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Stop running on "optimization mode" and reclaim your restorative power. In this session, we shift the metric of success from how much you produce to how well you rest. If you've been carrying the weight of digital noise and the pressure to always be "on," this 10-minute deep dive is your sanctuary.This meditation is Part 1 of our Vitality and Boundaries series. We explore the mind-body connection through 4-count restorative breathing, visualization of your inner energy, and affirmations designed to honor your unique capacity rather than just your output.

Today our guest is Kendrick Claxton, Vice Principal at Central Middle School in Kansas City Public Schools. We talk about how positive school culture is built through systems that create belonging, safety, and consistent adult support. Kendrick shares how mentorship, trusted adults, and simple daily practices help students feel seen and supported. He highlights how consistency, not grand gestures, drives stronger engagement, safer schools, and better outcomes for students and staff. In this conversation, Kendrick offers clear answers to questions school leaders are asking every day: A sense of belonging is built when every student has a trusted adult and experiences consistent care. Simple systems like threshold greetings, and student feedback strengthen school culture and safety. Consistency matters more than programs because it creates psychological safety for students and staff. Strong mentorship supports higher engagement, fewer behavior incidents, and stronger academic outcomes.   Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website   About Kendrick Claxton:  Kendrick D. Claxton is a dedicated educator and transformational leader committed to empowering students and shaping the future of education. Serving as the Vice Principal of Central Middle School in Kansas City Public Schools, he brings a deep passion for student success, mentorship, and academic excellence. A proud native of Saint Louis, Missouri, Mr. Claxton's journey in education began in the classroom. His experience in the classroom shaped his belief that education is more than just instruction, it is a gateway to opportunity, a tool for empowerment, and the foundation for a brighter future. Guided by the words of Malcolm X, "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today," he has dedicated his career to ensuring that every student has access to that passport.

Feel safe and fall into the deepest sleep with this guided meditation. This calming guided sleep meditation will help you feel protected and safe in your body as you self-soothe. Anxiety, trauma, and depression may make it hard to feel safe. With this healing practice, you may regulate your thoughts and feel a shift in your nervous system. With repetitive listening, old neural pathways that cause unwanted feelings may fade away and more positive pathways are formed with messages that inspire well-being, safety, and good health. Science has proven the power of words and messages and their effects on the body.You are safe. You are well. And you deserve to feel good in your body. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Sleep Music, Sound Design, and Narration by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2022 All Rights Reserved✨YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "If your morals make you dreary, depend on it , they are wrong." - Robert Louis Stevenson Gratitude: Employment. Even if you don't like your job, being employed means someone thought you were special enough to hire. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If there's something unique YOU are grateful for, let me know and I'll share it on an upcoming episode. Simply visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click the word 'Gratitude e' in the Nav bar!

In this episode, I sit down with award-winning interior designer, HGTV Flea Market Flip champion, and founder of FunCycled, Sarah Funk. We talk about how soulful creativity meets real construction know how, why old homes and upcycled pieces hold more meaning than we think, and how design can actually bring peace into your life. Sarah shares her journey through sustainable, biophilic, and small space design, her experience working in historic homes, and how trauma informed, faith guided design has shaped the way she creates and lives. This conversation is about more than beautiful spaces. It is about purpose, healing, and finding beauty where most people overlook it.

RESOURCES- Join my 30 Day Challenge to transform your body, mind, and soul—step into your most vibrant self today at danette30challenge.com- Free of artificial flavors, sugars, and dyes- It's only 5 calories per serving, and every order comes with a 365-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk-free. Visit nativehydrate.com/DANETTE to see what Native Hydrate could do for your health.- Listen to Part 1 of Rita's conversation here- Listen to Part 2 Rita's conversation hereCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn part 3 of this Akashic Records series on The Danette May Show, Rita leads a powerful experiential meditation designed to help you understand and explore the Akashic Records in a grounded and accessible way. This episode invites you to move beyond theory and into direct experience, allowing you to notice how the Akashic Records communicate through sensation, intuition, imagery, and inner knowing. You do not need prior experience or a specific belief system, only a willingness to explore and observe what arises for you.Before listening to this episode, it is important to start with part 1 and part 2 of the series, as they provide the foundational understanding of the Akashic Records and how this energetic realm works. This third episode builds on that foundation by offering a practical and embodied way to explore the Akashic Records, deepen trust in your intuition, and begin cultivating a personal relationship with this source of wisdom at your own pace.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Introduction to the Akashic records and why they matter(0:41) Welcome to the Danette May show and what this episode unlocks(1:06) Understanding the Akashic records(3:40) How to prepare your body and mind for Akashic access(4:49) Guided meditation to access your Akashic records(11:38) What you may notice after the meditation and how to integrate it(18:16) Final reflections, grounding, and closing the Akashic spaceCONNECT WITH RITA MIRCHANDANIInstagram:

Have you ever felt like something unseen is guiding you… even when life doesn't make sense? In this episode, I'm joined by internationally renowned psychic medium, teacher, and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lynne Jackson for a heartfelt conversation about intuition, trust, and living what she calls an illuminated life. We talk about the signs we receive from our Team of Light, the inner knowing we often doubt, and what happens when we finally surrender control and allow life to unfold with more grace. Laura shares insights from her latest book, Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life, and we explore how guidance shows up through love, loss, healing, and even the moments that feel confusing or painful. This conversation touches on consciousness beyond the physical body, grief and continuing bonds, emotional release, forgiveness, boundaries, and divine timing—without trying to explain it all away. It's not about bypassing the hard parts of life but learning how to walk through the darkness with more trust, awareness, and compassion. If you've been questioning your path, feeling disconnected from loved ones who've passed, or wondering whether you're truly supported… This episode is an invitation to listen differently, and find alignment through intention and love. You are more guided than you realize. Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

