One Life with Donny Raus

We all wear masks at some point in our lives in order to hide who we are or pretend to be who we feel we ought to be. Trying to "mold" into someone else's opinion or your own is never going to lead to a life of happiness and fulfillment. Stepping into who you really are, recognizing that who you are is good enough, that is where the source of your true power lies.

Questions to ponder:

• Who is it you feel like you have to be?
• What if all you had to be was who you are? 
• How would that feel?

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We are the cause and the effect. Said differently, we are the creators of our experience. This is extremely powerful, as it leaves everything in reach, so long as you're willing to take action and change your approach. In this episode we'll dive deeper into this concept, giving you clarity into the results you're currently experiencing and the actions to take to get you to where you want to be.

Questions to ponder:

• What is an effect you want in your life?
• What actions have you taken/not taken and what results have you gotten?
• What actions do you need to take to achieve the effect you desire?

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What would each category of your life look like if you gave 100% to it? Said differently, what if you played full out? This could be a triggering question for some, as you may realize you have been deluding yourself. Don't feel bad if this is you. It is a good place to be in, because the truth shall set you free. What does it mean to play 100%? Does it mean putting all your energy into one endeavor, at the cost of others? No. At least that's not how I see it. You only get one life and each day is a blessing. For this reason it is important to live life, instead of putting it off for some later date when...

Questions to ponder:
List out the different areas of your life and next to each category write in the percentage you've been playing/how much you've been committed to improving that area.
Write down the results you've gotten from playing at this level.
What if you played at 100%? What would your life look like for each category?
What actions would you have to take?
How would you feel at this level?

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It is the fuel that makes relationships thrive, as well as, leads to their demise. I'm talking about presence. The quality of your life is depends on the quality of your relationships. Being completely honest with ourselves, how have you shown up with the people most important to you? In this episode we'll cover one practice that can change your relationships instantly.

Questions to ponder: 

• What types of interactions do you find most authentic and heart felt?
• How have you shown up for the people most important to you?
• How do you think that has made them feel?
• What can you do differently, today, that will make the person feel your presence?

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Our beliefs dictate how we perceive the world around us. Said differently, it is our outer world that allows us to experience ourselves. A small shift in our "life filter" can literally shift your entire experience. The intention of this podcast is to show you some of the scotomas you have in your life, so that you can change your outward experience to one of joy. 

Questions to ponder:

• What's an area of your life that you once enjoyed, but now your feelings have changed.
• What's caused that change?  Is there a belief system at play?
• Is the belief absolutely true? Are there people like you having a difference experience with regard to the same topic?
• What if you were in their shoes? How would it feel? What emotions come up?

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When do you get sparks of inspiration? It is unlikely that it happens when you're focusing so hard on a project or endeavor. Rather, it is when you allow your mind to relax and open to the messages the Universe/God/Source is trying to send to you. That place is available to you all the time, but it must be sought after. This episode is about creating more of those moments.

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We are all masterpieces in the making, blocks of marble being chipped away to reveal our splendor. This journey requires some pain, as we break old habits and release parts of ourselves that are no longer serving. Wherever you are on the journey, know that you're being molded into a work of art. 

Questions to ponder:

• Where have you been struggling? What are the emotions you've been feeling?
• If you had to look at it from a different perspective, how is this shaping you for the better/benefiting your life?
• Who will you become as a result of overcoming this experience?

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Life is happening NOW. It is so easy to give in to societal pressures to have the car, buy the house, and create the perfect family, but if you listen to your heart, what is it that you really want? What really matters? If we don't take time to connect deeply to ourselves, we get stuck in the "should's " of life and before you know it, you're living a life that isn't yours. I want to save you from that pain by reacquainting you with  yourself. In this episode we'll look inward to see where you are, as well as, stir those desires that make you feel alive. 

Questions to ponder:

• What is one thing you want (think of an experience)?
• Why haven't you done it yet? What is the excuse you tell yourself?
• What is the cost of not taking action, moving towards the thing? What will you miss out by not having the experience? How will not having the experience make you feel?

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Our story is the narrative of our lives. We have stories for each area of our life, explaining why we have or don't have the results we want, as well as, why things are the way they are. The bread and butter is that we are the authors of our story. While it may seem like "Pollyanna" and that you're only focusing on the positive and not acknowledging your feelings, it is quite the contrary. it is extremely important to acknowledge what we're feeling, so long as we don't make our selves the victim. The intention here is to  feel what you're feeling, while also realizing that there are two sides to the coin. While it may be challenging to find the counter weight, it is always there.

Questions to ponder:

• Think of a challenging time in your life where it seems like there is not good to come from it. What is the story you've been telling yourself?
• What else could it mean? What has this experience brought into your life (empathy, a career, journey into self love)?
• Imagine someone in a high emotional state (like being in love or one of 100% self esteem). How might they  interpret the event? 

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What is the secret to living longer? The first answer is likely to come to mind is exercise and a healthy diet, but what if I told you that the way to add more years to your life was to add more life to your years? When we set a goal that excites and fills us with emotional juice, it gives us access to our "life" reserves, while simultaneously opening the reservoir for more of that precious life energy to flow in.  Simplistic in theory, it can be challenging in practice, because there are cultural beliefs in your subconscious that may be aging you prematurely. In this podcast we'll cover a few of them and how changing just one can drastically change your entire outlook on life. 

Questions to ponder:

• How old am I and what do I believe about my age? What do I believe about getting older?
• How has this belief affected my goals and what I want to experience?
• What if you were 10 years younger? How would that affect your psychology?
• What goals would you strive for?

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