https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pray-love-grow--4822155enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Pray, Love, Grow.https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6a311365ffb0cea57324bfc2c87cf3f2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pray-love-grow--4822155Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:40:31 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Pray, Love, Grow.praylovegrowpodcast@gmail.comA journey into love and evolution. Learning to be mindful, loving. Letting go of offense. Learning to be...Let’s do this together.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-self-awareness--53174345
***THEME SONG***
"Beautiful", D Maurice
From the album, Mosaic
©2016 Anteres Entertainment

***FEATURED MUSIC***
"Gills and Tails", Amel Larrieux
From the album, "Morning"
℗ 2006 Kappika Tunes (BMI), Topanga Twins Music (ASCAP) © 2006 Blisslife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53174345Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:13:08 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.On this penultimate episode of Pray, Love, Grow, we examime the importance of complete self awareness. ***THEME SONG*** "Beautiful", D Maurice From the album, Mosaic ©2016 Anteres Entertainment ***FEATURED MUSIC*** "Gills and Tails", Amel Larrieux...
***THEME SONG***
"Beautiful", D Maurice
From the album, Mosaic
©2016 Anteres Entertainment

***FEATURED MUSIC***
"Gills and Tails", Amel Larrieux
From the album, "Morning"
℗ 2006 Kappika Tunes (BMI), Topanga Twins Music (ASCAP) © 2006 Blisslife]]>2070evolution,mindfulness,self-awareness,vulnerabilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empathy-and-trust--52609198
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment
Music Featured: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", Donny Hathaway
©2004 Atlantic Recording Corporation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52609198Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:34:44 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Vulnerability is the foundation of empathy and trust. On this episode, we'll explore what it means to be empathetic to others and components of trust. Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice ©2016 Anteres Entertainment Music Featured: "He Ain't Heavy,...
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment
Music Featured: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", Donny Hathaway
©2004 Atlantic Recording Corporation]]>2492acceptance,empathy,mindfulness,trust,vulnerabilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/return-to-courage-pt-2-the-power-of-vulnerability--52488686
Theme Song:
"Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52488686Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:43:26 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Vulnerability is at the foundation of courage, gratitude and joy. It takes strength to be vulnerable. On this episode, we continue our look at courage - through vulnerability. Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice ©2016 Anteres Entertainment
Theme Song:
"Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment]]>2334courage,growth,mindfulness,self-care,vulnerabilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/return-to-courage--52407697
Music Featured:
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment
"Take the A Train", Ella Fitzgerald and the Duke Ellington Orchestra
UMG (on behalf of Verve); LatinAutorPerf, Reservoir Media (Publishing), ASCAP, LatinAutor-PeerMusic, and 8 Music Rights Societies
"Sir Duke", Stevie Wonder
©1976 Jobete Music Co.: Black Bull Music]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52407697Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:44:35 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Vulnerability and courage are two sides of the same coin. They work together to help us put away shame and to help us be strong. After a long break, Pray, Love, Grow is back! Let's take this journey together and become our best, most beautiful selves!...
Music Featured:
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
©2016 Anteres Entertainment
"Take the A Train", Ella Fitzgerald and the Duke Ellington Orchestra
UMG (on behalf of Verve); LatinAutorPerf, Reservoir Media (Publishing), ASCAP, LatinAutor-PeerMusic, and 8 Music Rights Societies
"Sir Duke", Stevie Wonder
©1976 Jobete Music Co.: Black Bull Music]]>1733courage,mindfulness,self-care,self-love,vulnerabilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-all-pause-part-1--51390409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51390409Mon, 26 Sep 2022 21:45:06 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Eventually, it happens to us all in one form or another. Menopause. Whether you're a young woman, a seasoned woman, or a man who has a mother, sister or aunt, you will deal with menopause. It's called "The Change" and it actually changes everything...3449diet,fitness,menopause,mindfulness,womens-healthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mantras-intentions-perception-projection--50854881
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Lovely Day", Bill Withers
Written by: Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough
Copyright Golden Withers Music, Warner Tamerlane Pub Co o/b/o Sweet Cookie Music, Golden Withers Music, Warner Tamerlane Pub Co o/b/o Plaid Flowers Music and Warner-Tamerlane Pub Corp.

Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
© 2016 Anteres Entertainment]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50854881Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:40:25 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.After a break and a contemplation of quitting podcasting, I'm back! On this episode, we'll talk mantras and intentions - what they are and how they're helpful. Also perception and projection and how they can hinder our growth. ****MUSIC FEATURED****...
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Lovely Day", Bill Withers
Written by: Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough
Copyright Golden Withers Music, Warner Tamerlane Pub Co o/b/o Sweet Cookie Music, Golden Withers Music, Warner Tamerlane Pub Co o/b/o Plaid Flowers Music and Warner-Tamerlane Pub Corp.

Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
© 2016 Anteres Entertainment]]>3018mantra,meditation,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-more-blaming-the-practice-of-taking-responsibility--49946271
*****MUSIC FEATURED*****
"Giving You the Best That I Got", Anita Baker ©1988 All Baker's Music/Alexcar Music, BMI/Eyedot Music, ASCAP
"The Forever Now (From "This Is Us Season 6" [Featuring Mandy Moore]), This Is Us Cast ©2022 Hollywood Records, Inc
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice ©2016 Anteres Entertainment]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49946271Wed, 25 May 2022 23:01:24 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.We live in a culture of perception and placing blame on others. But imagine there's no blaming? Ok, that was an attempt to echo John Lennon. Taking a mindful approach to taking responsibility and accountability for our own actions can help us get to a...
*****MUSIC FEATURED*****
"Giving You the Best That I Got", Anita Baker ©1988 All Baker's Music/Alexcar Music, BMI/Eyedot Music, ASCAP
"The Forever Now (From "This Is Us Season 6" [Featuring Mandy Moore]), This Is Us Cast ©2022 Hollywood Records, Inc
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice ©2016 Anteres Entertainment]]>2049accountability,mindfulness,self-care,taking-responsibilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/post-pandemic-now-what--49600782
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Lovely Day", Bill Withers
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC****]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49600782Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:48:50 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.If you're like me, you may be feeling a little anxious about post pandemic life. In this episode, I'll share tips to help both manage and feel what we're feeling. Let's walk into post pandemic like with confidence, mindfully. ****MUSIC...
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Lovely Day", Bill Withers
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC****]]>2189acceptance,life,mental-health,mindfulness,post-pandemiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accepting-criticism--49429998
*****FEATURED MUSIC*****
"The Prayer", Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion
"All For Me", Eric Roberson
Theme song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
*****I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC*****]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49429998Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:04:13 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Accepting criticism or what we may view as negative feedback can be done with grace. You may be asking, "how"? I have some ideas. *****FEATURED MUSIC***** "The Prayer", Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion "All For Me", Eric Roberson Theme song:...
*****FEATURED MUSIC*****
"The Prayer", Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion
"All For Me", Eric Roberson
Theme song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
*****I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC*****]]>1881acceptance,criticism,faith,mindfulness,prayercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-got-me-feeling-emotions--49231502
*****MUSIC FEATURED*****
"THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD", EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
THEME SONG: "BEAUTIFUL", D MAURICE
*****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC*****]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49231502Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:28:17 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Our own hurt and emotional baggage can affect how we respond to the situations others may go through. Using the example of the Will Smith debate, let's unpack our own emotional responses. *****MUSIC FEATURED***** "THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD",...
*****MUSIC FEATURED*****
"THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD", EARTH, WIND AND FIRE
THEME SONG: "BEAUTIFUL", D MAURICE
*****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC*****]]>2015emotions,managing-emotions,mindful,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-vs-optimistic--48821828
*****MUSIC FEATURES****
"Don't You Forget It", Glenn Lewis
****I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48821828Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:30:47 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.There's a difference between hope and optimism. Hope should win every time. Why? How? Take a listen. *****MUSIC FEATURES**** "Don't You Forget It", Glenn Lewis ****I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****
*****MUSIC FEATURES****
"Don't You Forget It", Glenn Lewis
****I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****]]>1357gratitude,hope,optimismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisiting-gratitude--48541749
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"The Prayer", Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion
Theme song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
***I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48541749Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:54:27 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Why practice Gratitude? It's good for you! Physically, mentally and emotionally. Even in times of friction, Gratitude can help us get to a better mindset, physical fitness and rest. This episode offers ideas. Plus a few teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh....