If you've been feeling stretched thin lately, this episode is for you. Lesley wraps up the burnout series by sharing research-informed ways to prevent burnout before it starts to affect your health, creativity, and relationships. She breaks down why mindfulness, clear boundaries, self-compassion, and asking for support matter more than pushing harder or staying constantly productive—and when professional resources may be needed. This episode offers grounded tools you can begin using right away. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:Burnout as the result of chronic stress and losing your sense of purpose.Using mindfulness and micro breaks when life feels out of control.Protecting energy and creativity by setting clear boundaries around time.Practicing self-compassion and why asking for support is not a weakness.Preventing burnout through small daily habits rather than drastic changes.Episode References/Links:Be The Difference - https://www.bethedifferencescv.org/speak-up.phpAnxiety and Depression Association of America - https://adaa.orgEpisode 153: Tanya Dalton - https://beitpod.com/ep153Episode 559: David Corbin - https://beitpod.com/ep559Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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It can age your brain, and it can take years to recover from. Lesley Logan 0:17  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:56  All right, Be It babe. Hello. Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It podcast, we are completing, well at least for now, our series on burnout. Super excited about these little mini series that we're doing. We did habits. We've done self-love. We've got this one, and I really hope you're liking it. And if you are wanting more of these, then let us know, because we want this podcast to be something you want to listen to. And if you have any topics you want us to cover, then let us know. Or if you have any guests, you can send those in. And also, if you have questions after listening to these questions, or aha moments or wins, send that into beitpod.com/questions we will answer your questions on our Thursday episodes for recaps on or when we have interviews, and we will share your wins on the FYFs. And I think it's really important, like, if you have a win, you're like, oh my gosh, I was able to catch myself in some non self-love or bad habit, bad in air quotes, it's not really, there's no such thing as bad habit, habits, things like that. We want to celebrate that with you, because one, it will feel good, but also inspires others. Lesley Logan 1:53  So the first episode on this series was actually like, what does burnout look like? Why is it happening? This episode is on prevention, right? And I think that that that is where we can take some action, and we can really apply our Be It Till We See It style to this, right? So let me pull up my handy dandy notes on this, because it's really exciting. So there are some really great resources out there on preventing burnout, and I was able to find some from different scientists and doctors and people have been really researching this, because, as we know from the last episode, burnout can actually take years off of your life, it can age your brain, and it can take years to recover from. So we know that burnout is essentially losing your muchness from the Mad Hatter quote that I talked about in the last episode, you've lost your muchness. You used to be much, muchier. But truly burnout is you can get burnout from any chronic stress situation, so you know, and this is hard because we don't always get to control the things that are going on in our life. So of the first few things that I'm going to say, I'm just going to tell you right now, like practice mindfulness and micro breaks. So okay, there you can actually study mindfulness, and that is really cool. UCLA has a degree, or not a degree, but a certificate in mindfulness. And it's not easy to do, right? But there are different ways that you can practice mindfulness. One of the things that we did was we froze a grape, and then we practice like putting the frozen grape in our mouth, and like focusing on how that grape felt in our mouth, how like it tasted, what it felt like. We didn't chew it, right? We just, like, kind of focused on it. That's really helpful if you have a hard time meditating. Also, we did mindfulness walks. We like walk. You pay attention to right foot, left foot, right, just like really doing it. But micro breaks and mindfulness practices are going to be really huge for you, especially if you are, if what's going on is out of control, you can't change the situation you're in. We had a client whose parents were in the hospital, and it wasn't looking good. It was like they might never relieve and this client, after a few days of just like, dealing with all that, she realized, like she needed to do her Pilates Mat every day, and just doing that gave her a sense of prioritizing herself, but also purpose, and then just a mindfulness, just like, just like 20 minutes to focus on what she's doing and herself, you know, before she went into this situation that she can't control.Lesley Logan 4:08  All right, this is going to sound obvious, but also we need to talk about it, because I do meet a lot of people who struggle with this. So if you struggle with this, you are not alone, boundaries, you have to set them to protect your energy. The most resilient leaders set clear limits on their time, carve out sacred personal times, whether for the gym, family dinners or unplugged weekends, and communicate these boundaries firmly. Studies show that working reasonable hours and taking breaks boost productivity and creativity while always being on diminishes them. So if you are always on all the time, and you let people come ask for things for work all the time, it actually diminishes your creativity and your productivity. You're not getting as much stuff done as you think, or doing it well. And this is really hard because people get nervous about setting boundaries, they think they're gonna piss people off. You might. You know, I definitely think that there are people, and especially my professional world, where they don't love the boundaries that I set, where I'm like, I won't do those things for you, but I'll do these things for you. And the reality is, there's kind ways to say it. Sometimes you have to just be firm and just say it. Sometimes it's actually just easier to say, like, this is the boundary. This is what I will do for you. But one, they're kind we actually have a really great episode with Tanya Dalton about boundaries. So if you haven't listed that one, I would. It's so, so important, and it's not going to be easy, especially if you're not used to it, and people who love you might get frustrated about the boundaries you're setting, because you are changing the way that they engage with you. You're changing their habits outside of their control, but that isn't your responsibility, especially if you're trying to prevent burnout, because you're no good to anyone, unmotivated, having anxiety, tired, chronic fatigue, like these are things that can actually cause more issues in your life than it just you going, I don't answer the calls after five o'clock, sorry, right? And actually not even sorry, I don't answer call my phone after 5pm unless it's in a family emergency. Like, that's it. So the other thing, and this is why I was, like, we have to do a burnout separate from a self-love, because they are different things, but they go together. You have to prioritize self-compassion and support. So remember, in the self-love we talk about how, like, you have to be nice to yourself. That's part of self-love. You got to practice that that act in itself will not only love you, but it will also help prevent burnout. So huge, like even double the reasons to do it right. So high-achieving women often hold themselves to impossible standards, and I would actually edit that to overachieving women. I think high-achieving women can have kindness towards themselves, you know, so practicing self-compassion, speaking to yourself as you would a close friend, reduces guilt and shame, very important, and it builds resilience. Seeking support is equally crucial, and you might need to lean on mentors, peers and loved ones. Asking for help is actually strategic strength and not weakness. And so there's a ton of research on how recognizing the need for self-care is actually the first step in restoring the balance in your life. And so just right now, if you're listening to this and you're like recognizing, I need to care for myself more. I need to have more self-compassion, your body is going to react to that in a way that is going to help the first step in balance and rebalancing what's going on in your life. And so I think that that is key key I think it'll be harder if you're not used to having self-compassion in yourself it might be harder than boundaries and mindfulness. I'm going to be honest, but it's important. So establishing healthy boundaries that includes prioritizing your self-care, that means regular exercise. So like, what is a healthy boundary and where do you need to put them in? So I think you know, most boundaries are probably healthy, but looking at making sure that you have quality sleep. So you might actually want to start with, like, when do you go to bed? When do you wake up? What does that mean for the people in your life, if you're gonna go to bed earlier, do they need to do stuff in their life earlier? Do they need to help you out sooner? And I highly recommend with these things, I'm about to suggest you don't try all of them the same week. My loves. You want to use the anyone these that that kind of perks, like piques your fancy, perks you up. I want you to run through the habits series, because it's gonna help you. So if you want quality sleep, you'll go through the habit series on like all the different things that you think you can do to get quality sleep, and then start habits around that before you would dive into regular exercise, if that's not something that's easy for you, or going to therapy social connections, like nurturing your social connections and spending time with friends that can help, but you have to also have to have, you know, boundaries around that, and it might mean that you need new social connections. So that may be something you're like worth reviewing. Are the social connections in your life adding to your burnout or preventing it? Lesley Logan 8:32  Reading, journaling, other hobbies. So I actually think a lot of people are missing out on a great hobby. I think a lot of, especially a lot of women I meet, their hobbies become jobs. I've been very public about how, like, I have a new hobby. I'm really loving what I'm doing. I'm studying tarot. And every time I tell people in my life I'm studying tarot, oh, my God, would you do a reading for me? No, the answer is no. One, that's boundary. Two, I want to keep it a hobby. Maybe at this at some point I would, I would do readings for friends, just for the fun of it. But right now, where I'm at with my hobby is not sharing with other people, and that's okay. You know? What's also really great you guys for prioritizing your self-care and having some healthy boundaries, you could actually take a relaxing bath, pamper yourself, right? These are not rewards. These are not rewards. These are just things that you do regularly for you to prioritize your self-care. So prioritizing your self-care can also look like laughter, entertainment, the way you fuel yourself, the food you eat, all of that is prioritizing. So if you're like, I'm too busy, oh my gosh, you have to eat every day. Can we just make sure that the foods that you eat are actually nourishing you? Can we do that? The other parts of preventing burnout are going to be seeking social support and doing some sort of mindfulness practice. We talked about that. I'm going to give you a few tips on the mindfulness practice and then cultivating a positive work environment, that is hard, can be hard to do if you don't control that. Regular exercise is also important for preventing burnout, and then getting therapy or their doctors involved is going to be helpful. But let's dive into mindfulness practice because, like I said, UCLA does have a certificate in this. But what are some other ideas, if you're like, I don't want to, like, focus on a grape, or practicing how I walk, deep-breathing, just sitting here and going inhale, right and then exhaling and just focusing on your breath. Maybe you only do it for five breaths. That's totally fine. There's mindfulness meditation apps, right? Like, there's like, all these different apps you can get on. There's a podcast about mindfulness meditation, and she releases a new meditation every single week. You can replay this, the one that you love. Guided imagery that is like, where you can kind of find a meditation or a guide who can help you picture what you want your world to look like, so you can make adjustments and being it until you see it. Mindful walking, we talked about that, mindful eating, that's also great, mindful journaling. Write down your thoughts and feelings in a journal. Focus on the present moment. This practice can provide clarity, insight and healthy outlet for emotions. We had David Corbin, and he, his one of his Be It Action Items was ask right the question at the top of a piece of paper, and then close your eyes and then write down what comes to your mind. You'll be like writing all over the page, but that active journaling can be really mindful, and if you are going to use mindfulness, some of them can be more expensive than you want them to be. So like I said, there, there are podcasts out there on different music apps you're already paying for. There's probably some sort of mindful meditations you can be listening to. So take a look at that. I know that my fitness apps that I have also have mindful meditations on them. So try not to double up on things, because that could just be overwhelming and cause, cause, add to your burnout, right, that you're having. Lesley Logan 11:28  So if your burnout is looking deeper into, presenting itself as deeper into anxiety or depression, I definitely would go to the helpline for the ADAA, which is the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. You can also check out the help line of Be The Difference. You know, it's part of reading burnout is asking for help. There's nothing wrong that. And if you need the people in your life, you're like, I can't go to them. That's okay. You know, sometimes the people in our life are also experiencing these things, so we don't want to add one more thing to their plate, or they are, they can't be the help that we need, you know, and that that sometimes what we need is professional and so I hope that that this helps give you permission to seek professional help if you need it. And I know it's difficult, oh my gosh, I have a I have to call my insurance company myself to, like, call this one place and see if my insurance covers it. And then I then I get to call the place, and then I get to have the appointment. Like, I get that. So get that, which is why, if that is one of the things you have to do in a day, do that and know that that's part of the self-care that you're trying to do for yourself, and that's part of prioritizing yourself. And then while you wait, try on one of these things that prioritizes yourself or sets boundaries, or helps with mindfulness, so that you can be little by little, doing something. You know, a lot of the people I coach, they're like, I want to do this, this, this and this. Try one thing. Go back to that habit series, one tiny, tiny habit, so that you can actually make a dent in what it is that you're wanting to do and get there, you know, be it till you see no one gets there overnight. We all the joke is, Rome wasn't built in a day. It really wasn't, you know, but then we expect ourselves. So I should be better tomorrow, because now I know I have burnout. I prioritized myself today, so I shouldn't be burnt out tomorrow. If you are already there, it's going to take some time to take some time to unravel what's going on, right? But you can do it, and you owe it to the future you to do it. You owe it to the people that you love to do it, right? The people you want to love or you don't even have in your life yet. So I hope these tools help. I hope this gives you some ideas. You know, ask the people on Instagram, like, what are your prevention tools for burnout? And what I got was a lot of people struggling with burnout. So I know that this is an important topic. It's difficult to like, but I have to get up tomorrow like, I can't cancel, the Pilates teachers that I coach like, I can't cancel the day tomorrow, you can't but if we if you get so burnt out that you're sick now we got weeks, right? So not saying cancel the clients, but I am saying maybe, maybe this exam client has to find a different time or a different teacher, because you can't do it anymore. Maybe that's where we have to start. If that, if you can't afford to do that yet, then okay, journaling is free. Deep breaths are free. Playing music that helps your brain feel really calm and good. It's, you know, probably not free because you have to get a license, but it's not, it's nominal, right? Lesley Logan 14:27  So just know that every time you're doing something for you that makes you feel good, it is a step in the prevention of burnout, and you are worth it. Burnout is not like burned out. It's like this, like this, like little flippant thing. No, it's a serious thing, a serious thing that has serious consequences and affects people, not just you, in the world, in your life, in a way that isn't helpful. And so I know how much you love what you do, and how much you love the people that are in your life. I want you to love yourself enough take care of you so that you can do all. The things that you want with the people you love, and so you can be it till you see it. So share this with the friend who needs to hear it. Let me know if each of these tools was helpful for you or what your favorite tools are. What are the ways that you help with boundaries or prioritizing yourself or mindfulness? I would love to hear them and until next time, Be It Till You See It.Lesley Logan 15:16  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. 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A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "I've grown certain that the root of all fear is that we've been forced to deny who we are." - Francis Moore Lappe Gratitude: Your Mind. Being able to think, remember, and solve problems sure makes life easier. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're interested in launching your very own Podcast, visit FreePodcastCourse.com/ and this completely free training will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know! So visit FreePodcastCourse.com.

