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"Some people call me the space cowboy, yeahSome call me the gangster of loveSome people call me MauriceCause I speak of the pompitous of loveI'm a joker, I'm a smoker, I'm a midnight tokerI sure don't want to hurt no one"No jokes here, just great tunes from Dire Straits, Joe Jackson, Seatrain, Little Feat, The Doors, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Motels, Police, B-52's, Kinks, Van Morrison, Poco, The Band, The Knack, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, The Who, The Faces, Steely Dan, The G0-Go's, Talking Heads, Charlie Daniels Band and Steve Miller Band...

Play along at home with the lyrics:[Verse 1]It's fine, it's coolYou can say that we are nothing but you know the truthAnd guess i'm the foolWith her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof[Pre-Chorus]I don't wanna call it offBut you don't wanna call it loveYou just wanna love someone who calls you baby[Chorus]You can kiss a hundred boys in barsShoot another shot, try to stop the feelingYou can say it's just the way you areMake a new excuse another stupid reasonGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling [Verse 2]I'm cliche Who cares It's a sexually explicit kind of love affairAnd i cry, it's not fairI just need a little lovin' i just need a little air [Pre-Chorus]Think im gonna call it offEven if you call it loveI just wanna love someone who calls me baby[Chorus]You can kiss a hundred boys in barsShoot another shot, try to stop the feelingYou can say it's just the way you areMake a new excuse another stupid reasonGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feeling [Bridge]And when you wake up next to him in the middle of the nightWith your head in your hands you're nothing more than his wife And when you think about me all of those years agoYou're standing face to face with ""i told you so""You know I hate to say , i told you soYou know i hate to say it but, i told you soWell i told you so [Chorus]You can kiss a hundred boys in barsShoot another shot, try to stop the feelingYou can say it's just the way you areMake a new excuse another stupid reasonGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe!You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingGood luck, babe! Well good luck, babe![Outro]You'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingYou'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingYou'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingYou'd have to stop the world just to stop the feelingJump to section:(00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones.(01:18) Song title, writers' details, rubbish about cricket etc.(05:15) To the lyrics. - Peter mansplains us through with his pedantic theory about a pedant, with lots of diversions into StarWars, Fabio, and new sexualities(31:16) Dave takes us through his theory involving the weather, narcissism, sexism, and quantum physics(40:19) The artist's comments(40:55) Other theories from the internet(50:21) Misheard Lyrics(53:59) Notable Trivia(57:30) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that's infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers!Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms.Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

In this podcast David and Urpi discuss the power of Love and the courage needed to disappear into Love. The first verse of the song Courageously Disappear into Love is directly below:Courageously Disappear into LoveI lay down my story in the hands of Light, (Entrego mi historia en manos de la Luz,)I surrender my shadow to the wings of flight, (Entrego mi sombra a las alas del vuelo,)I voy walk through the fire, I drop every glove (Camino por el fuego, dejo cada defensa,)I courageously disappear into Love.(Desaparezco valientemente en el Amor.)

In a season of Stillness—but I'm still here. ❤️‍

In conversation with Buddhist nun, scholar, and activist Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo, tracing her remarkable arc from surfing in 1950s Malibu to ordination under the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. On hitchhiking through Southeast Asia, surf contests in 1960s Japan, Zen and copying the Heart Sutra. On women's traditions within Buddhist orders, surfing as meditation. On Vipassana, near fatal snake bites, to living with 348 percepts. On navigating the importance of ethics, on consciousness, a critique of secular mindfulness commodification. The importance of debate within Buddhism. On being kind, on Dharamsala, on grief and death, on supernormal powers, advice for finding a teacher, on comparative philosophy, on the current discourse revolving the struggle for Tibet. On the Holiness the Dalai Lama, on perseverance, on the listening to birds, on the current moment. On insight, on death, on the importance of ultimately living for others.Excerpts On SurfingI found surfing quite spiritual because, you're alone out in the ocean. It's quiet. You get a totally different perspective on life because you're not one of the little ants running around. You've got a sort of meta view of human society, which is, quite instructive.On Peace and LoveI'm still trying to figure that out. Especially in the current climate. How do you account for that? It seemed to me that peace and love were the answer and that everyone. If everyone were full of peace and love, then we would have a happy world. And so why? And then, of course, Buddhism was very helpful because it pointed out that it's our self cherishing, it's our obsession with our ourself that messes everything up. People are struggling, clawing and scraping to get their own advantage. And of course, that interferes with all their relationships and destroys their personal happiness. And very few people really figure it out.On FreedomAnd when one of the monks cut my hair, it was the most freeing experience of my life. I saw my hair drop into my lap and I thought, whoa, free at last.On the Dangers of Mindfulness without EthicsYou can kill someone very mindfully. You can rob a bank very mindfully. If you don't have any ethical foundations for your mindfulness practice, it can go all wrong.On ActionBelief is cheap. You can say anything you want and even some of the greatest religious leaders have had doubts apparently, including up to and including Mother Teresa. But how do we live our lives? That's the important thing. How do we try to create happiness for ourselves and others?How do we avoid harming ourselves and others? These are the questions that Buddhism takes up.On Supernormal Powers and Ethical ConductSuper normal powers are no surprise if we train our minds well. Our minds are capable of so much more than we credit them for.These are not the aim of Buddhist practice, but they are, there are many records legends and also texts that document attainments. The descriptions of supernormal powers occur in the very earliest strata.On RealityWe take things to exist as they appear, but we all know that's false.It's an illusion, this desk, it looks so solid. One match it's history, right? It's toast. So the Buddhists are very good at questioning the question, things like appearance and reality.On AwarenessConsciousness is a string of conscious moments, from the moment of conception, it's only one moment back to the last moment of our previous lifetime. If we meditate we can track it back. Every moment is precious. Listen to the birds - remember that human life is impermanent. That our time on this precious planet is limited. That every moment is precious and we should do, try to make the most not waste even a moment. We can gain insight, awakening in this present moment. Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Consciousness and Meditation01:10 A Personal Journey into Buddhism02:39 Early Encounters with Zen and Surfing07:20 Exploring Buddhism in Asia25:16 The Path to Ordination31:38 Finding Teachers and the Tibetan Tradition34:59 Advice on Choosing a Teacher37:19 The Importance of Choosing the Right Teacher38:41 Navigating Political and Cultural Challenges39:45 The Ongoing Struggle for Tibetan Freedom41:52 Balancing Political and Spiritual Perseverance44:20 Western vs. Eastern Buddhism48:59 Gender Disparities and Feminism in Buddhism56:06 The Role of Mindfulness and The Importance of Ethical Foundations01:00:31 Belief Systems and the Concept of God in Buddhism01:04:33 Supporting Buddhist Nonprofits and Education01:07:23 Supernormal Powers and Ethical Conduct01:12:18 Final Reflections and AdviceAbout Ven. Karma Lekshe TsomoKarma Lekshe Tsomo is a Buddhist nun, scholar, and activist. She has been a professor at the University of San Diego (USD) since 2000, teaching topics like Buddhism, World Religions, and Dying, Death, and Social Justice. She co-founded the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women (Sakyadhiata means daughters of Buddha) and is the founding director of the Jamyang Foundation, which supports the education of women and girls in areas of the Himalayas, Bangladesh, and elsewhere. After studying at Dharamasala for 15 years, Dr. Tsomo completed her postgraduate work at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, obtaining a PhD in Comparative Philosophy in 2000. She has published in topics including women in Buddhism, death and dying, Buddhist philosophy, and Buddhist ethics.LinksJamyang FoundationSakyadhitaPhoto Credit: Sakyadhita International Association Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

