Balance.

Our perspective influences what we think, say and do. The more trust we build within ourselves, the more effectively we will maintain a positive perspective as we take action on the things we feel we should. Here is how taking some time off helped Raymond adjust his perspective on his current work situation.

This episode share my responses to the questions I was asked on the Purpessence Podcast hosted by Bryan Dusseau. Reflecting is one of the ways we are able to communicate with ourselves. The more effectively we are able to communicate with ourselves, the more effectively we will be able to communicate with everyone else!

Are you aware that what you think, say and do matters? Our guest, Lex Griffin, shares with us the importance of taking ownership for what we think, say and do and how this will help us more effectively make a positive impact on the world around us!

How do you maintain a POSITIVE perspective on your life? Our guest, Steve Christopher, shares how adopting a positive mindset helped him redefine his value as he transitioned from being an elite athlete to ending his career and deciding to use his passion to positively impact generations of athletes to come.

How much do you VALUE yourself?  Our guest, Michaela Duerson, shares how increasing her self-awareness by becoming more emotionally intelligent has helped her create a more positive perspective surrounding her self worth.

As 2018 comes to a close now is a perfect time to reflect on the year! Raymond will talk about some of the things he chooses to leave in 2018 along with some of the valuable lessons he’s learned that will stay with him for a lifetime. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balance-period/support

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and overworked? Our guest, Timothy Williams, shares how his experiences as a rapper, pastor, and father have taught him the importance of resting. He also shares the most important life lesson he has experienced that now helps him be more present.

Have you ever felt as if you were just going through the motions in life? Our guest, Alexa Chanelle, shares the importance of living with intention and how doing so has positively impacted her life. She also shares some valuable tips on how to build a relationship with our inner selves through prayer/meditation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balance-period/support

Have you ever felt as if you don't have a choice? Our first guest, Nick Achille, shares a piece of his life journey that helped teach him the importance of remembering that every decision we make is ultimately our CHOICE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balance-period/support

The life content we OBSERVE was recorded on April 20, 2018. With it, we will gain more understanding of how to use TIME to create the reality we DESIRE.

Raymond shares a clip from a conversation he had with himself during the week he took a break from podcasting. He shows some appreciation for his favorite artist (Big Sean), who he feels music has inspired him in a positive way. He then finishes with the 3 step technique he uses to "check in" with himself.

Raymond takes a deeper look at the relationships he has with his siblings. He notices there are areas for improvement and creates a game plan to help spark some growth.

Raymond comes back from his week off with a fresh perspective on where he was this time last year. With that, he shares some of his struggles and is able to come up with some ways to better maneuver through them.

Raymond shares a recording he made during an emotional time on his journey of self awareness. He also describes the process he used to find emotional balance through his struggles.

Raymond asks himself an important question, "How much is family worth?" Let's hear what he has to say!

Raymond is going through a transiotional period of his life and he's not quite sure how to handle it... so he uses memes to express how he is feeling. Maybe that'll help

Raymond pulls a clip from a recording he made back in March entiltled "Why People Kill Themselves". He reflects on his stuggles and shares some of the things he did to find balance in his mental and emotional health.

Raymond heads home to spend some quality time with his family. During a conversation out on the porch, Pop's shares some valuable life lessons. with he and his brother.

Raymond notices growth in his mentality as he reads through 1 John 4:1. He also gets back in the gym and shares one of his special workouts with Instagram. The more changes he makes, the more he grows. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balance-period/support

Raymond shares a thought he had while driving to his parents place from ABY Wellness yesterday. Even though this was only a day ago, he is able to learn a valuable lesson about the power of his mind and how he can be his best self moving forward.