Heart of the Matter

Distance marks the space between two things. This could be physical, emotional, temporal and more. And very often the distance between these two come with a measurement that will determine if the progress in distance was good. Our opinion determines if the distance gained was good, healthy or successful. So as we find ourselves at the start of a New Year, how are you measuring the distance you've achieved? Join me as we reflect on the perspective we use to gauge our progress. 

Thanksgiving is a time that often causes is us to slow down and recognize the different things in our lives that we are grateful for. It's easy to look outside and around for things to be grateful for. Have you ever looked internally and given thanks for who you are and what you've been gifted with? We don't need to be accepting an award to be thankful for our gifts and what  we're able to do. Join me this week as I explore the value of being grateful for who we are. 

Often times the parable of the talents has us focused on what the servant did not do. While that is a big component of the moral in this story. There is one that is often not considered, that is, he was chosen for the task. What does that say about him? What does his actions say about his perspective of himself? Which one is true? That of the master of the servant?

Is One truly the loneliest number? Or is it the first of many, the number that starts it all, the simplest strategy and most effective one? The first thing to focus on, that one thing that will set you up to get where you're going.Join me as I discuss the true power of one contrary to what we're socialized to believe. Consider with me the value behind a different kind of focus that will allow you to reach your goals and open up doors to other dreams and passions. 

What are your motives? What is the intention behind your actions? Your relationships? Your habits? We all have them. Some of us are operating within the integrity of who we are and are desired end goal. While other times we may have fallen away from our motives and are being more reactive to external stimuli rather than our internal compass. 
Consider your motives and how they're working for you. Take a listen to this weeks episode as I delve into motives.

Repetition is not always fun, yet it is often the necessary component to growth. As we find ourselves in a unique time of quarantine, I have found myself repeating things on many fronts and have realized that my perspective of repetition could stand to be revisited. 
Repetition is what separates great from average. The more often you can repeat a thing the stronger you'll become at your craft. 
Listen to my newfound perspective on repetition in this weeks podcast!

We're often told not to look back and only move forward. This is certainly some good advice if you find yourself stuck in your past. There is a difference between looking back and dwelling. What if I told you looking back can help serve you as you stand where you are preparing to move forward in what may seem daunting? Consider your past as an opportunity for you to draw some encouragement and wisdom. Look back so you can be fortified as you prepare to move forward. 
Listen to this weeks episode and be encouraged. 

The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The day when they didn't know what was going to happen but we know how it ended. The day in-between was a long one, a dark one and hard one because they didn't know He'd resurrect. I know I've lived and am living in-between moments in my life and am encouraged in this Easter season that there is another side to the in-between and we win. 
Listen in on what you can do while in the in-between. 

A different perspective can give you a new narrative in moments that could feel overwhelming. We are living through new times that require living very differently. I'd like to propose using a new perspective as an tool to help shift your mindset and utilize the time you have differently. 
Listen in on my thoughts on perspective. 

Is our self-care influenced by our self-worth? Does our self-worth fuel our self-care? What are the barriers that prevent you from practicing self-care? Or do you seem to do fine in that arena but someone you love has trouble practicing self-care? 
In this episode we explore the idea of self-care and how it is connected to our self-worth. We consider the barriers and some strategies to better connect with yourself in order to recognize when you're setting yourself up. 
Listen in on my conversation with Doris Monger and Alliston Thomas as we discuss self-care and what it looks like for us.