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Full Text of ReadingsTwenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 122The Saint of the day is Saint Louis of FranceSaint Louis of France’s Story At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God's anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, of course. Louis was different in that he actually interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith. After the violence of two previous reigns, he brought peace and justice. Louis “took the cross” for a Crusade when he was 30. His army seized Damietta in Egypt but not long after, weakened by dysentery and without support, they were surrounded and captured. Louis obtained the release of the army by giving up the city of Damietta in addition to paying a ransom. He stayed in Syria four years. Louis deserves credit for extending justice in civil administration. His regulations for royal officials became the first of a series of reform laws. He replaced trial by battle with a form of examination of witnesses and encouraged the use of written records in court. Louis was always respectful of the papacy, but defended royal interests against the popes, and refused to acknowledge Innocent IV's sentence against Emperor Frederick II. Louis was devoted to his people, founding hospitals, visiting the sick, and like his patron Saint Francis, caring even for people with leprosy. He is one of the patrons of the Secular Franciscan Order. Louis united France—lords and townsfolk, peasants and priests and knights—by the force of his personality and holiness. For many years the nation was at peace. Every day, Louis had 13 special guests from among the poor to eat with him, and a large number of poor were served meals near his palace. During Advent and Lent, all who presented themselves were given a meal, and Louis often served them in person. He kept lists of needy people, whom he regularly relieved, in every province of his dominion. Disturbed by new Muslim advances, Louis led another crusade to North Africa in 1270. Within a month of their landing at Carthage, the army camp was decimated by disease. Louis himself died there at the age of 56. He was canonized 27 years later. Reflection Louis was strong-willed, strong-minded. His word was trusted utterly, and his courage in action was remarkable. What is most remarkable was his sense of respect for anyone with whom he dealt, especially the “humble folk of the Lord.” To care for his people he built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals and orphanages. He dealt with princes honestly and equitably. He hoped to be treated the same way by the King of Kings, to whom he gave his life, his family and his country. Saint Louis of France is a Patron Saint of: BarbersGroomsSecular Franciscan Order Learn more about Saint Louis of France! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 381The Saint of the day is Saint Anthony ZaccariaSaint Anthony Zaccaria’s Story At the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18, and devoted herself to the spiritual education of her son. He received a medical doctorate at 22, and while working among the poor of his native Cremona in Italy, was attracted to the religious apostolate. He renounced his rights to any future inheritance, worked as a catechist, and was ordained a priest at the age of 26. Called to Milan in a few years, he laid the foundations of three religious congregations, one for men, one for women, and an association of married couples. Their aim was the reform of the decadent society of their day, beginning with the clergy, religious, and lay people. Greatly inspired by Saint Paul—his congregation is named the Barnabites, after the companion of that saint—Anthony preached with great vigor in church and street, conducted popular missions, and was not ashamed of doing public penance. Anthony encouraged such innovations as the collaboration of the laity in the apostolate, frequent Communion, the Forty Hours devotion, and the ringing of church bells at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. His holiness moved many to reform their lives, but as with all saints, it also moved many to oppose him. Twice his community had to undergo official religious investigation, and twice it was exonerated. While on a mission of peace, Anthony became seriously ill and was brought home for a visit to his mother. He died at Cremona at the age of 36. Reflection The austerity of Anthony's spirituality and the Pauline ardor of his preaching would probably “turn off” many people today. When even some psychiatrists complain at the lack of a sense of sin, it may be time to tell ourselves that not all evil is explained by emotional disorder, subconscious and unconscious drives, parental influence, and so on. The old-time “hell and damnation” mission sermons have given way to positive, encouraging, biblical homilies. We do indeed need assurance of forgiveness, relief from existential anxiety, and future shock. But we still need prophets to stand up and tell us, “If we say ‘We are without sin,' we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8). Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

