“Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will come back to you in abundance, this is the law of nature.” - Steve Maraboli “Love makes the world go round,” this is a song that musicians like Deon Jackson , Bob Merrill , Jennifer Lopez , and others have used for their original creations, each one demonstrating the fact that love is indeed a powerful force . It has the strength to push us forward and bind us together , but lack of it can break us and leave us lost in darkness. However...
Jan 23, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 10
“Whether we realize it or not, it is our woundedness, or how we cope with it, that dictates much of our behavior, shapes our social habits, and informs our ways of thinking about the world.” - Gabor Maté Where are you in your life right now? Is it where you really want to be? Do you know your true value? We have been doing a deep dive into the very important subject of where you are, is not who you are , for several months now. Some of you may feel overwhelmed and think that it is impossible to ...
Jan 16, 2024•23 min•Season 5Ep. 9
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” - Joel A. Barker It is the second week of the new year and to make it more meaningful we are going to dive deeper into the theme of where you are is not who you are . This is the eighth part of this series. The focus of this episode is on the importance of having a vision , being more intentional, and investing in yourself. We will also discuss how you can push yourself...
Jan 09, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 8
“The power to distinguish between person and performance and to communicate intrinsic worth flows naturally out of our own sense of intrinsic worth.” - Stephen Covey It is the beginning of another year and, for most of us, this is the season to set resolutions . However, the best way to start is to pause, reflect on, and be who you really are. That is what matters most. When we have a deeper sense of who we are, we become more intentional and perform better . Being more comfortable with our true...
Jan 02, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 7
“Our brains become magnetized with the dominating thoughts which we hold in our minds, and by means with which no man is familiar, these “magnets” attract to us the forces, the people, the circumstances of life which harmonize with the nature of our dominating thoughts.” - Napoleon Hill We are now on the sixth episode in a series of themed podcasts that started several weeks ago. This subject of “ where you are is not who you are ” will go on for a few more weeks as there is more learning to unr...
Dec 26, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 509
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Viktor Frankl Our podcast has been revolving around the theme that Where You Are Is Not Who You Are for more than a month now. In fact, this is the fifth episode of the series and there are more to follow. Although we have had so many conversations on this very important subject, plenty of insights remain to be uncovered as we delve deeper into ...
Dec 19, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 5
“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.” - Abraham Maslow We are now on the fourth episode in a series of podcasts that revolves around the theme of where you are, not who you are. We are continuing this very important subject because most of us are defined by our circumstances as we live in this status-driven world. However, we have the choice and capability to overcome our challenging situations . We have the power to be who we are meant to be and do what w...
Dec 12, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 4
“Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew.” - Cicely Tyson Today’s episode is the third part of a series of podcasts that revolves around the theme of where you are, not who you are . The first two sequences were aired about two to three weeks ago and there are still more to follow. This time I am going to openly talk about my journey to rediscovering and gaining a stronger understanding of who I truly am. I will also tell the story I am currently creating an...
Dec 05, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 3
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." - Maya Angelou Today’s episode is unique as this is the second part of a series. The initial post came out two weeks ago. You can go back to it by clicking the link. ↪️ PART 1 This is one of the most significant topics I have discussed. The themed podcast is an organic conversation between Dr. Ray Sylvester and I on where you are and how your path shapes who you are . We cannot ignore where we ...
Nov 28, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 2
“You are what you are, and you are where you are because of what has gone into your mind. You change what you are, and you change where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” - Zig Ziglar Who are you? Where are you? When was the last time you asked yourself these are two important questions? Are you happy with where you are? Take a pause and think about who you truly are . What value do you bring to this world? Have you allowed yourself to be defined by the situation you are in? Circumst...
Nov 14, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 1
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” - Dwayne Johnson Have you been struggling with life’s challenges ? Do you feel like things will not improve? Do not lose hope. You can live a happier, more fulfilling life. Tune in and discover how. Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will dive into the power that lies within us . Our ability to be consistent in the way we deliver and want to show up in the world is key. Consistency in...
Nov 07, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 503
“Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” - Roy Bennett Are you facing the greatest challenge of your life right now? Have you succumbed to it thinking there is no way of surpassing its overwhelming gravity? Adversity is part of life. It makes us grow stronger and helps us become better human beings. We should not allow ourselves to be defeated by it. We can overcome every difficulty if we choose and decide ...
Nov 02, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 502
“Keep your mind open to change all the time. Welcome it. Court it. It is only by examining and reexamining your opinions and ideas that you can progress” - Dale Carnegie It is the start of a new season . This is our 501st episode . Dr. Ray Sylvester and I encourage you to join us as we continue with our weekly deep philosophical conversations to give you insights as well as opportunities to do things differently and overcome life’s challenges . Today we are going to delve further into the concep...
Oct 31, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 501
“There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It’s why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.” - Oprah Winfrey 🎉 Today is a cause for celebration. This is our 500th episode . 🎉 🌟 Come join our Live celebration at 1 pm today: 🌟 FACEBOOK LINKEDIN In our podcast join and celebrate with us as Dr. Ray Sylvester and I continue to share insights. It is awesome to note that we have been podcasting for 9 years now . We have consistently released episodes o...
Oct 24, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 500
“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step towards achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” - Brian Tracy Have you joined our gratitude challenge ? Have you stopped today and intentionally spent time thinking about what you are thankful for? Gratitude is a decision . It is consciously deciding to deliberately focus on the things we are grateful for . One of the most compassionate thin...