Be Bold & Start With LovePsalm 63:1 “O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”When I read this verse, I thought it did a great job explaining our yearning for God.  We all need God in our lives.  We are desperate to have him in our lives.  This verse shows this in a way I don't think I could.  It also helps me realize how much I need God.  Have you ever read something and then realized that was exactly how you felt, and you didn't really know it before you read it?  I knew I loved God, and I knew I longed for God.  However, I couldn't describe it until I read this verse.  My soul thirsts for Him.  My flesh faints for Him as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.  There is no water if God is not in my life.  My life is a dry and weary land when I don't call upon God.  Carrie Underwood has a song called “What I Never Knew I Always Wanted.”  I have not heard this song before and yet I found it today while looking up something.  This song was not written about Jesus.  I believe it was written about her child, judging from the other words.  However, the chorus speaks to how many of us feel about Jesus.  The chorus says:I finally found what I never knew I always wantedI couldn't see; I was blind 'til my eyes were openedI didn't know there was a holeSomething missing in my soul'Til you filled it up with your loveI think so many people are walking around this world right now, and they don't know God is what they have always wanted.  They know they have a hole; they know something is missing in their soul, and yet they don't know what it is.  I like the line; I couldn't see; I was blind 'til my eyes were opened.  How can we help them open their eyes?  The next line in this chorus might be giving us the answer to that very question.  I didn't know there was a hole, something missing in my soul, ‘till you filled it up with your love.  What if we worked on filling people up with love?  What if we showed people so much love that they realized that it was what they had been missing in their lives?  We can't fill them up with our love, though.  Our love is broken and judgmental.  Our love is not perfect love; it is flawed, and it can hurt others, even when we don't want to.  However, if we filled them up with God's Love, the love of Jesus, they would feel an unconditional love that would fill the hole in their soul.  I know you are already asking yourself, how do I do that?  How do I love with Jesus' love and not my own love? I know you are asking this because I am asking this, too.  We are all called to be a reflection of Jesus.  We are called to love like He loved.  How did Jesus love?  We can't be expected to love like Jesus if we don't know how He loved.  The best way to know this is to look back at scripture.  Jesus Christ set a perfect example of kindness and love. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus showed His love for others by blessing and serving the poor, the sick, and the distressed.  Jesus did not run away from the leapers as most people did at the time.  He touched them, and He healed them.  He did not turn away anyone who needed help.  How can we show Jesus' love to others like this?  How can we bless and serve the poor, the sick, and the distressed?  Some people listening to this can go out and volunteer at a soup kitchen or a food pantry.  Maybe you would rather volunteer at a hospital or somewhere you can help out with people who are sick.  Maybe you would like to be a hospice volunteer and sit with those that are dying and have no one to be with them.  However, others are listening, and you are thinking your days of helping the poor or the sick are over because you can't get out of the house to volunteer anywhere.  I assure you, your days of helping are not over. They have just changed.  Now, instead of going and doing the volunteer work by hand, you can pray for those in need, and you can pray for people to answer God's call to go and help.  St. Terese of Lisieux is the patron saint of missions, even though she was never healthy enough to go on one.  She didn't let her health stop her from praying for everyone who could go on missions.  Jesus also showed his love for others by not making people feel bad for their actions or who they were.  God didn't condemn the tax collectors or the Roman soldiers.  He didn't condemn the woman who was caught in adultery or the woman at the well who had been married several times and was living with a man she was not married to.  In the beginning, the Love Jesus had for everyone brought people to Christianity.  People found a love they had not known before when they found Jesus.  They were used to rules and judgment.  They were used to following God, which required so much of them.  They found this new religion fascinating.  A religion where God just wanted to love you and to be loved.  He did not require much on your part. People could come as they were.  They were not expected to be perfect because Jesus set the bar when he said in Mark 2:17, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”  The apostles were not going out and only talking to the Jewish people who knew God and were already following the laws.  They were talking to everyone who would listen, and they were preaching about God's love.  Who doesn't want to be loved?  Who doesn't want to be accepted?  I think we have lost this idea of talking about God's love somewhere along the way.  Somewhere along the way, we started talking more about the legalistic side of Christianity, especially Catholicism, than we do about the love Jesus had for everyone.  Yes, there is a right and a wrong way to live.  God tells us what the right and wrong way is in His Scripture.  However, we will never get a chance to show people the benefit of living God's way if we don't start loving them right where they are at first.  People want to be accepted for who they are and they want to be met where they are at.  Jesus didn't tell the tax collectors He would have dinner with them when they changed their life style.  He loved them while they were sinners and told them He had so much more for them.  If people feel loved and accepted, they will be open to hearing what you have to say.  We want people to know all the things Jesus says.  We want people to live according to God's ways, and we want this because we care about their souls.  This is a great thing.  I am not saying we are wrong to care about the way people are living their lives.  I am saying if we want to save their soul, we need to start with loving them just as they are.  The way to get people to want to save their own souls, which is the only way anything will change, is by being a reflection of God's love.  Love them as Jesus does.  Love them in all their imperfections and all their messiness of life.  Do not continually tell them they need to change who they are, shower them with so much love, tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them, just as they are, and pray for them.  Your prayers will do so much more than your nagging will.  If people feel judged, they will not ask questions, they will not be open to hearing anything we have to say.  I believe what God needs most from us is not us judging others and trying to talk them into changing their behaviors.  What He needs most from us is our loving others like Jesus did.  He needs us to love them so much they ask themselves, “How can I love as much as that person does?  How can I love so unconditionally?  How can I be so accepting of people?  How can I love so freely?”  When they ask those questions, then they will be open to hearing about the Gospel and about a God who loves them completely.  Can we do that?  Can we love others like Jesus did?  Can we lead with love first?Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord we long for you just as the verse says. Our souls thirst for you as one would thirst for water in a dry land.  Lord, we love you and we want to bring others into a personal relationship with you.  Help us do this.  Please help us to understand how to love others like you did.  Show us where in our lives we are falling short of this Lord.  Give us the strength to hold our tongue and to not nag our loved ones to do what we want them to do.  We are coming from a loving place Lord, we want to save their souls.  Yet we know you are the only one to do that Lord. Help us to learn to say less to the person and pray more to you. Help us to truly turn them over to your loving care Lord.  You care more about their souls than we ever could.  Help us Lord, we are trying.  We are so grateful for all you do.  You give light to our lamps and you brighten the darkness about us.  You are the word of God, and you are the word of life.  We love you Lord and we ask all of this in accordance with you will and in Jesus holy name, Amen.  Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in September 2024 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Do not forget my children. I bid you come closer, ever closer. I promise you, I wait for you. I am everywhere. You needn't look far. I am in your smile, a kind word, a sacrifice of any kind, if needed, guiding you as to where you should go.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

SCRIPTUREProverbs 12:25"Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad."REFLECTIONGerryMUSICPiano InstrumentalPrayer of St. Francis InstrumentalCONCERT FRIDAY"Joy of the Lord" by Rend CollectiveIn the dead of night, I'll lift my eyesI'll lift my eyes to YouThough the waters rise, I'll lift my eyesI'll lift my eyes to YouWhile there's hope in this heartI will praise You LordThe joy of the Lord is my strengthThe joy of the Lord is my strengthIn the darkness I'll danceIn the shadows I'll singThe joy of the Lord is my strengthWhen I cannot see You with my eyesLet faith arise to YouWhen I cannot feel Your hand in mineLet faith arise to YouGod of mercy and loveI will praise You Lord

SCRIPTUREPsalms 115: 17-18Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give the glory. The dead shall not praise the Lord, nor those in the grave. The living, the living give you thanks as I do today.REFLECTOR- Our newest team reflector, Sarah Strohmeyer!PRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.MUSIC- Rag N' Bones - What Do You Believe In?I fell in love with impossibleShook hands with a man named intangibleLeft a trail in the sand, let 'em know that I've been hereI caught a glimpse of the invisibleI threw stones at invincible, it didn't hurtI never said that it would workAnd if I fall doesn't mean that I failed to flyFailure was only a fail to tryI put heaven in my right handIt's too expensive in the skySo what do you believe in?It's never easy to hold on when your faith is goneHard times ain't leavin', oh, whoaSo what do you believe in? OhAll I need in this world (this world, this world)All I need in this world (this world, this world)It gets hard, but I'm breathin', yeahSo what do you believe in? Oh, whoaI asked for answers at the bottom of a bagI was lost, I didn't mean to make you sadKnow when push comes to shove, I was seein' doubleAnd life turned to rubble in a flashEvery mistake that I've made was a friend of mineTaught me to come back a hundred timesEvery hill I didn't die on is a mountain that I climbedSo what do you believe in?It's never easy to hold on when your faith is goneHard times ain't leavin', whoa, whoaWhat do you believe in? OhAll I need in this world (this world, this world)All I need in this world (this world, this world)It gets hard, but I'm breathin', yeahSo what do you believe in? Oh, whoaI believe in loveI believe in loveI believe in loveI believe in loveSo what do you believe in?It's never easy to hold on when your faith is goneHard times ain't leavin'What do you believe in?

The Obligation of LoveI. Love: For What?II. Love: Through What?III. Love: How?

Silent ThunderCollection of poetry created for those who enjoy the beauty of life and loveI've dedicated this next season of my life to showcase the unfiltered version of my soul that I often times don't display unless you know the interpersonal side of AnnaI hope you find the courage if you can't find your way

In this engaging episode of the Parents of the Year podcast, join Andrew and Caroline with special guest Angela Smith as they explore how compassion, connection, and self-love can transform your journey as a parent.  Discover practical strategies for building emotional resilience in children, the importance of self-care for parents, and the profound impact of reading together as a family. Angela's approach emphasizes the power of compassion, mindfulness, and daily rituals in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both parents and children.Don't miss out on the valuable tools and reflections to help you navigate the complexities of parenting with empathy and grace. Tune in to learn how small acts of kindness and connection can make a significant difference in your child's life and your own.About Angela SmithAt her core, Angela is a nurturer and a healer, and she brings those traits to her coaching and massage work and to the books that she writes - always with a focus on wellness and wanting to uplift and inspire others to live their best lives and to love themselves just that little bit more, adults and children.Angela has published six children's books and two motivational books for adults both available on Amazon and from her True Potential website.You can check out some reviews of her books here:Stepping into LoveI am Me Unique & FreeAnd, here is access to a calming meditation she recorded: https://youtu.be/wIOI1VZ-4k4Get in Touch!Website: www.truepotential.co.nzIG: https://www.instagram.com/angelamsmith.author/FB: https://www.facebook.com/angelamsmith.authorEnjoying the show? Help us out by rating us on Apple! https://apple.co/3du8mPK Follow us on Twitter @POTYPodcast and be sure to join our Facebook Community! Access resources, get support from other parents, and ask Caroline and Andrew your questions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/674563503855526