BIO: Jason Brown is the founder of Power Trades University and the Brown Report. He has over a decade of stock & options trading experience, is a podcast host, and is a YouTuber. Jason believes anyone can profit from the stock market, even if they've lost money before.STORY: At 24, Jason had about $250,000 in a trading account. Jason wanted to buy a condo and pay cash for it. Condos were like $500,000. He figured that he could use the $250,000 to trade and make enough to pay cash for the condo. So he risked a quarter million trying to make half a million and lost it all.LEARNING: You never go broke taking a profit. There's no one trade that'll make you rich, but there is one trade that will blow up your entire account. Don't set unrealistic or obsessive goals. “You never go broke taking a profit. So, if you're up, it's better to take that money off the table and go into your next investment with the house's money versus trying to make everything at once.”Jason Brown Guest profileJason Brown is the founder of Power Trades University and the Brown Report. He has over a decade of stock & options trading experience, is a podcast host, and is a YouTuber. Jason believes anyone can profit from the stock market, even if they've lost money before. They just need to know how to identify the best time to buy and sell and the correct option strategies that can supercharge returns and minimize risk. Jason helps people go from nervous beginners to confident stocks & options traders. Check out his Free Stock Market Starter Pack and Premium courses and coaching.Worst investment everAt 21, Jason had an account with $113,000. He felt smarter than everybody. He'd made a six-figure income without a degree or a job. Jason went into full-time trading for the next two years and grew the account to about $300,000. But since he was living off some of the money, he had a balance of $250,000.Jason decided to buy a condo downtown Royal Oak, Michigan, and pay cash for it. Condos were like $500,000. Jason figured that he could use the $250,000 to trade and make enough to pay cash for the condo. So he risked a quarter million trying to make half a million and lost it all. Jason didn't lose the money all at once. In fact, he was up $100,000 in that trade, but he wanted to make half a million in one trade. So, he ended up blowing his entire account. That was Jason's worst investment because he already had a good life. He had a nice place to stay and a nice car. He didn't need to risk his entire account to buy some condo in cash. It just wasn't smart. This investment made Jason lose everything. He had to sell his car, move out of his place, and return home to live with his mom.Lessons learnedYou never go broke taking a profit.There's no one trade that'll make you rich, but there is one trade that will blow up your entire account.You're stronger and better than your worst day.It's OK to have an astronomical goal, but also be OK with the astronomical risks of the goal not working out.Andrew's takeawaysDon't set unrealistic or obsessive goals.Don't let your worst days define you; grab power from having faced...

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, a coachsultant and founder of Think Natalia, recounts her journey from corporate to coaching and consulting. CEO Story: At the age of 29, at the peak of her corporate career but full of unhappiness, Dr. Natalia quit her job and started afresh. She took a nine-month sabbatical, during which she radically transformed her thought patterns, speech, and actions. This period marked the founding of her venture, Think Natalia. Business Service: Think Natalia is dedicated to coaching people who, like Dr. Natalia herself, have left corporate roles to start their own ventures. She focuses on teaching such professionals, particularly coaches and consultants, how to market themselves and build their thought leadership and personal brands on LinkedIn. CEO Hack: Dr. Natalia stresses the importance of meditation for maintaining balance and clarity in her work. CEO Nugget: One insightful nugget she shares is that there is no single "right" way to run a business. CEO Defined: Her unique take on being a CEO is that it's like being the Chief Entertainment Officer - not only to her clients but also to the people who work with her. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2019/07/23/iam344-coachsultant-teaches-coaches-consultants-how-to-build-thought-leadership/  

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 423The Saint of the day is Saint Louis of FranceSaint Louis of France’s Story At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God's anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, of course. Louis was different in that he actually interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith. After the violence of two previous reigns, he brought peace and justice. Louis “took the cross” for a Crusade when he was 30. His army seized Damietta in Egypt but not long after, weakened by dysentery and without support, they were surrounded and captured. Louis obtained the release of the army by giving up the city of Damietta in addition to paying a ransom. He stayed in Syria four years. Louis deserves credit for extending justice in civil administration. His regulations for royal officials became the first of a series of reform laws. He replaced trial by battle with a form of examination of witnesses and encouraged the use of written records in court. Louis was always respectful of the papacy, but defended royal interests against the popes, and refused to acknowledge Innocent IV's sentence against Emperor Frederick II. Louis was devoted to his people, founding hospitals, visiting the sick, and like his patron Saint Francis, caring even for people with leprosy. He is one of the patrons of the Secular Franciscan Order. Louis united France—lords and townsfolk, peasants and priests and knights—by the force of his personality and holiness. For many years the nation was at peace. Every day, Louis had 13 special guests from among the poor to eat with him, and a large number of poor were served meals near his palace. During Advent and Lent, all who