https://www.spreaker.com/show/johari-lairds-podcastenSociety & CultureCopyright Johari Lairdhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/cloudinary/s--jauQn6wG--/w_1000,h_800,c_fit,l_text:Lato_158_bold:Johari%20Laird%20s%20podcast/images.spreaker.com/default/show-1400x1400-20190801.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/johari-lairds-podcastFri, 02 Apr 2021 06:41:55 +0000Johari LairdJohari Lairdfeeds@spreaker.comcleanepisodicJohari Lairdfeeds@spreaker.comNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-10-keep-your-rootshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44161914Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:39:52 +0000Johari LairdThis final episode in this season, is a lesson from flowers. The presenter shares the importance of maintaining ones roots, in order to ensure one is continually anchored to be nourished and sustained. Beautiful, ornamental floral arrangements wilt...830spirituality,meditation,morals,presents,grounded,gifts,heritage,mindbodyandspirit,lessonfromflowers,keepyourrootscleanfullJohari LairdThis final episode in this season, is a lesson from flowers. The presenter shares the importance of maintaining ones roots, in order to ensure one is continually anchored to be nourished and sustained. Beautiful, ornamental floral arrangements wilt and dry up after a couple of days, even though they are placed in water. However, without their roots, the plants cannot maintain their poise and presence, because they are technically dead. So it is when we cut ourselves off from the things that keep us grounded, when we abanbon the things that centre our inner man and drives our being, sooner than later we will wilt and soon after wither away and be destroyed and or discarded.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-9-the-fallacy-of-succeshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43773099Sun, 07 Mar 2021 06:19:00 +0000Johari LairdThis episode presents the premise that no one knows the key to success. While there are practices and principles that lead to success, these are not guarantees. While we cannot put our finger on the "thing" that brings success, the same is true for...877money,wealth,success,humanity,virtue,riches,principle,fallacy,meanstoanendcleanfullJohari LairdThis episode presents the premise that no one knows the key to success. While there are practices and principles that lead to success, these are not guarantees. While we cannot put our finger on the "thing" that brings success, the same is true for failure. No one knows if or when failure or success will come. Consequently, we should not be too caught up with ourselves when life favours us with success, neither should we turn our noses up at people who do not acquire great wealth. While we work to achieve our level of success as we deem it, we should always remember to honour people who have not reached a high level of means, affluence or influence. Let us embrace people for the person that they are; treating them not "like a means to an end, but rather, as ends in themselves."Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-8-run-your-own-racehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43698799Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:39:30 +0000Johari LairdThis presentation illuminates through one of speaker's experience, the importance of staying committed to doing your best, even in the face of challenges. The speaker illustrates the importance of staying ready, even when the opportunity does not seem...822discipline,diligence,runyourownrace,stayprepared,sigmarun2021cleanfullJohari LairdThis presentation illuminates through one of speaker's experience, the importance of staying committed to doing your best, even in the face of challenges. The speaker illustrates the importance of staying ready, even when the opportunity does not seem like it will manisfest. The speaker encourages us to stay prepared because opportunity can come in an instant. The presentation encourages us to run our own race and not become anxious by the performance of others. We are encouraged to do our best; run our own race, with diligence and patience.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-7-embrace-your-challenghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43565809Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:08:39 +0000Johari LairdThis exposes presents the perspective that the challenges we face should not be despised, but rather embraced in such a way that we can offer solace and guidance to others who struggle with the same or similiar issues. While we cannot always explain...901communication,helping,honesty,friendship,brotherhood,emotionalpain,emotionalchallengescleanfullJohari LairdThis exposes presents the perspective that the challenges we face should not be despised, but rather embraced in such a way that we can offer solace and guidance to others who struggle with the same or similiar issues. While we cannot always explain how we hurdled the obstacle, the fact that we experienced the same challenge, will help to bring comfort to another, knowing they are not alone. Knowing that someone else has met a challenge and safely come through, provides strength to another to keep pushing too.