Life Mastery Wisdom with David D McLeod

Healing Toxic Shame [22-0089]

Guilt and shame are experiences we all have from time to time. While guilt can alert us to errors in our actions, shame is more inclined to point out flaws in our very nature. If we are not careful, this can grow into a highly judgmental pattern called toxic shame. This is very debilitating and disempowering, and it leads us to avoid showing up in the world, and may lead to even more severe consequences. In this episode, learn a powerful technique for reducing and even eliminating toxic shame—and creating healing self-love in the process.

Harmony from Noise [22-0088]

Noise exists everywhere. Sometimes it can get so loud or overbearing that you may have difficulty staying present to what is. A natural reaction is to try and calm things down or seek a form of escape. This doesn’t always work—and may even make the experience more challenging. In this episode, learn a counterintuitive approach to embrace the noise, listen to it with your whole being, and relax into the harmony that appears as if by magic.

The Readiness Rut [22-0087]

Have you ever been stuck in the Readiness Rut—you know, when you hold yourself back from whatever you believe you are supposed to be doing because you don’t think you’re ready yet? It’s a common malady, and when we look closely at it, we can see that it is just a sophisticated form of procrastination. Eventually, the only option is to declare yourself “ready enough”—and just go for it! Let’s do that today!

Your Best Self [22-0086]

No matter where you are in life, you probably have some desire to improve yourself so that you become the best you can be. But what does it really mean to be “your best self”? It all depends on the circumstances of each moment. In reality, as long as you are always showing up as authentically as possible, living in integrity with all of who you are, and doing the best you can in every moment, what more can you really ask? Listen in and deepen your understanding of what it means to be “your best self”.

Decisions, Decisions [22-0085]

Every moment offers a new choice, and every choice offers a new opportunity to express the truth of who we are. But will we choose consciously or unconsciously? Will we choose from our mind or from our heart? Will we choose out of fear or out of love? These are important questions, for the answers influence the outcomes we create. And we must always deal with the consequences of our choices, intended or not.

The Comfort Conundrum [22-0084]

Comfort is pleasant and enjoyable. But if we get too comfortable, then we tend to become apathetic—or even lazy. This is definitely not conducive to growth or success! If we wish to grow into the kinds of beings we are meant to be, then we must increase our tolerance for discomfort, so that we are more at ease taking risks. Step by step, we can expand our comfort zone and find a way to solve the comfort conundrum!

Expand Your Perspective [22-0083]

Occasionally, an event happens that forces us to examine our belief systems and evaluate the way we look at the world. If we recognize this as an opportunity, we can quickly find the gift in the situation, and we can grow to the next level of our evolution. This usually produces a widening of our perspective, in which we learn to see things with less prejudice or bias. The ensuing expansion is usually accompanied by an increase in happiness and fulfillment.

Why Does This Keep Happening To Me? [22-0082]

Who doesn’t at one time or another cry out to the Universe, “Why does this keep happening to me?” Anyone with an active ego-mind is sure to experience this kind of victim thinking occasionally. But the question is, what is really going on? And what can we do about it? In this episode, you’ll learn all about how attachment can lead to suffering. At the same time, you’ll learn a simple process for letting go so that you can stop getting in the way of the Universe’s natural process of providing for you.

What’s Great about Your Life? [22-0081]

Whenever we turn the corner on a New Year, people seem really motivated to create some resolutions. And each year, they claim that this time they will really follow through. And yet, how often do these resolutions fail to produce the desired results? In this episode, I offer a different perspective. Listen in and learn how you can use the power of reflection to transform your resolutions into exciting opportunities for growth.

Your Full Potential [21-0080]

Most of us want to live up to our full potential. Unfortunately, we have no reliable methods for measuring that potential in advance, so outside of our own assessment of our achievements, it’s very hard to know for sure if we are living up to it. In this episode, we examine this idea at some length, and offer a few ideas for improving our odds of success.