presented themselves were given a meal, and Louis often served them in person. He kept lists of needy people, whom he regularly relieved, in every province of his dominion. Disturbed by new Muslim advances, Louis led another crusade to North Africa in 1270. Within a month of their landing at Carthage, the army camp was decimated by disease. Louis himself died there at the age of 56. He was canonized 27 years later. Reflection Louis was strong-willed, strong-minded. His word was trusted utterly, and his courage in action was remarkable. What is most remarkable was his sense of respect for anyone with whom he dealt, especially the “humble folk of the Lord.” To care for his people he built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals and orphanages. He dealt with princes honestly and equitably. He hoped to be treated the same way by the King of Kings, to whom he gave his life, his family and his country. Saint Louis of France is a Patron Saint of: BarbersGroomsSecular Franciscan Order Learn more about Saint Louis of France! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 393The Saint of the day is Saint Lawrence of BrindisiSaint Lawrence of Brindisi’s Story At first glance, perhaps the most remarkable quality of Lawrence of Brindisi is his outstanding gift of languages. In addition to a thorough knowledge of his native Italian, he had complete reading and speaking ability in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Bohemian, Spanish, and French. Lawrence was born on July 22, 1559, and died exactly 60 years later on his birthday in 1619. His parents William and Elizabeth Russo gave him the name of Julius Caesar, Caesare in Italian. After the early death of his parents, he was educated by his uncle at the College of St. Mark in Venice. When he was just 16, he entered the Capuchin Franciscan Order in Venice and received the name of Lawrence. He completed his studies of philosophy and theology at the University of Padua and was ordained a priest at 23. With his facility for languages Lawrence was able to study the Bible in its original texts. At the request of Pope Clement VIII, he spent much time preaching to the Jews in Italy. So excellent was his knowledge of Hebrew, the rabbis felt sure he was a Jew who had become a Christian. Lawrence's sensitivity to the needs of people—a character trait perhaps unexpected in such a talented scholar—began to surface. He was elected major superior of the Capuchin Franciscan province of Tuscany at the age of 31. He had the combination of brilliance, human compassion, and administrative skill needed to carry out his duties. In rapid succession he was promoted by his fellow Capuchins and was elected minister general of the Capuchins in 1602. In this position he was responsible for great growth and geographical expansion of the Order. Lawrence was appointed papal emissary and peacemaker, a job which took him to a number of foreign countries. An effort to achieve peace in his native kingdom of Naples took him on a journey to Lisbon to visit the king of Spain. Serious illness in Lisbon took his life in 1619. In 1956, the Capuchins completed a 15-volume edition of Lawrence’s writings. Eleven of these 15 contain his sermons, each of which relies chiefly on scriptural quotations to illustrate his teaching. Reflection His constant devotion to Scripture, coupled with great sensitivity to the needs of people, present a lifestyle which appeals to Christians today. Lawrence had a balance in his life that blended self-discipline with a keen appreciation for the needs of those whom he was called to serve. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Full Text of ReadingsWednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 379The Saint of the day is Saint Anthony ZaccariaSaint Anthony Zaccaria’s Story At the same time that Martin Luther was attacking abuses in the Church, a reformation within the Church was already being attempted. Among the early movers of the Counter-Reformation was Anthony Zaccaria. His mother became a widow at 18, and devoted herself to the spiritual education of her son. He received a medical doctorate at 22, and while working among the poor of his native Cremona in Italy, was attracted to the religious apostolate. He renounced his rights to any future inheritance, worked as a catechist, and was ordained a priest at the age of 26. Called to Milan in a few years, he laid the foundations of three religious congregations, one for men, one for women, and an association of married couples. Their aim was the reform of the decadent society of their day, beginning with the clergy, religious, and lay people. Greatly inspired by Saint Paul—his congregation is named the Barnabites, after the companion of that saint—Anthony preached with great vigor in church and street, conducted popular missions, and was not ashamed of doing public penance. Anthony encouraged such innovations as the collaboration of the laity in the apostolate, frequent Communion, the Forty Hours devotion, and the ringing of church bells at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays. His holiness moved many to reform their lives, but as with all saints, it also moved many to oppose him. Twice his community had to undergo official religious investigation, and twice it was exonerated. While on a mission of peace, Anthony became seriously ill and was brought home for a visit to his mother. He died at Cremona at the age of 36. Reflection The austerity of Anthony's spirituality and the Pauline ardor of his preaching would probably “turn off” many people today. When even some psychiatrists complain at the lack of a sense of sin, it may be time to tell ourselves that not all evil is explained by emotional disorder, subconscious and unconscious drives, parental influence, and so on. The old-time “hell and damnation” mission sermons have given way to positive, encouraging, biblical homilies. We do indeed need assurance of forgiveness, relief from existential anxiety, and future shock. But we still need prophets to stand up and tell us, “If we say ‘We are without sin,' we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8). Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

