Shift The Story Podcast

February is the month we focus on Honoring The Truth In All Things. It is the month of the Accessor - Appraiser. These ideas don’t just apply to those born in February, it’s for all of us as we move through the month. This podcast was recorded in 2010 which is why we mention the year of the tiger. (Yes, we were ahead of the podcast movement.) This year, 2016, it will be the year of the monkey. All symbols that help us find the purpose of our life. As in all the month podcasts - only twelve after all - we focus on everything ranging from what the color of the month, the animal of the month, the number of the month, notes from the Chinese, Tom Brown, Stalking Wolf, and the value of pausing the business of life. Plus, the idea of dissolving frozen moments. But, most of all Del covers all seven directions - yes seven - along with what they symbolize and the animals associated with them. And much, much, more!

Have you noticed how often we are guided from one path to another, and how often we would not have chosen a path but for the circumstances that seemingly forced it upon us? And then later, we look back and see that it was the perfect path for us to take? That’s what happened to my guest Paula Sassi. She decided to do something as a hobby and it became her life’s work. She became a master at unraveling our hidden mysteries simply by reading our handwriting. Paula has wonderful stories to tell about about shifting and thriving, and following the open path.

This episode's title is weird, but true. Everyone knows that we only see what we believe because we have all experienced it. But how does it affect our daily life? How often to we apply this principle, instead of the attraction principle, which will often lead us astray. In this podcast Del and I cover everything from wide angle vision to sweat lodges, the true dominion of the feminine aspect of each of us, and most of all how to start looking for what you want to see. What are you going to choose to look for, knowing that where your focus is, that is what you will see. You know that what you perceive to be reality magnifies. so choose well! The most important thing of all is to remember is that we are more than meets the eye. Listen, and you'll see.

My guests today are Dee and CW Gruenig. Does the name Dee Gruenig ring a bell? Perhaps you saw her on the Carol Duvall show on HGTV or bought her rubber stamps, or heard her talk around the country about her passion of what she calls "Art Without Anxiety." C.W. is her husband and he wrote a book about Dee called "Invitations Everywhere: Say Yes As Dee Gruenig Did." If you ever wondered if it is possible to build the life that you want simply by following your heart, and sharing your passion with the world, this podcast will give you your answer. C.W. and Dee have given us some wonderful examples of what that means, and what will happen when we do. Dee talks about her life as a magical journey and invites us to go on the same journey. Why not. Invitations are everywhere. Dee asks us to wake up to them and then most important of all, act on them. Dee and C.W. will inspire you to do just that!

In these Podcasts on The Months our intent is to share the connections found in nature, the Bible, Native American teachings, eastern pailosophies, quantum physics, numbers, and colors, to name a few - all of which point to the spiritual meanings of the season and each month. This podcast on January covers everything from birds, to dark matter, to the true meaning of debt (and how not to have it). We talk about inner calm, kinship with all things, and my favorite subject of all - perception. January is the month in which we all have a desire to begin anew. Fresh, open, ready to experience the beauty and abundance of our lives. It is the month of the Seeker - Doer. In spite of tradition it is not a month to set resolutions, which are just surface to do’s that we may or may not be able to keep. Instead, it is a month to set our intent. To find the deep meaning of who we are, and what we do. My hope is that this podcast helps you on that path to self awareness.

This is the third podcast in The Shift Shuttle series. It is full of stories. Stories about the power of the feminine within, stories about why some things we believe to be true, are not - stories about birds, my mother’s kitchen, fog, and dreaming. All stories about how it has always been - so we can choose to shift what we believe, to what is actually true. I tell stories about discovering who you really are, and living it, stories about being willing to grow and bloom in life. Although this was recorded years ago, the ideas have not changed. What has always been - is not necessarily what is true. And until we know the difference - we are not truly free. It's time to make your shift.

Mary Marcdante is my guest for this podcast. I could tell you that she is a writer, business woman, coach, friend … so may ways to describe her. But, in this episode you will meet Mary the woman who had just lost her long time friend, who just happened to be a cat. Whether you are a lover of pets or not, it won’t matter, because this episode is all about the beauty of love and the fullness of life. Mary share how we can all be more present in our life, not just for ourselves but so that the world benefits from the gifts that we bring. Listen now to Mary and share the love!

Almost all of us think “holidays” when we think of December, but do we also think of it being the month of gratitude, or of the Dreamer - Counselor? In this podcast on December we not only follow the Seneca’s ideas of what December represents, but also the Chinese idea of the mind of Toa and the three jewels in our bodies. All symbolic of course. We also discuss the idea of Entanglement encountered within quantum theory, inner silence, and a somersault of thought as expressed by Don Juan. There is also the number twelve, white, the north direction and the tobacco ceremony. But it is the power of gratitude that holds it all together and heals the illusion of separation. December is a wonderful month to let go of the habit of looking at what doesn’t work, and practice the habit of looking at what does work. That is a habit that will pay unimaginable dividends throughout our lives. When things don’t appear to be going well, take a the only magic pill there is - the pill of gratitude. It works every time.

My guest in this episode is Sandy Hackett. Yes the son of Buddy Hackett. I asked him if being the son of such a famous person make life easier or harder for him. However, before he answered the question, he let me know that I had asked the wrong question, and then he shared his journey in life - full of shifts. He shared bits of wisdom from his dad - but the one word answer Buddy gave to Sandy in the midst of a major shift in Sandy’s life is my favorite, and I have used it more than once on myself since I heard it. Nope, not sharing it now, you will need to listen. Most of all Sandy stresses that true success can only be found by following your heart. I know he will inspire you to follow yours.

