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Read Online“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 22:42–43What powerful words these were. As Jesus hung dying on the Cross for the salvation of the world, He hung between two thieves. These thieves represent all of us. One of them wanted Jesus to save His earthly life by coming down from the Cross and saving him at the same time. The other thief made a prayer for eternal life, asking Jesus to remember him when Jesus entered His Kingdom. To the latter, Jesus granted his request.Oftentimes we pray for earthly goods and pay little attention to eternal ones. Today, as we celebrate the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. On this day, we are invited to pray this prayer with the good thief, acknowledging that we are sinners deserving death, but hoping and praying for mercy and a share in the Eternal Kingdom of God.Nothing makes the soul of our Lord more joyful than saving His children. He endured suffering and death out of love. He knew that His death would destroy our death if we cling to Him in hope. On the Cross, Jesus' gaze was on eternal, not earthly, redemption. He beheld the glorious throne that He mounted. It began with a cross but would end with glory, power and splendor beyond imagination. As we honor Jesus as the great and glorious King of the Universe, we are encouraged to invite Him to establish His kingship in our lives more fully. Though Jesus' permanent, lasting and visible Kingdom will be established only in the future when He returns at the end of time, His Kingdom must begin now.The Kingdom of God is established here and now every time you allow Him to exercise His kingship in your life. As a King, Jesus desires to order your life. He demands perfect submission of your will to Him. He demands complete obedience. And He demands that you embrace this kingship of His freely, of your own choosing. These are demands of perfect love that bring about a sharing in His eternal Kingdom. How well do you do this?Throughout our world, there are many forms of governments. Democracies are thought by many to be the best form of government because no one person is capable of being the perfect king. Therefore a democracy is more of a safeguard against tyranny and abusive leadership. But when it comes to the end of time, the governance of humanity will take place by a King—the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is the only one Who is capable of governing humanity with justice and love. He is the only one under Whose leadership we will all flourish. He is the only one Who will be able to establish universal peace and harmony.Reflect, today, upon the glorious end of the world when our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe, will return in splendor and majesty to judge the living and the dead and to establish His permanent and unending Kingdom. Though we are not able to comprehend what this Kingdom will be at this time, we must believe in it with faith and have supernatural hope that we will share in it. Reflect, especially, upon your mission to allow that Kingdom of grace and mercy to begin now, within the depths of your own soul. Surrender all to Him. Invite Him to reign over your thoughts, will, body and soul. Do not hesitate. Trust in this one and only glorious King Who is worthy of our total obedience. My Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, You and You alone are worthy of our total trust and surrender in all things. I do choose You as my King today. I join with the good thief and come to You with all my sin, praying that You will remember me when You come into Your glorious Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You.  Mongolo1984, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Read Online“That the dead will rise even Moses made known in the passage about the bush, when he called  ‘Lord' the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob; and he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” Luke 20:37–38Jesus gives this response to some of the Sadducees who question Him about the resurrection of the dead. The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection of the body, whereas the Pharisees did. Thus, the Sadducees asked Jesus about the resurrection of the body using an almost unheard of example. They refer to the levirate law found in Deuteronomy 25:5ff which states that if a married man dies before having children, the brother of that man must marry his wife and provide descendants for his brother. Thus, the Sadducees present the scenario where seven brothers die, each one subsequently taking the same wife. The question they posed was, “Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be? For all seven had been married to her.” Jesus answers by explaining that marriage is for this life, not the life to come at the resurrection. Therefore, none of the brothers will be married to her when they rise.Some spouses have a hard time with this teaching, in that they love their spouse and desire to remain married in Heaven and at the time of the final resurrection. For those who feel this way, rest assured that the bonds of love we form on earth will remain and even be strengthened in Heaven. And when the end of the world comes and all of our bodies rise and are reunited with our souls, those bonds of love will remain stronger than ever. However, marriage, in the earthly sense, will be no more. It will be replaced by the pure love of the new life to come.This teaching gives us reason to ponder further the beautiful teaching of our Lord about His return in glory and, as we say in the Creed, “the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.” We profess this belief every Sunday at Mass. But for many, it can be hard to understand. So what do we actually believe? Simply put, we believe that when we die, our body is “laid to rest,” but our soul enters a moment of particular judgment. Those who remain in mortal sin are eternally separated from God. But those who die in a state of grace will eternally live with God. Most people who die will most likely die with some lasting venial sins on their soul. Thus, Purgatory is the grace of final purification that the person's soul encounters upon death. Purgatory is simply the purifying love of God which has the effect of eliminating every last sin and imperfection, and every attachment to sin, so that the purified soul can see God face-to-face in Heaven. But it doesn't stop there. We also believe that at some definitive time in world history, Jesus will return to earth and transform it. This is His Final Judgment. At that time, every body will rise, and we will live eternally as we were intended to live: body and soul united as one. Those souls who are in mortal sin will also be reunited with their bodies, but their body and soul will live separated from God forever. Thankfully, those who are in a state of grace and have endured their final purification will be resurrected and share in the new Heavens and new Earth forever, body and soul as God intended. Reflect, today, upon this glorious teaching of our Lord that you profess faith in every time you pray the Creed. Keeping your eyes on Heaven and, especially, on the final and glorious resurrected state in which you will live in the new Heaven and Earth must become your daily practice. The more we live with this holy expectation, the more we will live here and now as a time of preparation for this final existence. Build treasure now in anticipation of this glorious day and believe that it is the eternity to which you are called. My resurrected Lord, You now reign in Heaven, body and soul, in anticipation of the final and glorious resurrection of all the dead. May I always keep my eyes on this final goal of human life and do all that I can to prepare for this eternity of glory and love. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Hello to you listening in Shallotte, North Carolina!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.The Witch of Whidbey has been walking in the autumn-drenched fields and forests, some leaves not yet ready to let go of their branches, scattered clouds, hints of rain on the horizon, wood fires holding at bay the Pacific Northwest chill, and, (as if we could ever forget) the fast-approaching Holidazed nipping at our heels.Gazing at the landscape brought to mind two lines from the poem, Three in Transition, by David Ignatow. [American poet, author, editor] wrote:“I wish I understood the beauty in leaves falling.To whom are we beautiful as we go?”As we open the door to this ThankfulGiving Season, let's step in, pause, look deeply at friends, loved ones, and colleagues gathered together, and in that moment reflect on their beauty as they come and go in our lives.Story Prompt: What do you see in them? What might they see in you? Write that story. Tell it out loud!Click HERE to read an analysis of Three in Transition by David IgnatowYou're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

In this episode of Tabling Thoughts, I talk about one of the most essential elements of emotional wellbeing: boundaries. I break down what boundaries really are, what they mean in our relationships, and why understanding them is the first step toward healthier connections. This is just Part One.In the next episode, I'll dive into why setting boundaries can feel so difficult and how we can begin to implement them in practical, compassionate ways. Stay tuned! there's so much more to uncover.Link to Reflect and Colour Book by Solmaz BarghgirSetting Boundaries WorkshopThe Miracle of Meditation to Overcome FearSelf Steam CourseRelationship CourseStress CourseSolmaz LinkedIn Copyright Notice: All rights to this podcast and its content are exclusively owned by Solmaz Barghigr. This content is legally protected, and any unauthorized downloading, reproduction, or redistribution may have legal consequences. If you wish to share an episode, please do so only by sharing the official link from the platform where you are listening (such as Spotify, YouTube, Castbox, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts)Music:Song: Retro Groove (Upbeat Fun Retro)_ Main VersionLicense: Individual License, Commercial, APRA/AMCOSComposer: Henrique Tavares Dib - APRA IPI: 00611600895Email: admin@barghgir.comSolmaz_Barghgir_Coach InstagramTabling Thoughts InstagramLam Ta Kalaam CastBoxLam Ta Kalaam Apple PodcastWebsite:   www.barghgir.comYouTube:  https://youtube.com/@solmazbarghgir

LESSON 325All Things I Think I See Reflect Ideas.This is salvation's keynote: What I see reflects a process in my mind, which starts with my idea of what I want. From there, the mind makes up an image of the thing the mind desires, judges valuable, and therefore seeks to find. These images are then projected outward, looked upon, esteemed as real and guarded as one's own. From insane wishes comes an insane world. From judgment comes a world condemned. And from forgiving thoughts a gentle world comes forth, with mercy for the holy Son of God, to offer him a kindly home where he can rest a while before he journeys on, and help his brothers walk ahead with him, and find the way to Heaven and to God.Our Father, Your ideas reflect the truth, and mine apart from Yours but make up dreams. Let me behold what only Yours reflect, for Yours and Yours alone establish truth.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

Segment 1: What's Going On?Describe the phenomenon: Kids shouting “6-7” during play, drills, and even counting exercises.Discuss how widespread it is: Playground, baseball field, everywhere.Light humor: “It's like the new ‘What's up?'—and yes, it's driving parents crazy.” Segment 2: Carrie Underwood's SolutionIntroduce Carrie Underwood's idea: Every time kids say “6-7,” respond with “5309.”Explore why this might work: Peer pressure reversal, breaking the rhythm.Add commentary: “It's going to take all of us to make this stop!” Segment 3: The Musical FixBring in the Tommy Tutone angle: “867-5309” as a fun alternative.Discuss why singing this classic could kill the trend: Kids think it's uncool if parents do it.Bonus: “You're teaching them a great song too!” Segment 4: Will It Last?Reflect on how trends fade: Compare to past fads like “What's up?”Predict when this might disappear.Light banter: “Until someone brings it back in 10 years…”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doing good for others benefits our own minds and bodies, as well. We explore the science of kindness.Summary: On this episode of The Science of Happiness we explore how everyday acts of kindness strengthen our sense of connection and belonging, and why our brains are built to feel good when we support others. Drawing from both research and lived experience, we examine how even small gestures can reduce anxiety, increase purpose, and ripple outward through our communities. We also look at why kindness flourishes when it's spontaneous and genuine, and how practicing it can open us to deeper presence, vulnerability, and joy.How To Do This Practice: Set an intention: Take a moment each evening to reflect on the day ahead and choose a general theme for how you want to show kindness. Like offering gratitude, being more present, or supporting someone who comes to mind. Keep it flexible: Rather than creating a rigid checklist, identify a few broad “buckets” of kindness so you can let opportunities arise naturally. Notice moments to connect: As you move through your day, look for organic openings to offer warmth. Whether through a sincere compliment, a helpful gesture, or simply slowing down to truly listen. Act on what feels genuine: Choose gestures that feel authentic to you and appropriate to the moment, aiming for sincerity over perfection. Reflect briefly: At the end of the day, jot down the acts you did and how they felt—for you and for others—paying attention to small emotional shifts or moments of connection. Stay gentle with yourself: If you miss a moment or a day feels off, reset without judgment; the practice is about cultivating awareness and kindness, not completing a task list. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests: DANA MERWIN is a progressional clown and performer based in San Francisco.Learn about Dana's Work: https://tinyurl.com/bd6ew95aFollow Dana on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/dspstzrkDAVID CREGG is a clinical psychologist at South Texas Veterans Health Care System whose research specializes in positive psychology.Find more of David's work here: https://tinyurl.com/ajay6n6aRelated The Science of Happiness episodes:  Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability: https://tinyurl.com/yxw4uhpfThe Contagious Power of Compassion: https://tinyurl.com/3x7w2s5sWho's Always There For You: https://tinyurl.com/yt3ejj6wRelated Happiness Breaks:Tap into the Joy That Surrounds You: https://tinyurl.com/2pb8ye9xA Meditation for When Others Are Suffering: https://tinyurl.com/2tcp2an9Tell us about your experience with this practice. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/yx64nk2n

