Fire and Earth Podcast

Find the Moments of Beauty with Valerie Anne Burns

We are joined by two-time cancer surviver Valerie Anne Burns, who is not only a survivor but a woman who have reinvented herself over and over again. Do you want a change in your life, or need a little courage to get through? Then listen to this episode where she shares about finding a purpose, appreciating beauty, hummingbirds, the gift of autopilot, the healing power of color... and so much more.

Reach out to Valerie at: https://www.valerieanneburns.com/

Valerie Anne Burns has always been enthusiastic about great stories and writing. She is excited about her upcoming memoir, "Caution: Mermaid Crossing, Voyages of a Motherless Daughter."  Experience her personal blogs, mermaid magic, find information about her book and samples of her published work, color workshop, a detailed bio, and more.

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It’s Really That Simple

Complexity usually comes with the expensive price tag of worry and anxiety. What would happen if you simplified your life? Would you feel more peace, joy, and happiness?

In this episode we share some examples of how more, and more complication is usually not your best option. And what can happen when you start making little steps to live simply. Most people want a complex checklist of things to do, when often it is the simple that is most powerful.

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Accepting the Is-Ness of the Moment

Can you accept what is, and be present in the moment? Are you judging and calling things good or bad, instead of saying "we'll see?"

"When people see things as beautiful, other things become ugly. When people see some things as good, other things become bad." Lao Tzu.

Can you withhold judgement and be grateful for the unanswered prayers and choices you've made that have gotten you to where you are today. Maybe that broken leg, bad relationship, person you never got to date, etc... was a necessary part of you becoming who you are today.

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F&E Encore: Creating a Mindful Space at Work or Home

Our environments have a bigger emotional impact on us than what we think. By tricking our senses into thinking that we are in a more peaceful place, our mind will enter that state of peace as well.  

With that being said, today we speak about how we can create a more mindful space at work or home in order to help you be more relaxed, productive, focused and most importantly... stress free!

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Enjoying the Little Things in Life

How often to do you stop to enjoy the little things in life? Watching the squirrels and gnats. Appreciating the small wins and simple things you can be grateful for. Or are you the kind of person that is only looking for the big things and ignoring or under appreciating the beauty that is right in front of you?

In this episode we share some simple things we've found joy in and how you can enjoy, feel gratitude and joy in the little things in life.

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What’s On Your Desk #8

In this episode we share a few items we keep around our offices and the meaning behind each one. Not only do you learn a little more about each of us, but each item we discuss ultimately leads to some discussing some tips and wisdom on simple things you can do to unlock your potential.

Learn why Kathy is so excited about a tissue box, a little book, conference badges, and a Native American flute have to do with unlocking your potential, and learn a little more about each of us too.

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http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth229/

What Do You Do?

If you are like most people, when you first meet someone new in the first few minutes you hear the question: "So what do you do?" How to you feel and respond when someone asks you that question?

In this episode we discuss how putting yourself in a box, identifying with labels, labeling and judging other people, and you are not just one thing, are so critical to making sure you don't have an identity crisis, limit yourself and your potential, and how you can use better words that resonate more with who you really are authentically.

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http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth228/

F&E Encore: Is That You Universe or My Expectations and Ego?

Have you ever felt like the universe has given you a sign? Conversely, have you ever felt like the outcome of an event was going to go badly, and then it did? 
Often times we may just be programming our brain to believe something due to our own confirmation biases. By believing something was going to go poorly, that made it so. 
So how can you tell the difference when you are receiving a real sign vs. your own confirmation? 

Well in today's episode we discuss exactly that! 

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http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth226/

Is That You Universe or My Expectations and Ego?

Have you ever felt like the universe has given you a sign? Conversely, have you ever felt like the outcome of an event was going to go badly, and then it did? 
Often times we may just be programming our brain to believe something due to our own confirmation biases. By believing something was going to go poorly, that made it so. 
So how can you tell the difference when you are receiving a real sign vs. your own confirmation? 

Well in today's episode we discuss exactly that! 

Listen in at: 
http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth226/

Cycles and Seasons

A common saying is "every cloud has a silver lining", and the point of this saying is essentially to try to find the good that comes with the bad. 
In today's episode we discuss the cyclical nature of life, the world around us and how we can all find the good in hard times. 

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http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth225/