Episode 34  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

Hello and Herete!!....from the beautiful country of Greece! What a pure joy it is for me to connect with you during my travels abroad. I am feeling blessed, refreshed and truly open to receiving all the goodness that surrounds me from day-to-day. And might I add—it is indeed all around me! May we all be reminded that wherever we are, we have an opportunity to receive. I wonder, have you ever had an experience or a moment that arises and it becomes, what I'll refer to as an 'ah-ha' moment?! It's one that feels as though it reaches out and grabs you and brings you into the idea of it—the idea of its truth or the depth of what could become of it….(and might I add…I honestly live for these moments in my life, as they offer me the ability to live more as I am intended).   I am honored to share that I was gifted one of these while traveling this week! And with my whole heart, I am sharing it with you. Side note: Although I believe gifts are truly all around us to untie—often you and I are unavailable mentally or spiritually to receive them. Yet know that when we are aware and open, they can be found in the most unexpected places….   And so, if what I share this week on the podcast speaks to you or resonates in some way that allows you to continue to feed your efforts toward growth in this journey of life—than I am fulfilling my heart’s desire. In all sincerity, I believe I have a message for you to hear. So, when you have some alone time (at the gym, doing laundry, dishes, going on a walk or simply sitting and offering yourself opportunity for growth), I would be honored to join you.

Be you, and thrive..

D

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Episode 33  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

When we initiate change or growth in our lives, and when we are outside of our comfort zone creating ‘new normals’ for ourselves, we are going to come across unexpected circumstances. 

Whatever area that you are specifically working on—a relationship with a person or your relationship with doubt or courage, your ability to find peace within your anxieties, your forgiveness toward another or toward a past situation—whatever it is, it’s going to be challenged.

In my experience, all the worthwhile growth and change, is.

 

Yet, we don’t have to allow these unexpected circumstances to throw us off course.

This week in episode 33, I share about a challenging moment that I experienced last week—and I allowed it to cause a temper tantrum. It was absolutely unexpected and also absolutely humbling.

Although our hearts and minds may be convinced of desired improvement, what about our actions and reactions? Are they following suit?

Join me as we discuss re-framing how to accept the challenges that arise on the day-to-day, and how we can we can give life to the steadiness of continued growth!

Let down your guard friend. You don’t have to catch every curve ball.

I look forward to connecting in this week’s podcast!

xo~Big love,

D

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Episode 32  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

Have you ever struggled with feeling content just as your life is, right now?

Are you focused on something you miss from your past, or anticipating something specific to take place in your future?

Perhaps one, the other, or both, are keeping you from feeling content with wherever you are in your life right now.

I have indeed struggled in this area.

In this episode we redefine what we consider contentment to look like in our lives and why it's an important practice.

'Being content' does not have to suggest that you are necessarily happy with wherever you are in your life in this very moment. You may not even want to stay in whatever circumstance that you are currently in.

However, there is value within the transitional space that fits between our past and our future. And value in being content within it.

Today, let's dive into why and how we should honor this significant period within our lives!

I'm so happy you are joining me today!

xo~Big love,

D

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Episode 31  The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

This week I'm asking us both to redefine our perception of what is relevant.

I’m speaking of how we reach to achieve—and perhaps even please ego (to maintain our pride), vs. respecting the latter: a moment, a principle, our individual character or code. And even our unique ability to decide and take action on what is pertinent in our own unique lives, in any given season.

What is relevant, should always be the authority over our routine.

I'm so excited to dive into this subject with you, as I believe it will make a monumental impact within your life!

xo~Big love,

D

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Episode 30 of The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast.

As I reminisced, reflected and considered what I would speak about at my father’s funeral last weekend (or as we called it, his Celebration of Life), it caused me to travel back many a year in my mind and consider our experiences together. From there I thought about other family members and my relationships with them and also considered my individual relationships with my friends and my beloved husband.

First I asked myself how I thought each person impacts my life and how.

I wrote down their qualities, and their unique characteristics—and they each differed so much!  Yet, every single one of them had something that uniquely touched my life like the other’s haven’t or couldn’t.

