The Change Agents Podcast With Dr. James Rouse

There are three things we can do to keep our minds sharp. Whether you are forty years old or ninety-nine years old, you can fortify your cognition, your memory, and your mindfulness. Diet, movement, and mindfulness – engage with these every day and decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Today I’m talking about the power of democracy and reclaiming our policy of love and common humanity. It’s time to outshine the darkness and recognize and see the love in all. Remove the “us versus them” mentality.

Everything you do has a cause and effect on your life and in the world. In the quantum field, there is moral contagion. Embody the integrity of self-care. Raise your own vibration to raise the world.

Cast a vote for love, light, inclusivity, and hope. Pollinate possibility. Show up for integrity and intention. Honor what your heart knows to do. Spread optimism.

You have the power inside of you to experience hope, optimism, and inclusivity. The time has come to enter into your true vocation, your true power. Look where you can bring your secret sauce. Make a difference.

Are you going to be a hostage of the ego or a host for love? Let's not let politics tell us who we are and what to be. The work is here now. Be so awake and on fire with purpose that you raise the vibration of common humanity.

We are heading for disaster unless we are willing to disconnect and be present. Shifting your emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being comes down to being present. You must be present to win at life.

The eccentric is the one who bravely leads and deviates from conformity with unusual zeal. Trust your heart and move in the direction of what gives you hope.

We've all got work to do but it is time to think about creating healthy boundaries. It's heroic to say no these days, but it's even more courageous to say yes to taking care of yourself.

Set an intrinsic goal. Give your dreams a deadline. Set micro-goals and set the intention to become the person you wish to be. In the discipline lies your freedom. Discover all that is possible.

Are you settling for average? Group think? Let's take a fresh look at character. Chisel away to get to the truth or beauty that is at the core of your essence. Realize that character counts. It's central to our purpose and well-being.

How you lead your life will be your emergence. Slow down the pace of your life. Transform the world around you by transforming and renewing your mind. Be a beacon. Be seen. Stand in love and conviction.

These eight practices help us to become a more beneficial presence on the planet. They will help lower inflammation, fortify immunity, increase longevity, and make us better humans. Time to strengthen the wandering nerve and feel awesome.

I want to be a spiritual beacon during all of this darkness. Character counts. Demonstrate your purpose, your dharma, your love. Begin with emotional intelligence. Think before you speak. Emotional intelligence is our key to success.

Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of my all-time favorite worldly philosophers. His essay on Self-Reliance is all about following your inner guidance. This is about letting go of that which no longer serves you. Set yourself free from groupthink, be true to yourself and shine your light.

Many of us are really struggling right now. We are feeling lonely, disconnected. When I was young and my family was struggling there was one person I could always count on to brighten my day. It was Mr. Rogers. Fred Rogers, Mr. Rogers, reminded me way back in childhood, to find something to appreciate every day. Find someone, something, to appreciate. Just for a moment, find something to appreciate in every human being.

Today is a very personal message from me to you, about a very special man who was a big part of my life for almost 39 years, and the lessons I learned from him. “Papa” Bob was a beautiful soul who recently made his transition from this earthly plain. In his last few months he didn’t say much besides these three things that I’m going to share with you right now. If these were the only things you said for the rest of your life, they would be enough.

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We have a map - mind defined predictability - a way to bring your potential out into your life and into the world. I'm introducing my greatest life's work with you today - Love Pharm. I'm creating a life that I love to bring to you, hopefully, a life that you love. Let's plant the seeds for peace and possibility.

Many people that I know, members of our community, are overwhelmed by fear. They feel disconnected and sad about everything that is going on around us. Now, more than ever, we need to affirm the possible. We need to represent and stand for that which we want to experience and to see in our world. It’s a true time of empowerment.