Preston and I open the vaults of our hearts to expose times when we have experienced great challenges and even loss in the journey of processing  pain in order to find the greater purpose in the plan.  

The real temptation in life's lessons are to run and hide, face the hard or become "hard" or find peace in the promise of hope.  In every big and even little test we can ask ourselves are we hiding, harding or hoping to not just get through but come through with a new layer of self discovery and strength.

Does Pilates help with weight loss?  Short answer - Yes, Long Answer- Yes, Life Answer- Yes

Learn why and how "weight loss" is about a Mindset of not "loosing" but gaining your life back.  It's not just about exercise and eating; its about enjoying a vibrant, healthy and energetic life.  Nothing tastes as good as feeling good! 

No one wants to be a "looser", we are here to overcome and experience an abundant and fulfilled life. 

When you understand the root of your goal, every decision you make will help you achieve your goals and more!

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We learn. we teach.....we love. we live.  And the cycle repeats.  In our journey through life there is a process we follow from point A to B.  Every experience is not the same and every process is unique in it's purpose.  While some life lessons can be life long, others can be short lived.  Every encounter offers an opportunity to grow, learn and change from the inside out.

This series focus's on the pathway and process we discover in our lives based on the principles of God's word and ways that align with His purpose.  Although everyone's journey is unique, we believe the "PHD" process will resonate with you, as we discuss the "journey" individually, in marriage, parenting, family relationships, work and our world.  

Learning to communicate with your spouse, boss, children, friends and family can be challenging enough,  but when you see life not only through your unique style but with a different lens it makes it that much more interesting and sometimes downright discouraging.   In this episode we discuss 3 practical ways to live with and  understand a visionary and or pragmatist. Communicating with a visionary from a pragmatic point of view (POV) requires  1) a mindset of optimism or at least a willingness to be optimistic when all you see is what you hear; which a lot of times is risk, $$, time and lots of hard work, 2) ability to see from big to small, elephant to bite size, and 3) the ability to structure a timeline from A to Z systematically without jumping from A to Z when that's what the visionary wants.

Communicating with a pragmatist from a visionaries POV requires 1) LOTS OF PATIENCE (LOL)!  2) Share the vision gently; temper passion with probability of execution from the get-go.   2) Value the person who is a part of the execution rather than just seeing the person as a means to the end result. 3) Embrace the process and the person not the product!

Scripture reference. Ps 90:17

Are you a goal setter, dreamer, driver and doer?  Perhaps you're like us and COVID-19 gave you a quick face to face with the stark and shocking reality of our fragile relationship with control.  While we seek the security we think control brings, when it's gone we realize how safe we never really were in the masquerade of "control". More than ever we are reminded of the only thing we can control; our attitude and the lack of control of anything, anyone or any place other than our own internal connection to self and how we relate to our world.  

We discuss three areas that present some of the greatest areas of challenge when it comes to understanding control and how to let go of control and lean into connection.  These areas include: 1) Goal Setting, 2) Faith 3) Adapting.  You will be challenged to not only look at the external landscape of circumstances beyond control, but the greater internal landscape which connects us to our soul and allows us to move forward with renewed passion and purpose even when things aren't as you planned or pictured it.  

Resources & Quotes:

"  You don't need to feel it - you need to faith it"- Amie Dockery, UNFOLLOW YOUR HEART.

When you feel like the entire world is not only crashing down on you but falling out from underneath you what do you do?

Preston and Kelsey share the unique journey of life traveled on a Mercer Mile in March 2020.  From multiple health crisis, to financial distress, business collapse and everything in between you will hear the hearts of warriors on the battlefield.  From struggle to strength they share the stories that have taught them how and when to cling to each other when everything else is being ripped apart.  

The threats we are experiencing as a country go much deeper than a virus.  The threat of government control and regulation in the name of "protection" is exactly what our forefathers fought England to be freed from.  History not known, will be history that repeats itself.  

First Amendment:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

Galations 5:1  Christ has set us free to live a free life.  So take your stand never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.

Governor of NJ  Phil Murphy- "Bill of Rights above his pay grade"

Thank you for joining us on today’s OUR FIRESIDES podcast.  As we continue to strive to bring you relevant content feel free to communicate with us with any, questions, comments or thoughts.  Any resources or helpful tips will be included in our show notes.  We look forward to hearing from you, and until next time keep the fire burning!

Our Firesides is about real conversation that connects and challenges all of us to live life with a deeper awareness of our intentions and actions.  As we lean into learning through listening, the heart and soul of men and women alike will be awakened to live life with adventure, authenticity and an attitude of grit and grace.  Determined and dedicated to deeper discoveries of purpose and passion in life we share our stories of struggle and strength while walking through transforming fires so that you can be inspired to walk through your own.  We all have a story to share, may we learn from each other rather than compete for another's story.  Every story and purpose is unique, let's celebrate learning and living this journey together!