Everyone in this life is on, what can be referred to as, a journey.Let’s assume in this context, that one’s journey starts at point A and ends at point B, with many stops and stays along the way. In this episode we explore Joseph Campbell’s take on this through his “Hero’s Journey” work. We interview Marion Moss Hubbard, Ph.D., founder of Heroic Journey Consulting which helps individuals and organizational leaders facilitate personal, organizational and global transformation through human consciousness development.What that means for the listener of this week’s podcast episode, is the opportunity to reframe one’s life in the context of a powerful story about courageously facing life’s challenges with heart and grit, in order to live fully and authentically. When we are able to do this, we come from a different consciousness about ourselves that results in contributing to the world from a more evolved state of being. That shift brings out the best version of us and that positively impacts, not only ourselves, but also those around us.Learn more and listen to Marion’s Heroic Journey and the model she uses to transform herself and others. It’s well worth the ride!To your inspired, heroic self, Mark What We Discuss:We start with Marion’s “heroic journey”Lesson learned on her journeyPersonal growth as a marker for being on the “right path” Dropping the baggage that tethers our soul and authentic selfThe difference between an intellectual connection and spiritual connectionGoing through the transformation process in one’s journeyThe tipping point from Texas to a sabbatical in Sedona, AZMarion’s journey from Sedona to SeattleThe story of Peace PilgrimUniversal deeper truths we all know intuitivelyExamples of Marion’s self-discovery during her questioning of “what’s true for her?”The difference between Knowing with a capital “K” and knowing with a lower-case ”k”Knowing what’s really true for you and how do we “Know” that?Marion’s story overlaying her heroic journeyCreating our sacred container from our life experiences on our own heroic journeySeeing our challenges as part of our triumph in our heroic journeyThe Seven Stage Labyrinth Model archetype for one’s heroic journeyVertical alignment of spirit and true self at the intersection of the labyrinth coreHow to stand in truth by peeling away the nontruths and stepping into our divine-selfMythological time vs earth timeCatalysts for growth are always found in personal and group relationship trials What’s your story? What do you want? What’s your intention?Writing your own story from outside yourself as the detached observerWays of reconnecting from a state of disconnection Supporting Resources:You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayAll about Peace PilgrimI Need Your Love — Is That True? by Byron KatieA New Earth Podcast by Eckart Tolle and OprahJoseph Campbell Interview by Bill MoyersHero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph CampbellStory Telling by Annette SimmonsPaul Selig WebsiteJane Roberts workHeroic Journey Consulting by Marion Moss Hubbard

Health, Wealth and the Pursuit of Happiness

Your Heroic Journey

We continue the conversation around another of the 14 constructs of well-being as presented by Psychology Today.The importance of well-being has been widely acknowledged over the past twenty years by psychologists. But the concept itself is surprisingly complex.In a recent study which aimed to bring some order to the confusion, Dr Ylenio Longo at the University of Nottingham, in England, examined the similarities and differences in the six most widely used theoretical perspectives on well-being.Looking for similarities and differences across the six theoretical perspectives in how they defined well-being, he identified fourteen distinct and recurring constructs that are used to describe well-being: happiness, vitality, calmness, optimism, involvement, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-worth, competence, development, purpose, significance, congruence, and connection.Here we tackle self-acceptance as defined as “accepting yourself the way you are.” What does that mean? How do we that? Can we fully accept ourselves? Do you accept yourself? Fully? Completely? Listen in as we carry on with some interesting banter exploring acceptance and the successes and struggles we endure as find ways to accept ourselves. To you well-being and fully accepting who you are,Mark What We Discuss:A recap from the Phycology Today constructs that contribute to a sense of well beingAcceptance and “who” and “what” are we that do acceptNeeding to know who we areHow we define ourselves What parameters we use to that inform our acceptance of ourselvesNavigating in the world with our five senses Love’s relationship to acceptance What’s the opposite of acceptance?Understanding the different nuances associated with words as we define themMark’s model of acceptance for himselfAcceptance as a process for many of usBeing confident of who you are in the worldAries’ struggles with sharing our podcast with his tribeMark responds to Aries’ discomfort with how others respond to what he says How Kundalini yoga shines the light on your behavior and thoughtsAccepting the fact that we make mistakesOther interesting examples of challenges with self-acceptance and dealing with actions that have negative consequencesTools used to support acceptanceAcceptance and the stories we tell ourselvesAre there moral issues with how we deal with accepting ourselvesSome of the suffering that Aries deals with around acceptance of others’ behaviorAcceptance as a life long endeavorSupporting Resources:The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Book of Ho’oponopono by Luc Bodin M.D, Nathalie Bodin Lamboy, Jean Graciet

Do You Accept Yourself?

