Can you think of a single time that worrying has solved a problem in your life? I can't. It's our own thoughts that disturb our peace, even more so than situations themselves. Our thoughts keep telling the story. Our thoughts keep the past active in our present. My own personal thoughts tend to go straight to the worst case scenario, never to the best possible outcome. So how do we out-think this subconcious program of negativity? Spoiler alert...WE DON'T!

Insert meditation. Why do we meditate? To stop our thoughts? Not at all. Insert gratitude. Why be grateful? It can literally propel you into positivity. I briefly discuss applying Buddhist practices and principles to end the suffering of addiction (Recovery Dharma) and touch on the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Being wise to end our own suffering.

You are so loved.

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Season 2 is moving along nicely with big evolutions happening every single week! In this rebranding I wanted to zoom out from talking about sobriety and recovery, but I was given the gift of some HUGE reminders that everything good in my life is the result of getting sober. It would be nice to let that fact fade into the background and move onward and upward as life continues to get better and better. But that's not how it works.

When I ask How Can I Help? Who Can I Help? I'm met with the question-What breaks your heart? It's our suffering. The obsession. The feeling completely stuck in the insane cycle of addiction. It's the trap of our thoughts and perceptions. I know that the greatest thing that I can offer anyone else is the gift that was given to me. The way out. The path out of suffering.

American novelist and social critic Toni Morrison said "If you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else." If you wake up everyday thinking maybe today will be the day you finally quit, and every night you go to bed feeling like you've failed-I see you. You are one day away from creating the lasting change that you can't stop thinking about. It starts with one day. That turns into two. Then a week goes by, and so on. But it starts with one day.

Listen in if you want a hug for your heart. Sending you all love.

Hello and welcome to Good Words! We begin with the lovely reminder that we are not just a human on a spiritual journey, but a spirit having a human experience! Embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth, stay present and cultivate love. In every breath, there is an invitation to return to the essence of your being.

Challenge lies in bridging the gap between our spiritual insights and the way we navigate the world. Bringing the spiritual into the fabric of daily life in the form of conscious communication, acts of kindness and cultivating a loving mindset. Integration is embodying the wisdom gained in moments of clarity.

Ram Dass talk brings up my own experience of "somebody training", trying to change from the outside in, looking for somebody to tell me I'm really somebody, realizing that the inside didn't feel good (which would explain alcohol abuse), the suit I was trying to wear didn't fit. Realized that my soul needed a rest from the character I'd been trying to play. Pain and feeling sick inside led to recovery which led to being true to my deepest self.

We go over the distinct difference in practicing your practice vs getting dragged along by your will run wild! Lots of good words to be heard this week.

It's the very last minute, I'm pretty sure I have a sinus infection, I'm working 7 days a week and it's TIME to release the first episode of season 2...The Thought Alchemist was the plan, but I've been reluctant to take action. I've procrastinated and it's now or be late (might as well be never), I have to create and release something and I'm not loving my new plan. I question everything. Should I keep podcasting? Is this helping? What do I really want to talk about every week? What do I want to contribute to the world?

Good Words.

They've been my solace in times of joy as well as struggle. I turn to my good words when I need to focus or center or ground or escape or release. They uplift, radiate, provoke, warm, induce and inspire. My dear friend shared the term-Good Words-and it stuck with me. I'm here to share them, hear them, say them. This brief little intro is the best I could muster but I can assure you-good things are coming to the new Good Words with Brandi Kelly podcast. Join me every Wednesday to indulge in magic of thought and the power of words.