BIO: Terri Spath is the founder and CIO of Zuma Wealth LLC and has earned top performance marks stewarding billions of dollars at large investment shops through the booms and busts of the past quarter-century.STORY: At the height of the Dotcom boom, Terri bought—on behalf of clients—some terrific companies because she knew how to value, assess, and analyze them. But she kept holding onto the companies when the market tanked instead of selling.LEARNING: Know when to buy and when to sell. Don't get too attached to your favorite stocks. “If you have great self-discipline, you can figure out how to make money in your sleep.”Terri Spath Guest profileTerri Spath is the founder and CIO of Zuma Wealth LLC and has earned top performance marks stewarding billions of dollars at large investment shops through the booms and busts of the past quarter-century.A renowned expert, Terri is a regular CNBC and Bloomberg TV guest and a sought-after industry speaker. She was named a “Top 10 Inspiring Women of 2022” and shortlisted by the Women in Asset Management awards. She has earned the CFA charter, the CFP® certification, an MBA from Columbia University, and an AB from the University of Michigan.Terri started investing when her father introduced her to the concept of compound interest when she learned she could make money in her sleep.Worst investment everWhen Terri came out of Columbia Business School, she got hired by a big company on the West Coast. She had already started investing, as she had learned a lot when studying for her CFA. The philosophy of Columbia Business School is very much in line with Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. The philosophy is that value investing relies on picking good companies that have great moats around them and strong management, and you can buy them at a dirt-cheap price. Terri came out of Colombia, well-trained in that arena, and when she started working for the big company, she started putting those ideas to work.At the time, more and more technology and internet companies were coming out. Terri was assigned to the industry and covered all the stocks under that umbrella. She was buying conservatively, following what she had learned at Columbia about buying stuff cheap. Terri didn't get trapped in the excitement of the new companies. She followed the philosophy she had learned.Terri bought some terrific companies on behalf of clients because she knew how to value, assess, and analyze them. Terri believed she had made good purchases.The frenzy and excitement in internet retail and technology companies pulled the market up. Then some of those companies started to collapse. This ripple effect killed the technology stocks, the NASDAQ, and the broader markets.When everything started going down, Terri decided to hang onto those stocks. She didn't acknowledge it was time to sell. Terri's biggest mistake was holding onto what she thought were great companies in terrible markets.Lessons learnedPay attention to the broader markets too.Have the discipline to evaluate when to buy and when to fold to avoid losing your profits.Don't get too attached to your favorite stocks; always know when to get out.Make sure that you understand the risk.Most investors tend to be better at one side of the trade than the other, but balancing both sides will bring you more success.Have a sell strategy and apply it regularly.Andrew's takeawaysEmploy stop losses to help

This week premieres Quiet Please to the podcast with their first recording, Nothing Behind The Door. This episode aired June 8, 1947. QUALITY WARNING: WHILE THIS RECORDING IS AUDIBLE IT IS VERY CRACKLY AS IF RECORDED FROM AN OLD BADLY MAINTAINED RECORD. Story: At the top of Mt. Wilson, a small and empty house is mysteriously being guard by a barbed wire fence. A group of robbers planning to rob a bank decide that it is the perfect place to hide the money. They soon find out how true that there is nothing in it. : : : : : https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) It's 100% free to subscribe & you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot. Thank you for your support.

Craig Swanson / Co-Founder of Digital Product Studio Craig Swanson is an entrepreneur, business coach, and co-founder of the online learning platform CreativeLive. Craig thrives being the secret weapon partnering with online businesses such as KaisaFit, Sue Bryce Education, and The Wedding School by helping them into the multi-million-dollar mark and [even acquisition](https://www.emeraldx.com/emerald-strengthens-photography-market-portfolio-through-acquisition-of-sue-bryce-education-and-the-portrait-masters/)! **Craig's Story** At the age of 18, Craig founded Swanson Tech Support and worked as a tech consultant for 6 years before founding CreativeTechs which lead to over a million dollars in sales. Soon after Craig co-founded the creative online learning platform CreativeLive, an idea that was birthed from a failed video training program for his IT business. CreativeLive would grow from a small start-up team to 70+ employees offering workshops with the top creative industry leaders like Tim Ferriss and Brené Brown. Now Craig partners with creators, educators, and influencers by providing the missing piece that they need to get to the next stage of their business and is helping build $1 million dollar businesses one step at a time. https://youtu.be/d-0o3vhW2DU Dan Weedin / First Underwriters Insurance Brokers (Host) Michelle Bomberger / Equinox Business Law Group (Co-Host) Craig Swanson / Digital Product Studio (Guest)

