All That Matters

Often to get at what is really going on in our lives, we have to find clarity as to the central conflict with which we are dealing.

Jan shares the true story of how the landmark musical Fiddler On The Roof found its opening song, by finding what the conflict of the story was really all about, "Tradition," and through it, fashioned a musical for the ages.

The news of the world can sometime deaden the spirit. Time to bring ourselves into the sweet darkness, to choose that which brings us alive. Jan shares two poems that do just that, reminding us that boundaries can sometimes be opportunities for self-expansion, and can serve our own souls.

There is good in each of us; values to live by and love by. How do we serve it, find it, tap it for direction that brings optimism and opportunity?

Jan shares 5 power prompts from his book, Sacred Wounds, hailed by Deepak Chopra: "Jan Goldstein helps tune our hearts to the miracles that exist all around us."

Many cultures have created circles of stone that we marvel at, wondering their purpose.

To conclude 2025, Jan shares the story of a personal stone circle, reminding us of the permanence of memories and what matters most in our lives.

Why do some race toward danger in moments of crisis? Recent events underscore the very human reaction to choose "we" over "me."

Jan shares the true story of a hero on Bondi Beach during a recent terror attack against the Jewish community, and how a Moslem helped stand up for them and for humanity, and, in doing so, helped kindle more light.

Each one of us has the ability to discover the positive nuggets inside painful and negative experiences.

Jan shares the true story of his encounter with the late writer, activist, and playwright, Elie Weisel, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the tears they shared when art turned to palpable hope right there backstage.

Essential to living a life that can be good for us, we must find our way to hope. Studies show that optimism and hope generate healthier, more purposeful lives.

Jan shares the gift of uncovering the hero within each of us.

Up in the air with a missing wheel. Life on the line. And a stranger steps in and helps rescue you.

Jan shares the true story of Taylor Hash and Chris Yates and reveals how each of us both need guardian angels at moments in life, and, maybe more importantly, we can each be one! Enjoy this reprise!

What is a quote other than two that has stayed with you throughout life? What motivates you? Jan shares a handful of quotes that can help retune us to the power in each of us to shape and live our lives.

Each of us has experiences that shape the way we see ourselves and the role we want to play in life.

Jan shares the story of a welding genius, Richard Hunt, whose art has taught the world what freedom can look like when you fashion with your hands the visions of your heart.