Kevin realizes (again) the need for support from others. We can't do this alone, nor are we meant to.

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This method came to me when a client had intrusive thoughts that were negative and upsetting. It has since helped many people from their worries or cravings.

Kevin hasn't created a podcast episode for a few weeks. This one is a sampling of some posts he's recorded recently.

Ron McKinnon is the mandolin master who provided the bumper music by Bach in my last piece, The Written Word.

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Author, Wilson Rawls, gave this speech in the early '70s. Sit back and listen to one of the most enjoyable speeches you'll ever hear.

• Jim Trelease's Intro

• Grammar Remarks to Teachers

• Growing Up With Sisters

• Wading the River to School

• A Country Boy's First Books

• "Call of the Wild"

• A Writer Awakens

• The Great Depression Dawns

• Begging for Help and Food

• Finally—A Job!

• Writing and Roaming

• A Wife (and editor)

• Burning Manuscripts

• Quit Working and Start Writing

• Keep Writing

• Saved by 5,000 Teachers

• One Regret

• Bonus Track

Kevin gets a book about poetry for Christmas, and it started THIS whole commentary and dialogue with Paul O’Mahony in Cork, Ireland——I want to share my thrill! • I want YOU to feel this, too! • Paul Requests Permission • You have Carte Blanche! • Poetry is an Awkward Thing (Paul) • A blessing from Paul • When Paul Heard My Poetry Sequence • An Irishman's Response About Poetry • An Irishman's Response About Poetry (2) • Poetry wrap up

How often have you said you can’t when in reality you’re simply unwilling? Join Kevin in this discussion about achievement, perseverance, and giving up. Can’t or Won’t? • Ray on Can’t/Won’t • Applying “can’t” to the self versus others • Ray on Impossibility • YES! If you CAN’T, then practice • When “can’t” does and doesn’t apply • Ray on "Best They Can" • Ray on Short Sightedness • Ray on Perseverance • Wrapping up Can’t/Won’t

Kevin wants to make sure it’s understood this is not a rant. He says it’s a commentary. It’s simply how he feels about cussing in public, in private, and on air. Then Jenafer Elan chimes in with her wisdom and experience. Kevin on swearing • I don’t effing like expletives • Jenafer on Cursing

Kevin reflects on New Year’s and goalsetting. He takes to the street and asks random people whether they make resolutions or set goals anymore. NYs: A time to reflect? • NYs man on the street • More man on the street • Still more man on the street • Last man on the street • Planet Call & Kudos • Man on the street wrap up