One hundred and twenty-fourth Episode released on 06/25/2021. Happy Friday UG Fam! I feel like a broken record at times, because throughout the life of this pod, I've had periods of times where I struggle to maintain its consistency. Life happens and I got a lot of things pulling me in many different ways. I know at my core I'm meant to do this though. I always find my way back. It's been almost a month and while my focus has laid in other areas, I know I need to put some more focus here as it's part of my journey. I hope y'all stay cool this weekend out here in Portland. 100+ degrees! I'm heading to Missoula, Montana and will be driving while this drops to go help my friends move into their new home and visit. Thankfully it will be upper 80's there, so I'm grateful the weather worked out for me. On this episode I talk about leading people to the lake, but understanding you can't force them to drink. It's not your responsibility and only they can do it for themselves. Help lead, but don't push. Move on to those that do want to drink and you'll find those will be the people you associate with more. Second, I talk about losing focus as this was clearly evident for me over the past month and I had to take inventory of this. You know, the first part of this year reminds me a lot of a stock's chart. Breaking to the upside and going on a run, only to break off and fall down for a bit. I think it's important that you start to understand your slipping and you have honest conversations with yourself. I also think once you start communicating with those close to you about it, that's a good clue you're telling yourself to get back in rhythm so go do it. Last, I talk about how there are going to be bad things that people do to you in life. Don't let hate consume your heart. Let it go, take the high road, and let God, the universe, your higher power or whatever you believe in to handle those things. You don't want negative thoughts in your mind, you don't want to receive them. Scratch them out. It's also not on you to fix things. Also, just because you perceive it as "bad" doesn't necessarily make it bad. The bad things may have been validated by the other being. You don't walk in someone else's shoes. Let things go and focus on pleasantness within yourself and around you. You really can't do that with hate in your heart. ALRIGHT TIME TO GO PACK LOL. Thank y'all for the continued support. Still thrilled to be bringing you more content and I appreciate any and all feedback. Continuing to use my voice to spread growth to the world in my own way.

Today's episode touches on the following topics:

1. You can lead people to the lake, but you can't make them drink 

2. Losing focus

3. There are going to be bad things people do to you, don't let hate consume your heart 

#BlackLivesMatter

#StopAsianHate

Thank you and I'll catch you later.

[Intro/Outro music credit: Instrumental produced by Hastro Beats]

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