5 Ways I'm reclaiming my relationship with loveI recently had a big epiphany - I can choose to be in a relationship that's thriving vs staying stuck in one and surviving.All it takes is for me to take personal responsibility for how I show up, the energy and attitude I bring and the way in which I approach our relationship.I can choose to focus on what irritates or frustrates the heck out of me (which happens to all of us in any relationship we're in - let's be honest!).Or I can choose to be proactive and focus on the type of relationship that I truly want and can envision, and then set about making it a reality…every single day, through every single action and choice I make.I recently went away on a trip and got time and space to get a different perspective about my marriage and relationship.Instead of coming back with a list of demands and things I was unhappy with or wanted changed (as if that was going to be anything but detrimental to our relationship).I chose to come back with 5 proactive ways we could invest in our relationship to make it more beautiful and loving in every way.In this podcast episode I get real honest and share exactly what those 5 things were, how Josh reacted and what's happened since!If you want to get a quick assessment of where you're at across the most important areas of your life take my free Life Audit today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is episode 151 of Little Fixes Podcast and it's a huge milestone for me. Since the launch in 2019, we have come far. In this episode, I take you behind the headphones as I talk about the process, roadblocks, successes and everything else. I also reflect on how the podcast has changed me. In the end, I share all the tools that I currently use to produce this podcast.The Journey of Little Fixes so farHow I have evolved as a podcaster and as a humanSome insights & rants about the podcasting industryMy favourite podcasting toolsLots of gratitude and loveI thank you for your support and request you to share the podcast with anyone who you feel might benefit from it.Shownotes- https://littlefixescollective.com/151/Use my special link https://zen.ai/cKLmHS-W7RywjzcRnF5s3Q to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Support the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitrivermaConnect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Email me- littlefixespodcast@gmail.comDisclaimer- This podcast is only for educational and entertainment purposes. It doesn't intend to replace the guidance of trained professionals like doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and coaches etc.Music Credit- Epidemic Sound

Today David Hewitt joins The Eat Me Drink Me Podcast where he and Audrey chat about living a faith rest life. David shares a bit about his books "Reconstructing Ecclesia" and "Ultimate Rest". Listen in and be inspired that you can trust in the beautiful gospel that we are all created to live in ultimate rest.Ultimate Rest: The Essence of the Beautiful Gospel https://www.amazon.com/dp/1739268024?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_544MY9CYHDHKJTVMHGFBReconstructing Ecclesia: Is there any future for the church?https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSG1W2NZ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JNCP95AZJKH2SJRKC1NJwww.eatmedrinkmepodcast.netTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatmedrinkmepod?Discord: https://discord.gg/JkRCXDS3CgFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/646324359742601/Email: eatmedrinkmepod@gmail.comDonate to help support Audrey's work on the PodcastPaypal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/emdmpodcastBecome a Patreon: www.patreon.com/emdmpodcastVenmo: @JohnAudreyDuttonBuy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/eatmedrinkmeIntro song is Eikon - I will follow Outro song is Allie Paige - No sweeter loveI have permission to use these songsSupport the show

Today, we're going to talk about five ways to “die to self” as worship guitarists, and the beautiful blessings that can result when we do.My wife and I are blessed to have two amazing daughters.  But with the privilege of having kids comes the need for sacrifice.  In saying “yes” to having kids, we inevitably say “no” to some other things, at least for a season. Can we both just head out on a road trip for a week?  Not without making arrangements to have the kids looked after.  Can we both work on ministry tasks straight through dinner and late into the night? Well, with our family culture, we don't usually do that, because we value the privilege of sharing a meal to debrief the day, and we also spend a few minutes with our kids at bedtime praying together.These sorts of intentional sacrifices involve a certain amount of what could be called “dying to self.” And because of our examples, our kids discover what that's about as well as they wait for the fun activities while prioritizing academics and chores.  We also eat nutritious food for our meals, and sometimes follow with dessert.  We don't typically eat dessert as a meal, right?So much of what I'm about to share with you today boils down to refining and sharpening our characters.  The symptom is how and when we play our guitars.  The real issue is the flesh, whether we want to talk about it or not.So, let's courageously talk today about some ways we can intentionally “die to self” for the glory of God and the benefit of others, as well as the maturity of our souls as worship guitarists.1. Delayed GratificationDelayed gratification is a huge missing component of our culture in today's world.  We want fast food.  We want overnight shipping.  We want instant results.   Food that is cooked fast might taste decent, but it's often less nutritious. Overnight shipping has ruined us in some ways.  I'm old enough to remember sending a check in the mail to order something, and reading the fine print on the order form that said “Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.” If our Amazon Prime order were to take even a week to arrive, we'd probably get a little antsy and frustrated, right? You're probably sensing where I'm going when it comes to music and guitar.  Many of us really want instant (or close to instant) results with the songs we want to play. I had one student come to my teaching studio who had never played the guitar before.  He said that the first song he wanted to learn was “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix, and he wanted to learn it in its entirety during our first lesson. I cautioned him and encouraged him to be a bit more realistic at the beginning…and after that conversation, I never saw him again.Some guitarists want to learn songs or develop skills, but they don't want it to take a lot of time.  They long for shortcuts and hacks that reduce practice time to a fraction of what it might normally take.And unfortunately, some guitar products or sales people promise all sorts of instant results in the short term.  This might provide some momentum, but long-term, it's been my experience that these students will lose momentum when the more intermediate music comes along…because it will take more effort and more time to get results.Now, there's something to be said for practicing smarter, with greater focus, and at an optimal time of day after having good rest and with good hydration.  To that end, practice sessions can be shorter, and results can come more quickly.But the reality is that quality practice will still take some amount of time.  To expect to learn a significantly difficult guitar song in a matter of, say, 15 minutes total, is not a way to set ourselves up for being able to play the song well.So, we can “die to self” as we flex our “delayed gratification” muscles and wait patiently as we practice diligently. 2. Hard WorkI remember cramming for tests in college.  But it's my conviction that effective practice cannot be crammed, for the very reason that we won't have the songs under our fingers long-term, even if we can summon parts of them right away.And complete songs are much more of value than fragments of songs.  Have you ever heard someone start a song, and then trail off as the song just kind of falls apart?  We all have. So, as we wrap up this section, let's remember that diligent, consistent practice is a way for us to “die to self.” My father taught me the value of hard work throughout my entire childhood, and it has served me well, and also the people I've served and served with.Many blessings, including good musical execution, are waiting on the other side of good old-fashioned hard work. 3. Setting Aside Personal PreferencesI have some very specific musical tastes.  And believe it or not, as a worship leader, some of the songs I've led over the course of my career have not been my absolute favorites.A person I served with on staff at a church was absolutely baffled to learn that I wouldn't always choose songs that were personal favorites of mine.But here's why – and you may already know this.  The songs aren't just for my worship journey.  There are many people in the congregation I'm ministering to who might have a deep appreciation for some of those songs that aren't my personal preference.The only hard line I need to draw is that the songs I lead must be Biblical.  To lead songs that don't reconcile with Scripture is to lead people astray.  And so, I'm always vigilant about the message of the songs I sing (and even write.)So, if a worship guitarist is on a team (whether in a leadership or support position), and a song they are playing on is not a personal favorite, can they “die to self” and still diligently prepare and lead that song well?  That's my hope as I share these words.4. Being a Good ListenerIn our membership in GuitarSuccess4U, I'm privileged to host multiple guest expert interviews with some of the most gifted musicians I've ever collaborated with.And they offer some real pearls of wisdom in these interviews.One expert, a multi-instrumentalist and producer named Brian Reding, stated that a musician who has less experience will often play more during a song.  In some ways, it's a sign of insecurity or immaturity.  To draw a parallel, it's a lot like the person you might meet at a social gathering who mostly wants to talk about themselves and not really ask anyone else about their interests.Imagine a less mature guitarist who has come to worship rehearsal.  His or her mindset might be, “Well, I'm here.  I've brought my guitar.  I may as well play the whole time.”But here's the problem: there's only so much sonic space in the musical texture, and the guitar is just one part of that texture, as are the other instruments and voices.  If the guitarist is playing all the time, it could actually muddy the texture and make it hard for other instruments to artistically express themselves.Brian's wisdom about less experienced musicians wanting to play a lot is very telling.  The flipside is that more experienced musicians will actually do something I love to observe: they will look for places not to play. Now, that might seem counterintuitive, but following my analogy, if music is like a conversation, we would do well to exchange information.  How do we do this?  By listening.I love watching a highly gifted musician play on a team for a song, especially for the first time. They're often waiting to start playing until they've listened a bit to what's going on around them.  Then they play, and perhaps they might momentarily tacet (which is a musical expression for not playing), before coming back in.And when they do come back in, guess what?  It means more.  Picture a bass player or a drummer laying out for the penultimate chorus.  When he or she rejoins the band for the final chorus, it can feel just right.  And people who don't understand music will still appreciate it.I love the conversation of music, and I love collaborating with musical “conversationalists,” because they know when to “speak” and when to “listen.”  And then the “conversation” is much more meaningful.  It's very honoring when someone asks me about my world, rather than just constantly talking about theirs. So, if you're a musician, much as it may be tempting to play the whole time, consider this challenge: “Don't just do something; sit there.” So, we can “die to self” as musical collaborators as we look for places not to play, and listen well so as to contribute more gracefully to the musical conversation.5. Putting on LoveThis last action is inspired by Colossians 3:14.  If we put on love, we'll do all of these things well, and for the right reasons.If we don't, we'll do these things with some resentment or bitterness.  Any amount of annoyance that creeps into these actions will actually invalidate them before the Lord.Imagine if I verbally expressed gratitude, but wasn't grateful.  Imagine if I stated that I wanted to serve, but served only with an agenda and frustration at having to do so.If we put on love, we are submitting to the Lord and making intentional efforts to ensure that our motivations are pure.  We “die to self” as we put on love in all these endeavors.Wrap-Up: The Flesh Must DieWhen you saw the title of this article, I wonder if it made you just a little bit curious.  That was my intent.It can be easy to maintain the status quo of what we've always done as worship guitarists, but sometimes we need a message to shake us up and grab our attention.  That's been the intent of this collection of thoughts.Remember, the flesh wants what it wants, but without inviting the Lord to guide and strengthen us, it will try to get its way.  So, our fleshly tendencies need to…die.As we wrap up, I'll re-cap the five ways we can die to self as worship guitarists:1. Delayed Gratification2. Hard Work3. Setting Aside Personal Preferences4. Being a Good Listener5. Putting on LoveI hope at least one of these has given you pause, and challenged you to make some slight changes to your trajectory as a worship guitarist. One more verse – “I have been crucified with Christ.  It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”  (Galatians 2:20a).If we truly acknowledge the meaning of this verse – that our sinful self has been put to death and that Christ lives in us, we can walk in His strength, for His glory, in all that we do…including through our musical offerings.Let's do that.  And let's watch what happens when we do.Now, if you're looking for more opportunities to be challenged and encouraged, I want to encourage you to check this out.  Encouragement is a high value to me and to my members in GuitarSuccess4U.  So much so, that the second lesson of every month is actually an “Encouragement Lesson.”Add to this that our Zoom calls are opportunities for real-time encouragement as a community.Interested?  Want to learn more?  Check out GuitarSuccess4U.com.  This could be the game changer you've been waiting for.  It certainly has been for many of the guitarists I'm serving in this one-of-a-kind community.Thanks for experiencing Guitar Serious Fun.  I hope this has inspired and challenged you.  I also hope you'll like and share this episode with someone.  When you do, I encourage you to share it in a way that helps the recipient understand that you want them to be sharpened by it as you have been.  Keep having serious fun as you play your guitar, and I'll see you next time.Thanks for reading Guitar Serious Fun! 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Africa 2024GROW  Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom We become a shadow  of our former selvesA Renewing of our MindsThis is a Spiritual Journey and you want to connect with your Higher being There is Keepers of the Dream and whoever that may beConnect, Meditate,  Elevate, Gravitate    Everyday all day✨

