The Gratitude Podcast - Stories That Inspire Positive Thinking & Gratitude

I think this is one of the most inspiring parts of the interview and wanted to share it with those who can't listen to all of it.  Even if you did listen though, it's quite a unique perspective that you might find inspiring.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Matt Javit from PassPort Joy is my guest today. Hi motto is: Experiences over things! He's always lived with gratitude and thankfulness being at the center of his life. Matt left a successful career behind to travel the world fulltime. He says that: "None of this would be possible without a strong belief system and gratitude." Matt had some amazing insights to share about gratitude, for me the one visual example about being grateful for our gifts if we want to experience more of them, really hit home.  You can find him at: https://passportjoy.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

I've felt like a failure at times, and I want to share with you a perspective about failure you might find really useful. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Michael Nova from Rise Up Eight a non-profit platform designed to highlight the stories of those who never give up. Coming back from the brink of bankruptcy, near permanent blindness and a host of other challenges all at once that taught Michael that the "impossible" is achievable, and that gratitude is the most important thing. His experience changed how he looked at things and his unlikely recovery is what inspired him to share his story with the world in order to inspire others. Michael's inspiring story was recently featured on Entrepreneur.com. He has developed a proven track record of overseeing multiple businesses & creative projects simultaneously. As president of Nova Music Productions, Inc., Michael was previously featured in the New York Times as a pioneer in offering multiple services to independent artists in the music industry. Michael then created Nova Disc and Nova Custom Printing, divisions of the corporation that would focus on offering services to businesses exclusively. Over the years, Nova's clients grew to include NASA, MTV, BET, Google, L’Oreal, Halston, Palm Pictures, & The United Way, and many others. Because the business was doing well, Michael found a calling to give back to the community. He co-founded Metrofly, a non-profit organization that hosted fundraising events for charity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

At times, we're our worst critics, really, nobody can critize us as much as we do, and it hurts us, more than we think.  The solution? Finding more compassion for ourselves.  I invite you to give yourself the time to listen and to do this.  Thank you for listening and for sharing! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Since I've started doing yoga I became more aware of my body.  It's similar to going to the gym and becoming aware of all of the muscles that you usually are not aware of.  I've seen a pattern, in some situations whem my body is in a certain condition, it affects how I think and/or how I feel about everything I see, like the lens is changing.  I call this body intelligence, and I think it's very useful and important for us to become aware of the links between our body, our thoughts and our emotions so that we can choose consciously where they lead us: thoughts -> emotions -> action -> results.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Raana Zia has spent her career holding executive level leadership roles in large Fortune 500 retail companies including Gap, Sears, Time Warner, and dressbarn. Her passion for personal and leadership development and an intense desire to discover her own purpose and potential led her down an unexpected path of self-realization and spirituality. Her realizations and personal experiences compelled her to write Your Hidden Light in order to share with others what she believes is the most direct and efficient path to achieving your desires and living a life of happiness, continued growth, and fulfilment. Raana currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, her two young children, and her dog. When she isn’t working, she loves to snuggle and laugh with her kids, travel to beautiful places, eat great food, ski, and experience the everyday wonders and magic of the spiritual world.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

I think we all have problems and challenges, no matter who we are, how successful or smart or great we are as human beings.  It's a natural part of life, but how we deal with them, the perspective we have upon them, that makes the difference.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Thanks to one of our Gratitude Seekers, this episode was born. She's a triatlete and she's using gratitude to deal with the anxiety of a big race. How fascinating is that? :)  We'll explore the idea and see how and when we can apply it as well.  Thank you @thejunglecalling for the wonderful feedback! :)  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Mike Schlossberg is a politician (State Representative in Pennsylvania), author and depression/anxiety sufferer going on sixteen years strong.    He has dedicated his career – both in and outside politics – towards shattering the stigma that surrounds mental illness.   As a State Representative, his work is focused on education and mental health, anti-suicide legislation and treatments for post partum depression, among the most important ones.   As an author, he just released his book "Redemption" a Sci-Fi book about depression, anxiety and saving the world. You can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Spades-Trilogy-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07C7M8WT8/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Afformations, not affirmations. There are better questions we can ask, lets see how this works.  The BBC Radio Interview Recording (skip to minute 5): http://bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_radio_guernsey Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

I'm not talking about the format of the letter, but what you actually write in it, so that the other person actually understand and feels your gratitude.  Tomorrow, May 30th, I'll be on BBC Radio Guernsey from 9:35 am UK time, I'm a bit nervous so, I'd love to know you're there with me. :)  You can join by going to this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/radioguernsey and clicking on "Listen Live" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Gratitude is a HUGE part of both of Kimi & Pua's lives. They think it's easy and fun to find gratitude in the beautiful, wonderful, exciting things in their lives.  Best Life Ever co-founders Kimi Morton + Pua Pakele and Cabot were drawn together by a calling – a burning desire to help people fall in love with their businesses and their lives! But when gratitude REALLY impacted their lives and their business was when they were able to identify the things they were grateful for in times of challenge and darkness.    Kimi & Pua often experience, what they call, "gratitude anxiety" - which is the feeling that comes over them when someone does something for them or gives a gift, or simply shares kind words and they just can't thank them enough!    So they truly hope people see and know how grateful they are for them, for the many blessings in their lives, for beautiful challenges, and for the amazing opportunities that they get to seize (or gratefully not seize) everyday.      Kimi and Pua believe that we all experience struggles in our lives, and what gratitude has done for us, and what it has the power to do for others, is shine light on the things that help us remember our truth, acknowledge the support that is all around us, and to navigate our challenges from a place of love.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Hal Elrod shared what he found to be the habits of those people that we look up to.  He talked about what they do every day and how we can adopt the same habits.  You can get his new book on Amazon, or by clicking here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1942589239/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support

Jess wrote me an email with an idea which I think can work great for so many people.  I had to share it. :) I'm going to try it out as well, of course.  Thank you Jess! Thank you Norda as well! :)  The hashtag that I mentioned was: #gratitudeseeker PS: To join The Deliciously Grateful Life Support Circle and Mastermind click here: www.georgianbenta.com/circle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-gratitude-podcast/support