Today's show is all about choosing happiness! The Cassels are back with a conversation about the power of a positive attitude and effort – the two things you can control, according to Tray. Hear about where Tray and Amy each got their can-do attitude from, and how this has gotten them through some pretty tough times when they could have been overtaken by fear or negativity. They share the resilient way that they are conscious about the other person's mood and the importance of always focusing on an encouraging and uplifting attitude when your partner needs it. You'll find out about Amy's dream board and how to make your own, why she's like a sparkly ping-pong ball, and all about the five types of people you need in your life! We also get the inside scoop on a beautiful 'dreaming' ritual that the Cassels have been doing since the start of their journey together, and how being intentional and hopeful about their goals makes all the difference. To hear a list of fun things you can do with your loved ones to get the joy and laughter flowing, tune in now, and let's (joyfully) dive in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Reflecting on our headspaces now compared to this time last year.
• Introducing today's topic: Choosing happiness!
• Choosing to not be emotionally attached to things.
• TTwo things you can control: Attitude and effort.
• The importance of helping each other switch to a more positive attitude.
• Amy tells us about the 'dreaming' ritual that gave them goals that came true.
• Hear about Amy's dream board, and how to make your own!
• Putting God first and finding the patience to ask, wait, and receive.
• Hear how Tray learned to be a positive person and align his effort, attitude, and goals. 
• How Amy's anything-is-possible attitude sometimes affects her time-management skills.
• Having solid authentic relationships helps during times of difficulty.
• Why Amy is a very nice, golden ping-pong.
• Hear about the five types of people you need in your life.
• The vulnerable story of how the Cassels found the bravery to start this podcast!
• We check in on their mission to read the Bible in a year.
• Closing with a list of fun things that the family can do to spark joy!

Tweetables:

“We learned how to lean on each other. We learned how to walk through a situation with an attitude of joy and appreciation that, “Hey, it's going to get better. Let's keep moving.” Effort and attitude, to me, are the two things you can control.” — Tray Cassels [0:04:54]

“I think about all those times in our lives where we stayed true to choosing to be joyful and choosing to be happy, regardless of what our success was in that moment.” — @amy_cassels [0:04:16]

“Being a more positive person can be learned, it's a learned behavior.” — @amy_cassels [0:12:15]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

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