“From the bottom of our hearts, we are so appreciative of your generousity and your ongoing devotion to Grow children Queen! Your benevolent support.. will enable us to make a big impact on these children we are taking care of, and it is absolutely invaluable.Dear God, I pray for my mentor and my sister Queen.Almighty God bless his effort in giving us support. Loving Father, bless her with peace . Bless her not just with worldly favor in all they seek to accomplish but with hearts and minds filled with your lovingkindness to Grow as per your will Lord. Protect her and guide her  Lord in her work..Let your love be a steady anchor in her life, providing strength and reassurance in every circumstance. May she feel your divine presence and find peace in your unfailing love in Jesus name. Amen.Receive our greetings Queen..we love you big time..Grow is Growing big

Lyrics 2 a.m. again and I'm thinkin' 'bout2 a.m. again and I'm thinking, should I come through?Can I come kick, can I come kick with you?2 a.m. again and I'm thinkin' 'bout2 a.m. and I'm stuck up thinkin' about theLast time you were behind me, all in the mirrorI could see everything you would be doin'I could see everything, lookin' at me like you love meI know you don't love meI never care long as I come first, you come on timeI reverse, you rewind, do it againStuck in time, do it againAll you ever say is, "Come and see me for once"Come and see me for once"You don't ever come to me, yeahYou don't ever come, why you never come? Will you ever come?"Come and see me for once, come and see me for once"Why you never come to me, no?Why you never come to me?Why you never come to me, no?This my time, it's your turnI know you're rightI know it burns to be in loveI know it burns to be anotherOne of your girls on the side like thatI know your kind, how you lie like thatI know you're mine when you bite it like thatI know you're mine when you put it like thatGuess you was right when you put it like thatI know now, I get the point, I hear you loud and clearAll this time, I've been playing your sideI could've done better shit with my life to waste no time on youGot to move on 'cause you got me fucked upI am confused, from this point on, trust nobody, yeahOut of my body, blowing my fuse outDevil, please cut me loose, yeahPlease, cut me loose, oh"Come and see me for onceCome and see me for once"You don't ever come to me, yeahYou don't ever come, why you never come? Will you ever come?"Come and see me for once, come and see me for once"Why you never come to me, no?Why you never come to me?Why you never come to me, no?Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, waitFor you, you, you, you, you, youNever, never too late, late, late, late, late, late, lateFall through, through, through, throughIt's 2 a.m., it's 2 a.m. and I'm on you, you, youThinkin' 'bout you, never knew another nigga that I want bad as I want you, babyIt's 2 a.m. and I confess I want you (bad as I want you, bad as I want you)It's 2 a.m, it's 2 a.m. againI might be thirsty for you, how can you blame me?Oh, I might be thirsty for you, how can you blame me?Oh, I might bless your girls for you, how do you want me?I conjure up that coochie for you, voodoo, HoudiniAnd I might be that hoochie for you, do you need me? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juljina/message

Lyrics Run fast from my day jobRunnin' fast from the way it wasJump quick to a pay checkRunnin' back to the strip clubI'm never going back, never going backNo you can't make meNever going back, never going back (Nah)They never take me (Yeah)I've paid enough of petty duesI've had enough of shitty newsI've had a thing for dirty shoes since I was 10Love dirty men alikeOohBetter day than yesterday (Keep cuttin' up)Ooh ohI just take it day by dayOoh oh ohNever hearing what they sayOoh oohI just do it my wayAll I got is these broken clocksI ain't got no timeJust burning daylightStill love and it's still love, and it's still loveIt's still love, still love (Still lovin'), still loveIt's still love but it's still loveNothin' but love for you (Nothin' but)Nothin' but love (Nothin' but)Nothin' but loveAll that I've got, pieces and pagesTalking a lot, sorry I'm fadedThink I've forgot, you love meYou love meYou love meGot a shift at 10 a.mGotta dip at 10 p.mGotta get that cashWon't get past the lunch breakI ain't had a smoke breakIn about two days don't breakBeen about three years since I dated youWhy you still talking 'bout me like we together?I moved on for the betterYou moved on to whoeverI was down for whatever and then someYou gon' make me late to work againOohBetter day than yesterdayOoh ohI just take it day by dayOoh oh ohNever hearing what they sayOoh oohI just do it my way (Just do it)All I got is these broken clocksI ain't got no timeJust burning daylightStill love and it's still love, and it's still loveIt's still love, still love, still love (Still lovin')It's still love but it's still love (Still lovin')Nothin' but love for youNothin' but love (Nothin' but)Nothin' but loveI don't eat, can't sleep past 9 a.mHeartbeat make me feel young again (Like a snail, like a)Can't beat em just join the party (Come and join the party)I don't wanna, don't need nobodyAll that I've got, pieces and pagesTalking a lot, sorry I'm fadedThink I've forgot, you love meYou love meYou love meYou love meYou love meYou love me --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juljina/message

Lyrics You are but a phoenix among feathersYou're broken by the waves among the seaAnd they'll let you die, they'll let you wash awayBut you swim as well as you flyPretty little birdPretty little birdYou've hit the window a few times (the window a few times)You pretty little birdPretty little birdYou still ain't scared of no heightsWhen the spiral down feels as good as the flight upWhen hating you feels good for the nightWhen the morning comes I hope you're still mineWhen the morning comesIf the morning comesWhen the morning comesIf the morning comes (when the morning comes I hope you're still mine)When the morning comesIf the morning comesTold you I like gentle giants so you softened upAnd you been jack'n, bean'n, stalk'n just to get to me loveI wanna be your golden gooseI wanna shave my legs for youI wanna take all of my hair down and let you lay in itSpread all of my limbs out and let you lay in itPretty little birdsPretty little birdsDo you mean every word you mean, every word? (Do you mean?)Pretty little girlsPretty little girls (pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty)We hit the window a few times (the wall, the wall)I can't stayBut I would layBut I wouldI wouldLately I feel like I'm robbin' myselfLike I'm robbin' minesDiamond cerebral peek into your cortexBe faithful and free and just play in your vortexI see you 'Lana you fly by the pound (pound)Fly by the ounce (ounce)Fly to the southDon't mind them bitches that's cleanin' my houseLord, you can see, LordYou see them heights that niggas can't affordI see them lights that you made for that shitFuck all that playin', you pay for that shitBut my wings don't spread like they used toBut I wanna fly with you'Til we hit the heavensMy wings don't spread like they used toBut I wanna fly with you'Til we hit the heavens'Til we hit the heavens --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juljina/message

Here is the Instrumental !Producer Renee: Piano/Guitar"Sea of Love" written John Philip Baptiste and George Khoury.First released 1959.SING ALONG !Here are the lyrics:(Verse One)Do you remember when me met ?That's the day, I knew you were my petI want to tell you,  just how muchI Love You(Verse Two)Come with me, my loveTo the sea, the sea of loveI want to tell you,  just how muchI Love You(Chorus)Come with meTo the sea .....of....... Love (Verse Three)Do you remember when me met ?That's the day, I knew you were my petI want to tell you,  just how muchI Love You(Chorus)Come with meTo the sea .......of ........Love (Verse Four)Come with me, my LoveTo the sea the sea of Love I want to tell you,  just how muchI Love YouYea, Baby, I want to tell you,  just how muchI Love YouVoiceRenee@charter.net

I talk to God and tell him how I feelI remember God's word, and his loveI trust God, and have faithMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/rosesLicense code: HVVSSXXY7M73KN16

