This Way Out Podcast

In order to meet the goals we put forth for ourselves, or see our dreams become reality, we need to tap into the creative side of our mind.

Creativity isn't just about painting a picture, or telling a story, it's also about thinking outside the box and problem solving.

And, oh, by the way! Making a mess is part of the process.

Sometimes it can be difficult to deal with the imperfections of life, and it can almost seem like the end of the world when they show up. Mistakes happen. They are what make life interesting, and actually where our greatest growth takes place. A lot of good has come about as a result of happy accidents. Don't beat yourself up, and don't be too hard on anyone else who makes a mistake here and there. It just means we're growing and learning.

Taking advantage of opportunities is so important for the body and the mind. When at rest, the body begins to heal itself and the mind recovers it strength from keeping us upright and functioning. Rest enables us a better chance to be resilient in difficult and stressful times.

Our children are the path toward a better future, but they need to be surrounded by better grown ups. They require stability and guidance, as well as love and understanding. It's time that us grown ups take care of our issues and stop exposing our children to the them.

In this episode I try and offer some encouragement for the day to come. I offer up a quick exercise in meditation and awareness. An exercise that will hopefully help some of you appreciate the little "blessings."

When our day starts poorly, many times we feel like it's an indication as to how the rest of the day will play out. What is true, is that, in most cases, it's a temporary storm toward a potentially awesome day. And we've proven to ourselves before. Why not believe it couldn't happen again.

The This Way Out Podcast is a component of the This Way Out project. In this, the first episode of podcast, I explain the purpose and intent behind the podcast and the project itself. To try and be a source for positive messages and provide, what I believe to be, guidance toward a better tomorrow.

You are who you are, and that's good enough. Sometimes we forget that when we look for groups to belong to. There's nothing wrong with fitting in. There's also nothing wrong with not fitting in.