Manifestation in Chaos: Stability, Kindness, and the Year of the Fire Horse Learn how to use Reiki for manifestation during times of collective chaos. In this session, we explore the powerful energetic shift from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Fire Horse and how to maintain internal stability when the world feels wobbly. We discuss the "Tree of Life" energy, the science of kindness, and how to lift your frequency above collective disturbances (egregores) to reclaim your creativity and joy. Navigating the "In-Between" We are currently in a rare overlap where the final "shedding" of the Year of the Snake meets the active arrival of the Fire Horse. This teaching explains why you may feel "blocked" and how to prioritize stability during this transition. Egregores and Collective Thought Forms An Egregore is a collective thought form created when many people focus on the same fear or worry. Learn how to use Reiki to lift your energy into higher frequencies (the 12 Heavens) to stay clear and conscious. The Pathway to Joy Manifestation requires a frequency shift. We discuss the "Chain of Activation": Notice Beauty: Find one objective point of beauty in your environment. Activate Gratitude: Allow that beauty to spark a genuine "thank you." Find Joy: Let the gratitude soften the heart and open the door to manifestation. The Power of Kindness Reflecting on the insights of Paul Stamets, we discuss how random acts of kindness are a fundamental human trait that restores stability to our greater communities and ourselves. Eagle, Mouse, and Inner Vision Eagle Vision: The soul's perspective, seeing the path is intact. Mouse Vision: The immediate, practical step right in front of you. Inner Vision: Your intuitive guidance that bridges the two. About Colleen and Robyn Benelli Colleen and Robyn Benelli are professional Reiki practitioners and teachers dedicated to helping others navigate their spiritual paths with practical, grounded tools. Connect with us: Website: https://www.reikilifestyle.com Monthly Q&A: Join our live Q&A sessions the first week of every month. Classes: Explore ICRT Licensed Reiki training and shamanic Reiki workshops. **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.  