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-6-absence-makes-the-heahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43443791Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:42:41 +0000Johari LairdThis episode challenges the notion that absence makes the heart go fonder, as Johari explores emotional presence as being the foundation of longing for an individual. The episode elaborates on the premise that without bond, created through consistent...845relationships,communication,emotional,valentinesday,inlove,emotionalunavailability,distancerelationshipscleanfullJohari LairdThis episode challenges the notion that absence makes the heart go fonder, as Johari explores emotional presence as being the foundation of longing for an individual. The episode elaborates on the premise that without bond, created through consistent verbal and non-verbal communication, then there will be nothing to miss of the individual. Hence, Johari has concluded that absence does not make the heart grow fonder, but rather makes the heart wander.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-5-the-power-of-knowinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43396368Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:18:37 +0000Johari Laird"Where ignorance is bliss, is it folly to be wise?" This episode examines the danger of embracing ignorance. While not knowing guards againgst overwhelming concern, it does not prevent things from going bad and from going bad to worst. Knowledge...840fear,empowerment,enlightenment,ignorance,worry,resilience,knowledgeispower,thepowerofknowingcleanfullJohari Laird"Where ignorance is bliss, is it folly to be wise?" This episode examines the danger of embracing ignorance. While not knowing guards againgst overwhelming concern, it does not prevent things from going bad and from going bad to worst. Knowledge serves to enllghten, so that the best decisions and the most feasible strategies can be embraced. We should endeavour to use knowledge to eradicate fear and not embrace the foolish notion that it is better and safer, if we remain unaware.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-4-be-mindful-what-you-nhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43297376Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:08:45 +0000Johari LairdThis episode examines the analogy of unintended hair growth, to illustrate just how much we have to be mindful of what we give our time, effort, energy, commitment and money to. Unexpected pleasures and outcomes can arise from unforseen events and...897focus,nurture,enlightenment,resources,reap,plant,sow,detour,hairgrowth,excitingexperiencescleanfullJohari LairdThis episode examines the analogy of unintended hair growth, to illustrate just how much we have to be mindful of what we give our time, effort, energy, commitment and money to. Unexpected pleasures and outcomes can arise from unforseen events and experiences. However, even without intention, if we put the same level of resources into a situation that is not good for us, which doesn't serve us, this too will maximize into a monumental catastrophe. Therefore, we must be aware that not all detours lead to dead ends, but some take us to exciting places. Likewise, we must be vigilant what we nurture, because good or bad, unintentional or not, getting the right combination of things, it will grow.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-3-life-isnt-fairhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43140527Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:45:54 +0000Johari LairdThis episode presents the notion on the uncertaintites of life - the struggles and the pain, not being targetted at any one person or any one group of individuals. The presentation offers the ideology that life is not prejudice and it doesn't...731holy,fairness,israelite,resilience,life-lessons,bible-teaching,negative-thinking,negative-self-talk,negative-peoplecleanfullJohari LairdThis episode presents the notion on the uncertaintites of life - the struggles and the pain, not being targetted at any one person or any one group of individuals. The presentation offers the ideology that life is not prejudice and it doesn't discrimminate. Good and bad happens to everyone in one way or the other and while some people will endure more difficulties than others at deeper levels, no one is being set upon for attack. Life happens to everyone and though we don't know what to make of the kind of things that happen, how these things happen and why, we must always remember that life is not out to get us. Let us resolve to stay grounded through the chaos and roll with the punches.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/season-3-episode-2-unpausedhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43076830Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:06:36 +0000Johari LairdThis episode is the presenter's reintroduction to this space after an extended break. The episode illuminates the reason for the presenter being away from the scene for a while and further reinforced the objective of these podcasts. The presenter is...765purpose,gratitude,intention,motivated,resilience,livingonpurpose,mindfuldiscoursescleanfullJohari LairdThis episode is the presenter's reintroduction to this space after an extended break. The episode illuminates the reason for the presenter being away from the scene for a while and further reinforced the objective of these podcasts. The presenter is using this time to share from her heart and in the same breath reconnect with her listening audience.