Junk Food for Thought The information age surrounds us. We've thrown so much on the wall for what it can do that it's time to come up with some best practices. Left to the corporations our attention is a commodity to be sold to the highest bidder. It's time that we retake command of our relationship with information. It is virtually abundant. The acquisition of it only costs time and attention. How often does the ingestion of more information lead to a useful contribution to your life? How often do you retain it in a way that stays sharp and fresh without the need for review? How valuable is being informed? We've allowed what was once "Food for Thought" to become "Junk Food for Thought." The effects of JUNK in our mental diet has similar repercussions to poor food consumption habits. In this episode, we shine the spotlight on these issues and outline an activity that can assist in reclaiming part of your mental state of being.

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Far too often we all the creep of comparison take waylay us from our intended paths. The notion of who you should be by now or reaching to get to a former state of glory inhibits us. We've all been there and in this episode I introduce the idea of making peace with where we are. "I am where I am," is a powerful mantra that we need to explore and relate with… Enjoy the episode…

Fear is the reluctant expectation of unintended events and circumstances. Far too often we become paralyzed by the discomfort fear presents. What is fear? Is it natural to mankind? Is it possible to transcend it? In this episode we examine these questions and more. Outline: Define Fear Common Fears Identified Flying Public Speaking Death Snakes Heights Fears Precarious Origins Categories of Fear Loss Feeling Inadequate The Unknown Socially Perceived Diminishment Consequences and Reprecussions The Way Fear Shows Itself Fear vs Threat Opportunities within Fear How do we Release Fear

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This is something of an interesting episode. I decided to take you guys off the beaten path of a traditional episode. Nothing beats giving ourselves permission to relax. With the melodic sounds of chillout instrumentals, I utilize my voice to lead you into a more relaxed state. The feeling I get from listening to it is nothing short of uber mellow. I can feel my heart rate plummet and my mind open up.Taking the time to do this is necessary in order to cope with the common assault of stress. How we recover is critical. This is a little offering to get you through a day. Use it as often as is needed. It will always be here for you. Just Listen and Relax