***Ready to spice up your sex life? Get my FREE guide “69 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life” by going to www.lovefilledlife.com/69ways.***Cultivating your relationship with your partner is important even if your relationship is going well. There's no harm in improving it, as people change, circumstances change, and relationships evolve. Remember that relationships thrive on connection and consistent effort.Strengthening your relationship doesn't always require doing grand gestures or spending a lot of money. If you want to strengthen your relationship, then this episode is for you. Although there are many ways for you to cultivate love, we will just be focusing on three easy ways, as these seemingly small acts can have the most profound impact on romantic partners.Simple things to do to cultivate loveI agree with the famous saying that it is the “thought that counts”. Sometimes, couples tend to stop doing the simple things that cultivate love, especially when they are busy with work, causing them to be disconnected from each other. Cultivating love in a relationship involves more than just grand gestures; it's about the everyday moments. Even a simple "good morning" text or a lingering kiss goodbye can set a loving tone for the day. Writing simple notes saying “I love you” may not be such a grand gesture, but it's the idea that your partner thought of you before leaving the house - and took the time to let you know - that can keep the good vibes flowing throughout the day. Personally, anytime we travel, my husband and I write Hallmark cards for each other and seal it, so that we can put it in each other's suitcase as a loving surprise for the trip.Set aside five minutes to connectAnd although the both of you might be too busy for each other, set aside five minutes of your time to sit down and take the time to connect with each other. In my therapy practice, I recommend to my clients to have five minutes of uninterrupted conversation with their partner to talk about their relationship. This greatly cultivates the relationship because you're building each other's trust and nurturing your love through a deeper connection. Spending quality time together fosters deeper emotional connection and helps partners understand each other better. During these moments, you can share how your day went, discuss any concerns or challenges, and listen to your partner's thoughts. Holding your partner's hand as you navigate through your day's events, or sharing your thoughts can be deeply meaningful. These gestures not only create a strong emotional connection, but also reinforce the bond between you and your partner.Trust is built over time through consistent actions and open communication. By consistently being present, you reinforce the trust your partner has in you. Setting aside five minutes for each other can also prevent issues from escalating into bigger problems. Do something new with your partnerSometimes, you just need to sprinkle a bit of excitement into your relationship by doing something new with your partner. In fact, research studies show that doing something new together releases dopamine – a feel good hormone. Breaking away from your same old routine can make your relationship more vibrant and alive. This boosts the communication in your relationship as you go through unfamiliar territory, ensuring that you're on the same page and learning more about each other's preferences.New experiences can rekindle passion and attraction between partners. Find things to do in your area that you think the both of you will enjoy. If you want to be more organized, you can try making a master list of

Affirm:"This is my moment of permanent change.I'm choosing LoveI'm choosing who I came here to be."You came here to feel Go(o)d,to remember God,to remind the world, by example, that God is real., that God is here, that God is Love.You came here to be Lpve.And when you're identified as Love,you've written a new chapter for that life,a chapter that can only be written Now.Smile. Everything is new.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comp.s. I'm traveling through the end of the month with my mom, sister, aunt, and grandma! We are birthday cruising through Italy and Greece, sponsored by my favorite skincare brand, MadHippie! New episodes resume on Aug 7! I love you!  #Season3Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:"Every moment you spend on this planet, remember you're that you're here for a unique purpose and cause. far greater than to just eat, sleep and talk."-Ravi Shankar"Meditation is something that changes your destiny. If you go deep within and repose in the self, things start to change."-Ravi ShankarSupport the show

I done been through the pain and the sorrowThe struggle is nothing but loveI'm a soldier, a rider, a ghetto survivorAnd all the above --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/88ec2/message

This is the 1st hour of The Land of Make Believe with Old Man Ratchet that aired Saturday April 15th, 2023 from 8 to 9 pm (est) on WOZO-LP 103.9 FM radio in Knoxville, TN and streamed online at wozoradio.com. This hour was mixed using Algoriddim's DJay Pro software on a Ipad Pro 4th Gen using a Pioneer DDJ Rev-1 controller. Recorded live on Easter in the WOZO Studio. Additional editing, vocals and production was done with Audacity Freeware for noncommercial use. If you like this episode or Knoxville community radio, please consider a donation through Venmo to help us stay on air. Our Venmo is wozofm Thank you. Track List:Station IDLunaversol - Kudzu Bloom Instrumental (Show Intro)Lunaversol - Kudzu BloomThe Justified Ancients of Mu Mu - All You Need is LoveI'd Like to Go to The Land of Make Believe (Interlude)Dj QBert - Captain KombatNegativland - We Can Really Feel Like We're HereWilliam S Burroughs & the Disposable Heroes of Democracy - One God UniverseCircles Around the Sun - Scarlotta's MagnoliasGene Autrey - Here Comes Peter CottontailCypress Hill - Spark Another OwlBounty Killer - Smoke Da HerbQuasimoto - GreeneryDigital Underground - Oregano FlowWilliam S Burroughs - Recalling All Active AgentsJungle Brothers - V.I.P.Sublime - What I Got (Maddy O'Neal Remix)MF DOOM - Rap AmbushThe Herbaliser - The Man Who Knows (interlude)Rossdafareye - Back to TennesseePSA - Every 37 SecondsDeerskin - Swamp Wook (Hour Outro)

Affirm:"This is my moment of permanent change.I'm choosing LoveI'm choosing who I came here to be." You came here to feel Go(o)d,to remember God,to remind the world, by example, that God is real., that God is here, that God is Love.You came here to be Lpve.And when you're identified as Love,you've written a new chapter for that life,a chapter that can only be written Now.Smile. Everything is new. I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comSupport the show +Merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:    "Every moment you spend on this planet, remember you're that you're here for a unique purpose and cause. far greater than to just eat, sleep and talk."-Ravi Shankar"Meditation is something that changes your destiny. If you go deep within and repose in the self, things start to change."-Ravi ShankarSupport the show

Hello Magical Human & welcome to the 100th episode of Madison Mindset the Podcast!

Affirm:"This is my moment of permanent change.I'm choosing LoveI'm choosing who I came here to be." You came here to feel Go(o)d,to remember God,to remind the world, by example, that God is real., that God is here, that God is Love.You came here to be Lpve.And when you're identified as Love,you've written a new chapter for that life,a chapter that can only be written Now.Smile. Everything is new. I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.com

In this week's episode...I'll discuss breaking those annoying patterns of sabotageI'll chat with Michelle about how fad diets can be addictingI'll give you the low down on BCAAs and why, when and how to use themI'll share a delicious, plant-based, granola recipe everyone will loveI'll help you improve your prehab with this simple shift in focusAnd I'll help you maximize this oh so important movement pattern! Learn my 3 step recipe to lose fat and keep it off without feeling miserable. Show me the three-step recipe

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12).How to Cope in Crisis and Chronic sadness?A. My conviction: Christianity is true, rational, and pertinent to whole of life. See Douglas Groothuis, Christian Apologetics; see especially, “The Problem of Evil” chapterB. Yet there is evil, pain, suffering, and lamentC. But, we can smelt, squeeze, and sculpt meaning out of suffering through divine loveI. Lament: A Tonic for Suffering A. A tonic, not a cure (in this life)What is biblical lament?1. The anguished cry of sorrow, grief, and often anger made before God and with hope of resolution. Lament is caused the loss of a something good or by the fear of the loss of a good thing, such as justice, health, or a loving relationship. One may lament over oneself, others, or the creation itself.a. Negro spirituals, “Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child,” and the blues, “Motherless Children.”b. Sixty Psalms of lament (6, 13, 22, 39, 88, 90, 137, etc.)c. Book of Job: We are “born for trouble as the sparks fly upward” (5:7)d. Ecclesiastes 9:11 (KJV)I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.2. Christ's absolute suffering on the Cross for redemption: lament of all laments redeems the cosmosa. “My God my God, why have you forsaken me”? (Matthew 27:46; from Psalm 22)b. “Come lift up your sorrow and offer your pain. Come make a sacrifice of all your shame. There in your wilderness, he is waiting for you to worship with your wounds for he's wounded, too.” Michael Card, from “The Hidden Face of God” recording (2006)c. Jesus: “It is finished” Not finished for us, though—yetd. Participating in Christ's suffering through lament: Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.Lightening the Load of SufferingA. Let grief take its course: Said to a mother grieving the suicide of her 19-year-old son: “It's been six weeks”B. Let yourself and others weep; accept their tears; listen to their tearsYou have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in your bottle Are they not in your book? (Psalm 56:8; see Revelation 7:17).C. Don't give cheap answers; don't try to read God's mind in the whys of sufferingWhen I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the labor that is done on earth—people getting no sleep day or night—then I saw all that God has done. No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all their efforts to search it out, no one can discover its meaning. Even if the wise claim they know, they cannot really comprehend it (Ecclesiastes 8:16-17; see also Deuteronomy 29:29, Romans 11:33-36).D. Don't try to cheer people up out of seasonLike one who takes away a garment on a cold day,or like vinegar poured on a wound,is one who sings songs to a heavy heart (Proverbs 25:20).E. Don't make promises you cannot fulfill; keep your wordIt is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it (Ecclesiastes 5:5).F. Prayer as a way of life (Ephesians 6:10-19).G. Remember that lament for the redeemed is not forever (Revelation 21-22)Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God's dwelling place is now among the... Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Affirm: (t)His love is changing everything,feeling It as you say it.  *This Love is changing everything.* When you're looking at something you don't like,feel those words inside,  and know that you're looking at the past,you're looking at an echo,what you're seeing isn't really there. So don't react. Just know that Love has changed everything,and you'll soon see It,because God is saying, 'Yes'. I love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.com▶▶LOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (and Forum!)https://forum.curlynikki.com/▶▶Join our new forum, GoOD Friends and enter the Mala Giveaway!Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings________________________________________Today's Quotes: When God says yes we grow in awe,when God says wait we grow in patience,but when God says no, he's growing something better.-Ann Voskamp via @worshipblog IG "Sometimes we ask God for a healing when he wants to give us a resurrection."-unknown via @worshipblog IG"When your mind is quiet you enter into the flow of Love."-Ram Dass"Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you, and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."-Ezekiel 36:26-27 "We come to this stillness until we feel a release from the problem."-Joel Goldsmith"Themost powerful way to resist evil is to sit with good friends who have turned their faces to God."-Rumi "Prayer is touching Reality without seeking to get anything."-Dr. Michael Beckwith"Love master all thingsI'm mastered totally by LoveMy God is LoveMy Prophet is LoveMy Religion is LoveMy Father is LoveMy Mother is LoveI'm a child of LoveI've come to speak of nothing but Love."-Rumi "You know more than you thinkbut it is your thinking that prevents you from knowing what you know."-Unkown "I believe the reason why God doesn't reveal His entire plan to you all at once is because if He did, then you would get your peace from the information, rather than from your relationship with Him."-@TheRealSweetSpot via IG  Support the show