Emotional Health. Story: When we often greet one another, you get the perfunctory “I’m doing okay.” But are you really being honest? CLC Dream Series; Dream of a church that strives for emotionally healthy spirituality, where "safe space" creates “brave space.” Staff values: Healthy communication and reconciliation, transparent. Story: At a church retreat, our speaker Pastor Les Yee opened his message with this quote. Rocked my world. “You can’t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature.” (Peter Scazzero) 1. ESV Luke 2:52, “And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” a. Wisdom (transformation of the mind, mental growth) b. Stature (physical growth, reputation/character) c. Favor with God and men (relationally whole, vertically and horizontally, emotional growth) 2. ESV Matthew 10:16, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” wise = shrewd =cautious Harmless = gentle = innocent = pure MLK sermon “Tough-minded, Tender-hearted”, prophetic for our times Tough-minded = wise = test everything Tender-hearted = grow in compassion Both are necessary but are in tension. Important for safe space to lead to brave space (dialog and hard conversations can be had)

As part of the four-day special event "A Tribute To Female@Work", we are collecting DONATIONS FOR THE GERMAN CHILDREN'S CANCER AID! Just go to www.femaleatwork.de and there you will find more information - and more importantly, the donation button that will direct you to the German Children's Cancer Aid. Every cent goes there and counts! The Story: At the end of August 2020, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal lung cancer - inoperable, non-irradiable, only palliative (quality of life preserving) treatment is possible. They say I have 6 to 12 months left...but these are only empirical values and statistics, of course I intend to live forever :D. As a result, my colleagues from RauteMusik.fm have planned and carried out this special show or four-day marathon from 12.12 to 16.12.2020, quite spontaneously. Colleagues not only from the Trance stream, but also from the other streams at RauteMusik are participating to fill the time and offer the listeners something nice. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS, IT MEANS MORE TO ME THAN I CAN Express! More than 2000 Euros have come together already! This is the first show I've done since my hospital stays and the start of chemo therapy - a show to say thank you: to the listeners, to the colleagues at RauteMusik and especially the trance stream there, to my friends and acquaintances and to my husband! My thanks go to all of you - your support, your emails, messages and Facebook hugs, it means more to me at this time than you can imagine! Biggi aka DJ Female@Work, Trance DJ (Birgit Fienemann) or Female@Work (FemaleAtWorkTranceDJ) Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) 00:00:00 A Tribute To Female@Work - In favor of the German Children Cancer Aid on RauteMusik.Trance 00:00:58 Sandeagle - Red Fox (Intro Mix) 00:06:29 DK Project - Above The Sky 00:13:39 Huem - Halley 00:18:42 Darren Porter & Jak Aggas - Transonic 00:25:23 Aurasonic feat. Kate Louise Smith - Open Your Eyes (Kaimo K Remix) 00:28:51 Giuseppe Ottaviani - No More Alone 00:34:32 SoundLift - Cougar Magnum 00:41:50 Jo Cartwright - In The Face Of Adversity (Re:Locate vs. Robert Nickson Remix) 00:47:56 David Surok - Neverland (The Mechanic & Vindicator Remix) 00:55:13 Eric Senn - Osiris 01:00:42 Jaki Song & J2P - Broken (New World Remix) 01:05:26 Illitheas - Purple Skies (Etasonic Remix) 01:11:07 Bixx - Yes I Can 01:16:23 Yanni - Prelude (Cymatics Remix) 01:23:05 TechTrek - Madarina (Sandeagle Remix) 01:30:47 Daniel Cesana feat. Jennifer Rene - Fall To Pieces (Daniel Skyver Remix) 01:36:24 Luis A. Moreno - Passion Mountains 01:44:58 Hans Zimmer - Time (Uplifting Trance Mix) 01:48:42 Andy Elliass - Lena (Matt Bukovski Remix)

After receiving two medical death sentences, separated by 30 years, my guest on this episode is still surfing.  Rick Kahn helps us learn how to let go and live now, reveals the sneaky downside of hope, and shows us how to embrace life's necessary "little deaths."  His road from dyslexic middle child, high school drop-out, globetrotting spiritual seeker, and high-end custom home builder to the life he lives today based out of a quaint seaside town in Mexico is fascinating at face value. But add to that storyline his two mind-blowing encounters with mortality--and you've got a tale that's packed full of extraordinary lessons and wisdom for all of us.    Meet Rick  Rick is an outstanding executive coach for companies whose products and services we all use every day. He specializes in leadership and communication development for executive-level professionals. His clients include Facebook, Ebay, Cisco, the Stanford Research Institute, Wire, and other Silicon Valley technology companies. As a strategic partner with FMI, the nation's premier full-service consulting firm to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries, Rick provides best-of-class leadership development training to executives and teams.    