In today's shorter episode, Ashley shares a grounded check-in for the month ahead. She explores the three areas she feels are most important to focus on right now: intuition, a healthy body, and a regulated, grounded nervous system. Drawing from a brief personal story and Akashic guidance for February, this episode invites listeners to slow down and turn inward. Ashley also encourages listeners to receive current world events with both compassion and curiosity, and to ask themselves, "what am I being shown right now?" This opens a deeper level of healing and a different way of navigating energy that can feel dense and heavy. Short, powerful, lighthearted and fun, this episode is a reminder that the body never lies and that intuition becomes clear when the nervous system feels safe. Applications for The North Node are open!  The Clearing, new workshop, is available today inside GUIDED. * * * * * * * * * * * *  APPLY for The North Node beginning Febraury 25th The GUIDED Membership: Awaken Your Inner Guide — workshops, live satsang, tools and community all in one place. BOOK Journey Home Akashic Records Reading with Faith O'Higgins  Path to Home on iOS Path to Home on Android How to do the Line Activation  Receive a FREE Line Activation  SHOP Juuso's Paintings  Learn more about our work, offerings, and upcoming events at alnwithin.com Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin

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Do you feel like the world is draining your battery faster than you can recharge it? In the depth of winter, it is easy to feel exposed to stress, negativity, and burnout.Welcome to Part 2 of the Winter Radiance Series on Calming Anxiety.While Part 1 was about rekindling your inner spark, today is about building a sanctuary around it. In this 10-minute guided meditation, we move from "surviving" the winter to "protecting" your peace. You will learn how to observe the chaos of the world without letting it freeze your spirit.In this session, we will cover:The "Golden Light" Breathwork: A technique to physically push out the cold, grey stress of the day.The Log Cabin Visualization: A powerful mental exercise to create a "glass wall" between you and external expectations.Affirmations for Boundaries: Learning to say "no" without guilt.My 3 Caring Tips for a Happier Life: This episode also includes three practical tools you can use immediately after listening:The One-Minute Wait: A simple rule to stop over-committing your energy.Visual Unplugging: How to reduce "visual noise" to rest your brain.The Warm Drink Anchor: A somatic hack to ground yourself instantly in social situations.“You cannot pour from an empty cup. Today, we stop apologizing for our boundaries.”Next Up: Join us tomorrow for the finale, Part 3: Awakening New Energy, where we prepare to bloom as we look toward Spring.Support the Podcast: If this session brought you warmth, please leave a review or follow the show. It helps other souls find this sanctuary.Break the Cycle of Anxiety Today Are you ready to stop the spiral? Join me in the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course, specifically designed to help you regain control and find your calm in just minutes. You can access the full course and take the first step toward a quieter mind by visiting calminganxiety.fm.

Journey to a futuristic mountain sanctuary where fear and self-doubt dissolve into a "blue hour" of healing and boundless possibility. Using the power of neuroplasticity and vivid visualizations, feel hopeful as you imagine the best possible outcomes. This practice invites you to release the weight of the day and drift into a restorative sleep, centered in the certainty that your best days are still ahead. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Sleep Music, Sound Design, and Narration by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2026 All Rights Reserved✨YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "Use your imagination not to scare yourself to death but to inspire yourself to life." - Adele Brookman Gratitude: Entertainment. Entertainment gives us a way to relax and enjoy life. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're ready to master productivity, discipline and focus in 100 days, visit TheMasteryJournal.com and you'll have the step by step guidance to do just that. Use promo code 'refresh' as a thank you for listening to The Daily Refresh.

