The Change Agents Podcast With Dr. James Rouse

The great space of grace is waiting for us when we examine our present beliefs and decide to do something miraculous. Connect to someone you love and raise yourself out of your self-imposed slumber party. Stop regurgitating mediocrity. We are all chosen ones.

Become a spiritual warrior. You are most beautiful when you are vibrantly awake. This is all about the spiritual ministry of possibility, hope and navigating our self-care.

Have you sold yourself out? Commit yourself to your truth - your relationship to your highest self. Are you fully committed or are you cheating on your highest good? It is time to play with your soul at the highest level. Stand for your truth.

What is the most powerful spiritual practice you can have? It is whatever helps you get close to living your truth and open to the vastness of possibility. Don't judge yourself. Don't criticize your process. Embrace the certainty that you are already on the right path.

Time to rise above these unprecedented times. Our stress levels are chronically elevated, which results in a host of challenges. We need to work on lowering cortisol, boosting serotonin, and I have three ideas on how we can make this happen.

The epidemic of loneliness is growing more concerning than ever. I’ve talked about this several times before but I want to encourage this community to reach out. This is a call to action. It’s: “I’m lonely” – or- “I’m here for you.” Maybe it’s both. Time to come together and heal.

Optimists live longer and stronger. Pessimists, unfortunately, are more likely to suffer from debilitating diseases. Being present is one of the most powerful practices we can do to boost our optimism.

Be a person who is not afraid of fun. It is so important to build culture in and around your life. The essence of creating a positive culture and community that includes humor and lightness. Read the room and bring the light.

If you were to lead your life like someone who was consciously pushing against mediocrity the boundaries of old beliefs the things that no longer serve you, what would it look like? Live your life as a demonstration of courage and creativity. Shine your light and invite others to do the same.

This isn’t about leadership in the usual sense. This isn’t about climbing the corporate ladder in search of some “title.” This is about YOU as a leader and the six qualities of a true leader.

Every day we have the blessing and the opportunity to love ourselves. Now we may or may not be good at loving others but sometimes it can be a challenge to give ourselves the same level of love. Here are five practices to get you moving in the direction of self love.

One of the best things we can do as we set an intention for our best life, is to savor at least one moment every day. Savoring brings us closer to true joy and happiness. It is an authentic expression that lives deep within the soul.

It's time to burn down all limitations, limited beliefs, and close the space between us and others. Do not dim your light. Be courageous in your faith. Stand in your incarnation of inclusivity, love, and faith.

Are you willing to take 45-minutes out of your day to not only decrease your level of anxiety, fear, and despair, but to increase your feelings of optimism, grit, purpose, hope and grace? This is all about medicine in motion; heroic movement.

We can build a bridge between science and spirituality. It’s all about self-efficacy and confidence in our ability to overcome obstacles from the past and work towards an important goal today.

Are you claiming a victim mentality? You have to get out of the mindset of victimhood. The world did not give you joy, so the world cannot take it away. It’s time to take spiritual responsibility.

Rather than running away from the dirt of the past – go deeper. You need to feel “it” in order to heal “it.” Whether it’s dark, scary, or embarrassing, it’s time to dig deep in the dirt, embrace it, heal it and get you to the next level of peace, love, and joy.

When we convey appreciation and love for others, there are at least ten positive things that happen to not just our own physiology, but to the person receiving our expression as well. When we express love we empower ourself and others.

Can you be an incarnation of living up to what's possible? It's so good to be in touch with kindness, goodness, and possibility. We don't need a study to show us how good we can be.

The first half of 2020 has been an interesting struggle of sorts, for many of us. Today I want to establish five practices to increase courage and offer up a bit of vulnerability in the process.