People often resist change. Change of any kind, whether we perceive it as "good" or "bad." One of life's challenges is knowing when to preserve and when to change direction. If and when to cross the bridge, burn it down or take another path.

In this episode we discuss navigating these changes, stepping into the abyss of darkness to see the light that comes, and so much more.

And speaking of changes, we are taking an indefinite hiatus on Jamming With Jason Mefford. If and when we issue new episodes is yet to be seen, but you can watch all of the Jamming with Jason Mefford episodes on Jason's YouTube channel, where you can also find other podcast videos and new LIVE videos. Jason's not going away, just changing how, when and through what channels he shares going forward as discussed in the episode.

Here is the link to Jason's YouTube channel for your continued listening pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmAAmW34QagUUtT5paHhIw

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Are you in the rat race, want to get out and find yourself? Are you finding yourself at midlife and realizing you want a more fulfilling, authentic life? You are not alone.

In this episode I talk with my friend Mo Issa who recently published his new book, "The Midlife Shift: How I Left The Rat Race and Found Myself" who shares his path to more peace as he is navigating the second half of his life in a new way.

From feeling like he just wanted to run away to an ashram in Tibet, finding peace in a war zone, synchronicity of getting a tattoo, and adding another hat to his life of personal development, in addition to his work and family life. As a successful business owner and writer, he shares how he is now more intentional, changing his beliefs, giving up control, working on having the whole pie, and so much more as he chose to invest a part of each day to his personal development.

This an so much more in this episode as Mo shares golden nuggets from what he is learning and how he is changing each day.

Get a copy of Mo's new book, "The Midlife Shift: How I Left The Rat Race and Found Myself" at: https://www.mo-issa.com/book. From his website you can also connect with him on substack, X, Instagram, Facebook and Medium.

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One thing my mentor often says: "it has nothing to do with you." In this episode, we explore what that means and how this saying can help us see where our energy is leaking, where we are getting pulled into drama, and how we are getting wet with what's going on around us. Ultimately what we choose to engage in uses our energy. Are you spending your energy on things that really matter in your life, and in your evolvement?

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Is pressure pushing down on you? Maybe it's work. Maybe it's a relationship. Maybe it what is going on in the world. Pressure over time leads to bringing buildings down, splitting families, putting people on the street, mental and physical health issues... and so much in between.

If you are feeling pressure, in this episode we discuss some practical ways to de-pressurize yourself, and weave in the song "Under Pressure" from Queen and David Bowie that also give us an answer for getting out of the pressure.

So instead of screaming "let me out," what if you give love a chance, experiment with de-pressurizing practices, and dare to care and love others and yourself? You just might watch the pressure decrease and get that peaceful easy feeling back in your life.

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Is destiny knocking on your door? Did you know Beethoven's wig is very big and Oscar Meyer sells bologna? In this episode we discuss the power of music in helping us to learn, remember, encapsulate memories, change our state of consciousness and emotions. Music is being used in movies, commercials and other forms to make you feel a certain way, and we discuss how you can start using music for your benefit.

Remember those catchy marketing jingles like "my bologna has a first name," and "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan." I share why those are so easy to remember and how you can use the same techniques to help change your level of consciousness.

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What does a poem about the Canadian gold rush and the song "Me and Bobby McGee" written by Kris Kristofferson (famously covered by Janis Joplin) have in common? The are both tales of journeys that we can learn a lot from. Self isolation, regret, carrying burdens, heartache, keeping our word, feeling good, and freedom... just to name a few. Things we all deal with on our journeys in this life.

In this episode we discuss the synchronicities that led to the creation of this #podcast episode, the story behind the song, the meaning of the lyrics and poem, lessons we can all take to make our life more fulfilled, with less regret and attachment, and the rest of the story about Janis Joplin's part.

"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" is a line I have been making sense of for over twenty years, and now it means something different to me. So don't trade all of your tomorrows for one single yesterday, but let go and feel good in the present moment, peace, love, and well-being.

Cause feeling good is easy, when we sing the blues,

You know feeling good is good enough for me, you, and Bobby McGee.

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"We can be heroes for ever and ever, What d'you say?" David Bowie, Changes.

Ever wonder why super hero movies are so popular? Maybe those movies and the song "Heroes" from David Bowie are trying to tell us something.

In this episode we jump into both and discuss how heroes tend to be those we don't even expect, they are all around us making the world a better place, and you just may be one too. Even for one day, we can be heroes... so why not today, and then tomorrow, and then the next day, in our own unique way.

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What happened to Major Tom? We get some clues in Ashes to Ashes which is the topic of this #podcast episode. We discuss the writing of Space Oddity, feelings of isolation, the dangers of technology taking over, and other sordid details following.

"My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom" David Bowie, Ashes to Ashes, but we can learn a lot about how to improve and create an exceptional life from the clues Bowie left in these two songs. No need to float endlessly around planet earth that's blue when we can break the ice because there is always something we can do and be.

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"Time may change me, but I can't trace time" David Bowie, Changes.

Are you prepared to turn and face the strange changes in your life?

Are you facing change and working through it, or ignoring it hoping it will go away?

“The only constant in life is change,” said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, and he is correct.

In this #podcast episodes we discuss #change and why we should embrace and run towards. So all you rock 'n' rollers let turn and face the change... pretty soon now you're gonna get older, so there is no time like the present to get rocking!

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Is destiny knocking on your door? Did you know Beethoven's wig is very big and Oscar Meyer sells bologna? In this episode we discuss the power of music in helping us to learn, remember, encapsulate memories, change our state of consciousness and emotions. Music is being used in movies, commercials and other forms to make you feel a certain way, and we discuss how you can start using music for your benefit.

Remember those catchy marketing jingles like "my bologna has a first name," and "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan." I share why those are so easy to remember and how you can use the same techniques to help change your level of consciousness.

FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT:

https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason389/

MEET WITH ME MONTHLY:

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