Send us a textA sleepless night in the 90s, a BBC documentary, and a mural that wouldn't let go—this is the spark that powers today's conversation. We follow that current from a teenager's curiosity to a sweeping look at how electricity rewired human history, culture, and ambition. Guided by Raoul Dufy's vast tableau of monuments and machinery, we decode the symbols of progress and the people who carried the charge.We revisit the origins: Thales and the first static experiments, Gilbert's careful notes, Franklin's bold tests, Faraday's fields, and the equations that gave shape to the unseen. The plot intensifies with Edison and Tesla, the current war that defined long-distance power, and Westinghouse's bet that made AC the backbone of modern grids. Along the way, we shine a light on Lewis Latimer, whose filament work helped turn a fragile invention into everyday brilliance. This isn't hero worship; it's a reminder that real breakthroughs demand teamwork, credit, and grit.Then we turn the lens to the present and near future. What does “the spirit of electricity” look like when it's your neighborhood, your workshop, your city's horizon? We talk Nigeria's energy reality: intermittent supply, inventive workarounds, and the promise of mini-grids, smart meters, and renewables. We explore how reliable power drives health, education, and jobs, and why policy and public trust matter as much as turbines and transformers. The challenge ahead isn't just technical—it's cultural. Can we treat the grid as a shared craft, plan beyond election cycles, and train the talent that keeps the lights honest?If you felt that first jolt of wonder from a flicker, a lab demo, or a skyline at night, this conversation is your voltage check. Tap play, see the mural through fresh eyes, and help sketch the next chapter of power: resilient, fair, and built to last. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who loves a good origin story, and leave a review so others can find the spark too.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

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10 Million Thank Yous from the VanA milestone moment for the Calming Anxiety tribe.Today is a deeply surreal day. As I sit here in the van, looking out at the world with just my microphone and four wheels, I am struggling to wrap my brain around a single number: 10 million. This show, which began as a simple desire to give back, has reached 10 million downloads. In this special episode, I want to pull back the curtain on the humble, non-scripted journey of Calming Anxiety—from the very first guided meditations produced for my hypnotherapy clients to becoming a daily practice for millions around the globe.In this episode, we explore:The Power of Authenticity: Why I've chosen a "no-corporate" approach, recording over 2,200 episodes without fancy soundproofing or big ad agencies.The Core Ethos: How daily mindfulness and meditation helped me manage a lifelong personality disorder and why I'm committed to sharing that peace with you.The Future of the Show: My hopes for moving toward brand deals that truly align with our values and eventually turning off programmatic ads.A New Way to Find Calm: An introduction to the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course—a collection of five transformative hypnotherapy tracks designed to be yours forever.Support the JourneyIf this show has been a companion in your quietest moments, there are two ways you can help us reach the next million:Explore the Course: You can find the Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course for just $67. It's a powerful way to support the show while gaining lifelong access to professional hypnotherapy tools.    Head to www.calminganxiety.fm Spread the Kindness: Share your favorite track on social media or send it to a friend who needs a moment of peace today.Thank you for being part of this community. Whether you've been here since the beginning or just joined this week, you are the reason I keep hitting record.Let's keep making the world a slightly kinder, slightly calmer place.With love and warmth, MartinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "When there is no peril in the fight there is no glory in the triumph." - Pierre Corneille Gratitude: Sunsets. Sunsets are a reminder that we should enjoy the simple things in life. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you want to take your life to the next level, check out my Free Training; 3 Hours to your big idea. In just 3 hours, you'll have THE BIG idea that you can go all in on, and the best part, the entire training is free! Visit YourBigIdea.io to start today!

This week I'm talking to Kimberly Clark Sharp about her book 'AFTER THE LIGHT: What I Discovered on the Other Side of Life That Can Change Your World' and her part in the Maria's shoe case.Death is nothing to fear-and life without fear can be lived to the fullest. This is Kimberly Clark Sharp's message from her extraordinary experience during the time after her heart suddenly stopped beating and she lay on the sidewalk, not breathing, and without a pulse. Swept into a peaceful loving place of brilliant golden light and warm comfort, she saw, for the first time, the meaning of life-and death. Thereafter, Kimberly, with hamster Toto at her side, left Kansas for Seattle-known as "the Emerald City"-to fulfill a destiny devoted to the service of others as foreseen at the end of her near-death experience. Guided by a new sensitivity to the presence of angels, demons and other invisibilities, Kimberly attained a Masters degree in Social Work at the University of Washington and began a career in medical social work that put her in direct contact with dying people-and people who almost died and came back. It is the inspirational stories of these near-death experiences, as well as Kimberly's own life challenges in love, family life and the diagnosis of breast cancer, that form the core of this surprisingly funny page-turner of a book.BioKimberly Clark Sharp, MSW, LiCSW had a near-death experience at twenty-two.  She is the author of After the Light: The Spiritual Path to Purpose (Wm. Morrow & Co. 1995); audio (HarperCollins 1995). Kimberly Clark Sharp is the founder of Seattle International Association of Near-Death Studies, the world's oldest and largest support group for near death experiencers, since 1982. Kimberly is an international conference and workshop speaker, a consultant to news and entertainment media, and has been published in many textbooks, journals, and magazines.  She worked for two decades as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington. She co-taught a Terminal Illness Seminar at the University of Washington, School of Medicine.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791LJL4H https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guided Meditation for Winter Burnout: Rekindling Your Inner Spark  Feeling the mid-winter slump?This 10-minute guided meditation for winter burnout and seasonal anxiety helps you hit a hard reset on your nervous system. If the grey skies of February are weighing heavy, join Martin for a mindfulness practice designed to melt away winter tension and help you get back to feeling like yourself.In today's winter nervous system repair, we move past the noise and drop into a space of restorative calm. This meditation for anxiety focuses on regulating your vagus nerve to flip the switch from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest. By clearing mental fog and releasing the pressure to be perfect, you will learn to manifest ease and reclaim your peace of mind.Key Mindfulness Moments:0:30 – Grounding & Breathwork: Deep belly breathing to tell your nervous system you are safe.4:30 – Affirmations for Positivity: Powerful phrases to release winter burnout and reclaim your power.6:30 – Visualization for Manifestation: See February as a bridge to a lighter, more capable version of you.7:50 – 3 Caring Tips for February: Simple acts of kindness to shift your emotional state daily.Today's Caring Tips for a Happier Life:The Morning Smile: Practice smiling every morning to consciously shift your emotions.Search for Miracles: Look for small daily miracles, like a bird singing, to stay present.Self-Kindness Tasks: Complete one small act of kindness for yourself before starting your workday.Join the Winter Radiance Mini-Series: This is Part 1 of our journey. Follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to catch tomorrow's "Sleep Rescue" session, designed to fix your circadian rhythm and provide deep restorative rest.If you found this session helpful, please leave a 5-star review or share it on social media to help other women find relief from winter burnout.Break the Cycle of Anxiety Today Are you ready to stop the spiral? Join me in the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course, specifically designed to help you regain control and find your calm in just minutes. You can access the full course and take the first step toward a quieter mind by visiting calminganxiety.fm.