Feel like you're drifting through life on autopilot? This episode will snap you awake. In this AMMA edition of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle three deeply personal questions around identity, distraction, purpose, and reinvention. From the erosion of our collective attention span to the fear of starting over in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, this episode explores why so many high achievers reach a point where they look around and wonder how much of their life reflects their choices versus someone else's expectations. With candid stories, tough-love truths, and practical reframes, Michael and Jessica break down how to reclaim your time, rediscover who you are, and redefine what comes next. Here's what you'll learn: How constant distraction is destroying presence, relationships, and creative thinking, and what it takes to rebuild your attention Why it is never too late to pivot, rediscover your identity, or pursue something that truly lights you up What successful attorneys actually do in retirement and why some people struggle to walk away from the work that defines them If you have ever questioned who you are, where you are going, or what you truly want, this episode will remind you that it is never too late to rewrite your story. ---- 02:34 — Michael describes the collapse of human attention and why people are no longer present in their own lives 03:04 — How constant phone use destroys meaningful connection, even during everyday moments like dinner 05:39 — The moment Michael realized technology was reshaping his kids' habits and what happened when he took the iPad away 06:49 — A challenge for listeners: try an entirely phone-free Thanksgiving and notice how differently you feel 09:58 — Why people wake up realizing they've built a life based on expectations instead of their own desires 12:14 — You are not starting over. You are pivoting with decades of experience and wisdom 16:23 — The danger of retiring without purpose and why people fall apart when they have nothing meaningful to do 17:31 — What Michael would do if he could “burn it all down” and start something completely new, and why he chooses not to ---- Links & Resources: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins Jensen Huang ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 384. Break the Mold: The Blueprint for Radical Reinvention with Todd Herman 331. AMMA — Failure to Reflect is Failure to Grow: The Brutal Truth About Staying Stuck 237. AMMA — Breaking Out of Complacency: Transformation Through Innovation

Read OnlineSource: You are viewing content from a free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited.And every day he was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words. Luke 19:47–48Jesus had just entered Jerusalem for the upcoming Feast of Passover. He arrived in that holy city and then returned again the next day and entered the Temple area. As He witnessed the corruption of those selling animals for the Temple sacrifices, Jesus responded with fervent preaching in an attempt to cleanse the Temple from this corruption. He quoted the Prophet Isaiah and cried out, “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” Luke's Gospel points out the reaction of the chief priests, the scribes and the leaders of the people. They were “seeking to put him to death.” However, as the Gospel further relates, “they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words.”It's important to consider this passage within its context. The words that Jesus spoke were words that sought to cleanse the Temple of corruption. With the approval of the temple priests, who benefitted from the temple tax, there were many people who were using the practice of divine worship to make a profit for selfish gain, turning the Temple into a marketplace. Jesus could see this clearly, and many of the people would have also sensed the corruption of these practices. Though they needed to purchase animals for the ritual sacrifices and Passover meal, many of them were most likely disturbed by this abuse. Therefore, as Jesus spoke with fervor and condemnation, it angered those who were responsible for the corruption but left the people with consolation. Hence, they were “hanging on his words.”The Gospel is always consoling, and, for those who are open, it leads them to hang on every word that is spoken. It refreshes and invigorates, clarifies and motivates. Usually when we think of the Gospel, we think of words that are gentle and inviting—words of mercy to the sinner and compassion for those who are struggling. But sometimes the pure Gospel message from our Lord fiercely attacks sin and evil. And though this may be shocking to the evil doers, to those with pure faith, these words also refresh and strengthen.Today, we need the full Gospel message. Many need to hear Jesus' gentle invitation to conversion by which their heavy burdens are lifted. But many others need to hear His firm words of condemnation. And the Church as a whole needs both of these messages to be proclaimed if we are to fully participate in the apostolic ministry of our Lord. Only our Lord has the right to condemn, chastise, and call others to repentance. But we are all called to share in this mission of our Lord. And though we do not have the right to judge the hearts of others, when we see objective evil and disorder within our world and even within our Church, we must cry out with our Lord, “My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” And when we do hear the holy and inspired words of God's messengers who boldly and courageously proclaim the truth and call others to repentance, it should inspire, invigorate and console us as we find ourselves hanging on their every word.Reflect, today, upon the Gospel messages that need to be preached in our day and age that are both inspired by God and are also fervently directed at corruption within the world and even within our Church. Allow yourself to support such holy preaching and to be inspired by it. Hang on these holy words of God's prophets today. As you do, God will protect them and inspire them to continue His holy mission of purification.My purifying Lord, the corruption within our world, and at times even within our Church, requires Your holy preaching and purifying action. Please send Your messengers to those in need so that all may be cleansed as You cleansed the Temple. May I share in this mission in the ways in which You call me, and may I always hang on every word spoken from Your merciful and fervent heart of love. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Nick Kinley, author of The Power Trap. They explore the profound effects of power on leadership, exploring how it can alter decision-making, amplify personal traits, and impact organizational dynamics. Nick, a psychologist and leadership expert, shares insights from his extensive career, including his experiences in forensic psychotherapy and corporate leadership roles. Listeners will learn about the six common effects of power that can change individuals in leadership positions, including increased impulsivity, reduced empathy, and the amplification of internal biases. Nick emphasizes the importance of accountability, challenging the notion that power corrupts, and instead highlighting that it is the fear of losing power that often leads to poor choices. This episode serves as a crucial reminder for leaders to remain aware of how power influences their behavior and decision-making processes. In this episode: Discover how power can change our thinking and behavior in leadership roles. Explore the six common effects of power and their implications for decision-making. Learn practical strategies for mitigating the negative impacts of power on leaders and organizations. Understand the importance of accountability in leadership and the role of personal traits. Reflect on how to create a culture of open communication and feedback within teams. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/551. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further?  Learn With Us on our website. Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites.  Let's connect: Send Us a Message Follow Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube The Brainy Business on Instagram

Season 9 is heading into its final stretch, and Izzy Baker is back with one of the most honest and spiritually challenging episodes of the entire season. This week, Izzy dives deep into the tension between obedience and logic, exploring what happens when God tells you to move, shift, release, or trust Him in ways that make absolutely no sense on paper. As the year closes and purpose conversations get louder, this episode confronts the battle between clarity and convenience — and why so many of us confuse one for the other. Izzy opens by reflecting on the meme that sparked this entire conversation: “Did God tell you to do that, or does it just make sense?” What starts as a simple question turns into a raw exploration of purpose, timing, career shifts, and the uncomfortable reality that sometimes God will pull you out of familiar environments not to punish you, but to position you. Whether it's job rejection, unexpected redirection, or losing access to spaces you thought you needed, Izzy unpacks how obedience can feel like irrationality until hindsight proves otherwise.From there, he moves into Happy Hour, where he tackles one of the most relatable realities for young millennial men today: the art of giving people — especially parents and friends — the bare minimum. Izzy breaks down why some dreams can't survive unnecessary opinions, why oversharing exposes you to spiritual and emotional interference, and why ambition often gets mislabeled as being “ungrateful.” With humor and honesty, he challenges listeners to protect the visions God gave them privately, even when the people closest to them don't understand.In the Case Study, Izzy analyzes 1 Kings 19:11–12, the passage where God's voice doesn't appear in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire — but in a still, small whisper. Through personal stories, spiritual insight, and years of hard lessons, Izzy explains why so many of us miss God's direction looking for something dramatic, when the answer has been sitting quietly in front of us the whole time. He connects this concept to a viral video from sneaker creator Devintage, revealing how delayed obedience can cost you more later — and how idols, comfort, and fear can disguise themselves as logic.The episode then shifts into the mental health conversation, centered on obedience, pressure, stress, and spiritual clarity. Izzy pulls from psychological research, faith-based studies, and lived experience to show how fear, pressure, and confusion distort decision-making. From habitual stress responses to long-term emotional patterns, he breaks down why people often revert to what “worked last season,” even when God is clearly calling them into something different.As the Weekly Sabbatical wraps up the episode, Izzy leans into stories of biblical obedience, divine timing, and the uncomfortable process of being stretched. He challenges listeners to evaluate where they've been striking the rock out of habit, where they've been moving out of pressure instead of peace, and where convenience has been disguised as purpose.The question he closes with becomes the one you'll carry all week: Are you moving from clarity… or comfort? This episode is a quiet call to trust, a nudge toward surrender, and a reminder that faith rarely fits neatly into logic. If you've been wrestling with a decision, feeling pulled into something that doesn't add up, or questioning whether you're hearing God or your own fear — this one will meet you right where you are.Listen. Reflect. And don't be afraid to join the conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package

Unlock your competitive edge by planning earlier than everyone else. Strategic planning is more than an annual box to check; it is a time to reflect, reorient, and reengage your company with its long-term objectives, and to align today's priorities with them.    The true cost of distraction goes beyond just affecting mental focus; it impacts your bottom line. It's not only about lost productivity; on average, it takes about 23 minutes and 15 seconds to switch between business activities. Even though we are working effectively, the time lost hinders our company from maximizing its available resources.   In this episode, you will hear how not to overthink reflection, the importance of taking time to understand your current position before moving forward, and tips for conducting productive deep work sessions.   The panelists in this "It's Your Business" conversation are all business advisors:  Christy Maxfield, President and CEO of Purpose First Advisors; Dean Barta, Founder and CEO of Barta Business Group; and  Jess Dewell, Growth Strategist at Red Direction. They discuss a three-part framework designed to unlock your business's growth potential and explore pathways for strategic re-engagement.   --------------------   If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business. -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Reflect, today, upon the serious temptation we all face of being indifferent to Christ.  It's easy for us to have a little faith and to turn to God when it is to our advantage.  But it is also very easy to remain indifferent to Christ when things in life seem to be going well.  We easily fall into the trap of thinking we do not need to daily surrender to Him in the most complete way possible.  Root out any indifference to Christ today and tell Him you want to serve Him and His holy will with your whole heart.https://catholic-daily-reflections.com/2020/11/18/jesus-wept-2/https://catholic-daily-reflections.com/2020/11/18/jesus-wept-2/

