Reflections and Encouragement with Mike Brown

This week I reflect on my sister's birthday, my company, SOULSTIR's, first press release, and the aftermath of having 2 seizures in 24 days, which were life darts I didn't see coming.  I'm so thankful for God's grace and mercy, and for all of the thoughts, prayers, beautiful words, and acts of kindness from sooooooo many people.  As we approach the week ahead, I encourage us to stay focused on responding to life's darts with a positive attitude/mindset.

This week I reflect on my follow-up appointment with a neurologist and a beautiful #NDFamily homecoming weekend of sorts with alumni and friends returning to campus for ND's home opener. As we continue to navigate the week, I encourage us to pay more attention to the little things, the little moments, the little details - it can make a BIG difference in your life and life of others. Have a great week!

This week I reflect on two words: Thank You! Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, kind words, and love. I'm grateful for each of you. While I still have more doc appointments/tests, etc ahead, the initial diagnosis for my seizure is pointing toward the need for much more sleep and rest - all things I can def. work on. As we approach the week ahead I encourage us to fill our cups, so we can have something to pour as we try to make a difference in the world. Have a great week. Bonus note: This is message #80, WOW! Thank you for being on this journey with me for 80 weeks. God is good. Let's GO!

This week I reflect on the fact that I am truly grateful to be here. I had a seizure Thursday night. What?! (my thoughts exactly).  I'm thankful my wife was home and thankful I wasn't driving.  Nothing like this has ever happened to me before and I'm honestly still processing it all.  I wasn't going to say anything, but It would have been disingenuous of me to have an entire reflection from the week and not mention it.  I don't share for sympathy sake.  I only share in hopes that it will help someone. Many may have questions and I unfortunately don't have many answers.  I'll hope to learn more when I see a neurologist. As we approach the week ahead I encourage us to pay closer attention to our health and wellness as we lean in on living out our purpose for being on this earth.

This week I reflect on welcome weekend for incoming freshmen at ND, and my own welcome weekend when 30 people from my village came to send me off to college. I’m so blessed. I encourage us to express gratitude for people within our village and to do our part to uplift and support others. Have a great week!

This week I reflect on a wonderful time spent with my family as we laid my granddad to rest and celebrated his life. He was a bricklayer and this week I encourage us to approach the things we’re working through in our lives brick by brick, with patience, and with care. Have a great week!

This week I reflect on a number of things, including the recent passing of my granddad.  My encouragement for us as we approach the week ahead is to focus on putting more emphasis on taking ACTION once we realize we have the power within ourselves to do things that can make a difference our lives and the lives of others.

Realizing we have the power to protect our own peace is one thing, exercising that power with our actions is another. This week I reflect on a conversation with one of my siblings and on the courageous Simone Biles. As we approach the week ahead I encourage us to focus on protecting our peace and energy.

During this episode I reflect on my incredible birthday week and share the story of my late cousin, Jeannetta Lacole Robinson (Little Netta).  I encourage us to live out her spirit of love, joy, peace, and kindness toward each other this week (and beyond).

This week I discuss a HUGE birthday month for my family, including my own coming up this week (LET'S GO!). As we approach the week ahead, I encourage us to stay focused on advancing the things we have in our heart to do by focusing on doing the next right thing. Thank you, Disney!