Oct 17, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 305
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” - Melody Beattie Are you stuck in the difficulties of life that you feel like there is nothing to be grateful for? Why don’t you stop for a moment and spend only 2 percent of your day listening to today’s episode? Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will dive more into appreciation and gratitude . We will give you insights on how you can be thankful amidst the most challenging situation in your life. Suffering do...
Oct 10, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 304
“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” - Muhammad Ali Courage is the greatest of all virtues that makes our lives better. However, it is also the most difficult to muster, especially in a world full of prejudice. Today, I will be interviewing a person who has faced and managed fear to be who he truly is. He has not only made impactful changes but has become a top voice, and an ally to the LGBTQ community and other minoritized groups as well. He is Martin...
Oct 05, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 303
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude.” - Zig Ziglar Have you had time today to reflect and be thankful for everything that has happened to you and everything you have? How has being grateful made you feel? Gratitude is a very empowering emotion that makes life better. It positively changes your perspective. Studies have shown that depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, and h...
Oct 03, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 302
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” - Carl Jung Have you been wondering what the journey within looks like ? Is there a definite way to follow to put your best self forward? In today’s episode, I encourage you to spend three percent of your day on a voyage with Dr. Ray Sylvester and me as we explore this matter. Being intentional and mindful has never been more important, as we are dealing with more info...
Sep 26, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 301
“The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our food should be our medicine. Our medicine should be our food.” - Hippocrates Good health is key to living better, but why do many of us choose to ignore it? For most people, it takes a diagnosis or prognosis before they make well-being a priority . You do not need to suffer from a debilitating disease. If you are currently afflicted with one or simply want to enhance your health , then I urge you to spend...
Sep 21, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 300
“And to the degree that the individual maintains a show before others that he himself does not believe, he can come to experience a special kind of alienation from self and a special kind of wariness of others.” - Erving Goffman Many of us have dreamt of being actors, but the truth of the matter is we are all performers . The world is our stage, and we all have roles to play . We perform in different settings. We are all actors spending most of our time preparing for our outward performance , lo...
Sep 19, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 299
“We need to have a paradigm shift in our consciousness. If we don’t get our act together and come in commonality and understanding with the organisms that sustain us today, not only will we destroy those organisms, but we will destroy ourselves.” - Paul Stamets Ganoderma lucidum , also called Reishi or Lingzhi mushroom , is noted as the king of herbs . It has been a treasured royal medicine in China and other parts of the world for centuries. It is a magnificent medicinal mushroom that has been ...
Sep 14, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 298
“If you restore balance within your own self, you will be contributing immensely to the healing of the world.” - Deepak Chopra Did you know that there are two realms within you ? In these two domains, the backstage and front stage , you must be in synergy with each other for you to be happier and live better. Our backstage is our internal dialogue , whereas the front stage is our social interaction with others . Most of the time, we become disempowered and frustrated because we are too concerned...
Sep 12, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 297
“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.” - Bruce Lee We all want to do amazing things, but not every one of us is prepared to overcome the obstacles that come with them. Most of us would rather quit than do the unthinkable. What kind of life would we have if there were no challenges ? What would happen if no one was committed enough to push beyond the limits? Would we have the advancement in technology and...
Sep 07, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 296
“The solution to an over busy life is not more time. It’s to slow down and simplify our lives around what really matters.” - John Mark Comer Are you overwhelmed by the seemingly endless tasks ahead that you are always in a hurry to get things done? In this stage of anxiety and stress, were you able to accomplish what you needed to do or were you just running around aimlessly keeping yourself busy? If you answer yes to these questions, then you have hurry sickness , an affliction that has adverse...
Sep 05, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 295
“When you have more than you need, build a longer table not a higher fence.” - Anonymous Is there something that you really want to do but are afraid to do because of the adversities that come with it? Sometimes we forbid ourselves from doing what we love most because it disengages us from the familiarities and comforts in our lives. However, our passion can be the real reason for our existence. It can lead us to our legacy as well as the greatest service that we can provide humanity. This is ex...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 294
“A person needs new experiences. They jar something deep inside, allowing you to grow. Without them, it sleeps - seldom awaken. The sleeper must awaken.” - Frank Herbert Experience teaches us many things in life, but often it keeps us on the straight and narrow, especially when all we have are past ones. We develop a particular lifestyle as we keep ourselves guided and guarded by our traumas. This is why when we are left to our own devices, we frequently revert to our old ways. If we are not ope...
Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 293
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” - Socrates We have all been victims of the busyness of life at some point. We have constantly busied ourselves with coping with the pressures of how the world wants us to be. Sadly, being busy does not always benefit us nor mean that we are always productive. We put all our energy, time, and effort into the things that we think we must do, yet we ignore and forget those that really matter. YOU are the one that matters most . Knowing yourself and your value...
Aug 25, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 292
“Memento mori. You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” - Marcus Aurelius Death is one of the topics that most people avoid talking about, but this should not be the case because something good can come out of someone’s passing. There is hope and joy behind the void and sadness. In today’s episode, my guest and I are delighted to share with you our own stories of how we found solace amidst the tragic loss of important people in our lives. We will give yo...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 291
“Movement is life. Life is a process. Improve the quality of the process and you improve the quality of life itself.” - Moshe Feldenkrais The ability to move greatly affects our quality of life. When we have flexibility, strength, balance, and good health, we feel confident enough to perform better and do the things we want. However, as we get older, our movement becomes limited and our well-being slowly diminishes. We often attribute this to aging, but the real reason is that we have forgotten ...
Aug 17, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 290
