Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out | Storytelling | Inspiration | Personal Growth

Money allows us to make various and sundry purchases, some quite ordinary and others more extravagant. In this episode, listen to two comparative - and quite different - life stories and discover the wisdom of Henry David Thoreau's observation: "Wealth is the ability to fully experience life."

Remember the old "Got Milk?" ad campaign reminding people to fortify themselves with something good - and healthy - to drink? Today's episode focuses, instead, on what helps fortify to the mind and soul - and it's Character!

This one might be lengthy, but it won't disappoint. Discover several stories, both old and new, that remind us of the winning benefits to be derived when we learn to develop - or "get character" - into our own lives.

Generosity is a beautiful quality, especially when it comes straight from the heart.

Some reflections on the subject, with fond memories of my late Aunt Helen and Uncle Joe who personified generosity of heart in so many impactful - and fun - ways.

A look at how life can be more influential, redeeming - and fruitful - than we know!

Encouraging and transcendent news for anyone who's been suffering in time.

It's a long one, but hold on.

You can't help but leave this episode with renewed hope - even beyond anything you've imagined.

Most of us feel "infuenced" by others.

In today's podcast, I reverse the paradigm and demonstrate how powerful you truly are - especially when you realize you are a person of influence!

A reading (with additional commentary) from one of my books.

Can a single song, known and sung by all, create an uplifting atmosphere over a half century ago?

Find out how you can choose to have a song in your heart to remind your mind - everything IS beautiful.

We're all guilty of judging.

My story of the grueling initial experience visiting my future Polish mother-in-law at her home - along with her equally Polish sisters - for the first time. I wasn't quite welcome.

You'll laugh, you'll feel some pain, but hopefully you'll also emerge from this tale with some positive take-aways in the process.

Life is always providing us new ways to grow - especially when we feel challenged!

Is there life outside your comfort zone? You bet! Getting there is a journey, but the trips - and falls - along the way are worth the life rewards found on the other side.