Loving Those Who Bring Joy

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Now, I don’t know about you, but just thinking about cheese instantly makes me smile. And if you’re a fellow meat lover, like me, we’re speaking the same language! So let’s picture that middle layer of lasagna—it’s comforting, it’s rich, it’s the part that satisfies your soul. That’s what this episode is all about: the people who fill us up, who make life so much better just by being in it. These are the people who leave you wondering if they’re angels in disguise. And yet, even though it’s easy to love them, how often do we stop to intentionally love them back? That’s what it’s all about today.

Ep 84. Hey, It Could Happen

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Today’s episode, “Hey, It Could Happen,” draws inspiration from the 90’s classic, Angels in the Outfield. If you’re sporting a nostalgic grin right now, get ready for a treat! Growing up, this movie was a staple in my house, blending baseball, heartfelt drama, and a touch of magic. It’s a timeless tale that resonates with audiences of all ages, teaching profound lessons about faith and optimism.

Ep 82. Problems Are Forever

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Today, we’re diving into a concept that might seem paradoxical at first: “Problems are Forever.” But before you hit pause or wonder if I’ve suddenly embraced pessimism, bear with me. We’re not here to wallow in the gloom of perpetual problems. Instead, we’re about to embark on an exploration of how every challenge, setback, & curveball life throws us is lighting our way to becoming the extraordinary people we’re destined to be. Buckle up, because this transformative perspective is backed by insights from modern-day experts as well as LDS wisdom. Today’s episode encourages to be problem-solvers & life-levelers. It’s pretty exciting!

Ep 79. Beating Boredom

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Today we’re exploring a universal experience that often gets a bad rap: boredom. Picture this – it’s a lazy afternoon, the clock is ticking slowly, and you find yourself staring at the ceiling, unsure of how to fill the time. Maybe you have so much going on that your brain shorts out for a while. So you avoid everything and boredom from the monotony of your routine sets in. It’s a mental state we’ve all encountered, and while it may seem mundane, boredom shapes our lives in surprising ways. We’ll go through it all. 

To Determine Intimacy

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It’s not time or opportunity that determines intimacy; it’s disposition alone. 7 years would be insufficient to make some people acquainted with each other, & 7 days are more than enough for others.

Happiness Is A Choice

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Happiness is a choice. You grieve, you stomp your feet, you pick yourself up, and choose to be happy. ~ Lucy Lawless

Failure and Frustration

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I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy. ~ Tony Robbins

You Don’t Have To Sit On It

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Being negative only makes a difficult journey more difficult. You may be given a cactus, but you don’t have to sit on it. ~ Joyce Meyer