Read Online“For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides. They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.” Luke 19:43–44Jesus spoke these words as He looked at Jerusalem from a distance, preparing to enter that holy city for the last time in preparation for His passion and death. As He spoke these words, the Gospel says that Jesus wept over the city. Of course, it wasn't primarily tears over the future physical destruction of the Temple and invasion by Roman forces. It was first and foremost tears over the lack of faith of so many which was the true destruction He mourned.As mentioned above, the city of Jerusalem was indeed sieged by the military commander Titus in the year 70 A.D. Titus was acting under the authority of his father, the emperor, and destroyed not only the Temple but also much of the city itself, as well as the Jewish inhabitants. As Jesus approached the city of Jerusalem, so as to enter the Temple one last time to offer His life as the definitive Sacrificial Lamb for the salvation of the world, Jesus knew that many within this holy city would not accept His saving sacrifice. He knew that many within that city would become the instruments of His pending death and would have no remorse for killing the Savior of the World. And though this one point can easily be missed, it should be emphasized that Jesus' reaction was not fear, it was not anger, it was not disgust. Rather, His reaction was holy sorrow. He wept over the city and its inhabitants despite what many of them would soon do to Him.When you suffer injustice, how do you react? Do you lash out? Condemn? Get defensive? Or do you imitate our Lord and allow your soul to be filled with holy sorrow? Holy sorrow is an act of love and is the appropriate Christian response to persecution and injustice. Too often, however, our response is not holy sorrow but anger. The problem with this is that reacting in unholy anger does not accomplish anything good. It does not help us to imitate Jesus, and it doesn't help those with whom we are angry. Though the passion of anger can be used for good at times, it becomes a sin when it is selfish and a reaction to some injustice done to us. Instead of this unholy anger, seek to foster holy sorrow in imitation of Jesus. This virtue will not only help your soul grow in love of those who have hurt you, it will also help them to see more clearly what they have done so that they can repent.Reflect, today, upon your own approach to the evil you face in your life. Consider carefully your interior and exterior reaction. Do you mourn with love over sins you witness and experience? Do you mourn, with a holy sorrow, over your own sins and the sins of others? Work to foster this form of love within you and you will find that it can become a motivation for you to help transform the sins you commit and the sins of others you endure.My sorrowful Lord, You endured the sins of many. You were treated with cruelty and injustice. To all of these sins, including those that you foresaw, You reacted with the love of holy sorrow. And that sorrow led you to true compassion and concern for all. Please give me the grace to imitate this same love of Yours so that I, too, may share in the holiness of Your sorrowful heart. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: David Roberts, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

When the holiday season ends, it's easy to shove everything back into bins and call it done. But what if this year you took a few extra minutes to put things away with purpose — and left yourself set up for peace, not overwhelm, when next season rolls around?   In this episode, I'm sharing five simple steps to help you declutter the leftover holiday chaos, reset your spaces, and start the new year with more peace, order, and intention. You'll learn how to: • Organize decorations, lights, and ornaments so they're easy to unpack next year • Sort and store cards, keepsakes, and photos without losing their meaning • Simplify your holiday storage systems so Christian home organization feels lighter, not overwhelming • Reset the spaces and routines that carried the weight of the holiday hustle • Reflect with purpose on what worked this season — and what needs to change heading into 2026 This conversation is all about creating space for a fresh start in your mind, in your heart — clearing the visual and mental clutter so your home, routines, and heart are aligned with what God is calling you into next. And I can't wait to hear what that may be. Praying for you this holiday season!

In this "Rewind & Reflect" (previously published) episode, we dive deep into the holistic health practices that empower entrepreneurs to not just survive—but thrive. We explore why self-care is a critical pillar for sustainable success, how rest isn't a luxury but a strategy, the transformative power of self-love and inner work, the role of discipline as a self-respect practice, and the importance of maintaining physical well-being when you're in the driver's seat of your business. Our guest is the insightful and compassionate therapist Jenay Hicks (MS, LPC, NCC). Jenay believes fundamentally in the human capacity to self-actualize—meaning to reach our fullest potential—and works with clients to clarify their “why” and navigate paths toward deeper fulfillment both personally and professionally. She highlights how many high-achievers look like they've “got it all together” on the outside, yet are running on fumes underneath—masking exhaustion and anxiety in the name of performance. Whether you're building a startup, scaling your service business, or leading a creative venture, this episode offers you the tools and mindset to reimagine success: one where your health, purpose, and profit all rise together. Tune in and leave not only inspired—but equipped to make holistic health your competitive advantage. Learn more and connect with Jenay Hicks at: jenayhicks.com

Today, on Notable Leaders' Radio, I speak with Jourdan Hathaway, Chief Business Officer of the General Assembly. She emphasizes how resilience, courage, and the willingness to ask for help have been key in her transition from a childhood of poverty to a successful executive leader.  In today's episode, we discuss: Reflect on the childhood influences that shaped you and your future aspirations. Jourdan shares how her experience growing up in extreme poverty shaped her early dream of working in advertising, inspired by the TV show "Bewitched." That dream became a guiding star through hardship. Create your own learning path to fill critical gaps. When promoted to a leadership role outside her area of expertise, Jourdan built Project FLAT: Financial Literacy Advancement Training to master finance through journaling, mentorship, and resilience quickly. Cultivate resilience as a core leadership skill. Jourdan's story illustrates how bouncing back from setbacks and persisting despite obstacles is essential for long-term success and impact. Define leadership through vulnerability and empathy. Jourdan explains how her acronym DRIVEN (determined, resilient, impactful, vulnerable, empathetic, nimble) reflects her belief that true leadership includes asking for help and lifting others up. RESOURCES: Guest Bio Jourdan Hathaway is Chief Business Officer at General Assembly, a global leader in talent development and upskilling. She oversees marketing, sales enablement, client delivery, admissions, student experience, career services, alumni relations, and partnerships. Jourdan's journey spans agency marketing to edtech, blending operational excellence with a passion for building inclusive, future-ready organizations. She is recognized for strategic leadership, business growth, and talent transformation, and serves as a mentor and member of the Exceptional Women Alliance.   Website/Social Links www.GA.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/jourdan-hathaway Belinda's Bio: Belinda is a sought-after Leadership Advisor, Coach, Consultant, and Keynote speaker and a leading authority in guiding global executives, professionals, and small business owners to become today's highly respected leaders. As the Founder of BelindaPruyne.com, Belinda works with organizations such as IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, BBDO, The BAM Connection, Hilton, Leidos, Yale School of Medicine, Landis, Portland Trail Blazers, and the Discovery Channel. Most recently, she redesigned two global internal advertising agencies for Cella, a leader in creative staffing and consulting. She is a founding C-suite and executive management coach for Chief, the fastest-growing executive women's network. Since 2020, Belinda has conducted over 120 interviews with top-level executives and business leaders, who share their personal journeys to success, revealing the truth about what it took to achieve their success on her Notable Leaders Radio podcast. She gained a wealth of expertise in the client services industry as Executive Vice President and Global Director of Creative Management at Grey Advertising, managing over 500 people worldwide. With over 20+ years of leadership development experience, she brings industry-wide recognition to the executives and companies she works with. Whether a startup, turnaround, acquisition, or global corporation, executives and companies continue to turn to Pruyne for strategic and impactful solutions in a rapidly shifting economy and marketplace. Website: Belindapruyne.com Email Address: hello@belindapruyne.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindapruyne  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NotableLeadersNetwork.BelindaPruyne/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/belindapruyne?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindapruyne/  Surround yourself with experienced mentors. From public speaking training to business skills, Jourdan emphasizes that growing into leadership is a journey supported by those who have already walked the path.  

In this week's episode, I explore how identity is built: the parts we inherit, the roles we perform to survive, the stories we are never allowed to tell, and the parts of us that only come alive when we finally feel safe.     If you've ever wondered why you feel the way you do… or why it's so hard to change old patterns…this episode will help you understand your story with more compassion and clarity.  Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.  Reflect on the stories that shaped you.  And ask yourself with curiosity — not shame — “Who am I becoming?”  

What if Jesus walked through the doors today and told us He was returning exactly one year from now? How would that change everything about the way we live? This powerful message from 1 Peter 4:1-11 challenges us to examine whether we're truly living like the end is near or just going through the motions of faith while our hearts remain tethered to temporary things. The passage confronts us with uncomfortable questions about idolatry in our modern lives, reminding us that anything elevated above God, whether it's sports, relationships, approval, or even our own families, can become an idol that steals our worship. Peter urges believers to arm themselves with Christ's attitude toward suffering and to be anxious to do God's will rather than chase our own desires. The text reveals ten diagnostic questions to identify idols in our lives, from what dominates our thoughts to what we defend excessively. But this isn't just about what we avoid; it's about what we pursue. People who live like the end is near are earnest and disciplined in prayer, show deep unconditional love that covers a multitude of sins, and actively use their spiritual gifts to serve others. The challenge isn't to live in fear, but to live with purpose, knowing that opposition will come when we choose to follow Jesus faithfully, yet pressing forward anyway because eternity is what truly matters.**Sermon Notes:****Title:** Living Like the End is Near **Speaker:** Jesse **Text:** 1 Peter 4:1-11 (NLT)**Detailed Notes:**1. **Introduction:**  - Jesse expresses gratitude for the opportunity to lead a student takeover and highlights how student ministry serves as a bridge from kids' ministry to adult services.  - The series has been based on 1 Peter, focusing on the call to live in light of the living hope through Jesus.  2. **Theme of 1 Peter:**  - The book emphasizes living in response to the living hope given through Jesus.  - Christians should live with an awareness that this world is temporary.3. **Passage Overview:**  - Jesse reads 1 Peter 4:1-11, highlighting the call to arm ourselves with Christ's attitude, be prepared to suffer, resist sin, and live for the will of God.4. **Main Points:**  - **Arm Yourself with the Attitude of Christ:**   - Be ready to suffer as Christ did and cease following your sinful desires.   - Prioritize living for God's will over worldly pursuits and pleasures.  - **Understanding Idolatry:**   - Anything elevated above God can become an idol (e.g., power, pleasure, money).   - Evaluate priorities to ensure they are aligned with God's will.  - **Expect Opposition:**   - Faithful following of Jesus will likely lead to slander or rejection by former friends or worldly influences.   - Opposition is a normal part of sincerely following Christ.  - **Stay Eternally Focused:**   - Be earnest and disciplined in prayer.   - Show deep love to others, practicing hospitality and using spiritual gifts for service.    - **Utilize God's Gifts:**   - Recognize and actively use the spiritual gifts God has bestowed for the benefit of others and God's glory.5. **Concluding Story:**  - Jesse shares an experience of witnessing baptisms and the heartfelt reminder that choosing to follow Jesus is the most significant decision in life.  - Encourages living every day with the urgency that the end is near.**Practical Applications:**- **Evaluate Priorities:** - List and rank your current priorities. Align them with God's will, ensuring that none take precedence over your relationship with Him.- **Identify Idols:** - Reflect on what you might be elevating above God in your life. Commit to submitting these areas to Him.- **Face Opposition with Grace:** - Prepare for slander or rejection by grounding your identity in Christ. Maintain love and grace towards those who oppose you.- **Enhance Prayer Life:** - Set a daily routine for earnest and disciplined prayer, focusing on God's guidance and interceding for others.- **Use Your Gifts:** - Identify your spiritual gifts and find ways to serve in your church community or local area, contributing to God's work.**Discussion Questions:**1. **Idolatry Reflection:**  - What are some potential idols in your life that can interfere with your relationship with God? How can you ensure that God remains your top priority?2. **Handling Opposition:**  - How have you experienced opposition when trying to live out your faith? What strategies have you found effective in maintaining faithfulness to Christ in these situations?3. **Prayer and Urgency:**  - How does the idea of living like the end is near change your approach to prayer and interaction with others?4. **Gifts and Service:**  - What gifts has God given you? How can you begin or continue to use them to serve others and glorify God within your church and community?By focusing on these elements, individuals can be encouraged to align their lives more closely with biblical teachings, fully utilizing their spiritual gifts, and living with an eternal perspective.