There are many facets of living a life of well-being. A lot goes into that recipe. One often overlooked, but key ingredient is congruency. What does it mean to be congruent, and how does it contribute to one’s state of well-being?Congruency in this context is all about alignment. It is living and being fully aligned with what is true for each of us. That is, in alignment with who we are as our human persona as well as living in alignment with our spiritual persona.Behaving, speaking, thinking… and living each moment in congruency with one’s beliefs and values will almost assure one of a sense of being well. Look at your life. How are you living? Do you know what is and what isn’t congruent for you? To your life of well-being!Mark What We Discuss:A little back story from Mark’s battle with self-worth after what he felt was an embarrassing experience Defining congruencyHow do we see ourselves?What tools can we use to better understand ourselves?Who are we?Are we our name? Are we our body? Is there a duality of self? Physical-ego and spiritual-true nature?Aligning congruency with one’s soulOur natural state of being Frequency congruency: What’s do we mean by that?The choices we make regarding chasing thoughtsDiscovering what is NOT congruent with your true natureExercises we can do to help us learn what is congruent with themselvesThe need to grow Are you living from a place of Spirit?Knowing your Unique AbilityThe role feelings play and how we deal with themThe importance of exploring, sharing and discovering our feelingsAre you living the life you really want to be living?Are you being the person you want to be?Supporting Resources:The One Thing by Gary KellerThe Miracle Morning by Hal ElrodUnique Ability by Catherine Nomura

Are You Living Congruently?

In our last episode, we defined and shared the body of work on the subject of self-worth.In this episode, we get down to the nitty-gritty. What happens when we find ourselves at the intersection of theory and real-life. Aries and I share our own experiences when life throws a “self-worth” test at us.The first half of the episode I share a recent experience in which I found myself in a situation that challenged that me at the core of my self-worth. Thoughts of measuring up and comparing myself with others reared its ugly head and sent me spiraling down to my smallest self. Discovering old, deep childhood-like feelings of insecurity that led to embarrassing behavior and then further self-loathing and judgement. Not a pretty picture, but it brought an awareness of a true read on my self-worth barometer. In the second half, Aries shares his experiences at this intersection. First as a young child going through comparing himself with others and how his peers dressed. Then other interesting challenges with self-worth through compensation discussions. One common thread discovered was how we have a propensity to look outside ourselves for the validation of our self-worth. However, when we can see who we truly are and connect to that identity deep within us, we can see our worthiness and self-worth as creative beings birthed from the source of all life in our true perfection. sIt’s a fascinating subject and worthy of self-examination to help you move the needle forward for your own self-worthTo your inspired life and more!Mark What We Discuss:A deep dive from Mark and Aries examining and sharing about each of their own self-worthMark shares his story and a recent struggle that took his self-worth downLessons learned from that experienceAries shares from his life experiences that put him face-to-face with his definition of his self-worthWe wrap with a comparison of seeking a positive, strong sense of self-worth from external things vs finding a more sustainable sense from the inside.Supporting Resources:The Big 14 constructs of well-being: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201708/what-exactly-is-well-beingThe self-worth scale: https://positivepsychology.com/self-worth/

Measuring Your Self Worth!

