This Is Heartbeat

In our last episode, while visiting with a group of care-givers, Landon stressed two things that are in every human being -- wisdom, and a capacity for delight. This episode picks up the discussion -- first, with a trip to your own funeral! And then a reminder of what is true about every single person.

Everyone of us has two things in us that are deep On this episode of Heartbeat, the.Podcast Landon suggests that everyone has a certain kind of Wisdom within them — the Wisdom that it takes to make good decisions. Add to this the fact that each of us possesses an amazing capacity to delight — the capacity to be delighted, and to delight others. Get in touch with these two things and connecting with others will change every day. Enjoy!

In this episode, Landon continues the thoughts he began sharing in the last episode on “how to start a day.” Today, he suggests a package of six “Day Starters” — ways to joyfully unwrap the “only package teh gift of life comes in” — a day.

Most of us, sooner or later, come to realize that every day is a gift — one that is far too precious to take for granted or throw away. On this episode of the Podcast Landon takes this idea a bit further, suggesting that a day is the only package the gift of life comes in. With this in mind, this is Part One of “How to Start a Day.”

Landon Saunders has a few choice words for you on this episode! Encouraging words, that is. Whether it be children, significant other, a friend or colleague, or even a stranger, the power of the right word at the right time has long been recognized. From the spiritual realm to the scientific arena, there is historical significance in the value of the right word in the midst of life's journey. In the last few minutes of this episode, Landon unleashes a series of encouraging words for specific moments in your unfolding life.

In this episode, Landon Saunders discusses fear and its impact on our lives. He says that fear can paralyze us, or we can use it as a tool to light our way. Love is presented as the antidote to fear, as it is stronger and more powerful. Loneliness may be a signal that we afraid of love. When it comes to the storms of fear, Landon suggests that love is the only thing that can cast fear out.

We all have the same basic problem: each of us is a member of the human race! Problems are simply a fact of life. In this episode Landon suggests that there is no doubt that we can enjoy life even with our problems. All that is required is that instead of simply stewing over them, we need to realize that we can choose our problems. And, more than that, we can choose how they impact our day — from how we think about them to a few practical tactics for dealing with them. Dive in, and explore a few ideas on how to respond to something that is baked into our humanity.

During his fifty years of work, Landon frequently met with various types of leadership teams. Today’s episode features a portion of one such session. And the topic asks the question, what makes our work, our relationships and the entirety of life meaningful. What is a life actually for? As life whirls around us and it is difficult to keep up with all that is changing, a clear understanding of what all of this is for seems critical. Drop in on the conversation. And enjoy.

In this episode, Landon introduces four questions about our view of the world. He asks if there is joyousness and music in the outermost perimeters of our life. The conversation explores the question of how to find happiness and the importance of asking the right questions. (We often have too many answers and not enough questions, leading to a lack of understanding and joy.)

How much does our attitude have to do with the success of a relationship? On today’s episode Landon suggests it can make a big difference. He emphasizes the value of a human being and the importance of recognizing their inherent worth, regardless of their performance. Land on suggests celebrating and honoring individuals by creating special moments and events for them. He also highlights the need to invest in relationships and lower expectations. Other practical tips include the power of saying 'I'm sorry' and maintaining a sense of humor. Overall, these attitudes can transform the nature of relationships and contribute to a positive and fulfilling connection.

It’s amazing how many of life’s most important questions never get asked! In this episode of This Is Heartbeat, Landon tackles one of the biggest: our relationships. This episode was recorded life at the Feeling Good About Yourself Workshop in the mid-eighties; but we think you’ll find this, like almost all of Landon’s community conversations, is evergreen.

This is another encore presentation from one of our most listened to episodes in 2024, and Landon is speaking to the most important question a human being will face: Who will be my teacher. Landon explores the need for guidance in our lives. With a nod to the complexity and challenges that are a part of each day,Landon discusses the value of laughter and joyfulness, and the role we will play in our well-being. The episode concludes with a reminder to focus on what brings us joy.

In this episode of Heartbeat, Landon Saunders discusses how to live and keep from missing out on the experiences that truly matter. He shares what he refers to as a teaching story about a young man who despises the world and seeks guidance on how to live in it. A wise teacher instructs the young man to only do things that bring him joy. Joy is what enables us to respond to the wilderness moments of life. And you’ll want to stick around for the end of the episode when Landon discusses the significance of finding joy in life and not losing it.

Episode 61 finds Landon visiting with a group of professionals, and they are exploring this question: is Joy dependent on circumstance? Or, is it possible for a person to live in joy even in the midst of everything that life throws our way.

Episode 60 asks a big question: What is the universe for? And Landon Saunders suggests a hopeful answer. It’s an answer that might surprise some. But by the end of this podcast you might just have a perspective that changes everything.

Conventional thinking says "you must really work at relationships...they are tough." But what if we have that wrong? What if the answer is to introduce more "play" into our relationships? In Episode 59 Landon Saunders explores the big question -- What Are Relationships For. And his suggestion is that relationships are for pure, unmitigated joy.

Relationships can be better. We can learn to get along with each other better. Human beings have a capacity for wisdom, beauty, delight, humor, and forgiveness. Yes, there is pain and brokenness in relationships, but people are worth the kindness and forgiveness—and we’ll grow strong in the process. As Hemingway said: “Life breaks everyone and afterwards some are strong in the broken places.” In Episode 58, Landon picks up with the sixth of the significant seven keys to fully living. It's excerpted from the course of the same name, available on the Heartbeat App -- available in the Apple App Store or the Googe Play Store.

"Life is s good without the cow and the horse!" That's the sentiment at the heart of Episode 57 of the Heartbeat Podcast. Or, put another way, "See Relationships in a new Light" -- which is the fifth lesson in "The Significant Seven - Keys to Fully Living." The entire course is available in the "This is Heartbeat" app, And the cow and horse are only part of the story in this episode. Landon observes how often we deal with relationships as if we were a lobster, equipped to cut or crush. The opportunity is to see relationships in a new light.

In Episode 56 Landon urges us to slow down a bit, to relax. One of the ways in which we accomplish this is to Embrace Life’s Undeniables. This is the 4th Key to living fully...excerpted from "The Significant Seven", a 7-part addition to the Heartbeat App. You can get the entire course, including thought provoking insights from Landon and an accompanying exploration workbook, now included in the Heartbeat App. The App is free, and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

Episode 55 continue to preview talks from Landon that are featured in Heartbeat's newest study course -- The Significant Seven. The entire seven lesson course is available free of any charge in Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store. Just search for the This Is Heartbeat app. Today's thoughts from Landon come from the 3rd Key to fully living -- Live Out Of Your True Worth.