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-1-season-3-it-is-not-easy-to-belhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42210729Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:24:44 +0000Johari LairdWhat do you do when motivation wanes? This episode opens the conversation to the issue of the dichotomy between expectation and reality and the importance to have sustained inspiration for times such as this. The episode presents the role of...838empowerment,faith,inspiration,belief,mental,resilience,mental-powercleanfullJohari LairdWhat do you do when motivation wanes? This episode opens the conversation to the issue of the dichotomy between expectation and reality and the importance to have sustained inspiration for times such as this. The episode presents the role of discipline when there is no physical sign of progress to serve as motivation to keep on doing. Consequently, short of discipline, it is worthwhile, consistent inspiration that will guide persons into the discipline it takes to take action in the face of no progress. As a result the presenter encourages everyone to find something that consistently waters the soul, which will keep on anchored in times of unfruitfulness.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-10-part-3-you-are-under-no-oblighttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41855631Sun, 08 Nov 2020 07:25:37 +0000Johari LairdMany times when we fail to connect with the people we desire, we develop feelings of insecurity and vulnerability. As a result, we sometimes create a mindset of compromise, to coerce ourselves to grow feelings of care for a person and prioritize them,...873love,relationship,honesty,integrity,reciprocity,prioritycleanfullJohari LairdMany times when we fail to connect with the people we desire, we develop feelings of insecurity and vulnerability. As a result, we sometimes create a mindset of compromise, to coerce ourselves to grow feelings of care for a person and prioritize them, simply they feel that way for us. However, not because I person likes us and shows it, it doesn't mean that in turn, we are obligated to return the feelings at the same level and with the same intensity. We are permitted to prioritize whomever we desire and not simply try to care for someone out of a sense of duty or guilty conscience.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-10-part-2-you-are-under-no-oblighttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41740220Sun, 01 Nov 2020 05:58:42 +0000Johari LairdWhen someone we love and prioritize does not feel the same about us, the first thing we do is question ourselves....our worth our worthiness of love. We instantly try to reinvent the person we are to fit into what that individual desires. However,...862love,relationships,respect,value,acceptance,mutualcleanfullJohari LairdWhen someone we love and prioritize does not feel the same about us, the first thing we do is question ourselves....our worth our worthiness of love. We instantly try to reinvent the person we are to fit into what that individual desires. However, when a person truly loves....they embrace us fully, regardless of our faults and flaws.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-10-you-are-under-no-obligation-thttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41517462Sun, 18 Oct 2020 05:15:59 +0000Johari LairdThe concept of Love has different levels and is grounded in action. All healthy, wholesome relationships are grounded in love - no matter at what level. If a person has any kind of affinity towards you, goodness and respect will flow from that...879cleanfullJohari LairdThe concept of Love has different levels and is grounded in action. All healthy, wholesome relationships are grounded in love - no matter at what level. If a person has any kind of affinity towards you, goodness and respect will flow from that individual towards you, without begging or coaching. We need to understand these levels of love and understand the level at which we are placed by others, so we can adjust our expectations accordingly. If you have to teach or coach a person how to behave towards you after he/she has expressed any degree of fondness towards you, know that person is not speaking the truth and this is applicable to ALL categories of relationships.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-8-a-pitfall-of-moralityhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41031847Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:28:44 +0000Johari LairdThis episode looks at the paradoxical dilemma of getting an undesirable outcome from doing a well intentioned thing. The episode explores the issue of sex and the strong influence this has on a person's decision to get married, when such an invidual...864sex,christianity,integrity,morality,fornication,illtimeddecisionscleanfullJohari LairdThis episode looks at the paradoxical dilemma of getting an undesirable outcome from doing a well intentioned thing. The episode explores the issue of sex and the strong influence this has on a person's decision to get married, when such an invidual is heavily governed by the principles of morality.