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John 1:35-51,35 The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. 38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” 39 He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). 42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter).43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” 46 Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” 48 Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” 49 Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” 50 Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” 51 And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” Can you recall the first time that you really saw Jesus? The first time you truly began to understand who he is? The first time when all his goodness, all his glory, all his worth began to really sink in and you saw him? You saw him. And, in a moment, your entire life recentered around him? For some in this room, that moment may have happened a long time ago. Perhaps when you were very young. For others, it may have happened fairly recently. For still others, you may not recall a specific moment, but perhaps a season, where it just steadily grew more and more apparent to you, “Jesus is King, Jesus is everything.” For some here, you may have no idea what I am talking about right now. You've never seen Jesus this way. Perhaps you want to. Perhaps you're open to it. If that's you, be assured, you are in the right place, because this morning our text is really about two things: Seeing Jesus (in the ways just described), and sharing Jesus.People will see Jesus, really see him. Then, they'll go and share Jesus with someone else. As a result, that someone else will also see Jesus. On and on and onIt is the heartbeat of this text — Jesus seen, Jesus shared, Jesus seen, Jesus shared.It is also the heartbeat of the church. At least, it ought to be. For if we truly are seeers of Jesus, then it only makes sense for us to be sharers of Jesus as well. Toward that end then, we're going to trace this story of Jesus seen and Jesus shared with an eye toward two encouragements for sharing Jesus with others. So, Jesus seen, Jesus shared, and, along the way, two encouragements for sharing Jesus with others.Let's pray and ask God for his help…Alright, so Jesus seen, Jesus shared. And that first one, Jesus seen, has already shown up in John.In John 1:14, John the Apostle writes,“And the Word [Jesus] became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”In John 1:32, John the Baptist says of Jesus, “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.”And in verse 34, John the Baptist says again,“I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.”So Jesus has been seen. And now, beginning in verse 35, Jesus is going to be seen by more and more. Look with me at John 1:35.Jesus Seen: Andrew and the Other Disciple“The next day again John [that is, John the Baptist] was standing with two of his disciples…”Two of his followers. Men who, as followers of John, would've already been interested in spiritual matters and expecting John's invitation to go forth as Jesus followers. It's no surprise then that, in verse 36, these two disciples do exactly that. Upon hearing John proclaim, “Behold the Lamb of God!” they immediately turn and go after Jesus… And just imagine the smile upon John's face when they did! “At last, they've found him!”Well, Jesus sees these two former disciples of John now following him and asks, verse 38: “What are you seeking?” “What is it that you want?” What are you following me for? Are they in search of entertainment? Wanting to see impressive miracles and hear captivating speeches?Are they in search comfort? Hoping Jesus will solve all their problems and make their lives easier?Are they hoping for wealth and prosperity, and thinking Jesus is the way to get it? Are they looking for a supplement to an otherwise fairly good life?There's more than one reason to go after Jesus, right?So Jesus asks,“What are you seeking?”Their answer, still verse 38,“‘Rabbi' (which means Teacher), ‘where are you staying?'”It is a good response. Better, in fact, than they perhaps knew. For the truth of the matter is what these two men most needed in that moment — more than they needed anything else in all the world — was to simply be near to Jesus. Their souls, whether they knew it or not, were dying for nothing less than him. And, indeed, so are ours. Amazingly, Jesus doesn't respond by saying, “Get away from me.” Or, “Show me your credentials.” Neither does he merely give them his address, which alone would've been a kindness to them. Instead, he invites them in. He invites them near. Verse 39,“Come and you will see.”See what? At one level, they were going to see Jesus — a man who looked just like them. Two eyes, ten fingers, ten toes. And they were going to see him in a home — one that looked just like theirs. Small, simple, nothing to write home about.But at a whole other level, while in that home, while listening to Jesus, they were going to see that this was no ordinary man. This, Jesus, was indeed the long-awaited Messiah. The long-awaited Christ. The promised descendant of David, who would defeat God's enemies, build a house for God's name, and sit upon a throne of glory forever and ever.Hence, Andrew's words to his brother following this event: Verse 41,“‘We have found the Messiah' (which means Christ).”That's what Andrew saw in Jesus. And his first thought afterwards was, “I want my brother to see it too.”Verse 40,“One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah' (which means Christ).” You catch the flow of the story so far?John the Baptist sees Jesus. He then shares Jesus with his disciples, “Behold [it means look! See!] the Lamb of God.”Those disciples go and see Jesus.At least one of them, Andrew, then goes and shares Jesus with his brother. Jesus Seen: PeterSo, verse 42, Andrew brings his brother, Simon Peter, to Jesus. And Jesus says of him, verse 42,“‘You are Simon the son of John. You shall be called Cephas' (which means Peter).”Now, in that moment, did Peter see in the face of Jesus the same Christ, the same Messiah, that his brother Andrew saw? We don't know. The text doesn't tells us. But what we do know, from the rest of the New Testament, is that Peter did eventually see it. In Matthew 16, Jesus asks Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter's answer was remarkably similar to his brother's. Matthew 16:16, “You [Jesus] are the Christ [Messiah], the Son of the living God.”So Jesus seen, Jesus shared, Jesus seen, Jesus shared. But one thing I want to note amidst this continued rhythm is what appears to be just the slightest degree of variance. And the variance is regarding who the particular persons are who are doing the seeing and sharing.For example, the whole thing begins with what we might call the spiritual A-team of that time. John the Baptist sharing Jesus with his disciples. But then it moves to one of those disciples (Andrew) sharing Jesus with Peter (who, unlike his brother, is not labeled a disciple).John the Baptist → one of his disciples → someone who was not a disciple.Now, if we're meant to detect that slight shift, and I believe we are, then it seems we're also meant to detect an even greater shift in what comes next. Namely, the sharing of Jesus by someone who had not been a disciple of John, with someone who, at least initially, puts up some resistance. See it with me in verse 43. Jesus Seen: PhilipVerse 43,“The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip…”Again, nothing here about Philip being a disciple of John (like Andrew), nor a sibling of a disciple of John (like Peter). Nevertheless, Jesus finds him anyways, and says,“Follow me.”It's a call much like that of Andrew's in verse 39,“Come and you will see.”And the effect is likewise similar. Just as Andrew, after seeing Jesus, went and shared Jesus with Peter, so Philip, having now seen Jesus, goes and finds Nathanael. Look with me at verse 45:“Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote...”That's basically long-hand for we have found the Messiah. The Christ. The one foretold by Moses and the prophets. But then comes a wrinkle. Still verse 45: “‘We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.'” Not Wanting to See Jesus?Now, pause here for a moment. Do you know why those two disciples of John, back in verse 37, went after Jesus in the first place? I know we're moving backward here a little, but stay with me. Do you know what it was that allowed those two disciples of John, as well as Peter, as well as Philip, to see Jesus? To have interest in Jesus? To come to the point of understanding Jesus for who he truly was? Was it the fact that they were living in a time when people commonly thought about and talked about spiritual things? That they had grown up in a context, ancient Judaism, where people commonly anticipated the coming of the Messiah? Do you understand their spiritual interest and spiritual sight to be a direct result of them being pre-conditioned and predisposed towards it?If you do, then you likely already put these men of John 1 into a category far different than all the unbelievers currently around you. Your co-workers, after all, don't seem to ever think about spiritual things. Your neighbors aren't on the lookout for a coming Messiah. And since they're not, then we'd certainly not expect them to, if they were to have Jesus shared with them, actually go after him the way Andrew, Philip, and Peter