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence." - George Washington Gratitude: Grocery Stores. Grocery stores mean we don't have to spend all of our time getting our own food. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're not listening to this on your Alexa, you should be! Visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click on the word Alexa in the Nav bar for a tutorial on making The Daily Refresh one of your Flash Briefings.

When Parker J. Palmer was a young man, he became aware of a growing unrest within him. Guided by his inner voice, he turned down prestigious university jobs and instead took a challenging, unstable job in community organizing. Parker then followed his north star again – and moved with his family to live in a radically equal Quaker community for over a decade.   Parker is an activist and author who has written 10 incredibly influential books – including Let Your Life Speak. He founded the Center for Courage & Renewal, which supports leadership, vocation, and community formation. And in 2021, the Freedom of Spirit Fund gave him their Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of work that promotes and protects spiritual freedom. Parker believes that in this moment of instability, finding our internal grounding is more important than ever – and he shares a beautiful ‘circle of trust' practice for listening deeply to others. You'll learn how others are so crucial to tuning into your true inner voice - and how listening to ourselves can then move us out into the wider world. Links and resources:  About Parker J. Palmer Parker's 10 published books About the Center for Courage & Renewal Living the Questions - Parker J. Palmer's Substack The Growing Edge, Parker's project with Carrie Newcomer Parker's collected On Being columns With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org. Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenter Follow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media & Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Senior Producer: Clare Wiley Executive Producer: Jakob Lewis Produced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

840 The Cunning Serpent Opposes God, A Guided Christian Meditation on Genesis 3:1-3 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation NIV Genesis 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.'" NKJV 3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?" 2 And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3 but of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God has said, 'You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.' " Reflection on Scripture: I think sometimes when we talk about life we longingly consider how good life would be if Adam and Eve didn't mess everything up. I have heard some commentary on Genesis that says the fall of Adam is not what God intended. I find this a confusing take. God prepared his saving plan since before the formation of the world. Satan did not defeat God on the first real opportunity to do so. Satan is always trying to mess up God's plan but evil will lose. God is sovereign and all powerful. He is the one who placed the tree of Good and Evil in the garden to begin with. He did not place it a thousand miles away. He placed it in the garden. The Forbidden fruit was from the Tree of Good an evil. When Satan comes tempting you, trying to be crafty and derail your plan. Turn away and turn to God, the true source of eternal knowledge of good and evil. He is the one that makes it possible for our eyes to be opened. He opens the eyes of the blind. He takes us from our weakness and teaches us how to love Him. He teaches us how to overcome our sin. He shows us the way back to the Father and it is only through Him. When you are tempted it may seem as though God's plan is breaking down. This is not a failure of God's plan. It is a fulfillment of it. God prepared salvation for you since before your birth and before the creation of the world. God will not fail you. God's plan is never derailed by difficulty. God's plan is never derailed by our sin. God's plan will never fail. That plan includes offering salvation to those who will trust on the holy name of Jesus. Trust in the one who never fails.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod    

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Gratitude: Eyesight. Being able to see allows us to view the world's beauty. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you want to take your life to the next level, check out my Free Training; 3 Hours to your big idea. In just 3 hours, you'll have THE BIG idea that you can go all in on, and the best part, the entire training is free! Visit YourBigIdea.io to start today!

In this episode we talk about your options for guided hunts across the western states and when the ideal time to book those are. We also talk about some opportunity tags that are perfect for those looking to get into hunting, or if you are trying to fill your schedule with more hunts. Finally, we call Brett Miller, who was able to make it happen on a giant buck during the Utah general season muzzleloader hunt last year. We are also giving away a pair of Zeiss Terra 10x42 binoculars, listen to this episode for more details.

Today's session is a little different than a typical meditation or breathwork practice.This isn't about zoning out. It's not about getting sleepy. And it's not about escaping stress.Today, we're training your nervous system.Just like strength, balance, or coordination, calm is a skill. And skills get better with reps.Most people live in a nervous system that's always “on.” Always alert. Always reacting. Always bracing.And the problem isn't stress itself — it's that we rarely practice downshifting while staying present.So today's session is about grounding.Grounding doesn't shut you down. It stabilizes you. It teaches your body that it's safe right here, without checking out.All you need to do is follow along. There's nothing to fix. Nothing to force.Let's get started.Resources:Brain.fm App(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdCaldera Lab Skin Carewww.calderalab.comDiscount Code: CoachDLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something." - Wilson Mizner Gratitude: Mountains. Mountains provide us with beauty and recreation. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're not listening to this on your Alexa, you should be! Visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click on the word Alexa in the Nav bar for a tutorial on making The Daily Refresh one of your Flash Briefings.

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Do you feel emotionally drained, exposed, or constantly on edge? You are not alone. In late 2025, "emotional fatigue" is the number one reason people turn to meditation.In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation and focus on Restoration and Protection. If you have been stuck in "fight or flight" mode, talking yourself calm won't work—you need to signal safety to your body first.In the next 10 minutes, you will learn:The Somatic "Double-Inhale" Hack: A proven physiological technique to immediately stimulate the Vagus Nerve and turn off the stress response.The "Shield of Warmth" Visualization: A powerful mental exercise to protect your energy from the chaos of the world and the emotions of others.3 Caring Tips for Daily Protection: Simple, actionable tools (like the Physical Anchor) to keep your boundaries strong long after the podcast ends.This session is perfect for anyone struggling with high-functioning anxiety, sensory overwhelm, or physical burnout. It is time to stop absorbing the world's stress and start shielding your own peace.Topics Covered: Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, Vagus Nerve Exercises, Anxiety Relief, Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Support, 10 Minute Meditation, Sleep & Restoration.Break the Cycle of Anxiety Today Are you ready to stop the spiral? Join me in the Anxiety Circuit Breaker course, specifically designed to help you regain control and find your calm in just minutes. You can access the full course and take the first step toward a quieter mind by visiting calminganxiety.fm.

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com Immerse yourself in a world where every whisper ignites desire and every soft touch unveils hidden passions. *An ASMR Fusion Erotic Experience* invites you to explore the intoxicating blend of erotic ASMR and sensual storytelling, weaving a narrative that transcends mere words.In this standalone tale of forbidden desire, experience the thrill of enemies becoming lovers, as the sultry whispers of ASMR elevate their encounters to new heights. With each tantalizing chapter, the boundaries of BDSM and dark romance are pushed, revealing a profound connection that neither can resist.Join me on a journey filled with erotic drama and tantalizing tension, where every sound, every sigh, and every stolen moment will leave you breathless. Are you ready to surrender to a new level of pleasure? Step into a world where your fantasies come alive—one whisper at a time.