In financial planning we talk about a client’s net worth and we create net worth Statements as snapshots of what they are worth financially. More importantly though is our self-worth and the resulting self-worth statement we create for ourselves and then reflect back out to world around us.In this episode Aries and I take a break from the interview format and discuss some key contributors to our well-being. At the top of our list is self-worth. We share what noted sages and authors have said about self-worth along with its role in our overall happiness and well-being. We get into the nitty gritty and the effect a positive and a negative self-worth can have on the quality of our lives.Most notable is how many people struggle with their worthiness. It’s plagued humankind for as long as recorded history, but is not addressed directly and talked about in the mainstream.Here we explore the subject more deeply to help bring some awareness to your understanding and sense of your own self-worth. Join us down the rabbit hole on this one. It will be worth the ride. To your inspired life and more!Mark What We Discuss:A review of the top 14 constructs of the sense of well-beingThe definition of self-worthGreat quotes on self-worthMeasuring your self-worthThe importance of your self-examination of one’s worthWorthiness and ValueAre some more worthy than others?The role of belief and thinking affecting our self-worthTaking responsibility for the life you are livingSelf-esteem vs self-worthOf value, lovable and incomprehensive worthKnowing your worthiness. How do we do that?Knowing and receiving unconditional loveIt comes down what we really value in lifeThe top five things we measure for self-worthOur appearanceOur net worthWho we knowWhat we doWhat we achieveDo we have a choice as to how we accept our self-worth?Lesson’s learned awareness of one’s self-worth through human measurement systemsGoing forward as to how we can build up our self-worthBoosting the acceptance of you are as you areThe role of self-care to developing good habits and actions around your self-worth Supporting Resources:The Big 14 constructs of well-being: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-doesnt-kill-us/201708/what-exactly-is-well-beingThe self-worth scale: https://positivepsychology.com/self-worth/

What’s Your Self Worth?

Intentionally living from your heart comes in many forms, shapes, and sizes. When it comes to your money, intentionally spending, saving and investing should also be from your heart. That means to be congruent with who you are and how you intend to live authentically. Sounds simple, but for many it’s not so easy.You have to know your true self … your true nature ... the essence of who you are. When you know this, be sure you are living your fullest life in alignment with that; including how you are investing your money. There are many ways to do this. One often overlooked or unknown option is investing your money with companies that are doing things in the world that align with the changes you want to see in the world. There are many great companies, B Companies for example, that are on a mission to not only grow profitably, but effect great change in the world as well.In this episode, we interview Kathleen Lindquist, CFP®, who has built a niche through Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) to help clients align their money with their deeper held values to effect positive change in the world.Learn more by listening to what she is doing and how she is helping her clients contribute a better world.To your inspired living! What We Discuss:What are Socially Responsible Investing, Impact Investing and Sustainable Investing?Putting your money where your heart isHow Kathleen got started in Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) through her sisterThe early days of boycotting companies that were “bad actors” in the public marketsThe shift from negative impact to positive impact in the worldThe advantage SRI portfolio companies have in terms of researchKnowing who the right client is for SRI portfolio optionExamples of companies that have gone through more scrutiny by mutual fundsHow mutual fund companies with SRI funds are impacting company policiesUnderstanding the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) lensThe next 2-5 years in socially responsible and impact investingGender diversity requirements now stipulated by certain mutual fundsSRI as investing done rightSupporting Resources:Kathleen’s contact info: kathleen@sandiegowealth.comOur firm website: www.sandiegowealth.comThe Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment

True Money Alignment

In this episode we interview, Catherine Anne Mazur, my wife and life partner of 45 years. I’ve watched her yoga journey and have been a personal witness to her health, well-being and personal growth as a result of her teaching and practicing two major types of yoga. For me, the practice of yoga over the past 16 years has had a profound effect my own health, well-being and spiritual growth. I call it a “system” because it’s more than just poses and “exercises.” It’s a whole system of movement, breath, mental focus and mindfulness, that’s centuries old, that works to integrate mind, body and soul. There is a science and technology to it that is unmatched. If you practice yoga, this episode will be interesting, educational and entertaining. If you don’t practice yoga, you don’t know what you are missing. If anything resonates with you, check out a studio or online class to experience the magic. For some, give it 90-days of regular practice before you decide if it’s for you. For others, you know instantly that it is right for you. Either way and to all that listen, we wish you the best on your journey to living your most inspired life! What We Discuss: • How we started down this health path? • At an early age, Catherine asked her mom, “Is cheese good for you?” • Growing up in the 50s with Wonder bread and TV dinners • Love at first “om”: Catherine’s introduction to yoga in the early 2000’s • Yoga 101. Where does one start? • Busting the “I can’t do yoga because…” myths • How yoga is not physical poses, but a system of healthy, happy living • The history of yoga • How to conduct yourself and with others • How to breathe to take care of your life force • How to control your emotions and mentality? • How to nurture your heart and brain? • Sister science of Aruveda: Living within the rhythm of the season and your body type • The different types of yoga • Yoga is NOT a religion • Specific results of specific poses, like forward fold, or downward dog, • Guidelines for finding a good yoga teacher • Online yoga options • Real life examples of yoga making a difference through all kinds of life experiences • Advice from Catherine’s current self to her younger self: Build and live an intentional, authentic life Do yoga at a younger age It’s never too late to get healthier, to start meditating, to get whatever you want… Don’t think of your limitations Take messy action! Supporting Resources: • Gaia • YogaGlo • Beyond the Pose • Yoga: Midlife Pain Relief Secrets by Catherine Mazur • Meditations from the Mat by Rolf Gates • The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer • The Power of Now by Echarte Tolle • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Yoga Will change Your Life