did, right?Brothers and sisters, could I remind us of something this morning? God is the one who draws the human heart, not worldviews. God is the one who woos people to himself, not cultural contexts.To be sure, God often uses God-conscious worldviews and God-focused contexts to draw people to himself. Hence, the many people in this room who grew up in a Christian home and are now Christians themselves. But remember what God tells us in the Word about the human heart. It is a thing far too dead in sin and far too set on following the course of this world for any mere context — no matter how God-conscious, God-focused it may be — to draw them to Jesus.Do you know why Andrew left John to go after Jesus? Do you know why Philip saw Jesus as Messiah? Do you know why you and I are worshipers of Jesus today?It is because God worked a miracle! Had he not, not one of us — neither you, nor me, nor Andrew, nor Philip — would've ever gone after Jesus, at least not in a way that'd be of any spiritual profit. The truth is that in order for anyone to ever truly see Jesus, God has to work a miracle. God has to draw them in to see. And, that's exactly the work that God has been doing for the last 2,000 years.First TraitAnd so, the first encouragement for sharing Jesus with others: God draws people in to see. People who are far from him, who are initially disinterested in him. People who claim to be dead set against him. God draws people in to see. Because he can, and because he wants to. So, we put in our effort. We still extend the invitation. Andrew got his brother. Philip pursued Nathanael. But God is the one who ultimately draws people in to see. He did so with each one of us who are believers in this room this morning. He did it, and he can do it again. God draws people in to see.Now, back to our wrinkle: Philip talking to Nathanael. Jesus Seen: Nathanael (part one)Verse 45,“We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”Now look right there. Nathanael was not expecting, let alone looking for, a Messiah from the Podunk city of Nazareth. He'd not been pre-conditioned for that. His worldview couldn't seem to put those two details together which is why he responded the way he did in verse 46,“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”Philip does not take that as a sign he should give up. “Whoa, okay man, sorry I brought it up. I guess I'll cross you off my list of potential converts.” No, he doesn't do that. Instead, he just says,“Come and see.”And Nathanael does! Amazing. Second TraitNow, here is a second encouragement for sharing Jesus with others.First encouragement: God draws people in to see.Second encouragement: Jesus is a sight worth seeing.Here's what I mean…Philip did not try and lure Nathanael in with treats and trinkets and balloons, though those things in and of themselves are not bad.Philip did not launch into a philosophical argument or verbal challenge of how Nathanael's worldview was wrong and his own was right, though there may be a place for that. And Philip certainly did not waiver, thinking, “Perhaps Nathanael's right. Perhaps a Messiah from Nazareth really is a bit far-fetched. Unimpressive. Unlikely.” Philip did not do any of those things, and you know why he didn't? Because Philip had seen Jesus! He had seen his glory, seen his goodness, seen his power, seen his beauty. He had seen, in Jesus, the greatest thing he had ever beheld in his entire life.Therefore, his one and only aim in that moment was to just get Nathanael in front of Jesus. Just get him to lift his eyes up to Jesus and see him too! I mean, Jesus can take it from there. His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth, is more than sufficient to captivate any unbeliever no matter how seemingly far from him. Jesus is a sight worth seeing.Do we know this? Do we believe this? Are we convinced that if our unbelieving neighbor, our unbelieving co-worker, could just see Jesus, that that'd be enough? Brothers and sisters, Jesus is not a semi-impressive individual. He walks on water. He gives sight to the blind. He heals the paralyzed. He never lies. Never sins. Never disappoints. His love is deep beyond measure. He is God in the flesh! He is a sight worth seeing. So, first encouragement: God draws people in to see.Second encouragement: Jesus is a sight worth seeing.Now, back to Nathanael.Jesus Seen: Nathanael (part two)Philip and Nathanael go to see Jesus. Turns out, Jesus is way ahead of them. Verse 47,“Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, ‘Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!' Nathanael said to him, ‘How do you know me?' Jesus answered him, ‘Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.'”Nathanael's jaw drops. His eyes widen. He then answers,“‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!'”Nathanael saw Jesus.Now note: when we see that phrase, “Son of God!”, it sounds like Nathanael is calling Jesus God — calling Jesus divine. And while Jesus is God, fully divine, it's far more likely that what Nathanael meant by “Son of God” in this text was Jesus is Messiah. Jesus is the King of Israel, just as he says next. And the reason for that is because the Messiah, the long-awaited king-figure of the Old Testament is also called a son of God. Psalm 2:7,“I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you.'”2 Samuel 7:14, God says,“I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son.”So it seems Nathanael, Andrew, and Philip are all essentially saying the same thing in slightly different ways in this text — Jesus is the Messiah.And Jesus receives all the variations of that title that they give him. It's interesting. Remember earlier when John the Baptist had rejected all his supposed titles… “Are you the Christ? No. Are you Elijah? No. Are you the Prophet? No.” Here, Jesus receives all his titles: Lamb of God, Messiah, One who Moses and the prophets wrote, Son of God, King of Israel. “Yes”, says Jesus, “I am Messiah. And now, watch as I blow the lid off your understanding of who the Messiah really is.” Jesus Seen As GreaterVerse 50,“Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these.”Greater than the Messiah? Really?Verse 51,“And he said to him ‘Truly, truly, I say to you [and the “you” here is plural, so he's referring to more than just Nathanael], you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” That's incredible. What Jesus just did is take two major Old Testament references, smush them together, and say they're all about him.Let's take that first one, “…you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending…” It's a reference to Jacob's vision in Genesis 28. When Jacob, in his sleep, saw a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels going up and down on it. And it's his interpretation of the event that is truly breathtaking. Listen for the emphasis, Genesis 28:16,“Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.' And he was afraid and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.'”The gate. The doorway. The point of entry between earth and heaven. Jesus, taking ahold of that story, is now saying here, “I am that gate. I am that point of entry between heaven and earth. The angels are going to ascend and descend upon me.” “And who am I? Well, I am the Son of Man.” This is a reference to Daniel 7. And I'm going to read it, and what I want you to mainly focus in on is where this scene from Daniel 7 is taking place. Daniel 7:13-14,I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days [that's God the Father] and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.Where is this vision taking place? It's taking place in heaven. The Son of Man is King, in other words, not just of Israel, but all of heaven. And Jesus is saying “that's me.” Jesus can be the gate between earth and heaven because he's come from heaven down, for his people, with the invitation, “I'm going back up to reign as King, and if you receive me, then I will take you back with me to be where I am. Andrew, Philip, Nathanael, you see that I am the Messiah. You will soon see that I am a Messiah far greater than anything you ever expected.”Welcome Others to See Him TooFriends, have you seen Jesus? Has God drawn you in to see Jesus? Has he been revealed to you through God's Word and in God's church? Has the sight of Jesus changed your life? Changed your eternity?Be encouraged, share Jesus with others. Share Jesus with others. Invite your neighbor, though he may not care two cents about Christianity, to come and read the Bible with you. Invite your co-worker, though she thinks little if ever upon spiritual matters, to listen to a sermon on the gospel. Invite your family member, though they may be dead set against all forms of organized religion, to hear what you so love about Jesus.And invite people here. Invite them to see Jesus in the book of John. I know there aren't often a lot of empty seats left, but look, I've been around this church enough to know that if you come even just 15 minutes early you'll have plenty of seats to choose from. Invite people to see Jesus. They will not be disappointed. Jesus is a sight worth seeing, and God can draw them in to see him.The TableNow, what brings us to the table this morning is the fact that Jesus, Messiah, King of Heaven came down to earth, ultimately, to die for the sins of the world. He shed his blood, had his body broken, so that forgiveness of sins could be made possible for those who receive him — so that forgiven people could rise with him into heaven for all eternity.