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"The Prayer", Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion
Theme song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
***I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC***]]>2091gratitude,growth,mindfulness,zencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-really-need-purpose--48337034
***MUSIC FEATURED***
"Someday We'll All Be Free", Donny Hathaway
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
***I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE SONGS***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48337034Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:02:00 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.There's always talk about a "purpose driven life". But is finding purpose really necessary to have a fulfilling life? I have some ideas. ***MUSIC FEATURED*** "Someday We'll All Be Free", Donny Hathaway Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice ***I DO NOT...
***MUSIC FEATURED***
"Someday We'll All Be Free", Donny Hathaway
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice
***I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THE SONGS***]]>879health,mindfulness,purpose,wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/active-conscious-mindful-listening--48254319
***MUSIC FEATURED***
"That's the Way of the World", Earth, Wind and Fire
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice

***I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48254319Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:49:14 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.One way to act on self care and self love is actively listening. When we consciously and mindfully listen to the sounds and people around us, understanding and compassion begin to grow. ***MUSIC FEATURED*** "That's the Way of the World", Earth, Wind...
***MUSIC FEATURED***
"That's the Way of the World", Earth, Wind and Fire
Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice

***I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC***]]>1521active-listening,connection,listening,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-care-in-2022-be-intentional--48140330
***Music Featured***
"Shining Star", Earth, Wind and Fire

Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48140330Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:01:46 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.What if I told you rest is a spiritual thing? That taking breaks, having realistic expectations for yourself and setting aside screen-free time are all important components to self care? Instead of a resolution for the new year, let's set goals for...
***Music Featured***
"Shining Star", Earth, Wind and Fire

Theme Song: "Beautiful", D Maurice]]>1285intentions,positive-self-talk,self-care,spiritual-carecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-your-expectation--47795230
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Gratitude", Earth, Wind and Fire
****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47795230Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:22:31 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Managing your expections of others, of situations, or even of yourself may seem unnecessary. But what if those expectations cause stress or frustration? What if those expections are unreasonable or unnecessary? Listen to find out how to recognize if...
****MUSIC FEATURED****
"Gratitude", Earth, Wind and Fire
****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****]]>1549expectations,gratitude,managing-expectations,self-adjustmentscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alignment--47492648
***FEATURED MUSIC***
"Have a Talk with God", Stevie Wonder
**I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG**]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47492648Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:27:29 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Are you feeling off? Unbalanced? Unaligned? I have some ideas about how to get back on track. ***FEATURED MUSIC*** "Have a Talk with God", Stevie Wonder **I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG**
***FEATURED MUSIC***
"Have a Talk with God", Stevie Wonder
**I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG**]]>1715alignment,balance,minfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-ve-got-a-friend--47364360
***Music Featured***
"You Are My Friend (Live)", Sylvester
**I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG**]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47364360Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:55:08 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.This week, we're revisiting friendships. It's ok to love your friends like nobody's business. How can we be better friends? I have some ideas. ***Music Featured*** "You Are My Friend (Live)", Sylvester **I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG**
***Music Featured***
"You Are My Friend (Live)", Sylvester
**I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG**]]>1851friends,friendships,health-relationships,love,mindfulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-a-grateful-heart--47170502
***Featured Song***
"Thankful", Mary Mary
*I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS SONG*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47170502Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:09:31 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Pray, Love, Grow is back! On today's episode Ericka share's her journey and her grateful heart. Take a listen. ***Featured Song*** "Thankful", Mary Mary *I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS SONG*
***Featured Song***
"Thankful", Mary Mary
*I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS SONG*]]>1861grateful,gratitude,practice-of-gratitude,thankfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-and-transitions--46928469
**Featured Song***
"Sing a Song", Earth, Wind and Fire]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46928469Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:14:40 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Change can be scary, overwhelming, exciting, fun and nerve-wracking. But there's always positive ways to cope with it. Let's chat about it! **Featured Song*** "Sing a Song", Earth, Wind and Fire
**Featured Song***
"Sing a Song", Earth, Wind and Fire]]>1117change,coping,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-a-more-simplistic-intentional-life--46695021
****Music Featured****
"Little Things", india.arie
"Here Comes the Sun", The Beatles
***I do not own the rights to this music***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46695021Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:48:15 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Keep it simple. When our lives get crazy or chaotic, sometimes returning to the basics, the simplistic intent of a thing, helps us get back on track. What does that look like? I have some ideas. ****Music Featured**** "Little Things", india.arie...
