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"A Biblical Portrait of the Life of the Mind" Part 3 of 3 in this series by Stand To Reason seminar from 1996. J.P. Moreland is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also the author of many books. Visit his site:⁠⁠ jpmoreland.com⁠⁠

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"A Biblical Portrait of the Life of the Mind" Part 2 of 3 in this series by Stand To Reason seminar from 1996. J.P. Moreland is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also the author of many books. Visit his site:⁠ jpmoreland.com⁠

You can also visit ⁠Stand to Reason⁠ site as well!

I Am Awesome resources:

Please join us on our podcast Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/iamawesomepodcast?mibextid=b06tZ0⁠⁠⁠

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"A Biblical Portrait of the Life of the Mind" Part 1 of 3 in this series by Stand To Reason seminar from 1996. J.P. Moreland is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is also the author of many books. Visit his site: jpmoreland.com

You can also visit Stand to Reason site as well!

I Am Awesome resources:

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Open-Mindedness Unlocks Growth

Curiosity Nurtures Wisdom

Childlike Faith Sustains Hope

Conclusion:

Freedom of the Sea - Phillips, Craig & Dean

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This book is one of the most basic, yet effective, reads that i've yet to come across. The book is titled Rhinoceros Success written by Scott Alexander. Below you will find a quick overview on what this book entails in hopes of giving you some pointed to continue dominating what you're after in life. Enjoy!

Quotes 

“A rhinoceros charges with singleness of purpose. All energy is directed toward the attainment of one burning desire.” → My desire is to have financial freedom in order to do what I want when I want and how I want. 

“Success is there for anyone who will get off their butt and charge it down!”

“We become the product of three things: the people we associate with, the books we read, and the media we listen to.”

“Charge with rhinos, fly with eagles, run with cheetahs, and eat with lions. Don’t hang around with cows or sheep.”

“Money is not the root of all evil—love of money is.”

Don’t love money. Love what money can do for YOU and for ALL THE PEOPLE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO HELP once you have it. Don't forget to pay yourself first. It's okay to be selfish at the beginning as long as your end goal is to help spread the love to those in need.

10 Characteristics of Living Like a Rhinoceros

2. Rhinos Charge Massively After One Thing. Rhinos know the importance of charging, it is what they were made for. And how do they charge? Massively! They charge down the big goals and opportunities. They also make sure that they are only charging down one opportunity at a time. You can’t effectively charge in 2 directions. They pick one and charge at it with everything they have, then they move on to the next.

3. Rhinos Believe in Themselves. Rhinos believe that success is theirs for the taking. They expect success, and therefore they create success.

4. Rhinos Put Themselves Through Training. To achieve rhinoceros levels of success you have to be prepared for it. Mentally and physically. Rhinos read good books, surround themselves with good people, get enough sleep, eat good foods, and workout.

5. Rhinos Plan For Success. Rhinos have goals. And more importantly they create plans for achieving those goals. Once they have a plan in place they charge down everything on that plan.

6. Rhinos Are Audacious. What is there to be afraid of as a six thousand pound animal with a horn on the front of your head? Nothing! Rhinos are daring, adventurous, and bold. They believe in the saying “go for it!”

7. Rhinos Never Give Up. No matter how tough the journey is, Rhinos keep charging. They may slip and fall, but they will get back up and charge even harder. Nothing will stop them from charging down their opportunity.

8. Rhinos Like But Don’t Love Money. Money is great and rhinos will chase down as much of it as they can. However, rhinos don’t love money. They approach gathering money as a hobby, rather than a job. Rhinos are also very generous with their money. But every rhino knows that to be successful with money they must pay themselves first.

9. Rhinos Balance Work and Family. Many even try to combine the two by involving their family in their work. After all, a rhino doesn’t do work that is boring, rhinos do work that is more like a hobby. Rhinos understand that you need to love what you do to be successful. There is no better way to love the work that you do than by involving those that you love in your work!

10. Rhinos Embrace Problems. In fact rhinos love problems. Problems are a sign that you are making progress. If you don’t have any problems it means that you are not taking any action on your goals.

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Feeling Demotivated by Other's Success?

Sadly it is an all too common experience that can be influenced by various factors. Remember that everyone has their own unique, individual journey and timeline for success. Also, it is absolutely paramount, that you understand what may be a new concept…there is NO finish line on the road to YOUR success! It is the infinite game we decide to play! So in true nursing style, let’s assess a few possible reasons why you might feel demotivated:

1. Unrealistic Comparisons

2. Fear of Failure

3. Lack of Clarity

4. External Validation

5. Limited Perspective

Using the success of others as a source of inspiration rather than discouragement requires a shift in mindset and adopting certain strategies. Here are some approaches to help you embrace others' success positively:

1. Reframe Comparison

2. Seek Inspiration, Not Comparison

3. Learn from Success

4. Cultivate a Supportive Network

5. Set Personal Goals and Milestones

6. Practice Gratitude and Self-Reflection

Removing yourself from social media platforms that contribute to discouraging feelings can be a wise decision if they are consistently impacting your well-being and motivation. Here are a few considerations to help you make that decision:

1. Identify the Impact

2. Prioritize Mental Health

3. Set Boundaries

4. Seek Alternative Inspiration

5. Experiment and Observe

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Having trouble sleeping? Do you or your partner snore? Then consider mouth taping! It has been a true game changer for my sleep! My wife is happy! They say, "Happy wife. Happy life!" Check out the awesome mouth taping option that Hostage Tape has to offer here: ⁠https://rb.gy/z8jst⁠

Hydration is fundamental to being the most awesome human and here is the "awesome sauce" to getting hydrated at a cellular level; and the flavors are uhMAZING! Try LMNT now and get a FREE box with your order by using this link here: ⁠https://rb.gy/x6igu⁠

Please note that this podcast episode contains sensitive and mature content, including discussions about sexual assault, bullying, and suicide. We understand that these topics can be distressing or triggering for some individuals. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with these issues, we urge you to seek help and support from a qualified professional or contact [Suicide: dial 988 or visist ⁠988lifeline.org⁠ / Sexual Assault ⁠RAINN.org⁠]. Your well-being is important to us, and we encourage self-care while engaging with this content.