We don't want jobs, we want to make art! You can read Amie's viral substack article here and pre-order WNYA here. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Captain Hat 01:22 Discussing the Viral Essay on Not Wanting a Job 01:59 The Taboo of Not Wanting a Job 03:09 Capitalism and Meaningless Work 05:36 Artists and the Value of Work 15:21 Anti-Work Movement and Personal Reflections 18:44 Outsourcing Drudgery and Job Satisfaction 28:33 Middle-Class Jobs and Psychological Impact 30:08 Navigating New Territory: Vulnerability in Work Discussions 30:40 Viral Post Impact: Emotional and Psychological Strain 32:13 Criticism and Personal Reflections 33:42 Privilege and Its Role in the Conversation 39:03 Systemic Issues vs. Personal Empowerment 46:31 The Future of Work in the Age of AI 51:44 The Value of Education and University Degrees 54:31 Empowering Artists: A Call to Action 55:34 Book Launch and Community Engagement 59:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

In this episode, Joseph Spurgeon and Anthony Diehl discuss the excuses that often hold men back from prioritizing their health and fitness. They address common excuses such as lack of time, lack of money, age, health issues, and spiritual priorities. Anthony provides practical advice and encouragement for overcoming these excuses and taking control of one's health. The conversation also includes an announcement about the upcoming Patriarchy Conference, where Anthony will be speaking on the topic of physical health and fitness. Join us at the Patriarchy Conference: "Become the Best Man Your Wife and Children Have Ever Known." Embrace your calling. Transform your family. Impact the world. November 8-9th. Early bird Registration through September 30 is just $50. Check out Anthony Diehl's Stuff here: https://linktr.ee/AnthonyDiehl Find Us on Social Media: Gab: ThePatriarchyPodcast Facebook: ThePatriarchyPodcast Twitter: @PatriarchyPod Instagram: @ThePatriarchyPodcast Visit us on all our social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Listen on the go on your favorite podcast service: Apple - https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Sovereign King Church: https://linktr.ee/sovereignkingchurchMusic Credits: "Twisted" & "District Four" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Additional music from Pixabay.com Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more discussions on faith, theology, and the challenges of modern masculinity!00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Excuses 03:16 Excuse 1: Lack of Time 06:45 Excuse 2: Feeling Hungry on a Diet 09:44 Excuse 3: Not Wanting to Be a Powerlifter 12:35 Excuse 4: Age as a Barrier 15:13 Excuse 5: Health Issues 20:19 Excuse 6: Spiritual Priorities 26:46 Practical Steps for Better Health 28:20 Announcement: The Patriarchy Conference

