Living As You

Do you believe in hope? What about trust in the most desperate of situations? Does the "light" always exist? Today's "Living As You" episode features the story of one courageous individual and his remarkable journey of perseverance amidst incredible obstacles... a journey that has brought a lot of darkness, but one in which the light was never extinguished...

Why do our 27 human emotions occur? Do they randomly arise due to physiological variables or do deep unforeseen triggers bring them out? In Today's "Living As You" episode, PQ details the importance of introspectively examining the deeply woven stories that induce these emotions, particularly those of negativity, shame, and discordance. In understanding the root causes of certain emotions, we more easily can let go of past experiences that hold us back...

How often do you recognize the privileges you hold? Race, socioeconomic status, family stability, nationality, educational opportunities you've received, etc. Today's episode reflects on our torn world and current circumstances... a place where every voice is invaluable, yet not equally heard or answered. In order to eliminate systemic discrimination and change this world for the better, each of us MUST use our privilege to serve the millions that don't share the same advantages... #RIPGF

How often does appearance equate to performance? Does an Ivy League degree automatically mean intelligence? Does a fancy Porsche always represent well-earned wealth? Society tricks us into equating the two when a correlation doesn't always seem to be the case. Today's "Living As You" episode explores the connection between "looks" and performance - which one are you emphasizing more in your life? 

We all know what it's like to feel inadequate alongside peers or colleagues who seemingly possess "more" in some degree - intellect, social skills, leadership expertise, etc. However, how much of these feelings of "unworthiness" stem from our own lack of satisfaction with our present self? Today's "Living As You" episode examines the phenomenon of human comparison and remarkable results that occur when gratitude enters the picture...

How often do we receive societal messages emphasizing the importance of quantity? "Bigger is better," more educational degrees, higher pay, greater portion size, huge cars, etc. It appears that society emphasizes quantity over quality. However, is this message correct? Today's "Living As You" talk explores this balance and the importance of personally deciding whether "quantity" or "quality" should be your focus in particular aspects of one's life. This is your decision... nobody else's. 

Have you ever undertaken a mission to accomplish a goal but seemingly hit a significant hurdle after just a few days? What does this mean and how do you react? Give up or keep going? In today's "Living As You" episode, we explore the significance of this giant "wall" that perpetually arises in the pursuit of a goal. What if I told you that this barrier was not actually a "wall" but an incredible sign of greatness arising right around the corner...

Think about how easy it is to judge another person... especially someone with different looks, values, or beliefs than yourself. But what happens when we jump to such judgement and assign labels, as opposed to interacting with empathy? We forget that each person has a story. In today's "Living As You" episode, PQ details how although a person's life story isn't apparent in their appearance, their story is what ultimately shapes them. If we all remembered that each of us holds a beautiful life story of ups, downs, pain, and redemption, the world would shine a little brighter...

How do you look at a glass? Half full or half empty? Sometimes, all it takes is a shift of lens to change the world. How can you positively impact another person through a simple perspective change? Today's "Living as You" episode dives into the importance of maintaining perspective, especially in regards to societal issues or broken systems that don't always seem to "directly" affect you. Just because something isn't directly affecting your life or current situation doesn't meant it's not a significant issue...

What gives each of us life, fulfillment, and hope? Is it success? Money? Accomplishments? Perhaps. But what about relationships? Why does everyone, no matter their differences or uniqueness, find endless amounts of joy and purpose in the connections they currently hold? In today's "Living As You" episode, PQ shares the neuroscience behind our interactive and relationship-seeking brain. No matter if you consider yourself introverted or extraverted, connections are key to finding purpose on this Earth... especially in a time of adversity.