Changing the world we live in requires making a change in ourselves. The degree of change we need to make insists that we push past our own comfort zone if we are to have any impact whatsoever.

Sometimes the stresses we go through in life lead us into anxiety despite our best efforts. This episode paints a brilliant contrast to the last episode where I was able to avoid anxiety. Not so much this time.

With a bit of self-awareness we can recognize the onset of anxiety before we actually find ourselves in the throws of it. In this episode I share how I borrowed from prior experiences which helped to set the stage for recognizing approaching anxiety.

There are many times where truth by omission is often considered acceptable. In this episode I share a recent experience where a person demonstrated honesty at considerable expense to themselves and the lesson I took from that experience.

No one else is responsible for our emotions but ourselves. Tell everyone you know: "My happiness depends on me, so you're off the hook." And then demonstrate it. Be happy, no matter what they're doing. Practice feeling good, no matter what. And before you

When we have a pet that gets sick and we don't know how to get it healthy again we can't help but worry… or can we? I share my experience in dealing with my dog's health issues when it feels outside of my control.

There are often aspects of our society we wish we could change or improve, but is it too big of a task to take on? Can we really have an impact on society by changing the self? I look at my own values in light of recent current events.

At times it's hard to cope with the loss of someone close to us. As we near the anniversary of my nephew's sudden death I share how I deal with losing people that I held near and dear.

When conflicts arise in our intimate partnerships we have an excellent opportunity for introspection. In this episode I talk about how struggles in relationships can indicate a lack of personal growth on an individual level.

When we get frustrated by a situation, can we change how we react to it? Is it simply a matter of choosing a different reaction or do we need to understand what makes the situation frustrating? I share my own process of discovery in this episode.