Today, we're going to go through the six reasons you procrastinate so that you can make a plan and hopefully end that procrastination so you can get back to doing the things you want to do.  Recognizing the reasons why you procrastinate is so important. I want to make sure I cover one key point before we get into the six reasons, and that is: you're not lazy, and you're not faulty. It's not a bad personality trait that you procrastinate. I want to dispel that myth right out of the gate so that we can beat the self-criticism, the self-judgment, and the self-punishment that you may be doing or have done in the past. The fact that you procrastinate does not mean that there's anything wrong with you. You're not broken.  We engage in these patterns and safety behaviors to manage distress in our bodies. Procrastination is an avoidant behavior to avoid having to be uncomfortable and to work through the deep stuff that's going on in our brain, mind, and body. First, I wanted to review that this is not your fault. You're not bad because you do this. I'm even going to reframe a couple of those things here. A PERSPECTIVE SHIFT ON PROCRASTINATION As we talk about why you procrastinate, I want to tell you a story that changed my thoughts about procrastination. As an intern, I had a supervisor when I first became a therapist who supervised us and all our cases. A lot of the interns were talking about how we were so behind on all of our research and our study. We had all these tests, we had all these assignments, and we had to see clients. She questioned us by saying, “Procrastination isn't necessarily a problem. First, you've got to look at the function of procrastination.” She said that if procrastination is working for you and it means you get the work done, you complete it in time, and you're happy with the product you've created, procrastination isn't a problem. In our society, we tell ourselves that we should be organized and calm when handing in the assignment instead of pressing the button right at the very last minute or sliding into work right as we should start.  Now, she said, if it's working for you, go ahead and keep doing it. But so many of you, particularly those with anxiety, say, “No, Kimberley, that's not the case. It is not working for me.” If that's the case for you, let's first look at the effects of procrastination. Suppose you are somebody who has an extreme amount of anxiety when you procrastinate, and it's coming from a place of anxiety. In that case, it increases your panic and stress at the last minute, and you melt down. Then, this is why we want to explore the causes and why you procrastinate so that we can come up with a solution and a strategy that does help you.  The Six Reasons We Procrastinate Fear of Failure This is true for many people because we fear making mistakes. Our society has become allergic to making mistakes and failures. So we create such a story in our heads about how it's going to be so bad if we fail, and it's going to be so bad if it doesn't go right, and how we are going to look stupid and how we are going to feel terrible. But much of that comes from this entrenched belief that we are not supposed to fail. I took a whole year and practiced failing for an entire year. I tried to fail a hundred times, which completely changed my thinking about failure in everything I do. I got good at things because I failed repeatedly and changed how I looked at failure.  Now, I understand that we are expected to perform at such a high level in today's society. But what I want to have you do is act from the place of a B-. What I mean by that is, instead of going for an A+ all the time, try a B-. You will find that if you just drop the bar and let it be imperfect, you'll have so much less anxiety. It is much easier to practice being gentle and kind to yourself when you mess up or fail. I've had so many patients and students tell me, “Failing is not the problem; it's the beat-up I give myself when I fail that I do not want to do and do not want to experience. That's why I avoid it. I don't want to beat myself up if I fail.” We want to make sure we change the way we look at failure. Not Wanting to Be Uncomfortable This could cover all of these categories because all of the reasons we procrastinate are ultimately just trying to avoid discomfort. So often, I procrastinate while recording this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, or I avoid and procrastinate while working out. It's not because I don't want to do those things. I love making these videos and exercising, but what I do is avoid the uncomfortable feeling that I have. Ultimately, I'm avoiding the hard work stage of any product or anything we do.  So many positive things in our lives that fulfill us require hard work. Nobody likes hard work. It's not that fun. It's uncomfortable. As a human species, or any species, we love to avoid discomfort. We do what we can to cut corners, and procrastination is one of those things. Often, we're scrolling on Instagram or checking our email to avoid having to propel ourselves into doing the hard thing.  The tip is to break things down into small, manageable, tiny, doable steps and open up our willingness to allow for some discomfort. Willingness is a mindfulness skill that will help you so much in your anxiety recovery. I talk about it a lot here on Your Anxiety Toolkit because it is crucial for the management of anxiety. The more we're willing to lean in, be open, and release the tension we hold from feeling discomfort, the more we get to embrace that discomfort, overcome that discomfort, and, in many cases, recover from anxiety. Willingness will be necessary regarding the discomfort we feel from doing the hard, scary thing. Perfectionism Perfectionism is so similar to the fear of failure. Perfectionism is all through our society. We are told that we have to be perfect, that we have to do it perfectly, and that we can't make those mistakes. I want to offer you here that if you struggle with perfectionism, we want to adopt the B- mentality. We want to adopt kindness. We also want to pause and acknowledge how our society has created this because the truth is human beings are inherently imperfect. It is impossible to be perfect, yet we're striving for it. We're so committed to it as if it's a reality, and it's not. We won't be perfect. Even if you achieve a perfect score on a test, you'll still have to look in the eye for imperfections three minutes later. We will have to see the other things we're not perfect at. It's essential to see that. If your goal is perfection, you're chaining yourself to having consistent anxiety.  When I was suffering from an eating disorder, I was constantly going for perfection with my body, with my diet, and with my exercise. That kept me stuck, and even when I did get to this “perfect goal,” I had anxiety about maintaining the perfect goal. Even once I achieved it, anxiety was still there. Anxiety was still running the show, and I was in panic mode all the time, either trying to be perfect or fearing that I'd lose this idea of perfection, which I never had anyway. But again, it's all something like a construct in our brain that keeps us stuck and anxious. It's essential to understand how that impacts us and the fact that we will never be perfect.  Thank God, I love imperfect people. I find it hard to befriend these “close to perfect” people. I don't relate to them, and I don't feel safe with them. I actually sometimes feel uncomfortable around them. You probably think the same way, but I feel so much better when I'm with real people who are comfortable or willing to admit their imperfections, share their imperfections, and connect with our humanness together when we settle into that imperfection.  Feelings of Overwhelm If you have anxiety, yes, overwhelm is a thing. I think of being overwhelmed like there are papers, things, and phones swirling around in my head. All I want in that moment is just a moment of inner peace and outer peace, where I want everything to slow down and stop so I can catch up in my mind. However, that's probably not going to happen.  There often needs to be a physical way to get everything clear when we have a deadline or something we must do. The only thing I have found helpful with this is to simply write down the steps I need to take and how I will do them. That is the only thing. But at the end of the day, similar to the discomforts, a lot of the work we have to do with overwhelm is to be willing to feel it, slow down, and identify catastrophization. When we catastrophize, we increase our feelings of overwhelm, and that's a cognitive error we engage in. If you catastrophize a lot, you'll probably feel overwhelmed frequently. That's just the way that it goes, unfortunately. We want to create a system where you have something to do that you can break down into small steps. I'm visual, so I like to draw, write circles around it, and put numbers one and two. If you've been following me here on Your Anxiety Toolkit, I want a step-by-step process. I like the five reasons for this so that I can comprehend it in my mind. If you need that, lean into it and use it to help you create small baby steps.  Another thing to do here is to breathe. When we're overwhelmed, we often stop breathing. When overwhelmed, we often clench and hold all this tension in our brain and body. Our main goal here is to slow it down. You're still going to be uncomfortable. You're still going to be anxious. You will still be overwhelmed. But can you reduce the problematic response to that? Remember, we can't control our experience and how it shows up, but we can control how we respond to it. We can control how we react to it. We don't want to clench as much as we can. Again, we're going to move slowly into the activity over time. Set some time limits. Maybe you do it for 10 minutes. There are so many Pomodoro apps that you can set a timer for three minutes and say, “I'm just going to do this for three minutes, then I'm going to take a break.” Do some breathing. But you're moving in small, baby steps. Lack of Motivation If you're someone who suffers from depression or you're just not very motivated today, that's another reason it's difficult to launch yourself into something. An essential tool to remember when it comes to motivation is that we often rely on motivation to get us started, and that's fine. That's actually helpful if we have it. However, we want to flip the script on motivation. If you lack motivation, the only thing that's going to generate motivation is to get moving. I know what you're thinking. You're probably thinking, ‘Yeah, but if I had motivation, I could get going. So I just need motivation to get going.” But I'm here to say no. Sometimes, you just need to go back to creating small baby steps. Once you start, you start having positive feelings about yourself. You begin to have positive feelings about what you've generated. And that is what creates motivation. Again, tiny baby steps. That is a very encouraging mindset.  Try to be your inner bestie. Encourage yourself. “You've got this. You can do it.” “I believe in you. Just a little more.” “Just get started. I know you can.” You'll feel so much better when you do. Just keep talking to yourself, coaching yourself, and embracing yourself with that motivational best friend voice that encourages you. That can be very beneficial, as you're doing this daunting thing that you really don't want to do.  Poor Time Management This is one of the most important, especially if you have something that has a deadline. If you don't have time management skills and aren't good at really understanding how long the activity will take, you're probably going to procrastinate and miss the deadline. We talk all about this in our online course called Time Management for Optimum Mental Health. We actually sit down and, step by step, plan your day. Not compulsively, but what we do is actually plan pleasure first. That's the first thing we put on the schedule.  One of the main reasons people procrastinate is that they want pleasure. We want to feel good. We want to have great, fun things in our lives. So we spend a lot of time going back and forth, “I have to do this assignment, but I want to relax. But I have to do this assignment.” Because we haven't planned our time and scheduled pleasure, we end up negotiating and spending a lot of our time going back and forth.  You plan and schedule your pleasure first so that you know you've given yourself what you need. And then you're so much more likely to do the hard thing because you've already promised yourself and followed through that you would do the pleasurable thing so that you can get that more challenging thing done. In addition, you might want to be someone who schedules pleasure, hard, pleasure, hard, pleasure, hard, and gives yourself lots of breaks where you have lots of pleasure and things that bring you fulfillment and joy as you do this hard thing. I often do this with household chores. As I'm doing the hard thing, I'm listening to a podcast that I like. I've planned that. For example, I know that there's a podcast that comes out on Friday, Your Anxiety Toolkit. On Saturday morning, when I know I have to do the laundry and fold the laundry, which I hate doing and often procrastinate with, I go, “Okay, Saturday morning when I want to listen to that podcast, I'm going to marry the positive and that difficult together.” Time management is so important. If you're interested in taking the Time Management course, it is a deal. It is reasonably priced for something that will help you run your week and your day much more easily. You can go to CBT School or click the link in the show notes to get access to that course.  Those are the six reasons we procrastinate. I hope that this has helped you identify where you're getting into trouble so that you can make changes and get your life going so that you don't have to panic and be stuck in that absolute last-minute frantic panic. You can just schedule your time, break it into small steps, be as gentle and kind and motivating and encouraging as you can, and get the things you want done so that you can go and live your life.  Don't forget, as I always say, today is a beautiful day to do hard things. I want you to remember that none of this is easy breezy. I never want to make it sound like it's easy breezy. It's hard work, but we must remind ourselves that hard work is a part of being human. It is a beautiful day to do hard things. I don't want you to buy into society's idea that life should be easy. “This should be easy for you. What's wrong with you?” Nothing's wrong with you. It's hard. No one wants to do hard things, but you can do those hard things.  I hope you have a wonderful day. I'll see you in the next episode.

How Long Does It Take to Know? Queen City Confessions: Found a Ring; Questioning Marriage. Blown Off: Was He a Stalker? Am I the A-Hole part 1: Not Wanting to Split Mother's Day Gift.

