Be Encouraged

Under the surface of every living person is a set of Agendas. They are powerful, and if you don't know they are there, they can be dangerous. Do you want to know what is driving you and hurting others around you? You can be more aware, and possibly let go of unrealistic expectations that make life harder. 

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When life gets complicated, we wish it was simple. And it's complicated a lot! Listen in for some ideas to manage life's complexity, and struggles. Maybe the answer is kind of simple. 

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Be present in your own life instead of in the stories about other people's lives. From your own life and in your own body you can have live wide awake, not distracted and mindless. I challenge you to fight back against all the noise of marketing, intriguing stories, and problems that are not yours. 

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Do you trust easily or do you find it hard to trust people? Either way, trust is important in your life; it's important in everyone's life!It's like a superpower when you've got it, it's like kryptonite when it is missing. 
If you just don't want to trust, you are setting yourself up for hard times. But of course trust has to be handled carefully. 

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It seems there are a lot of voices saying, “be afraid, be very afraid.” There are scary things happening in the world and in our lives. 
What is the way to respond to fear? We can give in to fear, then it seems to grow larger. We can ignore fear and maybe get ourselves hurt. 
Check out this episode for tips on managing what you find scary!

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All of life is holding on to some things and letting go of others. What do you hold onto that  makes too much demand on you? What should be experienced and then let go?
Consider the philosophy of a cat. They own everything, and nothing. And it works out pretty well for them. 

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It is so easy to criticize others. It seems some people just ask for it by doing stupid things! And yet, if we spend enough time criticizing it kind of wears on you. All that negativity thrown on other people splashes back on us. 
It's a common problem. Listen in to this episode on moving to a different attitude. 

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Can you get to a  calm place when things are swirling around you? Or when life gets tough, are you tossed about like the wind into despair?  Your brain can react to the slightest thing, or it can be trained to react appropriately to real threats. 
Here's how to set yourself up for success when you need resilience. You can't make life's problems go away but you can ride the waves.

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Are you involved with someone who can't seem to manage without you? Do you use a lot of energy to solve other's problems?  Consider what you can do.
You can love another person but let them manage themself. You can let go of telling   yourself that you know better (even if you do sometimes).
This is setting a boundary; a strong place that is both separate and connected to others. This kind of connection is between individuals who know (as best they can) who they are and who they believe the other to be.  
Check out this episode to rethink rescuing or carrying another person. 

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Rested. The opposite of tired. Remember rested? Do you know anyone who says, “I’m just so well rested all the time!” Probably not! You’re tired, I’m tired. We are tired a lot of the time. Joint and muscle aches signal fatigue.  Explore together ways toward a rhythm that includes rest!

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