Welcome to the fifth series in the annual podcast programme from Academic Archers, bringing you papers from our 2024 conference.Please note: the sound quality on this recording is not as clear as usual. We apologise for this and thank you for your understanding.This episode examines how class operates in The Archers and whether it mirrors wider English society.I look down on him – From Lord Netherborn to David Archer to Tracey Horrobin, Class in Ambridge: does it reflect the English experience? - Christine NarramoreFrom Prince Philip's reflections on the apparent flexibility of the class system to George Bernard Shaw's sharp observations on English snobbery, the question of class runs deep through British life. The Archers provides fertile ground to test how those dynamics play out in microcosm.This paper explores whether the shifting social structure of Ambridge mirrors real-world class experience. Taking a longitudinal approach, it maps social mobility in the village from Dan Archer to Freddie Pargeter. It considers how class is expressed through money, opportunity, and expectation, comparing experiences such as Fallon's and Emma's, who attended the same school but face very different futures.By asking how privilege, barriers, and aspiration intersect in Ambridge, the paper sheds light on whether this fictional village really reflects the English class system — or if it creates its own version.If you enjoy our work and would like to support Academic Archers, you can Buy Us a Coffee – buymeacoffee.com/academicarchers.

Read Online“A nobleman went off to a distant country to obtain the kingship for himself and then to return. He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins and told them, ‘Engage in trade with these until I return.' His fellow citizens, however, despised him and sent a delegation after him to announce, ‘We do not want this man to be our king.'” Luke 19:12–14There are three categories of people in this parable. The first includes those who received a gold coin and followed the master's request to “engage in trade” until he returned. The second has those who received the same command but were lazy and failed to produce any good fruit from that which our Lord has given them. And the third includes those who “despise” our Lord and do not want Him as their King.Upon the king's return, this first category of people are represented by the two servants who took the gold coins, engaged in trade, and made five and ten more. These are those who have much apostolic zeal. God not only calls us to use the gifts we have received to expand His Kingdom on earth, He also expects it of us. His expectation is a command of love. For those who understand this command, they see it as a glorious invitation to make an eternal difference in the lives of many. They do not see the apostolic works to which they are called as a burden. Rather, they see them as a joy, and that joy fuels their efforts. The result will have exponential effects for God's Kingdom.The second category of people is illustrated by the one servant who kept the one gold coin “stored away in a handkerchief” out of fear. These are the people who avoid evangelizing and furthering the Kingdom of God out of fear. Fear is paralyzing. But giving in to fear is a sin. It's a lack of faith and trust in God. Serving God will inevitably require courage on our part. It will demand that we step out of our comfort zone and do that which we may not immediately feel comfortable doing. But as that servant in the parable foretold, God is a demanding God. And He will not accept fear as an acceptable excuse not to zealously help to build the Kingdom of God.The third category of people is the category in which you definitely do not want to fall. These are those who actively work to undermine God's Kingship and reject Him as God. The world is filled with these people. The only thing we need to say about those who fall into this category is that which our Lord said of them. “Now as for those enemies of mine who did not want me as their king, bring them here and slay them before me.”Reflect, today, upon which category of people your life most fully resembles. Most likely it is one of the first two. Do you have great zeal for God's Kingdom? Are you willing to do all that you can to help build His Kingdom? Are you willing to do so even at the cost of great personal sacrifice? If so, then rejoice and know that an abundant reward awaits. But if you are one who struggles with fear, specifically, if you struggle with a fear to evangelize, to share the Gospel and to live your faith openly with humility and love, then spend more time with this parable and the fate of that one servant who hid the coin in the handkerchief. Engage in the apostolate. Commit yourself to the furtherance of God's Kingdom. Dispel all fear and know that you will never regret putting your whole heart and soul into the service of God and the building of His Kingdom. My demanding Lord, You have entrusted me with much, and You demand that I use all that You have given me to help build Your Kingdom of grace. What a privilege it is to be called by You and used by You for this apostolic mission. Please free me from all fear, dear Lord, so that I will never hesitate to serve You in the ways that You call me to serve. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Willem de Poorter, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In this episode of the Money Mindset Mission podcast, I'm answering a powerful listener question from Erin, who asks: “How do I uncover my soul's purpose—especially when I want freedom, abundance, and alignment?” We dive into what a soul purpose really is, how to identify it, and how it might be hiding in plain sight. I also talk about the myth of stability and how focusing on your purpose—not just the money—will guide you into your most expansive life. Plus, we explore human design, the Hero's Journey, and why your deepest pain is often the portal into your purpose.Join Ascend – my intimate group mentorship designed to help you uncover your soul purpose, transform your blocks, and build a life of time, location, and financial freedomTopics Covered:How to uncover your soul's purpose—even if it feels unclearThe Hero's Journey and how your past challenges hold the key to your callingWhy money is a byproduct, not the goalHow your Human Design type can illuminate your purposeAligning with your sacral (especially if you're a manifesting generator)Why you don't need a degree or formal credentials to make real impactHow to let Source guide you toward your highest destinyThe #1 trap keeping you stuck in survival-mode thinkingA practical framework for discovering what lights you upAction-Oriented Episode Focus:Look into your Human Design. Understanding your energy type and strategy will give you clarity on how you're meant to operate in the world.Reflect on your Hero's Journey. What challenges have you overcome? Your purpose might be hidden right there.Notice your obsessions. What do you talk about constantly, research for fun, or help others with naturally?Ask for guidance. In your morning practice, ask Source to show you the way: “What would you have me do? Where would you have me go?”Release the money pressure. Purpose comes first. Money is a natural byproduct of alignment.Take messy aligned action. Try things. See what lights up your energy field. It's all part of the unfolding.Resources:- Higher Self App: Dive deeper into recalibrating your mind and clearing your subconscious blocks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Link to app]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Apply for 1:1 Mentorship. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Link to app]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Submit your Questions here. ⁠⁠[Link to form]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Marley's YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Marley on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow along with Marley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, view her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Submitting a review? Screen shot your review and send it to hello@marleyrose.ca to get your free track to clear any blocks to manifest your desires! Thank you

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer revisits a foundational lesson that underscores the importance of understanding the problems we face before jumping to solutions. Drawing from her extensive experience, Melina emphasizes that the quality of your results is directly linked to the quality of your questions. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that taking the time to define the problem can lead to more effective and innovative solutions. Listeners will explore common pitfalls in problem-solving, such as the tendency to rush towards fixes without fully grasping the underlying issues. Melina shares compelling examples, including how behavioral economics can transform challenges into opportunities, illustrating how reframing the way we approach problems can lead to remarkable outcomes. From the success of the litter lottery initiative to the insights gained from her own experiences in marketing, this episode is filled with practical advice and thought-provoking concepts. As you listen, reflect on your own problem-solving strategies and consider whether you're truly addressing the right questions. This episode is not just a celebration of 550 episodes but also a call to action for anyone looking to enhance their decision-making processes and drive meaningful change. In this episode: Understand the critical importance of defining problems before seeking solutions. Learn how behavioral economics can create effective and engaging strategies for change. Explore real-world examples that illustrate the power of reframing challenges. Reflect on your own approach to problem-solving and ask better questions. Gain insights into how to make change feel easier and more achievable. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/550. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further?  Learn With Us on our website. Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites.  Let's connect: Send Us a Message Follow Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube The Brainy Business on Instagram

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You're an institution. Time to invest like one.___________________ Ever wonder why success doesn't feel successful?You've checked every box — med school, residency, family, stability — yet still feel that quiet tug of restlessness. Dr. Richard Boyatzis, joins Dr. Bradley Block to unpack why even accomplished physicians often lose their sense of meaning mid-career. Drawing from his Intentional Change Theory, Dr. Boyatzis explains that fulfillment dips every 7–10 years as part of our natural life cycle — what he calls liminality, the space between “what was” and “what's next.” The fix isn't distraction (real estate, side gigs, or skydiving), but rediscovering your vision — your “ideal self” — and aligning daily work with your true values.He warns against the trap of coaching for compliance — trying to fix patients (or yourself) through fear and goals. Instead, focus on coaching with compassion — inspiring sustained change through purpose, gratitude, and hope. Physicians, he says, thrive when they reconnect to why they entered medicine: to help, heal, and matter. Through personal stories, neuroscience, and humor, Dr. Boyatzis offers a practical roadmap for reigniting passion without abandoning your profession — whether that means teaching, mentoring, volunteering, or simply reframing success through renewed purpose.Three Actionable Takeaways:Revisit Your Vision Every 7–10 Years:  Midlife restlessness isn't failure — it's biology. Reflect on your ideal self by asking, “If my life were fantastic 10–15 years from now, what would it look like?” Write it down, talk it out, and use it to guide new choices in work and life.Coach (and Care) with Compassion, Not Compliance: Patients — and physicians — change through hope, not fear. Replace “If you don't…” warnings with vision-driven goals (“What do you want to live for?”). Shared purpose boosts motivation, treatment adherence, and well-being.Recharge with Purposeful Connection: Gratitude and positive storytelling aren't fluff — they activate the parasympathetic system and restore energy. Start meetings or days with one uplifting story, or jot three things you're grateful for. It rewires stress into meaning. About the Show:Succeed In Medicine  covers patient interactions, burnout, career growth, personal finance, and more. If you're tired of dull medical lectures, tune in for real-world lessons we should have learned in med school!Dr. Richard Boyatzis is a Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University and one of the world's most cited scholars on emotional intelligence, leadership, and behavior change. Co-author of Primal Leadership and Helping People Change, his latest book, The Science of Change, distills decades of research into how individuals and organizations achieve sustained transformation. A global consultant and teacher, his work has reached over 1.5 million learners worldwide.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-boyatzis-401822a Website: case.eduAbout the Host:Dr. Bradley Block – Dr. Bradley Block is a board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in Garden City, NY. He specializes in adult and pediatric ENT, with interests in sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Block also hosts Succeed In Medicine podcast, focusing on personal and professional development for physiciansWant to be a guest?Email Brad at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com  or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more!Socials:@physiciansguidetodoctoring on Facebook@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter This medical podcast is your physician mentor to fill the gaps in your medical education. We cover physician soft skills, charting, interpersonal skills, doctor finance, doctor mental health, medical decisions, physician parenting, physician executive skills, navigating your doctor career, and medical professional development. This is critical CME for physicians, but without the credits (yet). A proud founding member of the Doctor Podcast Network!Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let's grow! Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1189: Finding your mission is the key to staying focused, motivated, and resilient—especially when life gets hard. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show, George and Mary-Lynn explore Step 4 of the Life Map Course: Your Mission. They share why your mission matters, how it connects your daily actions to your bigger purpose, and simple strategies to uncover your why. You'll learn the difference between goals and mission, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to create a mission statement that guides and inspires you.Be sure to get the free one-sheet that goes with this podcast episode to help you reflect on what drives you and draft your first mission statement. Click here to get it.Thanks for listening!Here's to your BIGG Success,George & Mary-LynnBIGG Takeaways: Finding your mission is crucial because it connects your daily actions to your bigger purpose. Laura Bradford's journey shows that passion paired with purpose leads to incredible achievements. Defining your mission statement can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be perfect initially. Reflect on moments of fulfillment to help uncover your why and what drives you. BIGG Chapters[00:16] Finding Your Passion[01:16] Facing Challenges: A New Purpose[02:28] Understanding Your Mission[04:19] Challenges in Defining Your Mission[04:29] Understanding Your Mission vs. Goals[06:11] Transitioning to Step Five: Setting Goals for Success Links referenced in this episode:Episode 1186 – Your BaselineEpisode 1187 – Your VisionEpisode 1188 – Your ValuesMission statement podcast freebieFollow our podcastJoin our newsletter