When it comes down to it, we each have specific expectations for the relationships that we have with others.

Of course, to have a healthy relationship with someone, there must be trust, loyalty and love, for example. But do we over-expect these individuals in our lives to fill a void within ours—that they may not be capable of filling?

Much of what we expect from others, is due to a false-reality that we create. It’s giving someone a responsibility that they didn’t know they were given.

And that’s not fair.

We can only be who we each uniquely are. And we can only expect from others what they can uniquely give. I desire to deepen my value of the characteristics that each of my relationships have—because not one is the same.

Join me in this episode as we continue our journey of learning together. Perhaps this week's podcast will have you rethinking your expectations and renewing bonds with the people you love most.

xo~Big love,

D

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Episode 29 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

My family has had a theme for the days before dad’s passing and into this week. And it’s that, 'this time has been a sacred time.'

When I think of sacred, I think of God being present, of peace, gratitude, love, compassion and empathy. I think of trusting God and dialing up my faith. I think of quiet, rest and ease.

Today on the podcast as I honor my dad's life, I share a special song of ours that I believe was one catalyst over the years that allowed dad to feel peace during his various challenges with health.

And I ask you and I to begin recognizing and creating more sacred moments within our life… as I know they are all around us….

xo~Big love,

D

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Episode 28 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

In previous podcasts of The Practice of Living as we Intend, we’ve talked about how we often try to control the uncontrollable and how that process keeps us in a tailspin. Today, in episode 28, I'm sharing with you a practice that although may sound simple, can offer a huge outcome. And it’s trust.

When we worry about what is taking place in our lives or the unknown, it gives way to anxiety and unease. And when worry becomes our focus, it also allows our mind to dwell on our difficulties and troubles. And quite possibly take away our ability to see the positive and beautiful circumstances that are also happening within our lives as well.

I am so happy to have you join me in this podcast! There is some good conversation to be had together today!

xo~Mwah!

D

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Episode 27 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

Our seasons of difficult times bring us into more awareness of what's important and what’s not. They open us up to the meaning and impact of love, they cause us to think deeper, act with greater intention and in turn, grow as unique individuals.   ...so why do we forget these lessons that brought us strength, helped us through challenging times and why aren't we using what we once learned, when its needed most?   Let's talk about it...   See you in the podcast!

xo~Mwah!

D

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Episode 26 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

Thrive for 5! An ongoing series of 5 minute podcasts that are packed with truths, greatness, and thoughts that I share, to be catalysts that motivate you toward change and growth.

I’m in Hawaii this week, the sun has just risen and I am sitting a short distance away from the Pacific Ocean on the island of Lana’i. And nature has given me a nudge: I want to remind us both that there is something greater to experience within every day.

In this 5 minute (or so!) episode, I ask us both several questions to get us thinking about our current, and often habitual, lifestyle patterns.

Is there a deeper life beyond what we’ve currently created? A life that provides us daily renewal, moment by moment?

Your life does have a greater purpose. And there is more to your everyday than the activities that your current role in life provides.

I am grateful that you are here, listening in!

 XO~Mwah!

D

Be You and Thrive

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Episode 25 The Practice of Living as we Intend Podcast

This week I have, 'how do I influence people’s lives' on my mind. I've been sharing resourceful practices and my thoughts on the subject in the Be You and Thrive social media feeds and on the Thrive Blog.

I have a huge heart and passion to influence others for the greater good on the daily. And I take it seriously as my life’s work.

This week I find myself yielding at a cross-road that life provided and I’m taking the opportunity for a reset.

I forget what people around me are enduring (none-the-less strangers)—And often I find that it takes getting stopped in my tracks until I take note.  And quite frankly, I know, that isn’t living my life voluntarily.

How can we use these and other life circumstances as catalysts to become more cognizant of the daily and bigger picture that surrounds our individual lives? Because they each can offer us more awareness and much needed growth.

Living life with awareness is a discipline. And in this episode, I challenge us both to reset.

Be You and Thrive my friend!

xo~Mwah!

D

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