This week’s episode is unique and dedicated to our “Health” series. I’m on the road interviewing a friend and colleague about his journey of triumph over a very challenging speak impediment: Stuttering. It’s a story so inspiring that I decided this would make a great episode with a great lesson in hope, determination and resolve to never quit on your dreams to live the life you’ve always wanted to live. This idea is central to the podcast and the work Aries and I do in the world. About 3 million people in the US stutter. They do so silently in jobs that don’t require much talking. Research suggests that after the age of 10, only about 5% of people who stutter, actually overcome it. This fact makes Larry’s story all the more remarkable. In his story you will learn how he creatively sought, not so much a solution initially, but simply a way forward. And through that way forward, one small step at a time, he ultimately found his cure and solution. Listen here to learn how at the tender age of 57, Larry triumphed to became a successful investment advisor living a life that has exceeded his wildest dreams and allowed him to be his true self and live authentically. Head to the Show Notes when you’re done to get the link to his blog and more. Enjoy! What We Discuss • Larry’s childhood and his early challenges with stuttering • How talking was the most difficult thing for him • Avoiding talking and hiding as a way of coping • The challenge of ordering food for the first time at a McDonalds • Larry compromising his passion for the stock market because of his stuttering • How asking questions was the toughest part of a conversation • How being able to ask only one question of one person can change the course of your life • The more he talked the more comfortable he was speaking • The most difficult thing was making phone calls to new people and introducing yourself • Larry’s career journey from CPA to starting his own RIA firm • The next challenge: Getting clients the old fashion way… Prospecting and calling…. • An aha-moment… “my public speaking is more comfortable than speaking directly to a person.” • Why not public speak all the time! • There’s not always a solution, but there’s always a way forward • Learning all over again at the age of 55 how to speak again through modeling Matt Lauer and Bob Woodward • Fifty years of stuttering developed many bad habits based on fear and how Larry had to retool how he thought. • Another aha-moment… Doing the exact opposite of everything I’ve ever thought • A breakthrough idea: Imagining rays of warmth and smiles from each person Larry encountered shifted him from fear to warmth and acceptance • Example of a way forward: Practice talking with no risk • How the hardest thing to do for a person who stutters is getting the first word out • Now after all those years in survivor mode, Larry starts breaking more bad habits • The Three “Bs”: Break the mold. Build confidence. Be unstoppable • There’s always a way forward • Having a larger purpose in mind to overcome a challenge • Think and do the opposite if you’re not getting the results you want Resources Facing Challenges Blog: https://facingyourchallenges.com Contact Larry: larry@facingyourchallenges.com 