Katie Hoffman, a 44-year-old woman, was born with Spina Bifida myelomeningocele. Over the span of three decades, she grappled with anxiety, depression, and trauma-induced PTSD. Surviving multiple suicide attempts (20 attempts according to Katie) and years marked by self-harm, including battling an eating disorder, she persevered through immense challenges. Throughout her life, she faced relentless bullying due to both her disability and weight, yet she remained steadfast in her resilience.

You can connect or follow Katie on her Tik Tok channel @katie_hoffman41

Check out her 2 Podcast interviews for more information:

E19 - Katie Hoffman Warrior Survivor Victor Hero Empath - The Dylan Experience

E34 - Overcoming SA with Katie Hoffman Part 2 - The Dylan Experience

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Having trouble sleeping? Do you or your partner snore? Then consider mouth taping! It has been a true game changer for my sleep! My wife is happy! They say, "Happy wife. Happy life!" Check out the awesome mouth taping option that Hostage Tape has to offer here: ⁠https://rb.gy/z8jst⁠

Hydration is fundamental to being the most awesome human and here is the "awesome sauce" to getting hydrated at a cellular level; and the flavors are uhMAZING! Try LMNT now and get a FREE box with your order by using this link here: ⁠https://rb.gy/x6igu⁠

Eric is a proud father to five daughters one of which has profound special needs. He is multi-passionate and involved in IV Vitamin infusions in Las Vegas while building a network marketing business in the health and well-being space. He is also the host of the “I Am Awesome” podcast. He finds joy in physical fitness, nutrition, outdoor activities, sports, biohacking, and getting to the root cause of disease. A follower of Christ, his faith underpins his purpose and he aspires to be a speaker and author.  Eric and his beautiful bride, Michelle, will be celebrating their 27th year of marriage in the winter of 2023. Their story is a testament to enduring love and resilience.

To stay connected with Jess, head to www.jessplusthemess.com  If you are interested in being a guest please reach out to [email protected]

IG @jessplusthemess

Apple podcast link: Coffee With Caregivers

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I Am Awesome resources:

Please join us on our podcast Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/iamawesomepodcast?mibextid=b06tZ0⁠⁠

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Having trouble sleeping? Do you or your partner snore? Then consider mouth taping! It has been a true game changer for my sleep! My wife is happy! They say, "Happy wife. Happy life!" Check out the awesome mouth taping option that Hostage Tape has to offer here: ⁠https://rb.gy/z8jst⁠

Hydration is fundamental to being the most awesome human and here is the "awesome sauce" to getting hydrated at a cellular level; and the flavors are uhMAZING! Try LMNT now and get a FREE box with your order by using this link here: ⁠https://rb.gy/x6igu⁠

Want to be unhappy? Focus on the things that are completely out of your control! On today's episode I will be highlighting 6 things that if we focus on them then we are guaranteed to be miserable and unhappy! Thankfully, this is a podcast all about awesomeness and helping you invest in your awesomeness everyday, so I will be offering you solutions to focus all your energy on to achieve a real positive, joyful and grateful journey for your life.'

You will also understand the importance and power of our words, our thoughts have on us and others! Thoughts truly become things! Words have power!

link for the ⁠Rice Experiment⁠

It is important that we do the "dark work" to develop positivity, gratitude and empathy as a default setting in us so that when challenges arrive on the doorsteps of our lives we will process them more positively.

"Do the dark work. Stay quiet, but never still. Your results will speak volumes in the light"

"Power of life and death is in the tongue" Proverbs 18:21

Watch the Youtube Short from the Faith & Friction podcast underscoring the power of words from what recent science has been able to uncover for us ⁠here⁠

Full episode of the Faith and Friction podcast ⁠here⁠

When you are faced with a choice: Choose the path that creates growth!

Lisa is an integrative health practitioner known in the chronic illness space for her speciality in complex and chronic illnesses. She’s been in practice for almost a decade after getting started as a newly single mom with her own health challenges.

Lisa holds numerous credentials but considers her greatest job as that of the mother of her son Liam and wife to Patrick.

She believes that hope is the currency that carries us through hard times.

She is also an avid reader. Loves to cook for a crowd and being outside.

Lisa suffered the challenges of Lyme disease and all the co-infections that left her at one point completely dependent on others to physically move. She had the difficult journey of seeing 33 different doctors and specialists to finally receiving the diagnosis of chronic Lyme. She is now taking all her experience and training to help others get their health back! She is fully persuaded that one can be free of Lyme disease!

If you or someone you know may be dealing with Lyme disease she recommends considering the following labs to work with to find out:

Igenex Vibrant Wellness DNA Connexions

Lisa has both the experience of healing through her chronic illness, but gained the tools and skills to help you!

If you’d like to work with or connect with Lisa you can find her at her website www.lisacipkar.com or on Instagram at @abundantlifeandwellness

Please keep Lisa in your prayers as she is still desperately seeking to be reunited with her son Liam!