What is your definition of power? Definition of success? Have you explored your own definitions outside of what society says? I (Lauren) had said a few weeks ago that I have no desire to be a boss bitch but that statement needed some clarification and some extended dialogue that we'll cover in today's episode. In our relationship dynamic, Joseph is the one that is seen as strong, confident, masculine, making big business deals, leading the charge of a large company. He makes the power moves, I make the pancake animals. He writes business plans, I write poetry. I'm overlooked until members of our community become students and witness the depth of my education, knowledge, and skillset in business and psychology. I believe that society, social media, and hustle culture conflates boss bitch with results; but the first isn't the only pathway to success. We'll discuss in more detail our feelings on this subject, getting comfortable with being misunderstood, reclaiming your power, and more.   ---------------------   Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts   “I love these conversations!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps us support more people in their efforts to create a meaningful life. Also, if you haven't already done so, subscribe to our WTHN Newsletter! For additional support, you can apply for 1:1 coaching with Lauren by clicking here. Or, you can join the waitlist for our next round of WTHN Coaching by clicking here.   ---------------------   Time Stamps:   (0:48) More Value in the Show Notes (1:38) Next Cohort of WTHN Launching in June (2:25) Breaking Down Your Personal Blueprint (5:45) Joining The Waitlist (5:57) Working With Lauren Directly (8:45) The Boss Bitch Culture (11:21) Not Wanting to Be a Boss Bitch (17:59) Being Labeled “The Provider” (22:57) What Are Results? (35:15) Getting Used to Feeling Misunderstood (37:53) Living In The Gain (41:07) Driving Power and Safety At The Same Time (42:18) The Curated Highlight Reel (46:10) Reclaiming Power (49:40) The Truth about Entrepreneurship (57:45) Future Exiting of Cured Example (1:00:20) Parting Journal Prompts (1:03:09) Validating Yourself --------------------- Follow Lauren on Instagram   Follow Joseph on Instagram   Follow WTHN on Instagram

We talk at the beginning of this episode about Accountability, and finding someone that you can be accountable to. For a deeper chat, please check out Episode 58. A longer title could be 'Looking for Hope vs Not Wanting to Get Hurt, and Where is that Balance'. We know that would be a bit too long, so we shortened it. So where is that balance? We have been in previous relationships, and we know others have as well. We know that there is a journey and struggle to want to look for hope after you have been hurt, and sometimes a dread of 'If I get hurt again, will I be able to recover?'. We break down some of the struggles that can come with this journey, and we also give some direction towards hope, and the One that grants it. Come along for the ride, and let us know what you think. Did this help you?Have the best week! Enjoy the journey!

Mark comes out to play TWO OH ONE Haiku/Lyric Appreciation(0:35) Stand-Up Comedy/Receiving Compliments(13:29) Not Wanting to Speak/The Ego(25:36) Childhood Memories/Mark's Dating Story(38:23) Therapy/Escapism/Religion & Chit Chat(53:37) PSYCHOACTIVE EDIBLE(1:05:55) Time Travel/Pod Talk(1:17:24) Thinking

In episode 10, I'm diving deep into the art of asking for business.   Do not assume just because you tell people you are a realtor this means they automatically know that you can help them I explore WHY we avoid asking for the business & I'll walk you through some practical steps on HOW to ask for the business I find Realtors become reluctant for 3 reasons: ‘ Fear of Rejection: It's a hurdle we all face. The fear of rejection can be crippling, preventing us from seizing opportunities. But imagine for a moment if fear didn't exist in your entrepreneurial journey. What could you achieve? To conquer this fear, reject it instead of letting it consume you. Remember, God provides us with confidence and strength. Rejections are a part of our journey, but they don't define your worth. Instead, focus on the countless 'YES' moments you've had.   Not Wanting to Appear Salesy: As realtors, we often worry about coming across as too 'salesy.' To avoid this, prioritize care, value, and contribution in your interactions. Build trust, listen actively, and address concerns. Always remain client-centered, focusing on their needs and goals.   Lack of Confidence: Confidence is key, and a lack of it can hold us back. Overcoming this roadblock involves embracing affirmations, celebrating your achievements, and practicing visualization. Remember, it's an ongoing journey.   As we venture into the HOW, I must clarify that I'm not offering scripts, but rather suggestions. Your unique personality and personal touch make these approaches relatable. The 'Direct Approach' may work for some, but many find it off-putting. Instead, consider the 'Storytelling Approach,' where you share your journey and make a genuine connection. We are more than just Realtors; we change people's lives   The bottom line is this: Don't be afraid to ask for the business. If you don't, someone else will.   Thanks for tuning in.    Remember, you are worthy of a purposeful, joyful, and abundant life.   Want to learn more about me and my work? Follow me on IG at www.instagram.com/vanessafranzbarnes

Today, Mickey and Hannah discuss more r/AITA. 00:00 Intro/Chit Chat 07:49 AITA for saying not again & not being happy for my daughter's pregnancy? 18:30 AITA for having my friends split the whole Airbnb fee instead of the discounted price? 28:19 AITA for not cooking for my wife while cooking for my daughter? 50:03 AITA for Not Wanting a Dog in a Cafe? Mickey's main channel: https://www.youtube.com/mickeyatkins Hannah's main channel: https://www.youtube.com/hannahthehorrible Email us! thankswehateitpod@gmail.com

Hey there, it's Ashli Pollard, and in this episode, we're talking all about short-form video and how it can be a game-changer for your business. We'll go over some easy and impactful ways to use short-form video, even if you're not a videographer or have no experience with video production. We'll talk about incorporating video into your marketing strategy, tips for creating short-form content, and how to create a strong hook for your videos. Human connection and authenticity in your videos is what will keep your audience coming back for more, so don't be afraid to be you. I'll explain why it's more vital than ever to be vulnerable and honest with your audience and how it can help you build momentum and impact over time. So, whether you're new to short-form video or looking for some fresh ideas to spice up your content, this episode has something for you. ▶︎ Watch the Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Intro 00:42 — Why Video is Queen 02:24 — Test Day 03:00 — Green Screen 04:55 — This to This 05:43 — Did You Know? 06:18 — B-Roll 06:50 — Momentum & Playing the Game 07:43 — Not Wanting to Be On Social Media 10:18 — Let's Talk Editing Resources: The Doers Portal Team AP Consulting Team AP Resource Shop The Roundtable Freebies _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) Subscribe to the Team AP Consulting YouTube Channel! And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unfiltered-entrepreneur/message

Garza sits down with Travis Ryan. Singer of San Diego deathgrind band Cattle Decapitation. Their new album Terrasite is out now! https://www.cattledecapitation.com SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - San Diego Brutal Death Metal Scene 07:50 - Brutal Death Metal Uniform & Keeping Your Ass Clean on Tour 11:00 - Becoming Vegetarian (Working at Arby's) 14:11 - Starting Cattle Decap in 1996 as Vegans/Vegetarians 15:44 - Dean McGraw (Drummer) Joining 18:23 - Staying Consistent Throughout the Years & Evolving 23:58 - Travis Paving the Way for Extreme Metal Vocals 31:49 - First Song With Melodic Vocals, Working with Dave Otero 36:33 - Evolving Beyond Death Metal 41:58 - Not Wanting to Be Influenced by Other Bands 47:54 - Gravity Blast Beats Origin 50:41 - The Members are Spread Out All Over the Country 53:52 - Reinvention & Inspiration 01:01:42 - Depression & Childhood 01:04:16 - Pig Slaughter Outro “Men Before Swine” 01:08:50 - Surviving Throughout The Journey 01:17:45 - Reconnecting with Dave Astor & Dealing With Grief 01:24:29 - Beauty & Emotion in Cattle Decapitation Songs 01:30:30 - New Record, Terrasite 01:33:45 - George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher Christmas Tree

