I was reflecting with a friend about a career setback, when they made an astute observation about the outcome of any situation is dictated by how we respond. This could be true for a career setback as well as a year like 2020 :)

Gratitude: Rhythms and Rivers

Dec 2nd, 2020 5m 57s

When we establish rhythms of gratitude we find ourselves flowing in the current of a river of gratitude.

Calm in the storm

Sep 15th, 2020 6m 9s

Thích Nhat Hahn has this great quote about the boat people in Vietnam, about how one person remaining calm on a boat caught in a storm can save many lives. I can’t think of better advice for us, today.

Relentlessly Present

Aug 18th, 2020 1m 59s

I was struck by a comment made in the documentary The Last Dance about Michael Jordan not being great because of his skill on the court but his ability to be relentlessly present. And this applies to me and you too...

Running in the Rain

Jul 21st, 2020 3m 54s

Yesterday, my twins 5-year-olds and I got caught in a downpour while on a walk. With a nervous laugh, my daughter ran home, getting soaked. What a wonderful reminder that sometimes in life, things work as planned and sometimes they don’t. Somet

George Floyd

Jun 2nd, 2020 12m 31s

I have a short, personal message to both my white brothers and sisters as well as my brothers and sisters of color.

Reminder to be present

Apr 28th, 2020 3m 9s

In the times of quarantine, many of us are fighting to get from one task to the other, while others may be experiencing boredom. Both pull us away from being present. And we all have something to learn from this season.

You can do hard things

Mar 31st, 2020 3m 34s

Life right now is hard. We're all grieving things, whether it be jobs and income, relationships and connection, or perhaps our schedules and routines. It's ok to admit life is hard. In fact, it's in that acceptance that you find a path forward.

Control in the time of COVID-19

Mar 20th, 2020 5m 41s

In times where we feel anxious or are feeling overwhelmed, it’s incredibly important to remember what is ours to control, where can influence, and what we must let go.

Start moving

Feb 11th, 2020 3m 35s

There’s a fascinating story about a ceramics class who were split in half and one half was told they’d be judged based on quantity of pots made, and the other half quality of a single pot made. The results are interesting, and have something to

Is it helpful?

Feb 4th, 2020 3m 40s

I had a different topic to discuss when I was invited to (re)consider my approach to the topic. I got a dose of my own medicine as I have a mantra I use with my kids when they’re about to opine on a topic in a potentially disruptive or damaging

Playing by a different set of rules

Jan 28th, 2020 5m 10s

Sometimes we get the feeling like we can’t - or will never - quite live up to those around us, or feel successful. But perhaps it’s because we need to play by a different set of rules...

Habits

Jan 7th, 2020 4m 10s

In the first episode of 2020, let’s take a look at habits. Habits are what help us get and stay on path, heading to our desired destination. We’ll take a few minutes and explore how to replace bad habits with good ones.

Racing and Focus

Jul 23rd, 2019 2m 42s

My daughter suffered from the same issue that was so famously captured during the Rio summer olympics when Michael Phelps beat Chad le Clos in the butterfly to take gold. She looked around at the other swimmers she was racing against. In this

The Gift of Perspective

Apr 9th, 2019 3m 21s

Often times, alongside deep grief or pan, we receive a fresh perspective on our lives. We unpack that a bit on this episode.

Co-conspirators

Feb 19th, 2019 4m 46s

Life isn't meant to be lived alone, and the best work to be done is too big for just one individual. We need co-conspirators, and this is why...

Roadside Reminders

Feb 5th, 2019 2m 31s

I recently saw a road sign with an obvious reminder to drivers that they should take turns. Sometimes we need those reminders. And sometimes, we need to serve as those reminders for those around us. More on that topic in this episode.

Staying on the Path

Jan 29th, 2019 4m 15s

We explored finding and getting on a path, but now we'll look at staying on a path. We'll have to be mindful, present, and able to make adjustments to do so. Learn more in this episode.

Getting on The Path

Jan 8th, 2019 3m 2s

In this episode we'll revisit "the path principle" and make sure that we've done the work necessary to be sure we're on the right path. Not any path will do, so we must make sure we know where we want to arrive. Working with that end in mind wi

The Path Principle

Dec 18th, 2018 2m 34s

In this episode we're reminded that we're all on a path, and asked to examine if the path we're on will lead us to our desired destination. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-mahlstadt0/support

Widescreen Life

Dec 4th, 2018 2m 38s

Do you remember when movies converted from a standard view to widescreen? This was a shift what wasn't immediately adopted, because we don't like change. Such is life...and life is better when you shift to a widescreen view. --- Support thi

The Best Theological Direction I've Ever Received

Nov 20th, 2018 2m 42s

In this episode, I share how an English class assignment shaped me, and an invitation to pick up the practice yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-mahlstadt0/support