Connexions

In this episode Jodi explains why it is so important to teach your children about the power and responsibility of their choices. The pattern of choice and outcome / consequence is the most powerful way we learn as humans. Our choices and their outcomes have the power to teach us to empathize, connect, and develop depth and love. If this pattern of choice and consequence is interrupted (i.e. by co-dependency or care-taking), children are handicapped in the process of learning to empathize.

This topic is profoundly important, because children who grow up without experiencing the natural / appropriate consequences from their choices become narcissistic—they do not feel empathy. And this style of narcissism is reaching epidemic proportions in our world.

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A big thanks to Kate Dalley for interviewing Jodi today on her radio show, on 1450 AM KZNU. This episode is the recording of that interview. Kate publishes her shows at www.KateDalleyRadio.com

They discuss the role of parents in protecting children from the tidal wave of technology-induced disconnection that is sweeping our nation and our world. The show includes practical parenting strategies as well as a call for all of us to become more emotionally connected, more validating, more empathic.

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What drives you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? What is behind the choices you make during the day? What do you do when you feel strong emotion? Do you bury it? Shut it down? Express it? Blame others with it? How emotionally connected are you? Are you aware of your motives? Do you know what you're feeling? 

Many, many of us are detached (disconnected) from the power of our emotions, and thus, we do not have access to our motives—we are unaware of them! In this podcast, Jodi explains how to reconnect with yourself (your emotions) in a way that is honest, responsible, and humble—and thus begin filling yourself with emotional wisdom and awareness of your motives!

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Most of us probably wouldn't classify anger & enmity (opposition / hostility) as a gift or as a connecting strategy. However, anger is INCREDIBLY important! When you disconnect, you go numb, and your energy and power to defend, fight for, advocate for, and defend yourself, your family, your children—is GONE! You have a responsibility to 1) reconnect with your God-given gift of anger, and 2) use it wisely and responsibly, to protect, defend and boundary—and NOT to harm or destroy. 

This podcast is a call for all of us to wake up, connect with ALL of our emotions, and thus embody the wisdom, power and Truth that is our privilege as humans—in order to fulfill our responsibilities, stand up for Truth, stand against evil, and develop real love, as parents, teachers, mentors, friends, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters in the human family.

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You've probably heard the phrase "You shouldn't judge" before. Perhaps you avoid confronting inappropriate behavior because you don't want to appear judgmental—or because you fear being judged by others. Or perhaps you comply with others' expectations in order to avoid feeling like others are judging you. Many, many of us have misunderstandings and distortions around the idea of judging. In Reality, we each must judge. The ability to judge between alternatives and make sound judgments is a spiritual, emotional and intellectual gift we each possess. How do we use this ability in Truth instead of distortion?

In this episode, Jodi clearly explains the difference between judging (in Truth) and being judgmental (in distortion). This is a vital, powerful distinction.

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In this episode, Jodi explains how to recognize if you (or another person) is connected or not. Every one of us is looking for connection and love—we need it like air. Yet, connection is based on particular principles that govern it. Connection cannot be forced, manipulated or bought. The process of checking in gives you the opportunity to know whether or not you are connected, and to shift quickly out of distortion and into connection.

In this episode, Jodi finishes teaching about the check-in process, which will support you to know "where you are" emotionally throughout the day, so that you can stay connected as often as possible.

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