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry--for Tomorrow... At 24, Rick was living it up in 1970s San Francisco--bartending and taking in the vibrant music scene as a self-described “Van Fan” (referring to Van Morrison). Then some alarming symptoms took him to the hospital, where eventually doctors gave him a grim diagnosis: colon cancer. What Rick did next took me by surprise: He ignored the treatment protocol prescribed to him and instead doubled down on his life of sex, drugs, and rock’n roll--determined to live his life his way...whatever was left of it.  Then, a couple of weeks later, a nurse showed up at his apartment door with shocking news: He had been misdiagnosed. His symptoms were evidence of a hookworm infestation picked up during several years of traveling and spiritual searching in India before moving to San Francisco. The hookworm problem was remedied, and Rick suddenly found himself with the possibility of years ahead of him instead of only days or weeks.   Simplicity is Bliss. Expectations Bring Disappointment. Rick left home at 18 as a high school drop-out--tired of living in the long, dark shadow of his older brother’s luminous performances at whatever he put his hands to. This was one of the first “little deaths” that Rick embraced--dying to the ever-present comparison and competition with his brother. He headed for India to find the better version of himself “out there” that he was convinced existed within him--traveling overland via the “Hippie Trail” through countries like Afghanistan and Iran along the way. In India, he learned that “simplicity is bliss, and expectations bring disappointment.” He also rubbed shoulders with the idea of “impermanence”--the temporary nature of joy and sadness, pleasure and pain, etc.  This experience added spiritual and philosophical depth to Rick’s already courage-fueled and risk-friendly orientation to life, so that when the colon cancer diagnosis hit, he resolved quickly to keep it simple, embrace the impermanent nature of both joy and suffering, shed expectations about how everything would turn out, and go out with a bang if that was the hand he’d been dealt.  When he got the news of the misdiagnosis, it bolstered his confidence that he could find his unique path in life.    A New Lease on Life Brings New Focus Now free of the medical death sentence and rid of his hookworms, Rick began to exercise more moderation on the party scene and put his aptitude for construction to work. Gradually, he built a high-end custom home construction business that flourished until the Great Recession of 2008.  The demolition of his construction business was another one of Rick’s “little deaths”--and it led to a new life based in Mexico, where he and others like him settled down as economic refugees.    Surfing Blind One day, Rick realized something was terribly wrong with his left eye. While surfing, he was suddenly unable to see well out of it. And then it went dark.  30 years after his first (incorrect) medical death sentence, at 54 Rick was shocked to receive a second medical death sentence: aggressive MS.  And once again, this second death sentence proved premature. A radiologist friend of Rick’s took a second look at his imaging and discovered that the symptoms the doctors initially attributed to MS were actually the result of “artifacts” created during the imaging process: slight movements while Rick was in the MRI machine created the appearance of lesions characteristic of MS.    Takeaways from Rick’s Story At least several key takeaways emerged from this amazing tale and the way that Rick has used his experiences to shape the course of his life:  Hope and fear are close cousins. When we hope for a specific outcome, we can also become fearful that we won’t achieve that outcome. Rather than hope for a specific outcome, Rick recommends that we stay present in the here-and-now process of life and allow the outcomes to emerge as they may.  Expectations are tricky and potentially harmful.  Goals are useful and important--when we’re able to stay open to outcomes other than we originally envision.  Let go of the tiger’s tail. If we grasp the tail of life firmly and desperately, we will be shocked when it turns around and bites us. Instead, let go and “be in life now” rather than demanding your life be or turn out a certain way.  Life is full of good and necessary “little deaths” that open the door to new life. The death of a parent’s approval. The death of other’s expectations. In Rick’s case, the literal death of sight in one eye. Some deaths need to happen so that we can move past them and into the new life that awaits. Don’t resist them. Let them happen.  The full episode has so much more nuance and dialog and depth than these shownotes can ever hope to convey, so I hope you’ll tune in.    Change the World With One Click If you enjoyed today's conversation with Rick, share it with one other person who you think needs to hear what Rick has to say, too. That one simple step--just a click of your mouse--will help change the world by creating a movement of people committed to becoming the people they were MADE to be and living the lives they were MADE to live. That's what we're up to here on Andrew Petty is Dying.    Get Close Up with Rick! Here's a special opportunity--limited to just six listeners: On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, from 4:30-6:00pm Mountain Time, I'll host an exclusive Guest Close-up video call with Rick. If this episode left you wanting more from Rick, then this is the best place to get it! The first six people to throw their hats in the ring will get to join the call. Email me, or connect with me on Facebook.    Connect With Rick   Email | LinkedIn | Website   Learn About FMI, the nation's premier full-service consulting firm to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.   I Can Help You Leave It All Out On the Field of Life My purpose as a coach is to help you deploy your unique purpose in the world. 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Change your Story At any moment in your life, you have the power to change your story. Whatever story you keep telling yourself you have the power to believe it or change it. I hope this short but powerful episode inspires you, lifts you up but most of all put a hunger in your heart for the one who created your heart. Love Hannah YouTube: Hannah Dawson ask@fitnessministry.ca www.fitnessministry.ca IG: fitnessministry.ca

