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086: How to Begin the Year with Joy

Begin the year with joy. Find some or create some. When you create joy for others you create joy for yourself. Today’s episode shows how. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 86 and the start of Season 5 of our podcast. We said goodbye to 2020 in last

086: How to Begin the Year with JoyJohn Certalic2021-09-22T11:36:18-05:00

076: Participate in All Saints Day Like This

We can participate in All Saints Day by remembering the wise people who’ve gone before you. Follow their example and become a role model for others. Hello everyone and welcome to today’s episode, number 76. It’s our annual All Saints Day episode, which we’re starting for the first

076: Participate in All Saints Day Like ThisJohn Certalic2021-09-22T11:36:00-05:00

075: Getting a Letter Helps People Who Feel Isolated

Getting a letter helps people who are feeling isolated & lonely. Composing and mailing our thoughts to someone connects us with them. That's the topic of today's episode. Hello everyone and welcome to today’s episode where today we consider a simple thing we can do to nurture our

075: Getting a Letter Helps People Who Feel IsolatedJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:10:13-05:00

It’s Still Amazing Out There

Cross-cultural relationship encounters enrich our lives when we least expect it. I had one the other evening, even though it happened in the context of a disappointing change in attitude from a trusted friend. It used to be before I walked out the door for a brisk early morning walk

It’s Still Amazing Out ThereJohn Certalic2020-06-09T19:26:40-05:00

065: End With Asking This Important Question

Asking follow-up questions is a key part of one of the greatest gifts we give someone. The gift of listening. Learn how in today's episode. In recent episodes we’ve considered how our lack of curiosity about people keeps our relationships at a surface level. To go deeper in

065: End With Asking This Important QuestionJohn Certalic2021-09-22T12:44:23-05:00

062: Vaccine Now Available for this Relational Virus

Hello everyone and welcome to today’s episode, where as always, I’m here to help us all find more joy in our relationships. Before we get into today’s topic I want to share several responses from listeners to recent prior episodes Two responses from Episode 59, “The Last Place

062: Vaccine Now Available for this Relational VirusJohn Certalic2021-09-22T12:44:33-05:00

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