"We must see that peace represents a sweeter music, a cosmic melody, that is far superior to the discords of war." — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Disrupting the status quo can be scary, but sometimes it's necessary to make the world a fairer place. Reclaiming what it means to be a troublemaker, journalist Whitney Pennington Rodgers and best-selling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones explore three questions to ask yourself when tackling fear and standing up for what you believe in -- and urge all of us to speak up in ways that honor ourselves and others. ☯ (more at: www.ted.com/talks)

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"Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination." — Diane Sawyer

While mazes are meant to get us lost in transit, the labyrinth is a unicursal (and universal) tool meant to help us find the way to our center (i.e. flow). This episode features a talk with consultant, educator, and facilitator Kristin Keyes uncovering how she learned to love herself + develop her authenticity by walking a labyrinth. She explores what a labyrinth is and how it's useful in helping to quiet the mind, guide healing, deepen self-knowledge and empower creativity. ☯ (more at: www.ted.com/talks)

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"No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again." — Buddha

Happy 2022! At a time where setting new year's resolutions, goals, and intentions are at the forefront (and rightfully so), this episode invites you to take space to pause, relax and reflect -- featuring a guided meditation on life-visioning for Inner Peace & Inspiration led by author and Founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, Dr. Michael B. Beckwith. ☯ (more at: https://go.mindvalley.com)

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"A holiday is an opportunity to journey within." — Prabhas

We all know this time of year can be cheerful as well as challenging. This episode features a talk with LMFT/EDMR trained therapist Kristen D. Boice on how to honor the full spectrum of emotions we can feel over the course of the holiday season. ☯ (more at: https://kristendboice.com)

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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

How do we up our percentage of authentic moments? This episode features an amusing talk from author and business strategist Karissa Thacker exploring how to be authentic in a filtered world (and why that matters). Karissa is the founder and president of Strategic Performance Solutions, Inc. + the author of "The Art of Authenticity," a guidebook on how to transform your life/career by tapping into your authentic self. ☆ (more at: TEDx Talks)

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“We become what we think about. Energy flows where attention goes." — Rhonda Byrne

Manifestation = bringing forth events/experiences into your life through the energy you put out into the world. It's a term that describes the result of the Law of Attraction (a universal law where energy attracts like energy). As a continuation of our "manifesting" theme in episode 22, we're back with another excerpt from the "SuperSoul Sunday" series by Oprah Winfrey -- featuring a chat about establishing intentions + the power of true manifestation with author and Founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, Dr. Michael B. Beckwith. ☯ (more at WatchOWN.tv/SSS)

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"I have had dreams, and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams.” – Jonas Salk

We're on episode 22, and 22 (a "Master Number" in numerology) is believed to symbolize precision + balance, along with the ability to turn hopes + dreams into reality. This special episode features an extended energy reading for deeper insight into what's needed to manifest the life we desire.

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"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." ― Aesop

This episode features a mashup/medley of famous inspirational speeches about the power of gratitude (more at youtube.com/c/MotivationalInstinctOfficial). In the spirit of appreciation, thank you to all listeners, old and new -- grateful to have you here tuning in! 🙂 

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"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't." ― Rikki Rogers

Adverse childhood experiences change how the brain sees and responds to the world. Building resilience through loving, nurturing and safe relationships is key to helping people succeed. This episode features a talk by Carol Taylor where she shares how people in her life have overcome adversity and modeled building resilience. Carol is the Program Supervisor for Coaching & Training at Franklin County Family and Children First Council located in Columbus, Ohio -- as well as an expert public speaker and educator who sees value in peoples' unique skills, strengths and experiences. (more at tedxyearlingroad.com/CarolTaylor.aspx)

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"There is a nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness." ― John Connolly

Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). This episode features a talk where Joan shares what she's learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy. ❦ (more at ted.com/speakers/joan_halifax)

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