Hancé Boulden is a military combat veteran, writer, coach, and owner of Warpath Supply Co. After serving 20 years in the military, he left his career, went through a divorce, and reinvented himself through self-exploration. In our conversation we thoroughly discuss mental health, depression, and some of the pitfalls of poor therapeutic practices. We examined masculinity in modern culture as well as how we define it. Later in the podcast, Hancé explains why writing is the ideal medium for his own self-expression and how he plans to impact others. Timecodes: (00:00) - Introduction (2:16) - Saying Yes To New Experiences (3:17) - Intentional Vs. Accidental (5:31) - Joining The Military (7:45) - Simplicity Of Life Down Range (13:04) - Embracing The Sweet & Sour (17:44) - Chaotic Exit Out Of Military (22:34) - Thoughts On Therapy (30:24) - Mental Health Variances (33:23) - Value Of Knowing Yourself (37:43) - Accepting Diversity Of Opinion (45:42) - Internalizing Trauma (50:41) - Choosing To Be Present (51:59) - Defining Masculinity (1:03:02) - Lost Men Of Society (1:06:16) - Analyzing Your Behavior (1:07:46) - Fatherhood (1:17:12) - The Perspective Of a Child (1:18:56) - Setting The Example (1:22:13) - How To Raise a Tough Kid (1:26:27) - Warpath & Writing (1:29:31) - Giving, Not Wanting (1:32:15) - Defining Yourself (1:35:44) - Become Before Being (1:37:55) - Why Writing (1:38:36) - Word Choice & Precision (1:43:14) - Earning Regrets (1:46:22) - Being Multi-Faceted (1:50:25) - Choosing Gratitude (1:53:30) - The Beauty In Choice (1:55:19) - Importance of Awareness (1:58:46) - Journaling (2:03:28) - Chasing Moments (2:04:38) - Future Plans For More: Support the Podcast Follow Brock on Instagram Follow Brock on YouTube Follow Hancé on Instagram Follow War Path on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zero-quit-podcast/support

Long hiatius but back like we never left! Show Notes: Superbowl + What makes you Philly Jawn + 6:00 / We're "That" Old, Generational Wars, The "Millennial Pause" + Not Wanting to Grow Up 8:20 / Rihanna Super Bowl Performance 32:50 / The Grammy's, Illuminati Symbolism + Hollywood is Weird 44:15 / Why's is LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment always accompanied wit Satanic performances? 50:32 / Watching TV with old people is hilarious + HIV commercials are wild 55:59 / Music has been Uninspiring + False Idols 59:32 / Funny Tweets 1:05.20 / Chinese Spy Balloon, Big Red Boot Theory + TikTok lives are weird 1:12.37 / Chloe Bailey Hate or Chris Brown? + Tired of seeing Blueface + Chrisean 1:25.04 / Project Blue Beam + Population Control 1:29.05 / East Palestine Ohio Train wreck 1:33.51

To submit a question that you'd like help with on the show, email it to Greg at advice@oldpodcast.com Greg Audino answers a listener's question about where the line is between being honest with your partner and not wanting to hurt them Episode 308: Being Honest and Not Wanting to Hurt Your Partner. Where's the Line? Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jae Starks talks about the "phone voice", the origin of vampires and more while discussing other topics from Classroom of the Elite (1), My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex (2), Vermeil In Gold (3), Engage Kiss (4), Overlord (5), Shadows House (6), When Will Ayumu Make His Move? (7), Call of the Night (8), Lycoris Recoil (9), and Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? (10)Confidence in Your Knuckle Game (1:50)The Phone Voice (7:25)The Curse of Being Different (11:49)Forming a Contract (16:16)Value of Setting Traps (21:31)Not Wanting to Become An Adult (30:35)Talking About Your Crush with Friends (36:13)The Origin of Vampires (41:53)The Origin of Sister Companies (53:25)Believing in Your Friends (56:56)Watch the full Livestream on Saturdays:https://www.youtube.com/jaesunstarkshttps://www.twitch.tv/jaesunstarkshttps://www.facebook.com/jaesunstarks

Ryan and I chat Returning to Study, Using Psychology and Life Experiences to Improve a Performance, Personalities Who Are Actors or Actors Who Are Personalities, Underrated Actors, Storytelling and Originality Not Financially Viable, Listening to Your Collaborators, Problems with Cinematic Universes, Female Characters and Female Creatives, Pro's and Con's with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iranian Culture, Changing Your Name, Australian White Washing and Cultural Issues, Blanket Excuses in Views and Opinions, Becoming a Performer, Finding Your Voice, Not Wanting to Grow Up as a Performer, Performing “Not Being a Real Job”, “One Trick Pony” Actors, Paid Work vs Unpaid Work, Actors or Crew, “Line Counting”, Old Who vs New Who, “We Don't Know What Shame Is”, The Character Embodying Me, Mental Health, Fear of the Unknown When It Comes to Self Care, Controversy on Vaccines (August 2021), and NSW and Liberal Government Issues

You read that right… our IFCA student Kelsey made in one launch her entire annual salary as a teacher and is absolutely thriving in life and work because she got out of her own way. Billy and Kenzie make for a great duo when it comes to business and you'll find out why but the main takeaway you should get from this episode is value and the power of live events.    Time Stamps:   (2:32) Sales and Not Wanting to Get on the Phone (10:00) Hyper-Obsession with Ideal Client (12:15) New Year's Resolution Analogy (14:12) 36K in One Week (18:17) Tony Robbins UPW (21:50) Power of Charging What You're Worth (24:24) Working Together as a Couple (32:32) Getting Unstuck (36:26) The Future for Billy and Kenzie (41:16) Where to Find Billy and Kenzie ____________________________________________________________________ Follow Billy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/billyruehlmann/ Follow Kenzie on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/kenziedouglas1/ ____________________________________________________________________ GIVEAWAY!  Leave a rating + review on ITunes, and Have a Chance To Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card + Special Prizes!    Winners Announced Weekly on The Episode.   Simply leave a review, and send a screenshot to the Fit Biz Podcast Instagram Page! - https://www.instagram.com/the_fitbiz_podcast/?hl=en   ____________________________________________________________________   Join Us at the 3rd Annual Fit Biz Conference to learn from the Top Fitness Entrepreneurs & Coaches How To Start, Grow, and Scale a Wildly Profitable Fitness Coaching Business!    January 7-8, in Scottdale, Az + Virtual Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE!    Early-Bird Pricing Now Available!    To learn more, visit the website → LINK- https://www.impactfitnesscoachingacademy.com/FitBiz2022 ____________________________________________________________________ Join the “Fitness Coaching Secrets” Free Facebook Community, brought to you by the Fit Biz Podcast!    Join the Fitness Coaching Secrets FB Group → LINK - https://www.facebook.com/groups/900448696817397/   Learn DAILY tips around … 6-Figure Organic Client Conversion Systems 7-Figure Hiring, Management, and Leadership Connection-Based Sales & Retention Systems  Plus so much more!  Bonus: When you join, someone on our team will immediately send you a resource to help you with whatever your biggest struggle is in your business.  Join the Fitness Coaching Secrets FB Group → LINK -https://www.facebook.com/groups/900448696817397/   ____________________________________________________________________ FREE Content & Copywriting MINI course with our TOP 10 Organic post templates.    Giving you the exact templates and also teaching you the WHY behind IFCA's  copywriting magic! https://www.impactfitnesscoachingacademy.com/OrganicFitnessPosts   ____________________________________________________________________ FREE Content Planner with hundreds of content prompts and headlines    https://ifca.kartra.com/page/ContentCalendar ____________________________________________________________________ Make sure to follow the IFCA Instagram Page for daily content to help you:  ✅  Start, and Grow Your Online Fitness Coaching Offer  ✅  Lead Gen Secrets  ✅  Mindset Tools  ✅  Content Tips  ✅  Productivity Tools and Systems  ✅  Sales and Marketing Strategies    ------> Follow @ImpactFitnessCoachingAcademy - https://www.instagram.com/impactfitnesscoachingacademy