Facing Challenges: Larry Stein Interview

It’s all about freedom! In this episode, our subject expert on wealth and abundance, Cory Schmelzer, is what I call an “entrepreneurial freedom fighter!” This guy lives and breathes freedom! It’s central to his life and he walks the talk. He brings a fresh perspective on an expanded definition of wealth and abundance through the path of freedom. He talks about the importance of mindset, self-confidence and living without fear. Powerful life lessons for all of us! You will hear a very common theme in this episode. It’s the “entrepreneurial spirit.” George Kinder is his latest brilliant work, A Golden Civilization, defines it as: “The freedom of each individual to live in authenticity and within that to find the passionate purpose they are meant to live by, and then live it!” Take a listen! Come with an open mind and define for yourself what true wealth and abundance is all about for you. And check out the great reads and resources available in our show notes. To your happy and inspired life! Mark Dale Mazur, RLP® Registered Life Planner What We discuss • Wealth and abundance redefined • Cory’s background growing up • The role education played in Cory’s development • The entrepreneurial spirit • Starting in the industry at Smith Barney • Began investing during his high school years in the great performing Fidelity Magellan Fund • International travel expanded his life experience and knowledge • The value of time vs. money • Cory’s definition of wealth and abundance • How Cory’s parents influenced his definition of wealth • Freedom, health, and mindset are the keys to one’s wealth and abundance • Bringing the abundance mindset to the financial services business • The value of planning and investing wisely • How the life planning process helps us focus on things that are really important • The value of freedom, liberation and justice for each human being • How Cory overcame a learning disability in 3rd grade • The impact of self-confidence and work ethic on a wealth and abundance mindset • The importance of having a good long game • Living below one’s means that can allow for the experience of wealth in relationships and shared travel experiences • The Cory Formula: Happiness = (Friendship + Trust) x (Money + Courage + Freedom) • Self-confidence rules the day • The key routines to maintain wealth and abundance:  Time with his son Cole  Time outdoors: Camping and hiking   Gratitude for what you have  Reading and learning  Reviewing his net worth statement • A great example of diverting negative energy into positive energy • The universal truth about wealth: It’s all about mindset and not being fearful • Being content with yourself • Staying in the flow and momentum of that which is good in your life  • Book recommendations on the expanded definition of wealth and abundance  Rain of Gold by Victor Villasenor (Love)  Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and William Danko (Frugal living leading to wealth)  The Snowball by Alice Schroeder (Putting good investment principles to work)  The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham (Mindset) • Cory’s advice to his younger self: Hire someone and build a team sooner than later Continue learning about yourself and expand your mind Go outside of your comfort zone Be present in the moment more Laugh more 

Find Your Freedom Trail: Cory Schmelzer Interview

Bring on the subject experts! In this week’s episode, we feature Alina Sepeda of Pivotal Acupuncture and Wellness in San Diego. She is a subject expert in the field of health and well-being, schooled in Chinese Medicine and trained under the renowned Robert Levine in the Berkeley California area. Dr. Levine has practiced Tibetan and Chinese medicine, pulse diagnosis, and raw herb formulations for 35 years. In this episode you will learn about the disparity and contrast between the more traditional Eastern and Western practices of healthcare. More glaring differences are brought to light regarding philosophy, education and training. In my own experience, I found the Eastern approach to be far more holistic. It’s more mind, body, soul focused, and the dialogue and relationship formed between the patient and practitioner is deeper with a sense of a shared responsibility for the patient’s well-being on both parties. Begin exploring new paths for your healing and healthcare, or just take your health to the next level. Join the conversation here with Aries and me. And thanks for listening! To your happy and inspired life! Mark Dale Mazur, RLP® Registered Life Planner What We Discuss: • Alina’s life growing up and how she learned to be adaptable from an early age • Alina as a practitioner: Thorough methodical, giving • Alina as a person: Spunky, enthusiastic, loving • A look at western medicine and its strength in research, surgical and clinical (drug) therapy • Functional medicine defined • How the body, mind and spirit cannot be separated • The link between Chinese medicine and functional medicine • How our bodies begin to tell a story about ourselves • Common issues many people have some form leaky gut syndrome • What causes leaky gut? • Autoimmune disease: What is it and how does it “work?” • The power of good food, sleep and stress management • Mark’s experiment with the leaky gut diet and protocol • Top lessons learned from Alina • Richard Branson’s one health thing: Working out • Moving one’s body throughout each day • Getting in touch with your body • Meditation to help listening to our bodies without resistance and judgement • The benefits of loving your body • Alina’s one thing that happened that without it, she would not be where she is today • How our struggles can lead us to the very gifts we bring the world • Routines and best practices • Alina’s top daily routines: Greeting her son each morning with love, care and compassion At the end of each day she says out loud the things she’s thankful for Meditating before seeing her patients • How holding space for her patients to feel that space and release • Friday and Sunday morning yoga to check in with her emotional self • Why breakfast is the best meal of day • The importance of maintaining a stable blood sugar level • Alina’s go to breakfast options: Green drink, protein like sautéed eggs with veggies • What we should all eliminate from our diet: A toss-up between gluten and sugar • Wheat is the primary gluten food in the Western diet • The dynamic of molecular-mimicry with things like grains • Tamari over conventional soy sauce to eliminate food that contain “sneaky” gluten • Three words of advice to all: “Slow down now” • Universal health tip from Alina, move our bodies everyday • Favorite books on health: Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal?: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism by Dr. Datis Kharrazian The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery • What would Alina’s older self, tell her younger self. “Don’t worry. Stop stressing. You will end up where you ultimately are meant to be.” Supporting Resources: • Pivotal Acupuncture • Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms When My Lab Tests Are Normal?: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Hashimoto's Disease and Hypothyroidism by Dr. Datis Kharrazian • The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery • Robert Levine, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioner Scheduler

