At first look, these two words may look very similar. On closer examination, there are some significant differences. This episode is based on the following article: Acceptance and Approval This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

These two words—give and take, can be used to describe what takes place in each of our relationships. Whatever relationships we enter into, we give who we are and what we bring into the relationship. This episode is based on the following article: Give and Take This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

How do you know what you can reasonably expect from a relationship? That may sound like a fairly straightforward question, but in reality the answer may involve more than we might imagine. This episode is based on the following article: Reasonable Expectations This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

We have two natures in our lives, and they are in a constant state of conflict with one another. If we think about the tensions in our life, this makes sense. This episode is based on the following article: Two Natures This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

What is patience? Why is it important as we move forward? How patient are we in each moment? This episode is based on the following article: Patience This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

There are things that come just as suddenly and without warning that are not so pleasant. Some of these unpleasant events have a serious impact on our lives yet are totally beyond our control. As we move forward, it might be useful to review unexpected events in our lives and how the circumstances surrounding the event shaped our responses. This episode is based on the following article: Unexpected Events This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Think for a moment about the first time you met some of the people who are or have been a part of your life. From these we can and will build some truly amazing relationships. This episode is based on the following article: First Impressions This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

At every point in our lives, we are faced with expectations. We develop the expectations we have of others at the same time we are forming our patterns of responding to the various expectations others have of us. As we move forward, it can be helpful to understand the expectations that are part of our various relationships. This episode is based on the following article: Expectations This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

If we put money in a vending machine, and we receive what we anticipated, that would be a totally anticipated consequence. One area where unintended consequences can be huge involve occasional contacts. Artwork Photo by Jackson Jost This episode is based on the following article: Unintended Consequences This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com

What do you think of when you hear the term service? Perhaps you think of how you were treated the last time you went to a restaurant. Maybe you remember the experience of getting maintenance on your car. What is it, that marks someone who is truly good at providing service? This episode is based on the following article: Service This podcast is written by David C. Bloom and narrated by Jonathan Bloom. For more articles and podcast episodes, visit AsWeMoveForward.com