I didn't end up preparing anything for this week, so instead I decided to talk off the cuff about dealing with times when we fall short and the value of taking action even  if it's not perfect.

This episode, I share thoughts and stories about my own distractible nature and the unexpected turns life can take.

This episode I decided to just share some impromptu thoughts about everything going on in Oregon and some of the concepts I believe are helpful to consider in the midst of it all.  It's a little longer and less polished than usual, but I hope you still find something of value in what I have to say.

It seems like many people are struggling right now and starting to lose hope.  In this episode, I share my perspective about hope and what I think it looks like to have hope in the midst of challenging times.

In this episode, I reflect on what has happened so far in the life of the podcast, why I started it in the first place, and what I am hoping for going forward.

The way we pursue happiness is often focused on our external reality of experiences, physical stuff, and circumstances, but I believe it is more effective and sustainable to approach happiness from the inside out.  You can foster happiness internally first through practices like gratitude and, in turn, enjoy all of the external things much more fully if you do it in that order.

Expectations can play an even bigger role than circumstances in determining our happiness because they often function as our rubric for whether something should make us content or disappointed.  The more intentional we are in how we deal with expectations, the more control we have over our own happiness.

Sometimes what is most needed amidst all the words and noise is to simply create space for silence and reflection.

In this episode, I share some candid thoughts on the division I have seen surrounding current events and the role I think listening should play in moving toward solutions and unity.

Mindset can affect every area of our lives, so it's important to be aware of what mindset we are fostering and not indulge dysfunctional ones.  I believe a victim mentality is one such mindset that often gets in the way contentment, joy, and peace.  This episode I share about some of my own experiences with this mindset and what I have done to address it when I notice it in myself.