Heal Now with Chinese Medicine: Alina Sepeda Interview

Season 2 is gaining some great momentum! Our first episode set the framework for how we are tackling the subject of health and well-being. In our second episode we are doing the same for the subject of wealth and abundance. Now our third episode we do the same for happiness and prosperity. We start with a historical look at happiness from some of the great minds our world has delivered on the subject of happiness. They provide some pretty cool insights and parallels around meaning, purpose, relationships and generosity. In the spirit of “the unexamined life is not worth living,” where is your happiness level today? In this moment? Are you happy? Are you living a happy life? An inspired life with meaning and purpose? Where ever you find yourself on the happiness scale, I can tell you there is more for you! Begin exploring your happiness now and defining that for yourself. Join the conversation with Aries and me. And thanks for listening! To your happy and inspired life! Mark Dale Mazur, RLP® Registered Life Planner What We Discuss: • An overview of happiness from the wisdom of the sages before us • Happiness as the meaning and purpose of life. • Buddha: “The meaning of true happiness is the end of all suffering” and “if one thinks pure thoughts, happiness follows…”and “meditation is the medicine for the pain derived from “impure” thoughts.” • Socrates: “The unexamined life is not worth living” and “happiness is attained through human effort” and “all people desire happiness” and happiness does not depend of extern things for • Aristotle: “Happiness depends on ourselves and is measured at the end of one’s life.” • John Locke: Coined the term: “pursuit of happiness” and “happiness motivates everything we do.” • Victor Frankl: Happiness as an outcome of “looking for and finding the meaning of life.” • Martin Seligman: On the scientific research: “The most satisfied people are those that are using their signature strengths,” and that “happiness can be learned.” His three dimensions that be cultivated: the pleasant life, the good life and the meaningful life. • Abraham Maslow: “The story of the human race is selling themselves short.” He alludes to a relationship to happiness and self-actualization and discovering who we are. • The seven habits of happy people Relationships Acts of kindness Exercising and physical well-being Finding your flow Spiritual engagement and meaning Discovering and using your strengths Positive mindset, optimism and gratitude • The outward expression of happiness reflected in acts of charity and kindness with others • Elizabeth Dunn, “Those that give to others are generally happier.” • Mark’s most recent experience of an act of kindness with others • The importance of small acts of kindness, like opening a door for someone • Sharing our hearts with others as relational beings • A long-term life study that showed the those with close relationships throughout their lives lived happier lives than those that did not • The relationship between health and close meaningful relationships • Spiritual engagement and the impact knowing your higher-self has on your happiness • Finding meaning and purpose is not a fleeting pleasure, but a real knowing of happiness Supporting Resources: • Pursuit of Happiness website

