Mindfulness is important and helpful and healthy.  It's a good first step.

And without a relationship of trust, this first step might have each of us walking in a circle--in the same old ruts--now simply more aware of how we're thinking while we're stuck in our ruts. 

Here's our BRAVE LOVE definition of success: 

Success is staying connected in relationships of trust—and navigating work, struggle, leisure, and fun—in truth, not lies—and love, not shame.

So, who helps you find success?  Who helps you sort out your thoughts--and trade lies for truth and shame for love?  Who has permission to help you change your mind--because you trust them, more than you trust yourself?

To trust someone is to be in agreement with them.  Wow.  You might want to read that sentence again.  Just because other people agree with us, doesn't mean what we're thinking is true.  And, what happens when the only person I trust--is myself?  

Join us on this valuable episode of the BRAVE LOVE podcast, and consider these TAKE AWAYS:

• A transformational relationship is one that has permission to change your mind.  Who is that for you?  How did you decide to trust them?
• Who or what is offering your child their thoughts today?  What source are you trusting--or are your kids trusting--to shape their thoughts, form their opinions, and spark their emotions?
• Behavior is the echo of belief.  I can agree with truth.  I can change my mind.  I can change my behavior.  I can change my brain.  I can change my life.  It all starts with changing my mind--and agreeing with truth.

Use this link to listen now--and please share the BRAVE LOVE podcast with your friends.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast provider.  There is great hope.

Janet and Doug talk about these resources on this episode:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mindfulness

https://john15academy.com

https://janetnewberry.com/vulnerability-not-transparency/