This week, McKay delves into the profound theme of openness - essentially, the power of being open and how you can live an open life. Throughout the episode, he delves into the intricate facets of openness - unraveling its significance in personal and professional growth - and explores the transformative power of embracing openness as a catalyst for growth and self-discovery.

Listeners are treated to a compelling narrative interwoven with valuable insights and practical wisdom, as our host shares details of Jackie Pflug's harrowing experience aboard EgyptAir Flight 648 which highlights the resilience and courage fostered by an open mindset. McKay also notes the common barriers to openness, offers practical strategies for navigating skepticism and fear, and draws parallels from biblical teachings and literary classics which unveil timeless wisdom on the power of openness in shaping personal and collective destinies. Join McKay here today and begin to embrace your own journey of openness, unlocking the door to a life filled with possibility and purpose.

Episode Highlights:

• Jackie Pflug's experience on EgyptAir flight 648 showcasing resilience and courage nurtured by openness
• The  transformative impact of openness in adversity
• Curiosity, empathy, humility, and compassion as drivers of self-discovery and growth
• Practical strategies to tackle skepticism and fear hindering openness
• Encouraging listeners to reassess views, embracing authenticity and openness
• The power of openness in shaping personal and collective destinies - from biblical teachings to classics 
• Embracing the openness journey

Quotes:

"Nobody can hurt me. The hijackers can do whatever they want to my body, but I'm going to be safe. If I live, I'll be okay. If I die, I'll be okay."

"When you are an open cup in life, you choose more and you choose better."

"Being open minded does not imply that one is indecisive, wishy-washy, or incapable of thinking for oneself."

"The margin between a good life and a great life for you and me is very thin. It's only a few key actions and a way of seeing the world away from a great life."

"God wants to enter your life, and good things are waiting for you... But you have to open the door."

"As a result of…learning to be open, the blinders over my eyes were being lifted, revealing a world more beautiful than I imagined."

"When we're open, we take in new ideas, we get inspired, we see other people. They influence us. Our life becomes richer."

"One of those key actions is to be open. And with that, we'll see that power and peace can enter your work, your thinking, and your life."

“When we empty our vessel of bad habits, new habits enter. When we empty our vessel of pride or focus on ourselves or our stubbornness, we can fill our vessel with good things that God has in store for us.”

"Let's open ourselves to let those good things and God into our life."

Links:

https://www.mckaychristensen.org/