Amanda O'Neill joins the show to discuss Home Depot's (HD) earnings report. She cites weather events including hurricanes that impact year-over-year comparables. Amanda does note consumer spending power in apparel, but Home Depot's connection to housing and bigger-ticket purchases is where she sees consumers holding off. She explains more about Home Depot's cyclicality connection and discusses the company's debt perspective. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Read OnlineAt that time Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. Luke 19:1–3Once again, our Lord reaches out to someone who comes to Him in humility and need. Zaccheaus was a wealthy man, materially speaking. But interiorly he was poor and in need. And it was this spiritual poverty he was experiencing that led him to seek out Jesus with much determination.Zacchaeus probably never imagined that day that Jesus would offer to come to his home. Clearly, he climbed the tree to get a glimpse of Jesus because he felt a strong desire to know our Lord. Since he was physically wealthy, it seems clear that he no longer was satisfied in life simply because of a comfortable lifestyle. Something was missing, and he couldn't help but know that Jesus held the answer. So Zacchaeus did what some may have thought unusual. He climbed a tree to be able to see Jesus.Why did Jesus stop, look up at Zacchaeus, and call him down, stating that He was going to stay at Zacchaeus' home? It's because Jesus was able to sense the need within the heart of Zacchaeus. Hearts that are poor, in need, and open are very attractive to Jesus. He never misses the opportunity to come to humble souls like this.Zacchaeus responds to our Lord immediately by promising to right the wrongs he has done in the past. He promises to give away half of his possessions and to repay anyone he has extorted fourfold. This reveals the authenticity of Zacchaeus' heart. As Jesus passes by you, what does He sense? Is He drawn to your heart? Is He drawn to you because of your interior disposition of humility and need? It is easy for us to go through life acting as if we have it all together. We can put on a facade that portrays an attitude of strength and success. But Jesus rarely comes to the soul who expresses little need. If we want to draw Jesus to ourselves, then we must acknowledge the poverty within ourselves, even if we are materially wealthy and successful in a worldly way. Every one of us must humble ourselves like Zacchaeus by knowing that Jesus is the only answer in life.Reflect, today, upon the fact that you and you alone have the ability to draw Jesus to yourself. You can do this by looking at your need for Him. Do not hide it. Climb the figurative tree by which you will be able to look for Jesus and, more importantly, by which Jesus can see your manifest desire for Him. As you express your need for Him, know that He will be compelled, by His unshakable love and mercy, to come to you and to stay with you in the house of your soul. And when He does, be ready and willing to abandon all that has been a hindrance to your meeting with Christ in the past.My attentive Lord, You are always aware of every heart that longs for You. You never ignore those who desire You in their life. Please help me to see my own interior needs and struggles and to see You as the only source of fulfillment in life. I commit myself to seeking You out, dear Lord. And as You come to me, I commit to abandon all that has kept me from You in the past. Jesus, I trust in You.Randers Museum of Art, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

This week: A lot is happening in the sky! The Scorpio New Moon sets the tone for an emotionally intense and transformative new cycle, while the Sun and Mercury join forces and light up the sky with aspects to Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The Sun begins its journey through Sagittarius, and Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio. Mercury trines Jupiter, and Uranus sextiles Neptune. The week brings both challenge and inspiration — and an invitation to embrace deep change. Plus: Read a new book, stare out the window at nothing, and go fly a kite. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! [1:35] Sun trine Saturn (Mon. Nov. 17, 12:56 am PST) at 25°15' Scorpio and Pisces. A supportive aspect blending Scorpio's determination with Pisces' grace and compassion. Combine strength with kindness. [3:05] Mercury's Busy Week, Part 1 (Mon. Nov. 17– Wed. Nov. 19). Mercury sextiles Pluto (Mon., Nov. 17, 12:36 pm PST) at 01°39' Sagittarius and Aquarius. This is the second of three such aspects, including on Oct. 30 and Dec. 13. Dig deep and get to the truth. Excellent for research and tough conversations. [4:38] Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio (Tue. Nov. 18, 7:21 pm PST). Mercury will continue to move back through Scorpio, until it turns direct on Nov. 29 at 20°42' Scorpio. Revisit secrets, uncover motives, and attending to unfinished business. [6:06] Mercury retrograde opposes Uranus (Wed. Nov. 19, 3:45 am PST) at 29°31' Scorpio and Taurus. This is the second of these transits, including on Oct. 29 and Dec. 10. Break free from mental ruts — change your mind, shift your perspective. [7:27] Mercury retrograde trine Neptune (Wed. Nov. 19, 4:21 am PST) at 29°29' Scorpio and Pisces. Also the second of three such transits, including one Oct. 29 and the last on Dec. 11, with Mercury direct. Dream, imagine, and let your intuition do the talking. [9:11] Scorpio New Moon (Wed. Nov. 19, 10:47 pm PST) at 28°11' Scorpio. This New Moon forms a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn, and an opposition with Uranus creates a kite. It's a potent moment for setting intentions of transformation, release, and renewal. [11:54] Lunar Phase Family Cycle. Keep a lunar journal to track this cycle over the next three years (key follow-ups): First Quarter (first action point) Aug. 19, 2026 • Full Moon (awareness point) May 20, 2027 • Last Quarter (last action point) Feb. 17, 2028. [13:55] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. Moon squares Jupiter (Mon. Nov. 17, 3:51 am PST), is VOC for 9 hours, 53 minutes, and enters Scorpio (1:44 pm PST). Balance giving with self-care. [15:09] Moon opposes Uranus (Thu. Nov. 20, 1:24 am PST), is VOC for 1 hour, 2 minutes, and enters Sagittarius (2:26 am PST). Reflect on financial independence. [16:35] Moon squares Neptune (Sat. Nov. 22, 1:48 pm PST), is VOC for 1 hour, 5 minutes, and enters Capricorn (2:53 pm PST). Pause before reacting emotionally. [17:40] Mercury conjuncts the Sun (Thu. Nov. 20, 1:23 am PST) at 28°18' Scorpio. Mercury is cazimi, “in the heart of the Sun” — a powerful time for clarity, communication, and insight. Mercury will be cazimi from Nov. 19, 10:31 pm PST to Nov. 20, 4:15 am PST. Perfect for important writing, calls, or conversations. [18:56] Uranus sextiles Neptune (Thu. Nov. 20, 6:33 am PST) at 29°29' Taurus-Pisces. The second in a long series (2025–2027) of these aspects. The first Uranus/Neptune sextile was on Aug. 28, 2025, the third is on July 15, 2026, the fourth on Jan. 15, 2027, and the fifth on Jun. 6, 2027. Review Ep. 305 for more about this series. Reflect on the emotional side of technological change. How does innovation feel? [22:19] Sun opposes Uranus (Fri. Nov. 21, 4:25 am PST) at 29°26' Scorpio and Taurus. Sun trines Neptune the same day, at 5:05 am PST, at 29°28' Scorpio and Pisces. 30 Scorpio: The Halloween jester is the Sabian symbol for the Sun. A revelation moment! Step out of your old identity and imagine who you're becoming. Expect insight, creativity, and maybe a little nervous energy. [25:33] Sun enters its Sagittarius season (Fri. Nov. 21, 5:35 am PST)! The Sun will be in Sagittarius until Dec. 21. A month of optimism, adventure, and gratitude. The perfect season for giving thanks and expanding your horizons. [27:03] Mercury's Busy Week, Part 2: Sat. Nov. 22 - Mercury trines Saturn (10:45 am PST) at 25°11' Scorpio-Pisces; Mercury trines Jupiter (3:37 pm PST) at 24°56' Scorpio and Cancer. Mercury (direct) first trined Saturn & Jupiter on Oct. 24/25, this is the second trine (retrograde) and the third is on Dec. 6/7 (direct). Review late-October conversations and projects — and now find clarity, perspective, and practical steps to move forward. [29:03] Sun sextiles Pluto (Sun. Nov. 23, 11:19 am PST) at 01°45' Sagittarius-Aquarius. Adventure beckons! A dynamic, self-empowering aspect for exploration and courage. The Sun is on Sabian symbol 2 Sagittarius: The ocean covered with whitecaps. Pluto is on Sabian symbol 2 Aquarius: An unexpected thunderstorm. [30:53] No listener question this week — it's a full episode! To have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [31:46] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. 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This Scripture meditation on Matthew 5:14–16 uses the lectio divina model to help you pause, breathe, and listen for God’s voice. Step 12 of the 12 Steps invites us to live out the hope and healing we’ve received and to share it with others. It says, Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs. When we experience the transforming grace of Jesus, the natural response is to let it overflow and share it with others. Or as Jesus said, “Freely you received, freely give.” In this meditation, we’ll reflect on Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount, where He calls His followers the light of the world. Even the smallest light can break through darkness, and God’s invitation is simply to shine the light He has already placed within you. As you listen, you’ll be invited to: Reflect on what it means to be a light in the world. Notice how God may be calling you to share His hope and love. Rest in the truth that your light is enough, because it comes from Him. Take a deep breath, quiet your heart, and let Matthew 5 guide you into God’s presence. Helpful Links:Download your FREE companion journal for Rooted and Grounded: Scripture Meditations for Every Step of the Journey here.This journal includes:• All the Scriptures for this series• Weekly reflection prompts• Space to record what God is revealing to you Additional links: You can find out more about me, Jodie, at http://www.jodieniznik.com/ Follow me on Instagram @jodieniznik Follow me on Facebook @JodieGNiznik Learn more about Scripture meditation and download a FREE Guided Scripture Meditation Journal here. Join my Monday email newsletter here, where I send links to the newest meditation every Monday morning. Find out more about my partner, Life Audio, at lifeaudio.com. Download FREE sample chapters from my Bible studies here. Meditation Passage: Matthew 5:14–16, NLTYou are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of the Sustainable Coaching Podcast, Marilyn reflects on the lessons, wins, and wake-up calls that shaped her in 2024 and how those experiences are guiding her into 2026 with deeper purpose and alignment. She opens up about the shifts she's making in her business model, why she's returning to community-based programs, and how she sees the coaching industry evolving as regulations tighten and expectations rise. Marilyn shares openly about simplifying her systems, refining her offers, and recommitting to the habits and platforms that genuinely support sustainable growth. You'll also hear her break down the mindset work behind removing what no longer serves you, navigating digital overwhelm, recommitting to authentic leadership, and focusing on long-term impact over online distractions. Marilyn explains which tools and platforms she's loving right now, what she's preparing for in 2026, and why coaches must use discernment in an industry full of shiny objects and mixed messages. She closes with a powerful reminder not to be attracted to “the pretty things” or fall into trauma-bonding content online, especially when you're called to lead with purpose. What habits, wins, and lessons from 2024 should you keep and which ones should you release before entering 2026? How do community-based programs and authentic connections create more sustainable results than fast-scaling strategies? What mindset shifts and business refinements will help you grow with integrity as the coaching industry evolves? Remember to join our free community, where we discuss these strategies in depth. Let's build your business with confidence and sustainability! Join the Community | Work with Me | LinkedIn 

Saint Stories for the Soul: Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Catherine Labouré (Ep. 489)Journey beyond comfort into the heartbeat of holiness. Each week, Saint Stories for the Soul brings you the gripping, true stories of men and women who faced fear, loss, and temptation—and chose God anyway. Through vivid storytelling and timeless wisdom, discover what the saints would say to our restless age and how their courage, mercy, and faith can shape your own.This week: Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions | Faith That Would Not Bow | Feast Day: November 24Saint Catherine of Alexandria | Wisdom That Would Not Break | Feast Day: November 25Saint Catherine Labouré | The Visit That Changed the World | Feast Day: November 28 [⁠⁠Manuscript⁠⁠]Ordinary people. Extraordinary grace.Because sanctity isn't someday—it's now.

