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For those still recovering from quarantine...
You are not alone.
Maybe you’re sick of hearing about COVID, and I wouldn’t blame you. Whether you were hurt physically, financially, psychologically, or all of the above- one thing is for sure, you are definitely not alone.
It may be spooky season...
…but we all know that fear and worry can happen at any time. It’s a part of our biological make up. There’s actually a small part of our brain (the basal ganglia) that was created solely to survive; actively driving our fears, doubts and worries. It is the “fight or flight” response that REACTS to situations and experiences. This reptilian brain is the old guy on the block and one tough guy to manage sometimes. Whereas being reactive can be useful in some situations (like when we’re running away from ghosts!) more times than not it creates dysfunctionality within our world.
The Goal of Meditation: Not a Blank Mind
In the 1990’s, neuroscientists led by Marcus Raichle of Washington University in St. Louis made a shocking discovery. They were researching energy and oxygen consumption by the brain expecting energy and oxygen consumption to increase when the brain is performing a complex task.
Choosing "Both/And" Instead of "Either/Or"
As a full-time coach and mother of three, multitasking is a way of life. I will not pretend to be the first mother to wear a gazillion hats; the first mom who has tiny, perfect wildlings running around while attempting to upkeep a home, AND run/build/maintain a successful business. Woof, I got tired just writing that!
Finding your Soul Purpose in the Age of Service
Are you trapped inside an inherited purpose – where you’re living in the realm of socially dictated ‘shoulds’? Or have you tapped into the freedom that’s available when you find your soul’s purpose?
This episode’s guest is Steve D’Annunzio – a spiritual teacher who helps people access their higher self, so they can live more joyful, productive lives.
Bill Costello, Former MassMutual GA, on Becoming an MDA Coach
Bill Costello, after decades of being a successful general agent for MassMutual, joined the Mission Driven Advisor team as a business and life coach in 2019. One may ask, how do you go from being a GA to being a coach?
Riding the Fourth Wave to a New Possibility
Given how difficult this year has been, I wanted to share a historical perspective of the possibilities available to you right now, if you’re willing to ride what I call, ‘the fourth wave’.
Humankind has experienced three evolutionary waves of growth. The first was the cognitive revolution, the second was the agricultural revolution, and the third, the scientific revolution.
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