Linda Outka is a business coach specializing in interpersonal conflict resolution. She shares her tips to make any any relationship you have amazing! Here are a few highlights: Staying in peace with the people around you will avoid draining precious energy. God wants you to have open conversations that are 100% open and 100% respectful. Silence is toxic. At 12:14, you’ll learn how to untangle Facts from Story At 15:00, you’ll discover how to keep your defenses low so learning can flow! In Linda’s book, you’ll get the template for how to start a conversation in a non-defensive way. Get Linda’s book, Pebbles in My Shoes, Three Steps to Breakthrough Interpersonal Conflict  Subscribe to Claudia's Email for Weekly Show Reminders Join the discussion on Facebook: Your Kingdom Journey

#106 — Healing from Trauma and Grief: One Woman’s Journey and Story At six years old, Iman Gatti witnessed her father brutally murder her mother. Her father was sentenced to 25 years in prison and Iman, now parentless, spent the next twelve years in foster care. Fast forward to today: Iman is a published memoirist, grief recovery specialist, certified coach, a wife, and a mother to a beautiful baby girl. How did she get here? How did she process and heal all the trauma she experienced over those formative years? And how has she been able to turn her own journey of healing into one of empowering other women to heal themselves? On today’s episode, we get to hear from Iman Gatti about her courageous journey of healing of herself after unimaginable pain. We learn how she spent a decade in therapy and other recovery and healing modalities, how she ended up starting a business, and how her business now supports women in their own journeys to healing, forgiveness, and self-love. Through her work in healing her own trauma, she found a path to becoming a courageous living coach and certified grief specialist. In this episode, we also get to listen in and hear how Iman shares how motherhood changed her and impacted the way that she works. While she found raising a baby to be demanding, she also found the logistics of it straightforward. What she wasn’t necessarily expecting was how much the soul work of becoming a mother would rock her to her core. Join us as we talk about what it looked like for her to heal from trauma: her journey and deep work around forgiveness, self-love, and the surprising ways that pregnancy and birth were a portal to deeper healing. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: Iman’s profound story of trauma––witnessing her father brutally murder her mother just before her seventh birthday and spending the following 12 years in foster care––and her decades long commitment to healing herself. How the work of healing her own trauma led her to become a courageous living coach and certified grief specialist who helps others heal their own trauma and grief. The surprising role of forgiveness as a cornerstone of healing trauma. How becoming a mother herself reignited Iman’s grief over losing her own mother at seven, but also strengthened her feeling of connection. The vulnerability of writing her memoir and allowing herself to be fully seen. How she found raising a baby to be demanding but straightforward, while the soul work of becoming a mother rocked her to her core. FULL SHOW NOTES Get the complete show notes with episode quotes, photos, and time stamps at http://www.startuppregnant.com/106. LEARN MORE ABOUT IMAN GATTI Iman Gatti, author of Cracked Open – Never Broken, is an empowerment coach, transformational speaker, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist™. Through her work, she helps people overcome self-limiting beliefs, heal past wounds, and step fully into their limitless potential. Cracked Open – Never Broken: A Memoir EPISODE SPONSOR & SPECIAL OFFER We have a series of mini-books we wrote just for Startup Pregnant listeners: from Pregnancy Affirmations to the Pregnancy Reading List and the Parenting Reading --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startuppregnant/message

The Story: At the end of the last episode, co-founders Justin, Emmett, Michael, and Kyle had a big problem on their hands. Streaming Justin's life 24/7—the very idea their company was founded on—turned out to be kind of boring. Pretty soon people stopped watching. In this episode, the four friends try desperately to extend the life of their company by making some risky but important decisions. In the process, their scrappy startup catches the eye of some very powerful people who challenge everything they’ve built. The road of a startup is a bumpy one and, as Justin and his team are finding out, they have only just gotten started. This is the second part of a two-part story that originally aired in April of 2016. Listen to Part 1 https://gimlet.media/2N80DUE.    The Facts: Matthew Boll and Peter Leonard mixed the episode. Our theme song was written and performed by Mark Phillips. The special ad music, Microliters, was written and performed by Build Buildings. Additional music by Kevin Sparks and the band hotmoms.gov. For a list of our sponsors and show related offer codes, go to gimlet.media/OurAdvertisers 