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "Joy is not in things; it is in us." - Richard Wagner Gratitude: Wisdom that Comes with Age. Thankfully, we grow smarter over time. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're not listening to this on your Alexa, you should be! Visit TheDailyRefresh.com and click on the word Alexa in the Nav bar for a tutorial on making The Daily Refresh one of your Flash Briefings.

Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

Imbolc: Tending the Fire Beneath the SnowBig Crystal Energy — Wheel of the Year SeriesIn this episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh explores the quiet, powerful threshold of Imbolc—the season of belief before evidence, the fire beneath the snow, and the art of tending what has not yet fully revealed itself.Through personal synchronicity, ancestral wisdom, tarot, poetry, and ritual, this episode invites you to slow down, listen, and trust what is becoming.✨ In This EpisodeWhy Imbolc feels especially potent this yearA synchronistic Big Crystal Energy moment involving Guided by Laura Lynn JacksonThe deeper symbolism and origins of ImbolcBrigid as goddess, saint, and guardian of thresholdsDevotion as daily practice, not performanceA devotional poem honoring Brigid's dark and bright aspectsA 3-card Imbolc oracle spread with a live collective readingGlamour magic as energetic insulation for sensitive seasons

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – At a Virginia high school, teenagers repair donated cars and give them free to single mothers in need. Guided by compassion and faith, students learn real skills while restoring hope, stability, and dignity. With quiet generosity and no fanfare, this program shows what happens when education, service, and community come together...

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A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. It's that some people are ready to change and others are not." - James Gordon Gratitude: Indoor Plumbing. Indoor plumbing not only provides convenience, it spares us from disease. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: I know it's no fun to lose, so how about I teach you How To Finally Win? Visit HowToFinallyWin.com for a complete guide to creating your dream life one step at a time.

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Joyce Chung. Joyce grew up in Honolulu with immigrant parents who modeled discipline, frugality and a deep commitment to education, even though money was rarely discussed out loud. After leaving Hawaii for MIT and later building a career in tech and venture capital, Joyce found herself learning a whole new relationship with risk, wealth and what it means to use money with intention. In our converssation Joyce shares how those lessons shaped the biggest financial choices in her family and inspired the mission behind her foundation. Joyce began her career in operating roles in the technology industry (Cambridge Technology Partners, Sony Corporation, Adobe Systems) and transitioned to early stage venture capital (Adobe Ventures, Cardinal Venture Capital, Garage Technology Ventures), investing in technology entrepreneurs looking to change the world. She has always had a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship and working with people that are excited about using creativity, technology and hard work to solve real world problems. In 2023, she pivoted to focusing on philanthropy to help address pressing needs and challenges in the areas of community resilience, entrepreneurship and environment. Joyce and her husband set up Makahakama Foundation, a foundation to channel their efforts in giving back to their local community, helping under-resourced entrepreneurs and supporting nature through conservation and innovation. Supporting mission-driven individuals and nonprofit organizations brings together the causes of importance to her family and the skills she has developed over her career. She holds an SB in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. When Purpose Becomes a Plan Joyce's journey from an immigrant upbringing shaped by frugality and resilience to building the Makahakama Foundation shows how wealth can become a catalyst for meaningful change. Guided by the Aloha spirit and deeply held family values, Makahakama focuses on community resilience, under-resourced entrepreneurs, and environmental stewardship. It's a powerful reminder that philanthropy isn't just about giving. It's about being intentional, taking thoughtful risks, and creating impact you can see in your lifetime. If you're thinking about how to give back more intentionally, an Aspiriant advisor can help you explore philanthropic strategies, structure a foundation or donor-advised fund, and align your wealth with the causes and values that matter most to you and your family. Follow Money Tales on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music for more real stories about money, purpose, and using wealth to make a difference.

In this Distance Reiki Share, Colleen Benelli and Robyn Benelli continue their Reiki manifestation series by exploring how resistance shows up when energy is ready to move into form and how Reiki supports divinely guided action in real life. Manifestation often feels clear at the vision level, yet challenging at the action level. In this conversation, we explore how resistance can signal readiness rather than failure, how courage and trust develop through movement, and how clarity often unfolds after taking the next step. This discussion offers grounded, practical insight into working with Reiki during moments of hesitation, uncertainty, and decision-making. We talk about listening to Reiki energy, honoring different ways people experience guidance, and recognizing that inspired action does not require certainty or perfection. Topics covered include: Understanding resistance as part of the manifestation process Listening to Reiki and inner guidance for next steps Trusting action without forcing outcomes Moving through fear, hesitation, and overwhelm Taking small, meaningful steps in daily life Working with Reiki during cycles of inspiration, pause, and renewal The session includes a guided Reiki journey that supports letting go at the River of Life, receiving guidance at the Tree of Life, and identifying clear actions in the Field of Opportunity. Automatic writing is offered as an optional way to listen more deeply to guidance during the journey. This video is part of our ongoing Reiki manifestation series and is suitable for Reiki practitioners, students, and anyone interested in using Reiki for clarity, confidence, and aligned action. Reiki meets you where you are. Movement unfolds one step at a time. Learn more about Reiki Lifestyle, upcoming classes, and our free weekly Distance Reiki Share at https://www.reikilifestyle.com Subscribe for Reiki teachings, guided journeys, and energy healing for everyday life. **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