We talk about this in the episode, but friendship relationships aren't regarded with the same seriousness as romantic relationships and that's a shame, cause it has the potential to hurt us just as bad when it goes wrong. Add “Black” to the conversation and it takes a different angle. This is just two friends hashing out their past mistakes and trying to find ways to maintain connectivity and rise above what they've been taught and become. What does therapy mean in the black community? I want to be conformed to love Show me what to do againShow me how to win your loveI want to be conformed to loveSo I can perform loveI want to be conformed to loveSo I can make more loveI want to be pure pure loveSo I can restore loveSo I can make more love–Ms. Lauryn Hill [Conform to Love]

GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom The Colours of the RainbowWhat does Color have to do with it?What is the Color of LoveColor me bad in LoveI represent them all, Black & White?My Sister my Brother, Black & White we are all Precious in his sight,We are from another but the same Father GodSow Love here We GROW        all over the World

You'll be hoping for a very long time, and is that OK with you? If you're giving yourself excuses to take action, hoping a Hijackal will change is often at the top of that list. Listen to the episode to see this all more clearly.. Don't abandon yourself by giving your life over to being hooked on hope! Hooked on hope actually means "addicted to the expectation for something you desire to happen." That might help you see the problem. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:Why there is little hope a Hijackal will changeWhy the change required is to be the one who is changingWhy you may think it's best to "not give up on the relationship"Love-bombing vs. real, healthy loveI'm here to help. Let's talk soon.RhobertaIntroductory session for new clients,only $97FOLLOW DR. RHOBERTA SHALER...WEBSITE: https://www.EmergingEmpowered.comPODCAST: http://www.SaveYourSanityPodcast.comNEWSLETTER: http://www.HijackalHelp.comFACEBOOK: https://www.Facebook.com/RelationshipHelpDoctorTWITTER: https://www.Twitter.com/RhobertaShalerLINKEDIN: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/RhobertaShalerINSTAGRAM: https://www.Instagram.com/DrRhobertaShalerPINTEREST: https://www.Pinterest.com/RhobertaShalerYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ForRelationshipHelp-------------------------------------------------------------I'M HERE TO HELP YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON AND WHAT YOU WANT TO DO ABOUT IT!If you want to learn more, share, ask questions, and feel more powerful within yourself and your relationships,join my Emerging Empowered Community now.Off social media, safe discussion + videos + articles + webinars + 2 group Ask Me Anything calls + a monthly Sunday Seminar, AND online Emerging Empowered Journals with prompts each month!WOW! Join now. Dr. Shaler's Emerging Empowered Community #narcissistsdontchange #hookedonhope #waitingforchange #hijackalsdontchange #abusersseldomchange #stopwaitingforsomeonetochange #emotionalabuserecovery #emergingempowered #relationshipincrisis #personalitydisorders#signsofemotionalabuse #amibeingabused #toxicrelationships #narcissist #hijackal #emotionalabuseSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hijackals-conflict-toxic-people-narcissist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you perceived flaws actually a superpower? Seamus Evans would say yes.  He believes that adversity can either be a setback or a gateway.Seamus has been a stand up comic, radio and television personality, with quick wit and a passion for creating inclusivity through entertainment.   During the outset of the pandemic Seamus like many others found his world turned upside down.  He was made redundant in a job he loved.  He took that time to soul search and ask himself two critically  important questions, "Who am I?" and "What do I absolutely love to do?"  Once he got clear on the answer, he made a critical decision.  Seamus resolved to say yes only to the things he loved most.  A number of which he found in public speaking.  Once he made the decision that being a public speaker was the next phase of his career, he threw himself into it, making over 1000 calls, stopping at nothing until he became an ambassador for the Tourette syndrome Association of Australia (TSAA), entertaining, inspiring and educating  audiences full-time.  In this episode we discuss:How Tourette's (or any perceived flaw) can be a superpowerChanning nerves into excitement, creating high performance under pressureBeing comfortable in the unknownListening!  Embracing failureWhy pursuing safety is the most dangerous choice you can makeBeing selfishly selflessHow humor can be a tool for inclusivitySaying yes to what you loveI loved this episode and I believe you will too.For more information on Seamus Evans visit:www.seamusevans.com 

Start With LovePsalm 63:1 “O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”When I read this verse I thought it did a great job explaining the yearning we have for God.  We all need God in our lives.  We are desperate to have him in our lives.  This verse shows this in a way I don't think I could.  It also helps me realize how much I need God.  Have you ever read something and then realized that was exactly how you felt, and you didn't really know it before you read it?  I knew I loved God and I knew I longed for God.  However, I couldn't put it into words until I read this verse.  My soul thirsts for Him.  My flesh faints for Him as in a dry and weary land where there is not water.  There is no water if God is not in my life.  My life is a dry and weary land when I don't call upon God.  Carrie Underwood has a song called, “What I Never Knew I Always Wanted.”  I have not heard this song before and yet I found it today while looking up something.  This song was not written about Jesus.  I believe it was written about her child judging from the other words.  However, the chorus speaks to the way many of us feel about Jesus.  The chorus says:I finally found what I never knew I always wantedI couldn't see; I was blind 'til my eyes were openedI didn't know there was a holeSomething missing in my soul'Til you filled it up with your loveI think so many people are walking around this world right now and they don't know God is what they have always wanted.  They know they have a hole, they know something is missing in their soul and yet they don't know what it is.  I like the line, I couldn't see; I was blind 'til my eyes were opened.  How can we help them open their eyes?  The next line in this chorus might be giving us the answer to that very question.  I didn't know there was a hole, something missing in my soul, ‘till you filled it up with your love.  What if we worked on filling people up with love?  What if we showed people so much love they realized that is what they have been missing in their lives?  We can't fill them up with our love though.  Our love is broken and judgmental.  Our love is not a perfect love, it is flawed and it can hurt others, even when we don't want to.  However, if we filled them up with God's Love, the love of Jesus, then they would feel an unconditional love that would fill the hole in their soul.  I know you are already asking yourself, how do I do that?  How do I love with Jesus' love and not my own love? I know you are asking this because I am asking this too.  We are all called to be a reflection of Jesus.  We are called to love like He loved.  How did Jesus love?  We can't be expected to love like Jesus if we don't know how He loved.  The best way to know this is to look back at scripture.  Jesus Christ set a perfect example of kindness and love. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus showed His love for others by blessing and serving the poor, the sick, and the distressed.  Jesus did not run away from the leapers as most people did at the time.  He touched them and He healed them.  He did not turn away anyone who needed help.  How can we show Jesus' love to others like this?  How can we bless and serve the poor, the sick, and the distressed?  Some people listening to this can go out and volunteer at a soup kitchen, or a food pantry.  Maybe you would rather volunteer at a hospital or somewhere you can help out with people who are sick.  Maybe you would like to be a hospice volunteer and sit with those that are dying and have no one to be with them?  However, there are others that are listening and you are thinking your days of helping the poor or the sick are over because you can't get out of the house to volunteer anywhere.  I assure you, your days of helping are not over, they have just changed.  Now instead of going and doing the volunteer work by hand, you can pray for those in need and you can pray for people to answer God's call to go and help.  St. Terese of Lisieux is the patron saint of missions even though she was never healthy enough to go on one.  She didn't let her health stop her from praying for everyone who could go on missions.  Jesus also showed his love for others by not making people feel bad for what they did or who they were.  God didn't condemn the tax collectors, or the Roman soldiers.  He didn't condemn the woman who was caught in adultery or the woman at the well who had been married several times and was living with a man she was not married to.  What brought people to Christianity in the very beginning was the Love Jesus had for everyone.  People were finding a love they had not known before when they found Jesus.  They were used to rules and judgement.  They were used to following God's that required so much of them.  They found this new religion fascinating.  A religion where God just wanted to love you and to be loved.  He did not require much on your part. People could come as they were.  They were not expected to be perfect because Jesus set the bar when he said in Mark 2:17, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”  The apostles were not going out and only talking to the Jewish people who knew God and were already following the laws.  They were talking to everyone who would listen and they were preaching about God's love.  Who doesn't want to be loved?  Who doesn't want to be accepted?  I think we have lost this idea of talking about God's love somewhere along the way.  Somewhere along the way we started talking more about the legalistic side of Christianity, especially Catholicism, than we do about the love Jesus had for everyone.  Yes, there is a right and a wrong way to live.  Yes, God tells us what that right and wrong way is in His Scripture.  However, we will never get a chance to show people the benefit of living God's way, if we don't start with loving them right where they are at first.  People want to be accepted for who they are and they want to be met where they are at.  Jesus didn't tell the tax collectors He would have dinner with them when they changed their life style.  He loved them while they were sinners and told them He had so much more for them.  If people feel love and accepted they will be open to hearing what you have to say.  We want people to know all the things Jesus says.  We want people to live according to God's ways and we want this because we care about their souls.  This is a great thing.  I am not saying we are wrong to care about the way people are living their lives.  I am saying if we want to save their soul, we need to start with loving them just as they are.  The way to get people to want to save their own souls, which is the only way anything will change, is by being a reflection of God's love.  Love them as Jesus does.  Love them in all their imperfections and all their messiness of life.  Do not continually tell them they need to change who they are, shower them with so much love, tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them, just as they are, and pray for them.  Your prayers will do so much more than your nagging will.  If people feel judged, they will not ask questions, they will not be open to hearing anything we have to say.  I believe what God needs most from us is not us judging others and trying to talk them into changing their behaviors.  What He needs most from us is our loving others like Jesus did.  He needs us to love them so much they ask themselves, “How can I love as much as that person does?  How can I love so unconditionally?  How can I be so accepting of people?  How can I love so freely?”  When they ask those questions, then they will be open to hearing about the Gospel and about a God who loves them completely.  Can we do that?  Can we love others like Jesus did?  Can we lead with love first?Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord we long for you just as the verse says. Our souls thirst for you as one would thirst for water in a dry land.  Lord, we love you and we want to bring others into a personal relationship with you.  Help us do this.  Please help us to understand how to love others like you did.  Show us where in our lives we are falling short of this Lord.  Give us the strength to hold our tongue and to not nag our loved ones to do what we want them to do.  We are coming from a loving place Lord, we want to save their souls.  Yet we know you are the only one to do that Lord. Help us to learn to say less to the person and pray more to you. Help us to truly turn them over to your loving care Lord.  You care more about their souls than we ever could.  Help us Lord, we are trying.  We are so grateful for all you do.  You give light to our lamps and you brighten the darkness about us.  You are the word of God and you are the word of live.  We love you Lord and we ask all of this in accordance with you will and in Jesus holy name, Amen.  Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!