Happiness and Prosperity

We’re off to the races for Season 2! Our previous episode set the framework for how we’re tackling the subject of health and well-being. In this episode we’re doing the same for the subject of wealth and abundance. We make a case that our collective definition for wealth is one that’s been shaped by society, culture and industry. Many are the actors, and each has contributed towards influencing our thinking about how we value and define wealth. Capitalism driven by human behavior has its virtues. But it also has its “dark” side such as greed, dishonesty and manipulation. Take it from a marketing guy; don’t underestimate the power of advertising and marketing to sway our behavior and thinking regarding money and wealth. As we like to quote Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” We invite you to listen to this episode and examine your definition of wealth. Is it best supporting the essence of who you are at your heart’s core? Are you taking a balanced view? Is the amount of time, energy and focus you spend on the money side of wealth-building better used towards those things near and dear to your heart? Listen here and please don’t forget to check out the links to all the resources shared in this podcast from your podcast app or from our website at www.hwph.org. In support of living your inspired life! Mark Dale Mazur, RLP® Registered Life Planner What We Discuss: • A traditional definition of wealth • Wealth as physical assets of monetary value • Redefining and expanding the definition around wealth • Are we spending too much time and energy dealing with money • Net worth statement vs self worth statement • Why are we so focused on wealth? • The link to insecurity, status seeking and social acceptance and seeking wealth • Shifting from an external focus on life to an inner focus • The influence of the financial industry marketing machine on our focus on money • What was the original American dream? Freedom. • The American dream today is more about the external things of the affluent • Is it still relevant and does it hold true for all of us today? • The role of your unique ability and in a more expanded definition of wealth • What is unique ability for each of us? Expressed through why we are here. • Your unique ability is a big part of your self worth statement • Prosperity as a more expanded and comprehensive definition of true wealth • Prosperity as the anchor word true wealth • Prosperity as a state of flourishing, thriving and good fortune • Abundance of the things we love as a part of understanding true wealth • Knowing and being thankful for what you have an abundance of • What is enough money and the things it buys enough for you? • Mark’s feeling of prosperity from the questions posed by his granddaughter • Focusing the “Big Five” on what gives you a feeling of prosperity and abundance • The importance of defining what true wealth means to you • Explore embracing this wider view of wealth that can lead to greater freedom Supporting Resources: • Unique ability by Strategic Coach • Unique ability the book • HWPH Unique Ability Podcast Episode

Wealth and Abundance

Now we get down to the business of health, wealth and happiness for you. We open this season with an overview of how we define health. It’s really about answering the question of what’s the framework for living a life in good health with an ongoing sense of well-being. What does that really mean? Is it achievable? And if so, how? It’s actually simple. Simple in that it’s not hard to understand and grasp. Simple in that it’s not rocket science, but it is the science of the how the human mind and body work. The good news is we are also not required to understand at a deep and complex level how it all works. The requirements of the mind body connection to operate at an optimum level is simply a matter of how to practice the basics of living. That is to eat, to drink, to move, to rest, and most importantly to be, in a way that fully supports the wiring and operating system of our bodies. This season is dedicated to bring to you the subject experts that will share the ideas, knowledge and best practices that will create a strong foundation for experiencing good health and a state of well-being. With appreciation for the opportunity to help you fully live into your inspired life! What We Discuss: Our intentions for Season 2 Living healthy, wealthy and happy Broadening the subject on healthy living Why thinking more globally about your health is important The Wheel of Health: Physical Mental Emotional intellectual Environmental Social Vocational Spiritual Defining health as an overall state of well-being Defining well-being as a state of existence with an overall combination of health, happiness and prosperity Pathways to disease and pathways to well-being Feeling good is not the ultimate marker for a healthy body How do we approach maintaining a state of well-being? Developing best practices of preventative care Taking personal responsibility for our health. What does that really mean? Top three precursors to health issues: Eating the wrong foods Not managing stress well Not getting enough sleep A balanced life is important for maintaining a life of well-being Practicing and how we live our lives when we get off track and getting back on The 80-20 rule The 14 Constructs of Great Health and using it as a barometer of one’s well-being Mark’s suffering experience with headaches in his 20s as a teacher about health The power of moving your body on a regular basis Mind body routines: The key to good health and well-being Stress and how we handle change impacting one’s energy and diet The master of dealing with change leading to good health and longevity Living a simple life and the power of environment for well-being Define what health and well-being is for you and “take the right action!” Being aware and viewing health on the broadest holistic level Supporting Resources: Jim Reese and The Reese Wellness System Alina Sepeda and Pivotal Acupuncture 