Read OnlineAs Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Luke 18:35–39This beautiful story of the healing of this blind man, named Bartimaeus in the Gospel of Luke, sets for us a model of how we must come to Jesus in prayer. Bartimaeus and his encounter with Christ is an icon upon which we must meditate so as to imitate him in his weakness, openness, confidence and perseverance.To begin, this “blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.” We must see this as an ideal image of how to begin our prayer. When we start to pray, we must see our littleness, weakness and extreme poverty in our spiritual life. We come to God with nothing. Unable to see. A beggar. And one who is incapable of meeting our own spiritual needs. This is Bartimaeus, and this must be the way we come to our Lord in prayer. Sometimes we can fall into the illusion that our prayers are so elevated and pious that God must be very impressed. If that's your struggle, then you are more like the Pharisees. This blind man, however, is the ideal to aim for. So when you begin your prayer, come to our Lord as a spiritually poor and needy beggar.In this state of humility, just as it happened in this Gospel story, you can be certain that “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” So as you sit in your humble and needy state, wait and be attentive to Jesus passing by. Wait upon His gentle voice, His quiet inspiration, His calming and unmistakable presence. If you can humble yourself this way and then sense our Lord's divine presence touching you in some way, then further imitate Bartimaeus by calling out interiorly, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The cry from the depths of your heart in prayer must come as a result of Jesus “passing by.” It must be a response to Him coming to you on His own. As Jesus passes by, spiritually speaking, He waits for you to call to Him. He desires that you call to Him. And He desires that you do it with firm confidence and perseverance.Notice that as this blind beggar cried out, there were obstacles put in his way. The people “rebuked him, telling him to be silent.” But even this was a gift, because it enabled Bartimaeus to cry out all the more. So also with us, when obstacles arise in our prayer, such as distractions, temptations, a lack of consolation, or any other challenge to our prayer, we must see these obstacles as hurdles that must be overcome. Doing so will deepen our union with Jesus, turning that apparent obstacle into a source of blessing. Reflect, today, upon these four aspects of a deep prayer life that are presented to us through the witness of this blind beggar. First, ponder your weakness and poverty as you turn to God in prayer. Second, be attentive to the presence of God as He passes by, waiting for you to call to Him. Third, cry out to Him and beg Him to come closer. And fourth, work to overcome every obstacle to prayer and see those obstacles as opportunities to call out to God all the more. My compassionate Lord, I come to You in my weakness and poverty, I come in need of Your divine touch and healing. As You do pass by, I acknowledge Your presence and call to You. Jesus, please do come to me, have pity on me. Help me to overcome every obstacle to Your love and to trust in You always, never wavering from my commitment to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Workshop of Fernando Gallego, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Are you constantly second-guessing yourself—wondering why success, happiness, or meaningful connections always seem just out of reach? Do you struggle to understand what truly drives people's decisions, including your own? What if you could instantly read emotional cues, see through facades, and recognize the hidden patterns shaping every relationship, opportunity, and setback in your life?In this eye-opening session, Dr. David Snyder dives into the real obstacles behind self-doubt, indecision, and emotional miscommunication—the barriers that keep people from achieving deeper health, wealth, influence, or fulfillment. He introduces the art and science of face reading, revealing how every face carries a map of personality traits, emotional history, past trauma, and behavioral tendencies.This session is designed for anyone seeking more than information—it's for those pursuing self-mastery, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection. If you're ready to understand yourself and others on a far deeper level, this introduction to face reading offers a transformative new skillset with real-world impact.Quotes:"The ability to help people is where it starts. This has such an unprecedented ability to give you the—to allow you to exert influence on people. I can't even begin to describe what it can do when used effectively.""Ultimately, as a byproduct of this, you're going to become more charming, charismatic and irresistible, able to get your outcome anyway, anytime, anywhere, for any reason, because you'll understand most people better than they understand themselves. And that's a tremendous, tremendous power to have.""When you read the emotional map of the face, it's most useful to think of it like a clock face... One of the things we're looking for is symmetry. Or asymmetry."Actionable Takeaways:Practice reading facial zones—top, middle, and bottom thirds—on yourself or others, and observe how changes in these areas may reflect emotions or decision-making styles.Reflect on past challenging decisions: What words did you use to describe your process, and what does that reveal about your own dominant thinking pattern?Observe the symmetry or asymmetry of lines and features on faces around you; consider what emotional experiences or habits could be encoded in those variations.Episode Timeline:[0:00:26] Could just one look at your face unlock secrets about your potential?[0:01:59] Are you unknowingly sabotaging your own decisions—and how fast could you change that?[0:05:27] What powerful emotions are really running your life and shaping your communication?[0:14:10] Can a simple line on your face reveal skepticism, joy, or even hidden mania?[0:26:11] Is your face telling the untold story of sadness, grief, or lost love holding you back?[0:36:39] Ready to master face reading and turn insight into influence?[0:46:32] Want the power to read, persuade, and protect yourself—anywhere, anytime?Links:To learn more about Dr. David Snyder and everything about NLP, visit:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nlppower.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DavidSnyderNLP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/davidsnydernlp⁠

