Our brain believes what we tell it! In this episode we talk about how the brain does not have a true concept of time because in truth we can revisit a memory or even visit a planned future event in our mind and bring ourselves into feelings and emotions that are created at the time of the event as though we are experiencing it in the now.

When we immerse ourselves in gratitude we are creating the reality of how we perceive the external events that happen in our lives. Coming from this elevated emotion helps us to make better decisions and bring positive change to our lives. By doing this we are setting our own frequency and in doing so we are projecting our energy instead of absorbing the energy of others. We set the precedents for what we experience no matter what kinds of challenges arise.

When we are setting goals we are sometimes oblivious to the changes that we have to make within ourselves in order to get us to a place of being able to go for our dreams and goals. We have to determine what is keeping us from getting into the action phase of our plan. Observing our own behaviors and discovering what it is in within ourselves that prevent us, the habits that we create and maintain that do not serve our higher purpose. This is the precursor to any plan we make. It is through gradual changes we are able to view ourselves as capable of making the necessary changes and our ability to sustain them.

In this episode we talk about rediscovering your inner child and celebrating that free spirit within. We see the light in the eyes of a child and hear the joy that emanates through their laughter and it becomes contagious. Celebrating our inner child is a way of bringing back the wonder and lightheartedness that is sometimes missing in our adult lives. We often stay in serious mode so much of the time wrapped up in our thoughts of responsibilities and daily routines. It is an essential part of our mental health to laugh and embrace those joyful moments.

When we are faced with moments of uncertainty or situations arise that cause us to react with a highly emotional response our body gives us clues as a kind of prelude to what is coming. Learning to pay attention and bring that physiological response into our awareness can be helpful. By identify those clues we are better able to understand our emotional response and become better prepared to handle those moments and help us to be more healthy.

Recommended reading for more on this topic: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza and The Audacity to Be Queen By Gina DeVee

In response to a recent request on this topic, we dive into what it means to accept others as they truly are and how to honor others in their own journey. Learning to step away from our own judgements about how others have learned to navigate the world. Having empathy and recognizing that we are all learning and growing at different rates. Accepting people where they are in their journey is a gift by which we demonstrate that those people are truly worthy and that they are enough.

For other resources on this topic check out... books by Eckhart Tolle and Rhonda Byrne.

Sometimes our ego pops up and gets in the way of our true success and our ability to be truly authentic. Sometimes we aren't even aware that it is the ego that is holding us back. In this episode we talk about identify those moments and how we can move beyond the ego

Here in Colorado Springs there are many options for unique and delicious dining experiences. No matter what your taste there is something for everyone! In this episode we highlight some of our favorite dining spots as well a few fun and unusual attractions in the area. We also talk about supporting local business and what they bring to our community by providing us with unique places to connect, enjoy, and make memories with people we care about.

It's been a couple of year since we had our first interview with MMA fighter 'The Champ" AJ Robb. We talk to AJ about what's been happening over the last couple of years and the time and work he has put into building his strategy and mindset for his upcoming fight on June 22nd! We discuss what this win would mean for his professional career and his endeavor to make it into the UFC!