Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

S3E19 - Your Tide is Turning


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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Open Your Eyes, where today, McKay takes listeners on an illuminating journey into the concept of turning the tide. Throughout the episode, he explains how shifting perspectives and embracing new beginnings can prove to be a beacon of hope that can inspire positive transformation in the face of life's challenges. 

Along the way, McKay looks at the heroic World War II mission of the Raiders, from which he draws lessons of remarkable resilience, determination, and confronting adversity head-on that echo across time. He goes on to examine the extraordinary impact of altering viewpoints and navigating uncharted waters, recounting inspiring stories that serve as a guiding light, offering solace and motivation to those seeking a renewed outlook. Today's theme revolves around the notion that even amidst the most daunting battles, the tide can turn,  empowering individuals to reshape their destinies through unwavering resolve. Listen in, and let McKay's narratives of courage, transformation, and riding a turning tide fuel your journey towards new horizons.

Episode Highlights:

  • Turning life's challenges into opportunities by shifting perspectives
  • The significance of courage and determination in reshaping the course of history and strategy
  • The poignant reunion of the Raiders
  • Perspective in empowerment and resilience
  • Embracing new beginnings
  • Navigating challenges
  • Positive self-talk
  • The power of faith in turning tragedy into a path forward

Quotes:

"Today is the beginning of the beginning, so get ready. The tide is turning."

"We don't see things as they are. We see them as we are. And our worldview is shaped by the lens of our own life experiences."

"Your perspective can give you peace and hope, even in the most difficult of times."

"Turn the tide simply by seeing a new way of life, even in the most difficult of times."

"You can do something today to turn the tide."

"When peace, like a river, attendeth my way or when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to know it is well, it is well with my soul."

"Too often, we don't lean into the help that's available to us. Even the Earth needs help to guide its tides."

"It is the set of the soul that decides the goal.”


Links:

https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

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