Why Do We Feel The Need To Create New Things?
Why do you feel the need to create?
Why does getting something new make us feel so good?
Why is what we have not enough?
Tune in, as Oleg and BJ Miller, explore the need for creation, ways to appreciate life, and other related topics.
What Is The Ultimate Power Of A Single Story?
What is the ultimate power of a single #story?
Can it truly #change a life?
Millions who have walked the face of the Earth have tried to crack the code … to find the perfect formula.
Yet, decades later, many are still searching for it.
What ultimately contributes toward creating that story or personal #narrative?
Can such narrative be a blessing and a curse at the same time?
Can it be so powerful that it works against you: holds you back from who you want to be?
How does one know when to break away from it?
Join us, July 16, 10:45 AM CST, as Scott Mason, Casey Berman, and Oleg Lougheed, discuss the role personal narrative has in the unfolding of one’s life, ways to let go of stories that no longer serve you, and other related topics.
The trend may continue, we may become a part of millions of others who haven’t found the perfect formula for such story.
But, we are willing to try, with your help, of course :)
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Are You Aware Of The Meaning Of The Events In Your Life?
"I can choose to let it define me, confine me, refine me, outshine me, or I can choose to move on and leave it behind me” - John C. Maxwell.
All the events in life can mean something.
What do you think the events in your life represent?
Do your life events define who you are today?
Which events in your life do you choose to give #meaning to?
Tune in, September 10th, 10:45 AM CST, as S. Scott Mason, Casey Berman and Oleg Lougheed, explore the meaning events have in our lives, ways to determine which events have meaning and not, and other related topic.
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Being at Peace With Your Story and Identity
Adoption is complicated, and the life of the adoptee can be one faced with many obstacles. This is why it is necessary to find peace with your story and your identity, so that the difficulties you face do not define your journey.
In this episode, Michelle touches on topics such as the importance of claiming your identity and your truth as an adoptee, the relationships between adopted families, and understanding the language of adoption. With all of these factors in mind, you can be able to open yourself up to your experiences and your identity, and how you want to view each of them.
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Conversations About Race
Some may find it difficult or uncomfortable to talk about race, but why does it seem this way? While it may come down to understanding the history or developing a common language to use, having conversations about race should be something we are not afraid of.
In this episode, April discusses the internalized conceptions we have about race, where they come from, and what we can do to alter or reframe them. Although we may not believe in the conceptions that have been passed down from generations, they are still ingrained in us, and it is up to us to educate ourselves in order to deviate from them.
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Networking Through Service
The people we surround ourselves with can have a huge impact on our lives. In building our own personal networks, we open ourselves up to new opportunities we may not even be aware of yet and develop a valuable asset that can never be taken away from us.
In this episode, Nate Peo discusses the importance of having real personal connections in our network. In putting ourselves out there more and delving outside of comfort zones, we can develop diverse connections that broaden our worldviews and create positive outcomes.
Continually building these relationships and thinking of ways to serve others will benefit us in the long run because we never know who will play what part in our lives.
“I Am Not A Victim”
This week’s episode features Pamela Campbell, life coach, motivational speaker and author.
Her mission in life is to support individuals who feel stuck in their current life situation and who are eager to make a change.
She helps them define where they are looking to go and helps them create a new narrative for their lives so they can step into new possibilities.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Abuse: “Emotional abuse is more hurtful than the physical”
On Foster Care: “Foster care saved my life”
On Change: Focus on one step at a time
On Past:: Don’t let your past define you
Normalize
What are marginalized populations?
He said, “ … They’re populations that for some reason or another are really on the margins of society … Often times it has to do with their … racial identity, gender, sexual orientation … that we as a society for different reasons place them on the margins … A lot of the work that I try to do is give a voice to some those experiences, so that we can better recognize some of the disparities … challenges … and some of the obstacles in discrimination or oppression that they might experience … But, also … recognize that for all of these populations given what they have to go through in terms of the challenges, the discrimination and the marginalization, they’re populations that despite all of the challenges … are populations with far more resilience … ”
Are you aware of how you treat and view those around you?
He continued by saying, “… My work with them has been to help normalize some of their experiences and externalize that many of the challenges that they face whether it’s youth in foster care … LGBTQ … refugee … migrant youth … are because of the actions and the intolerance of others … The more that we talk about these populations, the more that we give a voice to their experiences, the less stigma and marginalization that we’re going to see …”
Do you stand up for others who cannot stand up for themselves?
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Marginalized Populations: Groups excluded due to race, religion, age, gender, etc.
On Advocacy: Stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves
On Environment: Focus on finding ways to create accepting environments
On Relationships: Meet people where they are
You Are Enough
How do you see yourself?
She said, “I think when we want to belong anywhere, it’s all about being seen … Being seen for who you truly are … As an adoptee … people don’t get to see all of us because we can’t show all of us … There is part of us that is either hidden to us or unknown to us … When we’re looking at how to be seen, its an enigma to us too … When we know we feel like we can belong, it’s because we are confident in being ourselves in the company that we’re in …”
Who are the people that surround you? Do they accept you for the type of person you are today?
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Belonging: See yourself within other people
On Community: Surround yourself with people who accept you for who you are
On Self-Worth: What makes you unique?
On Purpose: What is the reason for your existence?