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-7-boundaries-and-reciprocityhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40891826Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:29:18 +0000Johari LairdThis episode explores the need for us to be sensitive to the preferences of the persons to whom we show our care and consideration. This is important aa the level of interaction that persons can manage, especially in times of challenge vary. We should...737care,motivation,boundaries,reciprocity,altruismcleanfullJohari LairdThis episode explores the need for us to be sensitive to the preferences of the persons to whom we show our care and consideration. This is important aa the level of interaction that persons can manage, especially in times of challenge vary. We should also endure that we prioritize the people who prioritize us, because support is key, for longevity.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/show-you-carehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40744603Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:54:23 +0000Johari LairdThis episode emphasizes the importance of showing care and concern for others in the wake of a crisis, especially one of a prolonged nature such aa this COVID - 19 pandemuc. We are encouraged to reach out to others to help the cope.877kindness,caring,mentalhealth,brotherlylove,mentalfocuscleanfullJohari LairdThis episode emphasizes the importance of showing care and concern for others in the wake of a crisis, especially one of a prolonged nature such aa this COVID - 19 pandemuc. We are encouraged to reach out to others to help the cope.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-5-strong-people-need-people-toohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40575892Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:53:04 +0000Johari LairdThis episode deals with the importance of showing those you love that you care. It also shares the importance of reaching out to others who need help and specially look out for those people who arw seemingly strong, as they need help too.825love,death,mentalhealthissues,terminalillness,actsofkindness,strongwilledpeoplecleanfullJohari LairdThis episode deals with the importance of showing those you love that you care. It also shares the importance of reaching out to others who need help and specially look out for those people who arw seemingly strong, as they need help too.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-4-embrace-your-emotionshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40120573Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:14:53 +0000Johari LairdThis episode examines the effect of denying ones emotions, in a bid to show strength. This episode, also explains the benefits of embracing, identifying and expressing how you feel.718fear,emotions,negative,strength,resilience,negativeemotions,emotinalintelligencecleanfullJohari LairdThis episode examines the effect of denying ones emotions, in a bid to show strength. This episode, also explains the benefits of embracing, identifying and expressing how you feel.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-3-relationships-20-life-lessonshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39971951Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:19:35 +0000Johari LairdThis episode presents twenty (20) insightful tips to consider, in undertaking general relationships with people.838love,relationships,trust,understanding,reciprocity,betrayal,mutualrespectcleanfullJohari LairdThis episode presents twenty (20) insightful tips to consider, in undertaking general relationships with people.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-2-johari-lairds-podcasthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39876075Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:21:00 +0000Johari LairdThis episode is a presentation of encouragement; admonishing listeners to stay focussed in their efforts of pursuing their goals. Listeners are advised not to exclude anyone from their target group when promoting their work; as help, support and...659support,goals,frustration,resilience,wordsofinspiration,heartandmindmatterscleanfullJohari LairdThis episode is a presentation of encouragement; admonishing listeners to stay focussed in their efforts of pursuing their goals. Listeners are advised not to exclude anyone from their target group when promoting their work; as help, support and opportunity can come from the most unlikely places and the least expected faces.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12775485/episode-1-what-to-do-when-motivation-fad
1. Don't make excuses
2. Reduce, don't eliminate or avoid
3. Have a realistic To Do List
4. Practice good habits
5. Feelings are temporary so push through]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39679811Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:40:17 +0000Johari LairdThis presentation shares five practical tips and additional guidelines that can help when ones motivation runs low. 1. Don't make excuses 2. Reduce, don't eliminate or avoid 3. Have a realistic To Do List 4. Practice good habits 5. Feelings are...
1. Don't make excuses
2. Reduce, don't eliminate or avoid
3. Have a realistic To Do List
4. Practice good habits
5. Feelings are temporary so push through]]>694motivation,courage,resilience,positivethinking,mindpowercleanfullJohari LairdThis presentation shares five practical tips and additional guidelines that can help when ones motivation runs low. 1. Don't make excuses 2. Reduce, don't eliminate or avoid 3. Have a realistic To Do List 4. Practice good habits 5. Feelings are temporary so push throughNo