Read Online“Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.” Luke 21:12–15It could be said that these are among the least consoling words that Jesus ever spoke. Imagine what His disciples would have thought upon hearing this. Some of them might have changed their minds about following Jesus and walked away. Why would anyone want to be seized and persecuted, or thrown into prison? Jesus even went on to say that “they will put some of you to death.”Though these words might not, at first, seem all that consoling, they were inspired words and, therefore, must be inspiring. By analogy, imagine an army general in charge of troops defending their families and homeland from hostile invaders. If that general were to say similar words to the troops, acknowledging that some of them would be captured and even killed, it would be a reality check for sure. But it would also inspire a certain courage and drive. In that moment, the soldiers would need courage to face the challenge that awaited them. Therefore, by being honest with them, the general would stir up their courage and strengthen their resolve to enter the battle.We must hear Jesus' words today as His battle cry, spoken to encourage us. He is warning us that the secular and unchristian world will be hostile. The leader of the kingdom of darkness, the devil, is very active and, with his legion of demons and followers, is seeking to destroy us. For our part, we must decide whether we will retreat and hide, or enter the battle for the salvation of souls.Though most of us will not endure physical martyrdom for our faith, it will happen to some. But for most of us, the persecution we will endure will be on a different level. We may be mocked or even hated for our refusal to accept immorality within the culture. We may be called hateful when we stand up for the dignity of the unborn child in danger of abortion. We may be deemed superstitious or old fashioned by remaining faithful to Sunday worship and daily prayer. And we may be thought of as out-of-touch or behind the times for refusing to embrace the latest popular fads and secular values. Sometimes this happens even within the family.Instead of shying away from the various forms of persecution we may experience, we need to allow our Lord to stir up a courage within us that is fueled by love. We must deeply desire the salvation of every soul and remain certain that the only way to salvation is through fidelity to Christ.When you are challenged by others or by the world, you must trust in Jesus' words. “I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.” When we resist and refute the errors of our age, some people will become hostile. But if we remain faithful to our Lord and speak by His inspiration, then those who are hostile will be affected for the good. Because Jesus said that people will not be able to “resist or refute” the words He inspires us to say, we must know that our words can make a difference in the battle for souls. We must engage the battle with courage and love and rely upon our Lord to lead. Reflect, today, upon the fact that we are all in a battle for the salvation of souls, beginning with our own. We cannot be passive bystanders. We must move forward with much courage and strength. We must trust in the guidance given to us by our Lord. We must be open to the words He will inspire us to speak when needed. Resolve to follow our Lord into this holy battle, and He will equip you with all you need to be victorious. My courageous Lord, You endured much suffering in life and embraced it with pure love. Please give me the grace I need to follow You wherever You lead and to be an instrument of Your voice to a world in need. Jesus, I trust in You.Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Worksheet: Growth & Gratitude Journal PromptsWhat if the experiences that broke you could also be the source of your greatest strengths?It's a radical question, especially when you're standing in the aftermath of addiction and trauma, surrounded by what feels like nothing but devastation and regret. But what if within that rubble, there were seeds of profound growth waiting to be discovered?In this powerful episode of The Addicted Mind Plus, hosts Duane Osterlind and Eric Osterlind explore the transformative concept of benefit finding and post-traumatic growth. This isn't about pretending the past wasn't painful or toxic positivity that dismisses real suffering. Instead, it's about learning to hold two truths at the same time: your pain was real and devastating, AND you can grow stronger because of how you navigated through it.The episode tackles a pain point many in recovery face: feeling permanently defined by the worst things that have happened to you. When you look back and see only a wasteland of mistakes, regrets, and broken pieces, it becomes incredibly difficult to build a hopeful future. That narrative of victimhood and brokenness can feel impossible to escape.Duane and Eric introduce the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG)—significant positive psychological change that comes not from the traumatic event itself, but from the struggle with that event. Think of it like a forest fire: the fire is devastating, but the struggle for survival can lead to new, significant growth in the ecosystem afterward.The hosts identify five key areas where people often experience growth after trauma: improved relationships with deeper, authentic connections; new possibilities and opportunities that weren't visible before; a greater sense of personal strength and resilience; spiritual development and a broader sense of meaning; and a deeper appreciation for life and gratitude for things once taken for granted.Throughout the episode, Duane and Eric emphasize the critical importance of validating pain before exploring growth. You can't skip over the hurt to get to the healing. As Duane explains, you have to sit with the pain and acknowledge it's real before you can discover the benefits—but you don't have to stay in that pain forever.The episode offers two gentle, reflective exercises for listeners. The first invites you to identify one personal strength—like resilience, empathy, patience, or determination—that has been significantly enhanced because of what you walked through. The second is a journal prompt: "What is one important lesson I've learned about myself, about others, or about life through this journey so far?"These reflections help reframe the narrative of your life. As Eric powerfully states, you stop being just the victim of your past and become the person who faced immense challenges and found strength and meaning in the struggle. This doesn't change what happened, but it can change what it means to you today.Duane shares one of his favorite quotes from Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning": "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." That's the heart of this work—changing ourselves in response to what we've endured and finding real purpose in that transformation.To support listeners in this gentle process of exploration, Duane and Eric have created a free Growth and Gratitude Journal Prompts worksheet, available in the show notes at theaddictivemind.com.This episode is a compassionate invitation to look at your past through a new lens—not one that erases the pain, but one that helps you discover the unexpected gifts that emerged from your struggle. If you're in recovery and wrestling with feelings that your past is only a story of damage, this episode offers hope and a path forward.Key Topics • Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG): Understanding how significant positive change can emerge from struggling with major life crises and traumatic events• The Importance of Validating Pain First: Why you must acknowledge and sit with pain before you can discover the benefits and growth that followed• Five Key Areas of Growth: Exploring improved relationships, new possibilities, personal strength, spiritual development, and deeper life appreciation• Holding Competing Truths: Learning to acknowledge that an experience was 100% painful while simultaneously recognizing the growth that came from navigating it• Reframing Your Life Narrative: Shifting from a story defined by damage to one of growth, resilience, and meaning• Practical Reflection Exercises: Two actionable steps for identifying strengths gained and lessons learned through adversity• Viktor Frankl's Wisdom: Applying the principle that when we can't change a situation, we're challenged to change ourselvesTimestamps[00:01:00] - Opening question: What if the things that broke you could be your greatest strengths?[00:03:00] - The pain point: Feeling permanently defined by your past damage and mistakes[00:05:00] - Introduction to Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) and how growth comes from the struggle, not the event[00:06:00] - The five key areas where people experience growth after trauma[00:08:00] - Actionable Step 1: Reflect on one strength you've gained or enhanced through your struggle[00:10:00] - Actionable Step 2: Journal prompt - What have I learned about myself, others, or life?[00:11:00] - Viktor Frankl quote and closing thoughts on transformation and the free worksheet resourceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Read OnlineThe Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.” Luke 18:6–8It's interesting that Jesus uses the example of a dishonest judge to illustrate the importance of praying to God, calling out to Him day and night for justice. As the parable goes, this judge cared little about a widow in his town who continually came to him asking for a just decision. He felt as though she was continually bothering him. Because she was so persistent, the judge thought to himself, “...because this widow keeps bothering me I shall deliver a just decision for her lest she finally come and strike me.” Jesus' conclusion from this parable is quoted above.The simple lesson we ought to learn from this parable is that we must be persistent in prayer. God will always answer our prayers, seeing to it that “justice is done” speedily. But many people have prayed and prayed and prayed for some situation, prayed even for justice, and it appeared that God did not answer their prayer. Thus, some may question the promise of Jesus that persistent prayer will always be answered and justice always be rendered.If this is your experience, it is essential that you remind yourself of two things. First, Jesus' words are true. When we persevere in prayer and trust in God, He hears us and answers. This is our Lord's unwavering promise. But secondly, the “justice” that God delivers may often be different than the justice we expect. It may be that we want someone to pay for a wrong they did to us, but after praying fervently, our expectation is not met by our Lord. For this reason, it is essential that we know that God answers every prayer we pray, but in accord with His perfect will and wisdom. Therefore, God's view of justice at times may be very different than ours. At times, His justice is satisfied by His invitation to us to show mercy in abundance. True mercy always satisfies justice.Take, for example, the case of someone speaking in a rude manner to you. If you offer that situation to our Lord, He will enter in and provide His grace for you to deal with it in accord with His will. Perhaps He will soften the other person's heart so that they apologize, or perhaps, if they don't apologize and their heart is not softened, then God's answer to your prayer will be to give you the grace of humility so that you can love that person despite their unrepentance. Regardless of the way our Lord intervenes, the fact remains that He will intervene and enable you to fulfill His perfect will. If, however, your prayer is that the person be held accountable and condemned, then you are trying to tell God what to do, and He will not accede to your request. All of our prayer must ultimately be for the fulfillment of God's perfect will in accord with His wisdom. Reflect, today, upon how completely you trust in God. Do you know, with certainty, that He will answer every prayer that you fervently pray with faith in accord with His divine will? Believing this is freeing and enables you to live more fully in union with Him. If there is some issue with which you struggle right now, even some apparent injustice, then entrust it to our Lord, day and night without ceasing, and know that His grace will guide you as He answers you in accord with His will.My all-wise Lord, Your will is perfect in all things, and You always bestow Your grace upon me when I pray without ceasing. Please give me a trusting Heart, dear Lord, so that I will never waver in my hope that You will always answer my prayers in accord with Your will. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Parable_of_the_Unjust_Judge_(Granovitaya_palata,_1881-2)_2 by ilove truth, license Public Domain Mark 1.0 UniversalSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

If you've been craving structure without the burnout, this episode walks you through how to plan like the future version of you — the calm, organized, Type-A-but-not-spiraling version you keep pinning on Pinterest.In this episode, we cover:1. Planning with Intention (Not Anxiety)How to stop planning from a place of panic, shift into grounded decision-making, and build your days based on how you want to feel, not what you “should” be doing.2. Romanticizing Your RoutineThe mindset shift that turns your planning into something you actually look forward to. Think: iced coffee, matching pens, candles, and “hot girl walk” energy… but for your calendar.3. Systems That Actually Support YouNotion, Google Calendar, time-blocking, Sunday resets, brain dumps, night-before reviews, and the 3 R's: Reflect, Reset, Recommit. Everything you need to stay consistent without micromanaging your life.4. Planning for Your Future SelfHow to build micro-habits that your future self will thank you for — from batching tasks, prepping your week, planning meals, and scheduling rest on purpose.5. Letting Go of PerfectionBecause one off-day doesn't mean a wasted week. Learn the difference between discipline and self-punishment, and redefine productivity as something aligned… not aesthetic.Do a “Planning Reset” this Sunday to set your week up like her. And if you need visual inspo, check out my TikTok mini-series walking you through my full routine step-by-step.Subscribe for more weekly planning, self-growth, and reset content — and share this with a friend who's entering her Organized Era.Links:https://www.instagram.com/oliviaeveshabohttps://www.tiktok.com/@oliviaeveshabohttps://www.youtube.com/@oliviaeveshabohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-you-from-eve/id1554237024See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Explore a gentle practice for releasing resentment and finding freedom through forgiveness.How To Do This Practice:  Prepare Your Space and Body: Find a quiet, safe place to sit and take slow, grounding breaths. Notice any tension in your body and gently release it with each exhale. Identify Who You're Ready to Forgive: Bring to mind two or three people who have hurt you, and start with the one whose actions feel least painful. Reflect on how this hurt still affects your emotions and body. Acknowledge the Hurt: Recognize what happened and how it impacted your life, trust, or well-being. Allow yourself to feel the pain without judgment. Seek to Understand (Without Excusing): Consider what struggles or past hurts might have influenced the other person's behavior. This step is about seeing their humanity, not condoning their actions. Make the Choice to Forgive: When you feel ready, make an inner decision to release resentment and let go of the burden it carries. Offer kindness, respect, or simply your intention to move forward. Reflect and Offer Yourself Compassion: Notice any small sense of softening or relief, and honor where you are in the process. End by thanking yourself for taking a step toward healing. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Happiness Break Guide: DACHER KELTNER is the host of The Science of Happiness podcast and is a co-instructor of the Greater Good Science Center's popular online course of the same name. He's also a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.Related Happiness Break episodes:A Science-Backed Path to Self-Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/yh2a5urtA Note to Self on Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/y53tkn87Make Uncertainty Part of the Process: https://tinyurl.com/234u5ds7Related Science of Happiness episodes:Nine Steps to Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/vb7kk5kyThe Science of Letting Go: https://tinyurl.com/566t8udfThe Contagious Power of Compassion: https://tinyurl.com/3x7w2s5sThis episode was supported by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation as part of a Greater Good Science Center project on "Putting the Science of Forgiveness into Practice."We'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/trnz9x8n