Health and Well-Being

We have come to the end of Season 1 with Episode 14. For both of us it’s been one of the most engaging growth experiences either of us have ever experienced. Our intention was to bring thoughtful and soul-stirring content to help others along their journey. It has also been a catalyst for us which has led to a deeper understanding of each of our lives and our place in the world. That is to say, awakening to who we are and why we are here. In this final episode we summarize and reframe our process for you to discover your soulful, higher-self, leading to an inspired big and true vision through the art of asking the key questions of yourself. May this listening continue to bring it all together for you. With appreciation to have shared… and to your inspired life! What We Discuss: Are you living intentionally? Are you discovering your inspiration? Are you listening to your inner being? Are you seeing a big and true, authentic vision for yourself? Are you using the Wheel of Life to begin an assessment of your life’s score? Are you using the Three Questions and Heart’s Core Grid to discover more about yourself? Are you able to take the right action forward towards your vision? Are you reallocating how you are spending your time? Are managing your energy more closely? Are you aware of and leveraging your unique abilities? Are you managing your resources and money effectively? Are you in the relationships that fully support you and your vision? Are you accessing the wisdom of others in support of your inspired life? Supporting Resources: The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne Dyer Lighting the Torch by George Kinder Listening to Your Inner Voice by Douglas Boch Life Visioning by Michael Bernard Beckwith Wheel of Life by Money Quotient Three Questions and Heart’s Core Grid by Life Planning for You from Kinder Institute The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Manage Your Energy by Chuck Marunde, J.D. Unique Ability 2.0 Discovery by Catherine Nomura, Julia Waller and Shannon Waller Seven Stage of Money Maturity by George Kinder Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan 

Freedom: One Step, Then The Other

The penultimate episode of Season One features the father of life planning, George Kinder. When one wants to master a skill, one should learn from a master. If you want to understand what living a life of real freedom is all about, do yourself a favor and listen to this interview from someone who walks the talk and lives the words he speaks. George is such a person and master of the art of life planning. He has personally been an inspiration to me and the myriad others that have known or been taught by him. In this interview, George takes us through his early life, when the seeds of freedom were sown, and the early stages of the life planning movement. You will learn more about the most important skill we can bring to others: Being fully present and listening with unconditional positive regard for the one who is sharing with us. Enjoy and please don’t forget to check out the links to all the resources shared in this podcast. In love and appreciation… and to your inspired life! What We Discuss: A brief recap of Mark’s and Aries’ intentions for this season Both of them hoped for “one thing” this first season. Learn what it was. George’s young life growing up on the foothills of the Appalachians The best year of George’s life at the young age of three Being conscious of vitality and inspiration at this early age Growing up in a small “salt of the earth” town Harvard in the 60s with students “ruling the campus” Valuing our democratic freedoms and how he can live and make it accessible to others Came out of Harvard wanting to live a life of poetry, painting and meditation Inspired by the work of Christo as a sculpture Became an accountant providing tax planning part time to support his life as an artist How George evolved from taxes to financial planning in the 70s Learning about empathy and listening skills from his niche building with therapists How listening was and has always been at the heart of planning Viewing money as simply a means of facilitating our dream of freedom Why he shifted from service to the public consumer to industry professionals When you live a life of freedom and vitality you gain greater self-knowledge A bit about George’s spiritual journey How just living a life of freedom, vitality and vigor can propel the client forward We were born to be authentic and bring something extraordinary into the world Finding our authenticity, self-knowledge and wisdom to model integrity and freedom The Three Questions, Heart’s Core Grid and living your Ideal Day, Week and Year Being awake and present in every moment of our life George’s latest book: A Golden Civilization & The Map of Mindfulness Resources: Websites A Golden Civilization Life Planning for You The Kinder Institute Books by George Kinder A Golden Civilization & The Map of Mindfulness Seven Stages of Money Maturity Life Planning for You Lighting the Torch Transforming Suffering into Wisdom: Mindfulness and the Art of Inner Listening 

The Master of Your Freedom

Health, Wealth and the Pursuit of Happiness will explore topics relating to planning, building, and living out your best life. Each episode Mark Dale Mazur and Aries Jimenez discuss best life practices that will: Help you crack the code to live every day in a “state of well-being;” Empower you to live life with an abundant mindset; Enable you to experience true freedom that is foundational for the happiness of every human being. Please join us on this journey!

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