Joy is an ancient weapon that must be sharpened, protected and utilized, because it helps us combat uncertainty and despair. We also discover that there is more than one side to joy. Excerpt from The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld included.

We take steps towards wholeness and wellness by gently addressing the internal fears and issues in our lives, so that we are able to conquer the external pressures that tend to overwhelm us.

Put the oxygen mask on yourself first... We explore how freedom, acceptance and kindness unlock more of who we are through a helpful article, insightful quotes and thoughtful music. As we discover and learn to embrace who we are made to be, we are able to extend what we have received to others.

We are temples with gardens that are intricate that hold and store our very existence and being and there are seeds that have been deeply sown into the core of the soil that need to be tended to; we discover how different forms of meditation push us towards health, growth and development!

In this two part episode, thoughtful stories, quotes and poetry are shared. Stephie G., awesome friend, percussionist and music teacher debuts and adds her perspective on awakening. We refer to Amanda Kiser ( https://www.instagram.com/amanda_kiser_art/) and Kristin Goering (http://www.kristingoering.com/paintings-storm-series) in our stories if you'd like to check out their inspiring art!

We discuss the voice of a person and what that actually means. Your voice matters! I share life stories and memories that are uplifting and correlate with this subject.

We all have talents, gifts, abilities and strengths, but even greater than any of those is a God-breathed purpose deep within; it is an intricate identity in each of us. When we speak and live from the core of who we are made to be, it resonates in others and leaves an indelible mark.

When we have a vantage point, it is as if we are cinematographers who see from all angles; we can better tell our story and see the stories of others in a new light. When we have a proper perspective, it connects the dots, pushes each puzzle piece together, and helps us see the bigger picture more clearly.

In the way that the earth has movement under the surface, we too have depth that is unearthed at our very core. We learn more about why we should not lose courage; it activates resilience and endurance in our lives! This episode includes inspiring quotes and an empowering excerpt from Brene' Brown's Documentary: The Call to Courage.

David Morgan from Episode 5 joins me again to reflect on how essential gratitude is to our lives. It leaves an indelible mark and a lasting impression. Being thankful for different times and moments stirs courage in us; when we are grateful for the people who have impacted our lives, hope bubbles up, rises to the surface, and overflows in us.