****Music Featured****
"Little Things", india.arie
"Here Comes the Sun", The Beatles
***I do not own the rights to this music***]]>1423intention,intentional-living,mindfulness,simplicitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-is-verb--46520482
Featured Music:
"All You Need is Love", The Beatles
"I'll Write a Song for You", Earth, Wind and Fire
***I do not own the rights to the featured music***]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46520482Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:27:33 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Love isn't just an emotion or feeling. It requires action. Love is a verb. An action word. And the action begins within. Featured Music: "All You Need is Love", The Beatles "I'll Write a Song for You", Earth, Wind and Fire ***I do not own the...
Featured Music:
"All You Need is Love", The Beatles
"I'll Write a Song for You", Earth, Wind and Fire
***I do not own the rights to the featured music***]]>2157love,love-is-a-verb,mindfulnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peaceful-relationships--46291777Songs Featured: "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", "Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues)" and "Man in the Mirror", by Michael Jackson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46291777Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:47:38 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.What does it take to cultivate a peaceful relationship? I have some ideas. Songs Featured: "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", "Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues)" and "Man in the Mirror", by Michael JacksonSongs Featured: "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", "Happy (Love Theme from Lady Sings the Blues)" and "Man in the Mirror", by Michael Jackson]]>2090love,mindfulness,peace,relationshipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-and-keeping-your-peace--46148702
Featured Song: Gratitude - Earth, Wind and Fire. *I do not own the rights to this song.*]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46148702Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:40:29 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Peace is an inside job. It comes from within. Sometimes we have to step away from situations, people or things in our lives to remember to grasp peace. I have a few ideas of how to do it. Featured Song: Gratitude - Earth, Wind and Fire. *I do not...
Featured Song: Gratitude - Earth, Wind and Fire. *I do not own the rights to this song.*]]>1885gratitude,mindfulness,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vacation-anytime--46015176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46015176Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:51:41 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.We can take a vacation anytime we take a moment...or ten...out of a busy, chaotic day and mindfully give our minds a break. Listen to find out more!1594meditation,mindful-breathing,mindfulness,relaxationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-humility--45837517
Featured Music:
"I'm Not Trying to Keep Score No More", Eric Roberson
"Southside", Common Ft Kanye West]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45837517Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:04:09 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.What is humility, exactly? And how can we use it for personal and spiritual growth in our lives? I have some ideas! Featured Music: "I'm Not Trying to Keep Score No More", Eric Roberson "Southside", Common Ft Kanye West
Featured Music:
"I'm Not Trying to Keep Score No More", Eric Roberson
"Southside", Common Ft Kanye West]]>1453adopt-dont-shop,humility,mindfulness,spiritual-growthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grieving-mindfully-a-dedication-to-kevin-and-the-nb-family--45746577Featured Songs:
"Not the Time, Not the Place", Marvin Sapp
"Jesus Be a Fence", Fred Hammon & Radical For Christ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45746577Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:40:30 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Grieving is a complicated thing. It's not one-size-fits-all...but it can be temporary. Featured Songs: "Not the Time, Not the Place", Marvin Sapp "Jesus Be a Fence", Fred Hammon & Radical For ChristFeatured Songs:
"Not the Time, Not the Place", Marvin Sapp
"Jesus Be a Fence", Fred Hammon & Radical For Christ]]>1265acceptance,grieving,mindfulness,sadnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flip-it-negative-thoughts-don-t-control-you--45658736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45658736Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:32:30 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.It's easier said than done to say "thoughts become things" and when negative thoughts come up, we should flip them to positive thoughts. How does that even work? I have some ideas. Featured outro song: Resolution, Pt 2 (Breakdown), John Coltrane2048mindfulness,thoughts,thoughts-become-thingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extending-grace-wwtbd--45585373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45585373Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:54:43 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Tabitha