because what my client and I did as we started to unravel these automatic patterns that caused so much stress and overwhelm and leaving her unfulfilled and not inspired by her amazing business she was building, is that she, like millions of others, was living by someone else’s norms. Someone’s else’s standard of how life “should” be like. Balance is not a place without friction, without challenges.  Balance is a place designed and birthed from your values, not based on the projections of other people’s values or social norms. How much you work. How much time you spend with your family. How you take care of your well being, could be questioned by everybody, but it has to come from you and your design. My life is not like anyone else’s. There may be similarities but it’s still fingerprint unique according to our values. We WorldSchool our kids. And in a future episode I’ll go deeper into what that means how we do it. We travel a lot. We can work from anywhere. We’re not tied to a particular place. But we do know we want to live where it’s sunny most of the time and has palm trees. Our team is also mobile. Most of our lunches and dinners we eat together. We work and travel together. It’s part of our kids schooling. I was not lucky or privileged. This is by design. This is how I wanted it to be. I didn’t want to work from home or in a remote office by myself and only see my kids and my wife for an hour at night.  We focus on the same thing I teach inside of our community which is our 3 core pillars. Family, business, self.( Self is our personal growth and physical well-being). This is what we keep focusing on. If it’s not contributing toward it, it’s usually not something we put a lot of energy toward. The biggest takeaway I want for you today is that there's no one life or one business that fits all...or some magic formula. Your life and business is your design. Can you pull inspiration from others? Of course. Just like cooking, there are lots of ingredients to choose from but you can mix in so many ways. Not only that, the ingredients and the amounts and spices will vary, even if you follow a recipe. That’s totally. The key? Don’t feel trapped or forced to follow or subordinate to someone else's expectations. You’re free to make it just the way you want it. Cool? Here’s what I want you do until we talk next time… Start observing your habits. Specifically, your thoughts, emotions and behaviors that are limiting you or causing you to feel stressed. Just notice and be curious without judgement. Ask yourself, “If I didn’t feel stressed, or overwhelmed or worried about this, what would life be like? Whatever images or thoughts that are generated from the question, allow yourself to feel grateful and enjoy that future right here right now. Here’s what I would do to make sure you’re rewiring yourself and pruning the old thoughts. Set a time for 5 minutes and deliberately do this step 5 min before you go to sleep and 5 minutes when you wake up for the next 7 days. I would love to know your results… Hope this was helpful and I can’t wait to connect with you in our next episode. Take it easy!

Bounce Back! Description: Many of us have at some point in time experienced situations that were either devastating or disappointing. These situations can have a tendency to leave us feeling depressed, shaken and even stagnate about life. In this broadcast, our Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive Life Coach shares insight along with the live callers, on ways we can bounce back from life's disappointments. You'll hear how one woman bounced back from 25 years of verbal abuse from her husband. You'll also hear words of prophetic encouragement given by Dr. Mosley to a woman still battling the loss of a loved one. There's a lot for you to gain and enjoy as you prepare to "Bounce Back" in the episode of "Your Spiritual GPS to Success!" http://loaradionetwork.com/michael-mosley

Speaker: James Anson. Scripture: Isaiah 28:9-10. Description: Many want to skip the small steps in order to gain the large. The large blessing, the large influence... In this message pastor James teaches God's principle of 'line upon line, here a little there a little'. This message demonstrates the power of this principle in the lives of three great woman who influenced their generation.

Description Many people dream of great wealth but aren’t sure how to go about growing it. In many of the conversations I have, people seem to be looking for that “unicorn” investment that can provide a guaranteed rate of return without any risk. Some might tell you that it doesn’t exist, but I’m not one […] The post Ep #068: How To Get A Guaranteed Return On Your Money appeared first on Capable Wealth.

Description Many people spend the bulk of their time focusing on increasing their level of income.  But that is only one step in the wealth-building process.  In order to truly create #FinancialFreedom for yourself, you need to take additional steps toward building wealth. In today’s episode, we’re discussing how you can make the transition from […] The post Ep #060: Stop Focusing On Income (And Build Wealth!) appeared first on Capable Wealth.

Description Many people begin investing with dreams of growing vast fortunes.  But many don’t realize the importance of patience, and allowing your money to continue growing, even after you’ve experienced some success in investing. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the fundamental principles of investing: Compound Interest.  You’ll hear why it’s so important, […] The post Ep #055: How Compound Interest Can Change Your Life appeared first on Capable Wealth.

Speaker: James Anson. Scripture: Isaiah 9:6. Description: Many cannot understand the excitement of Christmas because there is an invisible wall between them and the manger. Walls such as Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, addictions, etc. These walls stop us from experiencing the fullness of Christmas. Jesus Christ broke down every wall. Pastor James shares how God can do that for you.

Description Many will tell you to avoid debt like it’s the plague. To be certain, if not properly controlled, debt can ruin your financial life.  But it can also be a great tool to accelerate the wealth-building process. In today’s episode we’re going to discuss the difference between good and bad debt, and talk about […] The post Ep #029: Good Debt vs Bad Debt – How To Tell The Difference appeared first on Capable Wealth.

Description: Many consider parenting to be some of the hardest, yet most rewarding work on the planet. For those of us who are parents and also happen to be age players, that work can be more challenging still. Our guests have children ranging from newly born to fully grown. Join us as they share with us […]