In the tenth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with Haven for Hope President and CEO Kenny Wilson, to discuss homelessness and how covid and the winter storm of 2021 has affected Haven for Hope. Christian, Demonte, and Lisa discuss all this and more!   About Kenny Wilson: Kenny Wilson left his role as President of Bank of America in San Antonio (a title he held for 16 years) to become the President and CEO of Haven for Hope in 2016. Since then he has changed countless lives for the better by providing help and resources for the city's most vulnerable. Kenny has proven to be a humble and motivating leader in Haven for Hope and the rest of the San Antonio community! About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (00:57) Introductions  (02:40) Bexar Facts Polls and Homelessness (11:04) Wanting to Help Homelessness vs Not Wanting to See It (14:00) What Prepared Kenny for this Role (15:58) Haven for Hope and their Unique Approach to Homelessness (19:00) Covids Effect on Haven for Hope (23:34) MisUnderstanding the Root of Homelessness (26:14) Housing first (31:20) How Haven for Hope Brings in a New Person (37:17) Haven for Hopes Capacity and Dealing with an Influx Due to Pandemic (43:11) Using Hotels to House Homeless (50:40) Magic Wand Question Links: About Kenny Willson: https://www.havenforhope.org/about/leadership/ Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/   

Six Ways BJJ White Belts ANNOY Their Instructors 1. Explaining Techniques 2. Finishing The Instructor/s Sentences 3. Walking Out of Class 4. Talking During Instruction 5. Not Wanting to Pay for Membership 6. Ghosting Your Instructor 7. “I already know this move.” 8. Poor Hygiene 9, Leaving Bandaids on the mat Also mentioned: Mark DellaGrotte … Continue reading Six Ways BJJ White Belts ANNOY Their Instructors – Episode #104 of Power of The Tribe Podcast →

Why do we have the impression that we explain and justify a lot to others on some issues? In my new podcast episode "Can I (not) want that?" I am talking about our needs, our attitude towards it and why it is sometimes harder for us to set boundaries.

In this podcast Shaykh Faraz Rabbani continues with the text, “Blameworthy Traits and Their Cure” (‘Uyub al-Nafs wa Mudawatuha) by Imam Abu Abdulrahman al-Sulami (died 412 A.H.). This work deals with states of the self, and how to rid oneself from blameworthy traits. In this episode, Shaykh Muhammad BaDhib discusses the blameworthy trait of leaving […] The post 166-Not Wanting to Increase in One’s Deeds and It’s Cure- Shaykh Muhammad BaDhib appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

Hello everyone and thank you for joining me. I have a special episode for you this week. As we are heading into the New Year and you are visualizing and commenting to what you want to create in the coming year I thought we could get some inspiration from some of my recent guests. I hope you are as energized and inspired by their words as I am.   201: Dana Malstaff on Seeing Your Value as a Mom and Businesswoman “Ah, but a man's [or woman’s] reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?” ~ Robert Browning boss-mom.com   202: Elizabeth Williams-Riley on Being Open to Loving Everyone “You never know how much your past will affect your future until it shows up in your present.” ~ Elizabeth Williams-Riley americanconferenceondiversity.org   203: Rene Brent on Happiness & Subconscious Mind “Do something every day that scares you.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt PracticeHappyNow.com ReneBrentHypnosis.com   204: Tara Lynn Foster on Situational Confidence “Fear is stupid, so are regrets.” ~ Marilyn Monroe “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phillipains 4:6-7 taralynnfoster.com   205: Lee Hews on Leading with Action “It’s all about balance.” ~ Lee Hews mainewomenmagazine.com   206: Kara Lamerato on Owning You are a Leader “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” ~ Rosa Parks weddingplanningpodcast.co   207: Ariana Sylvester on Not Wanting to Be a Burden “Be the kind of leader that you would follow.” serialstartups.co/join   208: Jen Hecht on Similarities Between Business & Dating “Let’s get it together, sisters!” thedatingadvisoryboard.com   209: Lolly Daskal on How Curiosity & Self-Reflection Can Set You Free “Greatness is a destiny that is available to anyone. We just have to choose it." lollydaskal.com   210: Erin Robbins on How to Give So Everyone Wins “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” ~ Thomas Edison ginzametrics.com/   211: Kara Snyder on How to Overcome Type-A Burnout “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” ~Colette vitalcorpswellness.com   212: Jen Glantz on Creating a Unique Business “Never, never, never give up” jenglantz.com   213: Lindsey Anderson on Being Truthful with Yourself “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”  ~ Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple. oneclicklindsey.com   214: Andi Simon on Making Change a Doable Opportunity “We take observation into innovation.” simonassociates.net/   215: David Lee on Creating Safety in Conversations “Better results require better conversations.” humannatureatwork.com/   216: Stephanie Breedlove on Turning Point Moments “Never allow a person to tell you no who does not have the power to say yes.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt stephaniebreedlove.com/   217: Lynda Adams on Being Mindful of Those Who Influence You “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 successfulbalancedliving.com   218: Diane Gardner on How to Stop Believing the Lies “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” taxcoach4you.com   219: Maggie Patterson on the Value of Unplugging “I run this day. This day does not run me, because otherwise, chaos will ensue.” scoopindustries.com   220: Joe De Sena on How to Begin Believing You Can “It could be worse.” spartan.com   221: Alison Cardy on Walking Toward Fear “Your real life, your whole life is worth getting your heart broken a few thousand times.” ~ Martha Beck cardycareercoaching.com   222: Rita Morales on Leaping to Big and Scary “You are enough.” ritamorales.com   223: Naomi Amat on the Need to Nourish Yourself “By nurturing you, you can better nurture your family too.” livinglifeonthespectrum.com   224: Lisa Woodruff on Leaning In To What You Are Good At “Done is better than perfect.” “Progress over perfection.” organize365.com   225: Megan Kelly on Creating the Experiences You Want to Have “Better to ask forgiveness than permission.” “Nevertheless, she persisted.” honorsociety.tv   226: Jenn Aubert on Identifying How You Want to Be of Service “Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” learnsavvy.co   227: Elizabeth Moss on Challenges Creating Opportunities for a Thriving Art Gallery “Energy and persistence conquer all things.”  ~ Benjamin Franklin elizabethmossgalleries.com/about   228: Amanda O’Brien on Being a Leader Who Serves a Community “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed in the things you didn’t do than by the things you did do.” takeflyte.com   229: Kelly Roach on Respecting the Stages of Entrepreneurship “Be the best that you can be in everything that you do.” kellyroachcoaching.com   230: Carol Mitchell on Breaking Female Stereotypes “What do you care what other people think?” ~ Richard Feynman tsphr.com   231: Jen Brown on Making Moves When You Feel It “You aren’t pizza. You won’t please everyone.” theengagingeducator.com   232: Christina Vinters on What’s Possible When You Shed Self-Limiting Beliefs “If you want to fly, give up what weighs you down.” ~Toni Morrison modernseparations.com   233: Katie Krimitsos on Becoming the Version of You Who Can “Stay in your lane.” bizwomenrock.com   234: Katie Allen on Being Both Planner & Risk Taker “The two most important days of your life are the day that you’re born and the day you figure out why.” ~ Mark Twain viaONEHOPE.com   235: Hira Ali on Believing “You’ve Got This!” “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” ~ Henry Ford advancingyourpotential.com   236: Maegan Watson on Evolving Your Business “We are not given dreams or ideas without the ability to create them. We are not given the vision of ourselves without the bravery to being this vision to life. All you have to do is tell yourself that you are worth it, over and over.” watsonstylegroup.com   237: Melissa Hereford on How to Get What You Want “The only thing to fear is fear itself.” ~ FDR “You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the slide, overthinking it. You have to go down the shoot.” ~ Tina Fey MelissaHereford.com   238: Sari de la Motte on Trusting Your Gut “People won’t remember what you said, but they’ll remember what they felt.” ~ Maya Angelou nonverbalforte.com   239: Giovanna Capozza on Finding Your Meaning of Happiness “You’re not doing this alone.” sherisespodcast.com   240: Lynette Delane on “You Don’t Need that Piece of Paper!” “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are.” ~ Brene Brown kitsandbits.com.au   241: Anne L’Heureux on Empowering Those You Lead “Do and believe that which leads you to your goals.” ~ Tom Bilyeu fueltrainovercome.com   242: Alissa Daire Nelson on Not Feeling Good Enough “Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you.” daire2succeed.com   243: Elizabeth Ross Holmstrom on Using Mindfulness to Combat Stress “There’s no such thing as a weird human being, it’s just that some people might require more understanding than others.”  ~ Tom Robbins breaktogether.net   244: Suzanne Anderson on the Evolution of Women “The place life calls you to, where the most aliveness is, is where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” ~ Frederick Buechner mysterialwoman.com   245: Brian Ligotti on Rethinking What You “Have To” Do “I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think” ~ Rumi dirigofitness.com   246: Kristy Wallace on Finding Balance by Releasing Perfection “Love what you do.” facebook.com/EllevateNetwork/   248: Angela Lussier on Speaking Your Voice “Stop waiting. Start creating.” angelalussier.us   249: Keisha Reynolds on the Valuable Risk to Be You “There is something inside of us that transcends the human experience of race, and culture, and class, and for me that’s the human spirit.” keishareynolds.com   250: Alexa Gilmore on Coming Back to Your Body “Be the first. The first to say hello. The first to compliment the other person. The first to give credit. The first to say sorry. The first to offer to help. The first to show up for someone else. The first to set an example. The first to offer hope. The first to shine. Be the first.” ~ Chris Winfield atxacu.com   251: Kelly Gushue on Helping Women to Succeed “Carpe Diem.” ~Horace PersonalFinanceWarrior.com   252: Randi Levin on Living Your Legacy “We tend to think of our legacy as something we leave behind at the end of our lives, but what would you do differently today if you believed that you had the choice to carve out exactly what you wanted that legacy to be in real time? Manifest that concept and magically you do have that choice. You are your own GPS in your life. Start by having a voice. Say yes by listening to that voice. What’s next? Now is your new next.” randilevincoaching.com   If you loved this episode you are also going to love The Quotes From the First 100 Episodes and Another 100 Quotes to Take on the Go. If you listened to this episode and got fired up to make things happen in the coming year but you are feeling lost or doubtful around how to make it happen, reach out to me. You can find me at jodi@womentakingthelead.com. I would love to hear from you and help you to achieve all your goals this year. As always, I hope this was of value to you and here's to your success. Thank You to Our Sponsors! Zebralove Web Solutions: Your website tells a story about your business! At Zebralove Web Solutions, Milly and her team are going to make sure your website tells the story you want your customers to hear. 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Niesha Whitt is one of my Facebook friends who's about to take a leap of faith going into a new career as a traveling RN. We talk about that toward the end of the show, but we start with the topic: Dating: Broke and Boujie LOL. She sent me a screenshot of an Ebony article titled: Dear "Broke" Men: Don't Punish a Woman for Not Wanting to Date You. Whoa!!! Right? I have so many degreed Black female friends that are versions of the main character in the "Being Mary Jane" series. After we shut the interview down, we started chopping it up and came up with a plan to do a series on dating. OMG. It's going to be lit! What do you think about this?