This guided Reiki journey supports you in moving past resistance and into divinely guided action. Through gentle Reiki awareness and listening, you are guided to release resistance and receive clarity for your next step. In this journey, you will: Settle into Reiki energy and nervous system regulation Cross the Bridge of Light into deeper awareness Release resistance at the River of Life Listen for guidance at the Tree of Life Receive clear, aligned actions in the Field of Opportunity Integrate insight into your body and daily life This journey is supportive when you feel ready to move forward but unsure of the next step, when clarity feels incomplete, or when action requires trust rather than certainty. Guidance may come as a feeling, a knowing, an image, or a subtle shift in awareness. You do not need Reiki attunement to receive this journey. Simply allow yourself to receive. This guided Reiki journey is part of the Reiki Lifestyle manifestation series on YouTube and the podcast channels. It is for Reiki practitioners, students, and anyone using Reiki to receive clarity, confidence, and divine action. Learn more about Reiki Lifestyle and our free weekly Distance Reiki Share at https://www.reikilifestyle.com Subscribe on YouTube for guided Reiki journeys, Reiki teachings, and energy healing for everyday life.  **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We begin by hearing from two members of the community about how they are experiencing and responding to what's happening in the larger society and world in our times. Donald then discusses how we might respond on the basis of our practice, identifying the three areas of training--in wisdom, meditation, and ethics. Guided by wisdom teachings, we can see the society and world as both manifesting greed, hatred, and delusion, and also awakened qualities. In our meditation, we can practice on many levels, including working with challenging emotions, seeing through social conditioning, and bringing mindfulness to our thoughts, emotions, and bodies. We focus especially on "ethical practice," re-framed as developing caring and compassionate responses. We briefly outline the five ethical precepts, and then focus especially on the guideline of non-harming, clarifying how this is understood both more individually and socially, identifying teachings from the Buddha, King Ashoka, and Thich Nhat Hanh. We ask what our practice of developing "caring and compassionate" responses might look like, bringing in also material from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including his nonviolence and understanding of interdependence, and Elie Wiesel, including his commitment always to speak up whenever there is suffering.

If every simple request turns into a power struggle, you're not alone. How to Get Your Child to Cooperate WITHOUT a Fight reveals why cooperation starts in the nervous system—not willpower. Guided by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, founder of Regulation First Parenting™ and expert in childhood dysregulation, you'll learn calmer, brain-based solutions that work.If every simple request feels like a negotiation, meltdown, or power struggle, you're not alone. This isn't bad parenting—it's a nervous system under pressure. When kids can't regulate, cooperation goes offline. And once you understand that, everything changes.In this episode, I break down the real neurological reason kids resist, why “just listen” doesn't work, and the exact strategies that help kids of all ages—toddlers, school-age kids, and even older kids—cooperate without fights.Why does my child say “no” to everything—even simple things like brushing teeth?Because a dysregulated brain chooses avoidance over cooperation—every time. When your child's nervous system is overloaded, they lose working memory, impulse control, and the ability to start tasks. Even brushing teeth or putting on socks can feel like too much, even for our own children.This isn't disrespect or control—it's overwhelm. When parents shift from correcting behavior to encouraging kids through regulation, everything changes.Key takeaways:Behavior is communication, not defianceA “no” often means “I can't do this right now”Skills don't disappear—access to them doesChild's cooperation grows when adults regulate first and stay on the same teamReal-Life ExampleA mom I worked with felt like brushing teeth was a daily fight. Once she learned to regulate, connect, and then direct, the battles dropped—without teaching new skills. Her child finally accessed what he already knew.How do I stop power struggles before they start?Cooperation is a state, not a skill. You can't demand it—you create it through co-regulation by calming the brain first.The 3-step Regulation First approach:Regulate first: deep pressure, a hug, walking together, slowing your voiceConnect before you direct: get close, not loud; calm presence mattersGive brain-friendly directions: short, concrete, one stepInstead of: “Get ready—we're late!”Try: “Shoes on.”Connection flips the brain from threat to safety.

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: "In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it. " - Robert Heinlein Gratitude: Waking up Today. Simply waking up today means you have things to be thankful for. Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you're ready to accomplish your #1 goal in 100 days, visit TheFreedomJournal.com and you'll be on your way. Use promo code 'refresh' as a thank you for listening to The Daily Refresh.

RESOURCES- Join me in Lotus Rising Premium Coaching at danettecoaching.com- Want to be text friends and receive weekly inspiration? You can send JOY at +1 833 217 2760 CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this powerful episode, I'm taking you deep into the work of breaking generational trauma and releasing inherited emotional patterns that can quietly shape your self-worth, relationships, and identity. You'll hear an intimate excerpt from a live Lotus Rising Premium Coaching session, where I guide you through reflections designed to help you see your parents through a new lens, loosen the grip of old family cycles, and reconnect with who you truly are beyond conditioning, expectations, and survival mode.Through a moving guided visualization, I help you recognize the patterns you may be repeating and begin shifting from carrying pain to healing and freedom. We'll explore how your children (or your inner child) can mirror what's ready to be healed, and why true self-love begins when you stop identifying with the body, the story, or the struggle. If you're ready for emotional healing, inner child work, and nervous system support, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and guide you back home to yourself.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Embodying your authentic self and stepping into who you truly are(1:29) Why this episode matters and what inspired it(2:18) Inviting you into Lotus Rising and this sacred work(3:44) Breaking generational cycles and healing family patterns(4:42) Guided visualization to understand and heal your relationship with your parents(12:42) Guided visualization to support and connect with your children(18:08) Closing reflections and my final message to you

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.

In this groundbreaking episode recorded live at the Eudemonia Summit, Gabrielle Bernstein joins forces with Columbia University neuroscientist and The Awakened Brain author Dr. Lisa Miller to reveal the scientific proof behind manifestation and spiritual connection. Together, they bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience, explaining how a spiritual life physically restructures the brain through the "bonding network"—the same neurological circuit that allows us to feel safe, held, and guided by the Universe. You'll discover why shifting your "Ventral Attention Network" from a state of control to one of receptivity is the biological secret to manifesting fast. Featuring powerful experiential practices this deep dive provides the ultimate evidence that you are biologically wired for miracles and never alone on your journey.Try Gabrielle's FREE magnetic energy meditation to supercharge your attracting powers http://bit.ly/40gOfueJoin the 21-Day Trust the Universe Challenge to strengthen your faith and surrender control https://bit.ly/4lK34OpRead Gabrielle's #1 NYT Bestselling book: Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life. http://bit.ly/4j1asmARead Dr. Lisa Miller's book: The Awakened Brain https://amzn.to/49wNYIwThis talk was filmed at the Eudemonia Summit, find out more: http://bit.ly/4sEBw10If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery, and mental health resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Reading Bug Adventure with Original Songs An Adventure Encore. Parts 1 and 2 combined into a full story. Join Lauren and the Reading Bug as they are whisked into a Robot Adventure at the Institute for Robots and Intelligent Machines. Guided by Roby, a friendly humanoid robot, listeners learn how robots sense, think, and act — from drones and rovers to helpful trashbots and robotic pets. But when Roby discovers that a beloved therapy dogbot named Fido is about to be recycled, he asks for help on a daring rescue mission to reunite Fido with a heartbroken girl named Remi. Along the way, the friends learn about empathy, courage, and what it really means to have a heart. Packed with STEM learning, music, and warmth, this episode explores whether being “real” is about how you're built — or how you care for others.