Today's themes: Exhaustion, Obligation, Connection & LoveI want to sell you on a radical idea that you can be kind to exhaustion, be connected to obligation in ways that are in alignment with love.  I propose the anecdote to exhaustion is being-ness.  Acting for another person, when it's devoid of connection and love is obligation.   Let's get back to invite each first action is your life is one of connecting and love towards - even the exhaustion and resentful obligations.For 7 days, we'll be exploring daily in these mini episodes, common themes found in self kindness coaching!Loving Self KindnessThis is my, 6 months, 1:1 coaching programclick here for free consultation@selfkindnesswithpete-  Instagram

GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom I'm the Pastor delivering the Message of LoveI'm the Usher ushering You into LoveI'm the Praise and Worship team singing about LoveGod is LoveToxicity City is the BluesGROW is the Breaking News✨

Upgrade You Life Workbook will help you bring awareness to where you're truly at so that you can get to where you want to go in your life.  This workbook can help you:+ earn more money+ have better relationships+ reach wellness goals+ deepen your relationship with yourself+ create a life that you loveI know that this workbook can help you achieve a life you love AND so much more.Download your Upgrade Your Life Workbook: CLICK HERETry my favorite Purium Powershake in the Apple Berry flavor.  Use promo code HALEYLOVE to save $50 or 25% off (whichever is greater). Full Show Notes: CLICK HEREConnect with Haley:Hang out with me on the gram: @iamhaleynavarroWebsite: https://haleynavarro.comEmail: theunfilteredsoupodcast@gmail.com

As we are approaching the end of 2021, I wanted to record this episode saying something important to you, something wise, something that will change your life… I reflected on what to say, I meditated on it, I journaled… and then I realized that so many beautiful, powerful, wise, lifechanging things have already been said before me, have been already written… and all what I have to do is to find them and to read them to you. So, I did some research and selected this poem by Sanne Burger that resonates greatly with my heart. Today I will read it to you. All what you have to do is relax, close your eyes and simply allow your soul to speak to you through these words…  I can't stay, motherI love you, but I wasn't born to please youI wasn't born to make you happyor give your life meaningI wasn't born to rot under your wingslike an unhatched eggI can't stay, teacherI wasn't born to be put into your boxesto think along your linesor to memorize your factsI was born to think independentlyI can't stay, my loveI wasn't born to satisfy your needsto take care of youor to hide in your armsI wasn't born to make myself smalleror to be taken for grantedI can't stay, bossI wasn't born to make money for othersI wasn't born to follow ordersor to repeat the same day over and over againI wasn't born for boredomI can't stay, masterI wasn't born to follow your ideas of what truth isor to live according to your dogmasI was born to find my own truthand make my own rulesI was born to meet life full onTo get lost on Andean trailsTo be seduced by mysterious menTo meet different faces, places and culturesto be out in the jungle all nightTo run with wolvesTo be swept off my feetTo be taken by stormTo be heartbrokenDevastatedStunnedShockedLostThrown into the deepI was born to get my hands dirtyTo get sand in my mouthMud on my clothesThorns under my feetI was born to jump into the abyssI was born to meet aliensTo do ritualsTo be cracked open in ceremonyTo go beyond time and spaceTo welcome magicTo totally lose myselfI was born to feel everythingTo taste everythingThe bitter taste of sorrowThe foul taste of deceitThe sweet taste of loveI was born to learn how to handle change gracefullyI was born to know the truthto learn how to flyI was born to learn how to speak the language of loveHow to unchain my heartHow to shed everythingHow to let go of all expectationsI was born to learn how it feels to lose everythingexcept what really mattersI was born to live a life that would strip away everything that wasn't realthat wasn't truethat wasn't meI am a phoenixI am born to spread my wings and fly towards the sunTo burn up and turn to ashesTo fall down to earth and rise up againWhen I am oldI will be proud of my scarsMy wrinklesMy memoriesMy storiesMy wisdomMy freedomI was born to be freeAnd therefore, I can't stayBy: Sanne Burger Timeless Teachings Space: https://linktr.ee/timelessteachingsYana Fry IG account: https://www.instagram.com/yanafry Currently I am on a journey that I call #yanayear or in other words “a sabbatical”. Basically, I gave most of my belongs and money away to people who needed it, had an honest conversation with my husband and leaped into the unknown with no plans, no structure and no expectations in the midst of the pandemic… If you want to learn more about my journey (and why I did it) and follow my adventures, let's connect on Instagram or Facebook I share there openly all the craziest, inspirational and beautiful moments!

Both Drs. Michael Stewart and Kelly Olson Stewart received their EdDs from Arizona State University.  Michael and Kelly got married and started a family and then decided to pursue their doctoral degrees on this episode they share insights about how to not just survive but thrive when there is a doctor in the house!Tips:Communicate!Know when to ask for help – and then be specific about what you need.Know when to give help – and be specific about how you want to help.It's a ride best journeyed together (the person in the program should consider inviting their partner/friend/family member along for the ride and the person not getting the doctorate should consider being a co-pilot).Get creative and carve out small chunks of time when you can be totally present with each other.Find your theme song (see below) P-PrioritizeA-Activate support systemsR-Reorganize space/time/systemsT-TalkN-Navigate & noticeE-EnergizeR-Review & Remind The theme song they used for their journeys:I Won't Give Up (by Jason Mraz)When I look into your eyesIt's like watching the night skyOr a beautiful sunriseWell there's so much they holdAnd just like them old starsI see that you've come so farTo be right where you areHow old is your soul?Well, I won't give up on usEven if the skies get roughI'm giving you all my loveI'm still looking upAnd when you're needing your spaceTo do some navigatingI'll be here patiently waitingTo see what you find'Cause even the stars they burnSome even fall to the earthWe've got a lot to learnGod knows we're worth itNo, I won't give upI don't wanna be someone who walks away so easilyI'm here to stay and make the difference that I can makeOur differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and giftsWe got yeah we got a lot at stakeAnd in the end you're still my friend at least we did intendFor us to work we didn't break, we didn't burnWe had to learn, how to bend without the world caving inI had to learn what I got, and what I'm notAnd who I amI won't give up on usEven if the skies get roughI'm giving you all my loveI'm still looking upI'm still looking upWell, I won't give up on us (no I'm not giving up)God knows I'm tough (I am tough) he knows (I am loved)We got a lot to learn (we're alive, we are loved)God knows we're worth it (and we're worth it)I won't give up on usEven if the skies get roughI'm giving you all my loveI'm still looking uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-4u9W-bns Learn more at:http://expandyourhappy.com Get your Happy Doc Student Swag: https://www.bonfire.com/store/happy-doc-student-podcast-swag/Support this free content and keep Heather going with a yummy green tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/expandyourhappy  Get the Happy Doc Student Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732