SOLUTION: Treat addiction using evidence-based medication, like buprenorphine (aka Suboxone). Expand access to treatment through telemedicine. STORY: At a clinic in Everett, Washington, a nurse pushes his patients to work hard, and the patients embark on their road to recovery. Do they have a chance? (Yes, and we’ll tell you why.) This season we’re in Snohomish County, Washington which has an oversized share of overdose deaths in the state and is now treating the opioid epidemic like a natural disaster. MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES: Snohomish County overdose and addiction treatment resource guide http://snohomishoverdoseprevention.com/treatment-and-support/ Overview of the evidence for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders, by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute of the University of Washington. http://adai.uw.edu/pubs/infobriefs/MAT.pdf Research: Buprenorphine is an effective medication that can retain people in treatment.http://www.cochrane.org/CD002207/ADDICTN_buprenorphine-maintenance-versus-placebo-or-methadone-maintenance-for-opioid-dependence Research: Patients on buprenorphine were 30 percent more likely to avoid a relapse and 50 percent more likely to stay alive than patients in drug treatment without medication. https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2010.0532 Research: Four years after starting Suboxone, over 60% of patients were not using illegal drugs. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376871615001143 http://adai.uw.edu/pubs/infobriefs/MAT.pdf

“What was that? An Exhibition? We need emotional content. Now try again!” What did Bruce Lee mean by “Emotional Content?” He was describing the feeling of being totally present in your body and connected to your own life force. A spiritual life force that is the energy of creation. This force helps you become a human being from moment to moment. When you are creating emotional content, you are creating in awareness, openness and receptivity to everything around you. You are in a state of relating to your surroundings. You are not in isolation—you are connected. “Don’t think, FEEL.” Don’t pull yourself out of a real moment by thinking and intellectualizing. Stay in the moment and be totally present for the total experience. Emotional content is also about the creation of art. Art is the communication of authentic feelings. We are all artists of our own lives. Bruce Lee believed that art is the work of enlightenment. And the origin of enlightenment comes from understating your own heart and living whole-heartedly. Action step for this week: release yourself to spontaneous action when you’re inspired by your own spiritual life force. #AAHA (Awesome Asians and Hapas) This week’s shoutout goes to Olympic fencing champion Alexander Massialas. Alexander is part of the US men’s fencing team that won the bronze medal in Rio and he also won an individual silver medal in foil fencing. Alexander is a Hapa, born to a Greek father and Taiwanese mother. Thanks for representing the US with such excellence and athletic mastery. Alexander, you are awesome! #BruceLeeMoment (Bruce Lee’s philosophy in action IRL) This week’s #BruceLeeMoment comes from one of our listeners David Hunt: I wanted to share a Bruce Lee moment that I experienced that actually encouraged me to embed it into my university's graduation speech :) The Story At the time, I resided in Philadelphia and traveled back home to Charlotte, North Carolina for winter vacation. The day was nothing less than relaxing - I caught up with old friends, tried some new food, and walked through the mall all in solitude. A few hours into my excursions and my cell phone died. Uh oh - no calls and more importantly no uber to the family dinner that was fast approaching. The weather was unusually warm so I decided to walk the five miles and take a chance that I'd show up for dinner on time. Along my walk I came across a stream. In some areas the water was swirling around, others it was still, and yet other places the water was moving extremely rapidly over twigs or rocks. I thought to myself if I took an empty glass and collected some of that water, it is the same exact substance although separate. And if I poured it back in, it would merge seamlessly. In a cathartic moment of clarity, I began to question - why can't we do that, why can't us humans interact on such a collaborative level? Placing appropriate attention on our similarities while still acknowledging our differences. Water exists as vapor, liquid, and ice. Humans come in different races, ethnicities, align with different religions and so forth. Yet water always retains its...being of water flowing through vastly different environments adapting itself and always merging with its different forms in some capacity. That's when it hit me - I viewed water as love, this egoless aesthetic of oneness. And not oneness in the sense that we don't have uniqueness but oneness in the sense of how we can interact with each other peacefully. In that moment, it became my mission to be love. When love wakes up in the morning, I want it to say, "I want to be like David." Cheers. Wishing you all a wonderful day and thank you so much for all that you do. I listened to my first Bruce Lee podcast yesterday on Honesty and thought I'd share this moment with you since you all inspired me. With Palpable Vibes, David V. Hunt Share your #AAHA and #BruceLeeMoment recommendations with us via social media @BruceLee or email us at hello@brucelee.com