Passion Struck with John R. Miles
3 Ways to Unlock the Healing Power of Gratitude | EP 537
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
In this episode of Passion Struck, we explore the healing power of gratitude and how it can transform our lives, especially in times of loss and adversity. As we approach Thanksgiving, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on how gratitude can shift our perspectives and foster resilience. Join us for personal stories, practical exercises, and insights that will help you cultivate intentional gratitude during this holiday season.Link to the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/3-ways-to-unlock-the-healing-power-of-gratitude/Call to Action: Don’t let life’s challenges overshadow the power of gratitude. Even in the toughest moments, gratitude can be your guide to resilience and healing. What’s one thing you’re thankful for today? Share it in the comments and take the first step toward transforming your mindset and unlocking the healing power of gratitude in your life. Let’s inspire each other!In this episode, you will learn: How practicing gratitude impacts brain function, activating reward centers and releasing dopamine to enhance well-being. The concept of neuroplasticity and how gratitude helps rewire the brain for resilience and positive thinking. How gratitude reduces stress by calming the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for fear and anxiety. How gratitude can coexist with grief and help navigate life's toughest challenges. The role of gratitude in shifting focus from loss to the positive aspects of life, helping to find meaning even in adversity. How gratitude has evolved as a survival mechanism to foster cooperation and strengthen social bonds. Insights into the "Find, Remind, and Bind" theory and how gratitude helps build and sustain meaningful relationships. How small, intentional acts of gratitude can create long-term positive change in your mindset and relationships. Sponsors: Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.” Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Get your free online visit at hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION. For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow. Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck: Check My solo episode on 5 Proven Ways to Overcome Emotional Fatigue Catch My Episode with Naseem Rochette’s Brave Journey of Paying It Forward Watch my interview with Jason Silver on How to Use What You Have to Get What You Desire Can't miss my episode with Susan Grau on How Our Life Experiences Shape Our Souls My solo episode on Rebuilding After a Hurricane: My Story of Loss and Recovery If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1: How can gratitude transform your life?
Coming up next on Passion Struck, have you ever wondered how gratitude can transform your life, especially in times of loss and adversity? In episode 537 of Passion Struck, we dive deep into the healing power of gratitude and explore how it can shift your perspective and foster resilience.
Join me as I share personal stories and practical exercises that can help you cultivate intentional gratitude in your daily life. Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.
Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes.
Now, let's go out there and become passion struck. Hey, passion struck family. Welcome to Episode 537 of the passion struck podcast. I am so grateful for each of you tuning in week after week bringing your energy, dedication and commitment to intentional living. It's this shared journey toward purpose and growth that makes our community so powerful.
And if you're joining us for the first time, welcome. You've just stepped into a space dedicated to making meaningful change in every area of your life, and we're thrilled to have you here. This week has been packed with incredible conversations. Earlier, I spoke with Glenn Phillips, the singer-songwriter and frontman of the iconic band Toad the White Sprocket.
Glenn shared his powerful reflections on navigating loss, grief, and change, drawing from his own personal experiences. His insights on resilience and finding meaning through difficult transitions are not to be missed. Then, Adrienne Brambilla joined us to talk about the harsh truths of achieving financial freedom.
Adrienne's journey is nothing short of inspiring, from starting out as a backup dancer to T-Pain to becoming a self-made millionaire and financial educator. If you haven't already, I highly recommend going back to listen to these episodes. They're packed with insights that can help you live more intentionally, no matter where you are on your journey.
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Chapter 2: What are the benefits of practicing gratitude?
Thank you for choosing PassionStruck and choosing me to be your host and guide on your journey to creating an intentional life. Now, let that journey begin. Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and this year has been a testament to that. Just a few years ago, my life felt stable and full of promise.
I was deeply engaged in my podcast, exploring the science of intentionality and helping others create lives of significance. My family was healthy, my career was thriving, and I felt a sense of purpose in my work. Then came the first blow. My sister, my confidant, and best friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For several years, we fought alongside each other through her treatments and
celebrating small victories and hoping for brighter days. This year, however, everything took a sudden turn for the worse. After a brief period of optimism with a new treatment trial, her condition deteriorated rapidly. I remember visiting her one last time. Just hours after I left her side, she passed away. The weight of that loss felt unbearable.
And if that heartbreak wasn't enough, just four months later, Hurricane Helene struck our community unexpectedly. My fiance and I had recently moved into our new home in June, expecting to build our lives together. We loved it and had just begun to call it our home when the storm hit. In a matter of hours, we faced significant damage from flooding that left us feeling vulnerable and displaced.
The emotional toll of these losses was overwhelming. Grief for my sister consumed my thoughts while the destruction of our home stripped away my sense of security. It felt like I was drowning in sorrow and uncertainty. I struggled to find hope or meaning amidst the chaos that surrounded me. There were days when simply getting out of bed felt like an insurmountable task.
The future that had once seemed bright now felt shrouded in darkness. I questioned everything, my purpose, my resilience, and even the messages of hope and intentionality that I shared with my listeners for years. In those moments of despair, the concept of the healing power of gratitude felt distant and almost unattainable.
How could I possibly feel grateful when it seemed like my world was crumbling? The idea of finding something to be thankful for amidst such profound loss felt not just challenging, but impossible. Yet, it was during this crucible of adversity that I began to realize that embracing gratitude could be my lifeline.
As I stood at the crossroads of grief and chaos, I faced a choice to succumb to despair or to seek out moments of light amidst the darkness. Little did I know that this choice would lead me on a transformative journey, one that would reveal the true depth and strength found in the healing power of gratitude.
It became clear that even in my darkest moments, there were still glimmers of hope worth holding onto. As I stood at the crossroads of grief and uncertainty, I found myself in a quiet moment of reflection, one of those nights when the weight of everything felt almost unbearable. I kept thinking about the loss of my sister, and then something shifted.
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