Brown has inspired many of us to respond to negativity by extending grace. It's a lifestyle, but how can we learn to extend grace? I have some ideas.2130grace,love,mindfulness,peacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/letting-go-part-2--45374013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45374013Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:32:10 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Exploring more ways to let go and let be.1803let-it-be,letting-go,mindfulness,self-lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-practice-of-letting-go-part-1--45303298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45303298Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:55:09 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Letting go, or letting things be, is a practice that doesn't have to be a negative or bad thing. It takes stregnth and courage sometimes. But you can do it.1049let-go,mindfulness,release,self-carecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-belong-there-part-2--45187914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45187914Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:56:53 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Self-confidence, awareness, love and courage all contribute to a sense of belonging. How so? I have some ideas. Take a listen. ***Outro music: Lovely Day, Bill Withers. I do not own the rights to this song.***1124belonging,courage,me-time,self-confidence,self-lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-belong-there-part-1--45100226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45100226Sun, 30 May 2021 18:32:37 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Confidence, healthy self esteem and your gifts will take you far. What if your confidence is lacking? Well, I have some ideas. Take a listen. (Music credits: “Beautiful”, D Maurice; “A Moment in the Sun Intro, Common)1511confidence,confidencebuilding,mindfulness,self-esteemcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-good-conversations--45004374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45004374Mon, 24 May 2021 14:33:17 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.AKA...”Conversate For a Few”. (Shouts to Biggie!) For some conversing comes easy, for others it’s a challenge. Either way, when we converse with others, we should be able to do so from our authentic selves. We should also be able to speak from our...2196conversations,listening,mindful-living,speakingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/over-thinking--44855768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44855768Sun, 16 May 2021 18:43:58 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Over-thinking is too much! It causes too much, it creates too much, it’s the worse. What can we do instead? I have a few ideas.2008confidence,mindfulness,over-thinking,self-care,selflovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/praying--44722397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44722397Sun, 09 May 2021 17:30:42 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.What exactly is having a “prayer life”? Is it the same as wishing for something really hard? I have some ideas.1862cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-mindfully--44597486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44597486Sun, 02 May 2021 18:24:52 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.What if I told you, love is a verb. it's an ability and not a commodity? Or that you can't love another person, unless you make the choice to love yourself? What does that look like? I have some ideas. Take a listen.1893acceptance,appreciation,love,mindfulness,self-lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-that-you-re-better-off--44478740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44478740Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:36:31 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.Thoughts on how to maintain our cool, peace/serenity and even love during chaotic times. Or maybe it’s just a ramble! Plus a special announcement!2185meditation,mindfulness,peacefulness,prayer,self-love,staycoolcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anger--44382976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44382976Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:37:31 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.How can we be angry but not in anger? Being mindful in anger - I have some ideas.2102anger,gratitude,mindful,mindfulness,self-care,self-improvement,self-lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-things-personally--44294678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44294678Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:13:29 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.It’s not about you...and it is about you. How do we stop taking things so personally? I have some ideas.2735awareness,mindfulness,self-care,self-improvement,self-lovecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disappointment-and-rejection-chile-please--44186019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44186019Sat, 03 Apr 2021 21:07:51 +0000Pray, Love, Grow.The more we recognize the underlying sources of disappointment and rejection, the less offense we will take in those situations. 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