Offering blessings of love, light and peace on September 11th, 2021. This channeled meditation is intended to support you in welcoming peace into your being. Also, the angels share what is really going on lately when I am painting.I am loveI am peaceI am divineI am worthyYou are like a drop of water from this source of infinite abundant liquid loving light. You are divine. Never forget it.Free Webinar:Heal, Clear, and Release to Improve Your Creativity with Rebecca Packard and Marisa Imon - Friday September 24 at 9am HST/12pm PST/3pm EST. We will talk about how to heal trauma, clear energy, and release anything not supporting your creative process. This opens you up to manifesting more abundance and ease in your life and work. Find out more at: SarahRossiter.com/trainingsTo work with Emotion Code Practitioner Rebecca Packard, goto: rebeccapackard.com/sarahrossiter and get 75% off your first session. To work with Celebrity Psychic and Creative Entrepreneur Laura Michelle Powers, goto: healingpowers.net/services and to sign up for her 6 month Psychic Training Program, goto: healingpowers.net/training and tell her I sent you! I will be a guest teacher in the program in 2022. Rate and Review Giveaway - I'm offering a free registration to my course Creativity and Consciousness that starts on Oct 1. This is a $1299 value. Or you can choose to receive an original painting by me and a 30 minute psychic reading. A value of $1100. On iTunes you can rate this podcast and write a review - take a screenshot and send it to me and you will be entered to win. This month the drawing is going to be on the full moon of Sept 20. Send your review screenshot to: bookings@thepsychicartistpodcast.comAnd thank you for your support, it means so much to me and helps to share this podcast with a larger audience.Creativity and Consciousness - Allow the bright and light energy of creative fire to flow through you. Are you ready to make the work that has been calling to you? Join this 10 week interactive live video course and connect to your creative source. Tap into consciousness and find your authentic voice, through any creative medium. Guest speakers include Author Mark Gober, Creative Entrepreneur Laura Michelle Powers, Tapping Expert Brad Yates, Emotion Code Practitioner Rebecca Packard, Singer/Songwriter Marisa Imon, and Intuitive Shelley Wasicki-Franke. Starting October 1st on Fridays at 9am HST/12pm PST/3pm EST. Payment plans are available, for as low as a $111 a month. Sarah Rossiter is an artist, writer and psychic medium.Website: SarahRossiter.comInstagram: SRossiterStudioFacebook: The Psychic Artist PodcastEmail: bookings@thepsychicartistpodcast.comThanks for listening to The Psychic Artist Podcast. If you've enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share!

I hope you have been practicing and saying these affirmations and saying time daily. As you pray them I pray you will feel strengthened and confident in who God says you are.I am handpicked by God!I am worthy of God's loveI am preciousI am the head and not the tail I am smartI am God's childI am awesomeI am more than my test scoresI carry the atmosphere of Heaven wherever I go.I am anointedI once was lost, but now I'm found,I am fearless through ChristI am free through ChristI am worthy through ChristI am victorious through ChristI am more than a conqueror, through ChristMy identity comes from the Lord.I am designed by God for His Heavenly purpose and divine alignment. I am one with God and He is my everything.

For this inaugural episode, I'm joined by Dave, music expert and possible unabomber, as we take a very deep dive into a very shallow pop song, risking severe spinal injury.  "Give it up" has amateurish romance, coercion, status-theft, goitres, parasitic twins, gas-lighting, possessiveness, drooling libido, hobby ideas, the id/ego/super-ego, donuts, Julia Roberts, the films of Richard Curtis, game-players, and basic instincts. Risk is integral to all new ventures, so we appreciate that you've risked your time on this new podcast. Tell your friends! (if you like it) Play along at home with the lyrics: Everybody wants youEverybody wants your loveI'd just like to make you mine, all mine Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it upNa-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it up Everybody sees youEverybody looks and staresI'd just like to make you mine, all mine Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it upNa-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it upGive it up Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na, nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it upNa-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na, nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it up Everybody wants youEverybody wants your loveI'd just like to make you mine, all mine Na-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it upNa-na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na-na, nowBaby, give it upGive it upBaby, give it up Can you give it?Can you give it?Give it upCome on, babyI need your love (Give it up, give it up, baby, give it up)Do you know I want you babyCome on baby I want your love (Give it up, give it up, baby, give it up)Give it up, some of your loveCome on and play the game of love (Give it up, give it up, baby, give it up)Everybody, is it me, give it upCome on, babyI need your love (Give it up, give it up, baby, give it up)Can I touch you, can I love you?Come on, baby, babyI love you (Give it up, give it up, baby, give it up) Can you give it, give it up?Come on, babyGive me your love (Give it up, give it up, baby, give it up)Don't you know I want your love?Come on, baby, I need your love Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that's infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠merchandise shop⁠⁠⁠ just for a laugh! Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for Menopause, interviews Siu- Lan Choy Certified Acupuncturist and Holistic Practitioner. Siu-Lan shares easy tips and techniques to bring the power of positivity into our everyday lives.Positive Phrases:I am enoughI am worthyI love myselfIt might be unbelievable for most but it's absolutely believable for meI am gratefulI am loveI am lovedI am successful I am authentic===== 00:00 Introduction3:32 The 4 step negative neutralizer11:16 What is EFT (emotional freedom technique) and how it can help15:52 How to speak to ourselves and others22:15 Manifesting for the future27:17 Visualization29:04 Final thoughts===== Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ======

Today I shall guide you on a beautiful walk through the forest. Allow yourself to melt fully into this moment. You are fully connected, as you always were and as you will always be.  Sunlight dances upon the leaves, the wind softly whispers though the trees and into your heart, as if imparting all their knowledge, all their wisdom. Every sense is heightened now and you feel alive. Let's go on an adventure…. With every step - more clarityWith every step - more gratitude With every step - more loveI'm so blessed to be your guide on this journey of meditation. Please go ahead and share this with anyone that you feel may benefit. I would love to know your story and where you are listening from? Connect with me on instagram   - https://www.instagram.com/back2naturegirl/Bespoke music created by composer Colin Starr - www.colinstarr.com

054 – Have you ever wondered why God loves you so much?Many years ago I met a woman who just couldn't believe that God loved  her. She had made some pretty big life-mistakes and was absolutely sure God would never forgive her. I tried to comfort her, but to no avail.  In this week's episode, I explore the reason that God loves us, even though we have made serious mistakes in our lives and done things that do not please God. God's unconditional loveI also share a little conversation I had with God a couple of years ago. I just couldn't wrap my head around why or how God could love me so much. I knew intellectually that He loved me, but as a practical matter, it seemed I had let God down so many times. In this conversation, God explains why He loved me. This is true for you as well.How to experience God's loveIt's one thing to talk about God's love for us, but it's another thing altogether to feel and experience that love. I share several things that have helped me actually experience God's love more. There are many reasons why God loves us. Why do we argue against this love? Why do we think we are not worthy of His love? Listen to find out why and what you can do about it.I would love tho hear how you have discovered God's love for yourself.To see the Bible references in this episode, please check out the show notes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/054Do you know someone who is not sure if God loves them? Please share this episode with them. It can make a world of difference.Until next week when we celebrate the One Year Anniversary of The Bible Speaks to You Podcast.Blessings,JamesTo register for the 10 week class, The New Testament Angels Still Speak to Us Today, go to Angel ClassSupport the show

On this episode J. Nicole is in the studio with the amazing, legendary, TJ Jackson for a very open and personal interview on his experiences with loss and grief. After the unfortunate passing of his mother, Dee Dee Jackson and his uncle Michael Jackson there is a lot we unpack here, join in on the conversation.Key Takeaway:- The happening might not be on you but the healing is.- You are not alone in your grief.In Loving Memory Segment: Dee Dee JacksonMichael JacksonInspirational Boost:Power of LoveI know, we have to make a change somehowCause tomorrow, it's not too far away from nowNothing's impossibleWith love by your side, with love by your sideDon't give up, the hope you lost can still be foundCause miracles, they always seem to come around (come around)Contact:TJ JacksonIG: @tjjackson9Twitter: @tjjacksontjjackson.comJ.NicoleE: thegriefbully@gmail.comIG: @i_am_jnicoleTwitter: @thegriefbullyFB: The Grief Bully The Blue Heart Text GangText- 856-341-9950 to join

Life, love and the blues.Hey, i've got something to tell youSay, i wanna tell you about these three things.First you have life.You open your eyes and you have life.Next, you look around and then you´re in loveI mean love.And then see that nothing lasts forever,The big b comes around and sucks you,That is the mighty blues.I lived my life with passionI love the way i feelWhat if i did it any other way,It wouldn't be me.Some say the road is easyOthers find it hard,But i am here to tell you the newsWouldn't mean nothing without the blues.I said life, love and the blues.Life, love and the blues.I've been loved, been loved, left alone.I've been had 'cause i've been bad,Broke some hearts in my own.I know the blues got me through,I´m here to tell you, when you got the blues,Oh, you're never, never alone.I said, life, love and the blues.Ain't nothing like life, sweet love and the blues.First you have life,You open your eyes and you're alive,And then, next, you look around and then you´re in love.I mean love.And then here comes, here comes the big b,The blues.YeahAin't nothing like, nothing like love and the blues.Said life, sweet love and the blues.Ain't nothing like, ain't nothing like the blues.We've been in love, been in loveLeft alone.Ain't nothing like,Nothing like life, sweet love, and the blues.When you got the blues,Ain't nothing like, ain't nothing like the bluesWouldn't mean nothing without the bluesI said life, sweet love and the blues.I'm here to tell you about life, love and the blues.