Do you journal? If so, you will love hearing what my guest - to me, the queen of journaling - Joyce Chapman, will share. If you have put off journaling, I can relate. It was not until I met Joyce that I found the value of it. Joyce journals everywhere, about everything. Her company is "Journaling For Joy". Because, yes, that’s what she does, she journals for joy. If you are asking yourself, where am I in my life right now, and what is it I want, perhaps Joyce will inspire you in a journaling practice where you can find answers to your questions.

Throughout the years I have done some speaking across the country, sometimes I get to address lovely churches and their congregations. Since most of you aren’t there, I thought I would pop into our regular programming and share one with you, every once in awhile. This one will only take up about five minutes of your time, but I think it has a visual impact that will last much longer. I am starting with this one, because I often think of it,and I often refer to the story … and now when I do … you will know what I am talking about. The question is - are we human? Or are we not. And if we claim to be human, how limiting is that claim? Listen to this episode and you will know the answer.

Do you believe that people can never really change? Perhaps you wish you could change, but everything you have tried has not worked. Then this episode is going to rock your world. Flying Through Life author Robert DeLaurentis did just that. He transformed himself from a man who didn’t care, and steam rolled over everyone (his description), to one whose every action stems from compassion and understanding. Robert tells entertaining and engaging stories and shares specific examples about his transformation. But that’s not all he shares. If you have ever thought that spirituality and good profitable business can never be partners, he will change your mind about that too. Even if you think you are already the best you can be, Robert shows you how you can be even better, and live your impossible dream.

This episode on the month of November is packed with inspiring ideas and interesting information. You will learn what the wolf howling at the moon means, hear how Penn and Taylor explain magic, how you can hide in plain sight, and what why November is about attracting and releasing. Plus the number 11, the rhythm of November and how we access it, a story about the value of paying attention by reviewing our actions, releasing ourselves from the prison of human beliefs, and the tree as the symbol of man. There is so much more, like why is it the month to focus on Walk In Truth, but one of my favorite pieces of information is how five hundred million empire state buildings relate to the human body!

In this episode you will meet Lisa Dawn Miller. She is talented, beautiful, an amazing singer, and a powerful business woman. For a few years we were business partners. We had fun, we disagreed, and then learned from our differences. She showed me the value of learning how to code, and taught me, by demonstrating it, that saying no to what you don’t want is a good thing. Lisa is an artist that understands, embraces, and celebrates the art of business. She thinks outside the paradigm. She is not afraid to put out into the world what she wants to accomplish, and then she goes after it with a plan and by listening to her heart. She loves synergy and collaboration, and the outcome is beautiful. Even if you can't sing and song, she will inspire you to sing your dream, which all of us can, and must do. Come with me and spend some time with this powerful woman as we shift the story … together…

Life is full of signs and symbols, but how do we interpret them? What if we misunderstand them? In this episode we continue the discussion we started in the first of this series on Understanding Signs and Symbols. Why is this important? Because all spiritual teachings come through symbols. Del shares how to correctly interpret - very important - signs and symbols, what causes - and stops - addictions, and how all memories are false. This is a really good thing to know. We will take you on a journey into signs following, where you absolutely can discover what you believe in. Why is this important … oh you already know … what we believe inside is what we get outside. Our point of view always has a sign following, always. And when it begins in the worldview it will always swing from good to bad and back again. How do we step out of that? What about how to deal with someone who is acting as your enemy - we explain that too.

Meet James Wanless, the creator of the Voyager Voyager Tarot Deck - which he calls the GPS of the soul - a man who isn't afraid of being called a spiritual warrior, or a child at play. He is a vastly experienced modern day alchemist with a solid academic and professional background. He weaves diverse traditions and ways of life – ancient and modern, east and west, scientific and esoteric into practical solutions with a visionary eye. James Wanless not only thinks outside the box, his universal, integrative, and expansive approach to life makes the box obsolete.

Worker – Creator No matter where you are in the world, October comes around once a year. We all have it in common. Like every month, October carries with it lessons and ideas for us to use to expand our understanding of ourselves and the universe we live within. The month of October asks us […]

Thinking of retiring? Chellie asks why you would do such a foolish thing. Chellie also calls out Suzie Orman. I am with her 100 percent. See if you agree - it just might change what you do with the rest of your life. We also discuss how to educing financial stress, choose what makes you happy, going for it and head for faith not fear. You will be inspired!

In this episode Joline Godfrey will take you on her journey of teaching the idea, and ways and means, of financial fluency. She began with the idea of helping girls at financial risk, and then kept on changing, and shifting, and expanding to come to where that idea is today. Helping families and financial creatives - meaning all of us - become financially fit. The goal - for all of us to experience what is meant by "independent means." It’s different, it’s powerful, and Joline’s progress is inspiring. Listen to what she says about change, turning disaster into opportunity, and following your mission no matter what.

In this episode, you will learn more about the foundation of The Shift and the act of shifting. At least three great tools that you can use right now to help with any and every shift going on in your life are revealed. Listen to this podcast and become even more willing, ready and able, to shift your perceptions to the Reality of One!