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man; they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage up to the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.” Luke 17:26–27As we enter into the final weeks of the liturgical year, we begin to turn our attention to the final coming of Christ. In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us the example of Noah and Lot. In both of their stories, people were eating, drinking, marrying, buying, selling, planting and building up, until the very day that the floods came to destroy the earth at the time of Noah and fire rained down from the sky at the time of Lot. Both Noah and Lot were saved, but many others alive at that time met with sudden and unexpected destruction.Jesus says that the “days of the Son of Man” will be similar to these previous two events. At an unexpected time, Jesus will return to earth, and the Final Judgment will ensue. So His message is clear: Be ready at all times.Though we are familiar with this teaching of our Lord, spoken many times and in various ways in the Gospels, many people do not heed the message. It is easy to believe that you always have tomorrow to change, and so you give into temptation today. And then tomorrow comes, and the temptation is once again embraced with the thought that you will work on it tomorrow, and henceforth. We can easily go about perpetuating our sins and embracing our temptations while we have the ongoing good intention of changing tomorrow. This is a mistake for two reasons.First of all, it always remains a possibility that our Lord will indeed come today and that today truly will be the end of the world. Or, it always remains a distinct possibility that your life will come to an end today, suddenly and unexpectedly. If that were to happen, would you be fully ready to stand before the judgment seat of Christ? Most people would not, at least not fully ready. Thus, this should be motivation enough to work tirelessly today to be ready now and every moment hereafter.But we should also see this prophecy of our Lord as applying to every present moment of every day. Jesus is always coming to us, suddenly and without warning, inviting us to serve Him by grace. This Gospel passage states that “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” This applies to the end of our lives and to the end of the world, but it also applies to every present moment of every day. If we continually seek to lose our lives, meaning, to choose the Heavenly realities over the temporal earthly indulgences we are daily tempted with, then we will also daily experience the grace of salvation, here and now, in every present moment of our lives. Reflect, today, upon whether or not you regularly seek to lose your life for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Do you continually choose grace, mercy, Heaven, obedience, love, self-sacrifice, compassion, forgiveness and the like, every moment of every day of your life? If so, then our Lord will continually bestow the gift of His saving grace upon you here and now, preparing you for the ultimate moment of judgment. If not, then you will be more like the people of Noah's and Lot's time who met with sudden destruction when they least expected it. Live for God now, today, in this moment, and you will be eternally grateful you did.My ever-present Lord, You come to me always, suddenly and unexpectedly, and so often I do not hear You or perceive Your presence. Please help me to live continually for You and by Your grace, choosing Heavenly realities over temporary indulgences. May I live this way always, meeting You every moment of my life and anticipating that glorious final meeting with You at the time of judgment. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Ready to explore thoughtful, research-driven ways to help plan for financial confidence and fulfillment in retirement? In this episode of The Retire Sooner Podcast with Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase, the hosts unpack timely topics around housing trends, investment considerations, and purposeful living—helping listeners make informed, values-based decisions for their next chapter. • Review current housing market trends and how shifting buyer and seller dynamics may be influencing property values across the U.S. • Identify regions where housing supply and demand are changing, and how local factors might shape opportunities for homeowners and prospective buyers. • Clarify the relationship between Federal Reserve rate changes and mortgage rates, and understand the broader economic influences that affect borrowing costs. • Compare the considerations of maintaining retirement assets in a TSP versus transferring to another investment platform, including factors like plan flexibility, fees, and ERISA protections. • Evaluate ways to balance cash, bonds, and equities in a diversified portfolio when interest rates fluctuate, keeping long-term goals and risk tolerance in focus. • Discuss how Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and TIPS ladders might function as inflation-aware options within a retirement income strategy. • Explore the potential role of dividend-paying stocks in retirement portfolios, recognizing both their income potential and market risk factors. • Reflect on the story of a 58-year-old who joined a college football team, illustrating how personal growth and purpose can possibly remain central at any stage of life. • Hear examples of retirees finding meaning in second careers, creative work, and volunteer efforts, highlighting how purpose may support emotional and financial well-being. • Consider how partnering with a fiduciary financial advisor can sometimes help you evaluate choices, understand trade-offs, and create a plan that aligns with your family's priorities. Stay informed and intentional as you think through what your own version of a fulfilling, financially confident retirement could look like. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for thoughtful discussions on investing, financial planning, and attempting to live a happier, more purposeful life in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lara J. Day, author & teacher, joins this episode to discuss the transformative effects of Neurogenic Qigong.  Lara will take our audience through the sacred practice of the 13 Holy Nights to discover the deeper meaning of the quickly approaching winter solstice.  Discover how ancient traditions and modern healing methods come together to help us realign with the season's rhythms. Lara created The 13 Sacred Nights Oracle Deck to reveal the deeper meaning behind the winter holidays, and provide a guide to turning inward. The ancient Winter Solstice practice teaches us to align with cosmic cycles and the rhythms of Nature in order to discover our own inner light and the true gifts of the season of darkness. Dive into the potent stillness within the womb of winter and plant your dream seeds in the fertile soil of the radiant darkness! Lara's vocation as a movement guide began in 1993 when she began teaching dance, and yoga. After discovering the healing art of qigong it became and continues to be her primary practice. She studied extensively with Damaris Jarboux and Robert Peng and completed the TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) certification.  "The synergy between qigong and TRE is nothing short of transformative; The combination allows both the physical and energetic bodies to reset, making way for profound healing." Join in on this inspiring roundtable as Lara shares her passion to assist others on their path to physical and energetic balance by connecting with self, Nature and the Divine.  Show link: https://www.larajday.com/ Learn The True Nature Of Dis-Ease & How Our Bodies Actually Work: https://alfavedic.com/themyth/ Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Get our favorite blue blocker glasses! Use code 'alfavedic' for 10% off! https://alfavedic.com/raoptics Join Qortal for free, the truly decentralized internet. https://qortal.dev/downloads Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Alessandra Di Lorenzo, author of the thought-provoking book Adjust: How Ads Shape What We Think and Do. With over 20 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Alessandra sheds light on the often unseen mechanisms of advertising and how they influence our decisions and perceptions. Listeners will discover how advertising shapes our reality, often without us even realizing it. Alessandra discusses the evolution of advertising, the role of data in creating targeted messages, and the implications of AI on consumer behavior. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience and crafting messages that resonate, especially for small business owners competing in a crowded market. The conversation dives into practical tips for leveraging digital advertising tools and the value of being intentional with our attention as consumers. Alessandra also addresses the shifting landscape of content consumption and the need for creators to adapt in a world where traditional advertising models are under pressure. In this episode: Explore the hidden infrastructure of advertising and its impact on consumer behavior. Learn how to effectively engage with your audience and create relevant messaging. Understand the importance of data in advertising and how AI is changing the landscape. Get practical advice on using digital tools for advertising as a small business owner. Reflect on your role as a consumer and how your choices shape the content ecosystem. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/549. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further?  Learn With Us on our website. Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites.  Let's connect: Send Us a Message Follow Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube The Brainy Business on Instagram

Season 9 continues with a brand-new mini-series inside the PSA universe — The Curious Case, a slow-rolling investigative run into the emotional habits, social behavior, and internal battles shaping modern men. Think of this like the Diddy case: one episode now, another one in a few weeks, and the rest spread out over time. Today's question sets the tone: Have men become the new Mean Girls? And if so…why?In this first installment, Izzy digs into the rise of the hypersensitive sassy man — the guy whose self-esteem swings with every comment, whose feelings erupt at the smallest disagreement, and who weaponizes blocking like it's spiritual warfare. Pulling from scripture, real-life friendships, pop culture, and even a few TikTok University scholars, the episode explores the difference between being highly sensitive and being hypersensitive — one rooted in compassion and emotional intelligence, the other rooted in offense, insecurity, and unchecked ego.To ground the conversation, Izzy revisits an older PSA classic, “Wah Wah Wah!” from Season 2, where he first broke down these emotional categories. This time, he expands the lens using passages from Ephesians 4:26 and key reflections from Soriah Lott's King's Hill Church blog, which challenges the belief that sensitivity is a spiritual weakness. Lott writes that “feeling strong emotions, empathizing with others, and experiencing stimuli differently is not inherently sinful — it comes down to how we're wired as image-bearers of God.” The episode uses this framework to show how sanctified sensitivity becomes compassion, while hypersensitivity becomes chaos.From club culture to section politics, Izzy exposes the “Regina George with dreads” energy he has watched men display in both nightlife and church spaces. The cutting eyes. The whispered comments. The gatekeeping. The sudden blocks. The emotional cliques. And the unspoken jealousy. He questions why so many men have mastered the art of offense but not the discipline of self-awareness — and why emotional fragility disguised as “alpha male confidence” is actually insecurity in disguise. The episode also includes a deep dive into viral clips: one warning about the danger of “overly emotional men who lack impulse control,” another challenging outdated ideas about masculine softness in relationships, and a satirical breakdown of performative high-value masculinity. Each clip becomes a case file — a snapshot of the modern male identity crisis.With raw honesty, Izzy shares personal stories about friendships that disappeared without warning, the “callouses” he's developed from men cutting him off, and the spiritual lessons that came from losing people he never expected to lose. He dissects loyalty, emotional regulation, conflict, and the growing trend of men who struggle to take accountability without immediately playing the victim.And as always, the episode ends with Questions That Need Addressing — from “Should a man ever block another man?” to “Are men becoming too comfortable playing the victim?” to “Is clapping back confidence or insecurity?” Each one pushes the listener to examine where emotional maturity ends and hypersensitivity begins. If you've ever wondered why male friendships dissolve over minor disagreements, why some men crumble at the smallest critique, or why emotional intelligence has become such a battleground among Black men today — this is an episode you don't want to skip. Listen. Learn. Reflect. And prepare yourself — because The Curious Case is just getting started.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/p-s-a-the-mental-health-podcast--5520511/support.TrustBuilder Package

Read OnlineAsked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said in reply, “The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,' or, ‘There it is.' For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you.”  Luke 17:20–21Why did the Pharisees ask Jesus this question? Why did they want to know when the Kingdom of God would come? To answer this question, we must first look at the full context of the various communications between Jesus and the Pharisees. When we do this and see the many ways that the Pharisees attempted to trap Jesus in speech and the times in which our Lord firmly rebuked the Pharisees, it seems clear that the Pharisees did not ask Jesus this question in innocence and openness. Instead, they once again were trying to trap Him. They posed a question by which they gave the appearance of believing Jesus' teachings that the Kingdom of God was coming, but they asked not in faith but in mockery and in an attempt to trip Jesus up in His answer.Jesus' answer is mysterious. It leaves little room for the Pharisees to use Jesus' speech against Him. Perhaps the Pharisees were hoping that Jesus would say that the Kingdom was coming soon, or next month, or within the year. But Jesus' answer leaves them with confusion in the face of this mystery that “the Kingdom of God is among you.”Much of what Jesus says can only be fully understood through faith. He often speaks in veiled language intentionally, because the only way to lift the veil to perceive the meaning of His teachings is to rely upon the inspired gift of faith. Faith is like a key to unlock the secrets of the mysteries of God. Faith becomes a lens through which every parable, every figure of speech, and every mystery taught by our Lord is understood. But without this inspired gift of faith, Jesus' teachings remain mysterious and incomprehensible.When you ponder these words that “the Kingdom of God is among you,” what do you understand? Are you able to use the gift of faith to unlock the meaning of this sacred teaching? Interestingly, reading Jesus' words, spoken in a veiled way, offer us the opportunity to test our own faith. If we read these words and are left in confusion, then this is a clear sign that we need to pray for and be open to the gift of faith. But if we do read Jesus' mysterious teachings and the light of understanding is given to us, then this is a clear reason to rejoice, since this comprehension is only possible through the gift of faith.Reflect, today, upon this sacred teaching of our Lord: “The Kingdom of God is among you.” Meditate on those words and pray for insight and understanding. Jesus' words are true. His Kingdom truly is everywhere, all around us and within us. It is alive and well. Do you see it? Do you perceive it? Do you see your role in building it? Use these questions as a test of your own level of faith and know that God wants to reveal to you these mysteries that are only able to be comprehended by His grace. My mysterious Lord, Your Kingdom is everywhere, all around us and within us. I do believe. Give me the eyes of faith so that I may continually perceive Your hand at work. May I always be attentive to all that You wish to reveal to me and open to the deep meaning of the mysteries You do reveal. Increase my faith, dear Lord, so that I may know You and join in the upbuilding of Your glorious Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You.Jacob Jordaens, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

When life doesn't go as planned, it can be hard to see where God is working. In this powerful conversation, Sandra Peoples, author, special needs mom, and ministry leader,  opens up about her journey from growing up with a sister with Down syndrome to parenting a son with autism. Sandra shares how her family's story revealed a gap in the church for families impacted by disability, and how God called her to help fill it. From starting a special needs ministry to creating sensory rooms and buddy systems, Sandra offers practical and spiritual wisdom for pastors, volunteers, and parents alike. Here is some of what we cover:  Disability families are often unreached — the church has an incredible opportunity to serve and love them. Support for the whole family — offer counseling, respite nights, and peer connection for parents and siblings. The church should be a whole picture of the body of Christ including those with disabilities who often enter into worship in the most beautiful ways.  What questions to ask your friends who are hesitant to come to church with their special needs child.  Hope for the mom that feels unseen or hopeless. Psalm 126:5- Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! Connect with Sandra Peoples Website: Sandra Peoples: Equipping Churches and Encouraging Families Instagram: Sandra Peoples (@sandrapeoples) Facebook: Sandra Peoples Links Mentioned:   Accessible Church: By Sandra Peoples Held: Learning to Live in God's Grip: By Sandra Peoples Unexpected Blessings: By Sandra Peoples 99 Balloons Related Episodes: Adopting Special Needs :: Alice and Candace [Ep 213] Mothering Autism: Navigating Grief, Marriage, and Community :: Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood [Ep 515] Parenting Neurodivergent Children–Summer Edition :: Carrie Cassell [Ep 413] Featured Sponsors:  Thrive Causemetics: Complete your fall look. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DMA for an exclusive 20% off your first order.  StoryWorth Memoirs: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you'll all cherish for years–Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to storyworth.com/dma !