In today’s episode, McKay shines a spotlight on the concept of being a bucket filler and how listeners can live their lives with more intention and kindness. The inspiration for the episode is rooted in a poignant story from paramedic Jamie Erickson's life, and throughout the episode, our host discusses the concept of filling others' buckets with positivity to make them feel valued and appreciated. 

The episode also explores different themes that relate to the concept of bucket filling, such as the Platinum Rule, emotional bank accounts, social connection, empathy, perspective, and grief. McKay emphasizes the importance of being authentic and finding ways to fill others' buckets with things that are important to them, rather than what the filler might like. His words here today will inspire listeners to become more intentional about making a positive impact in the lives of those around them, to enhance their relationships with others by building trust and communication, and to listen intently to others in order to serve them and fill their buckets.

Episode Highlights:

• Bucket filling
• The power of empathy
• The role of perspective in navigating difficult situations
• The importance of small daily actions
• Grief and how it affects individuals differently
• The significance of resilience in overcoming adversity
• The power of community support during times of grief
• Being intentional about filling others' buckets with positivity.
• The Platinum Rule
• Emotional bank accounts
• Social connection
• Listening intently to others

Quotes:

"I want to be inspired, I want to learn, I want to improve my thinking."

"My worst nightmare as a paramedic has come true."

"Bucket filling is a way of life."

"Fill their buckets with the things that are important to them, not you."

"Just connecting, just sharing, just listening, can and does make all the difference."

"A bucket filling move may be to spend time helping them, to give of your time, to help them set appointments or practice their work skills."

"To be sincere in your connections or your bucket filling is to simply not have an agenda other than to be interested, to give, and to help."

"One must continually make deposits of honesty, kindness, unconditional love, patience, all of those essential virtues that strengthen any relationship.”

Links:

https://www.mckaychristensen.org/