A cornerstone of The Sportsman Channel, Scott Leysath has cooked, sliced, diced, and served every type of game you can imagine. Known better as The Sporting Chef, we sat down with Scott to cover some very interesting culinary topics that will point blank make your game dishes better.  Also on the menu: The #EatWhatYouKill or #FieldtoFork Movement, or whatever you want to call it these days, otherwise know as hunting-killing-eating free range organic meats. This concept is gaining steam as evidenced by the likes of mega-famed podcaster Joe Rogan posing on the cover of Petersen's Hunting Magazine while carrying a hindquarter of a recently killed moose. Which reminds me, there seem to be a bunch of outdoor podcasters making magazine covers lately. From corned venison, to camp smokers, to over cooking game, to venison jerky, to avoiding "gamey" flavors- Scott shares decades of culinary knowledge with us on this show! A great episode to tune into if you are eating meat from your hunts! Would You Please Help Us Fund this Show? www.BigBuckRegistry.com/pledge In This Episode We Discuss: KGO TV and the NO VENISON ALLOWED Rule Northern California and Rainfall at 8% of Normal Psychology, Bouncing, and Restaurants Cooking Better at Home (Better than Going Out and Cheaper) Venison from the Freezer, Cut, Butterflied and Whole Tenderloins Short Attention Spans, Jana Waller, a Multiple Guests Redneck Buddy Toffer, Hank Shaw, and Dan Draper Camp Chef Smokers, Not Wanting to Plug In, and Spatchcocking Smoking without Wood in a Seasoned Smoker Savory Deserves at Least a Hint of Smoke Propane vs Traditional vs Pellet Smokers 3 Minute Chemistry and #HuntFishCook #EatWhatYouKill Duck and Liver- Do They Really Tast the Same? Corning Your Own Venison and Different Ways to Cook It "Give them a sandwich and tell them to shut up" Gamey Meat- Myth or Fact, Why?  How to Avoid It Why Deer Taste Different from Different Parts of the Country Why Deer Taste Different Living in the Exact Same Area Young Doe Meat, Aging Venison Meats, and Tenderizing Venison Gamey is for Rancid Meat or Smelly Socks, not for the Natural Flavor of Venison Investigate the Stomach Contents of Your Deer for Hints on How to Cook the Meat Jerky! Wet, Dry, Smoked, Outside or Inside- Just Get It Done Sarah Palin, MeatEater Steve Rinella, and Joe Rogan #EatWhatYouKill Television Business- The Importance of a Great Publicist Hunters ARE NOT Nasty Mean People In Tune with Your Wild Game Recommended Book: AJ McLane - A Tast of the Wild Recommended Tool: A Chef's Knife & the Victor Tenderizor Recommened Tip: Do Not Over Cook!   FEEDBACK HOTLINE: 724-613-2825 HELP FUND THIS SHOW: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/donate REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES and Stitcher: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/itunes www.BigBuckRegistry.com/stitcher Want to Know When the Next Big Buck Podcast is Released? Then Join the Club: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/huntmail Submit A Buck: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/mybuck Be a Guest: Guests@BigBuckRegistry.com Share for Share: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/s4s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bigbuckregistry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigbuckregistry Feedback:Feedback@BigBuckRegistry.com Also find us on these fine networks: iTunes Stitcher Blubrry Libsyn TuneIn Other Recommended Podcasts: CarrieZ Wildgame IamTurkeyHunting BowRush FishNerds Bowhunting Freedom Up North Journal Blanchard Outdoors

Cage was a composer who revolutionized dance & visual art with his experimental approach to art-making and music. Director of Curatorial David Houston explores one of Cage’s few visual artworks, Not Wanting to Say Anything about Marcel?

Curatorial Assistant Tom Norris discusses Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel, an artwork by American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). Created in 1969 as a tribute to artist Marcel Duchamp, Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel is a multiple comprised of five components: four Plexigrams and one lithograph, all with randomly placed text and images. This innovative work, with its captivating construction and endless interpretation by the viewer, is featured in the exhibition Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel: An Artwork by John Cage on view September 24, 2010 through March 28, 2011.