Finding Joy in Hard Times Kindness, Presence, and Purpose with Shari Alyse

TV host, bestselling author, and joy expert Shari Alyse--⭐OFIK CO-AUTHOR⭐--joins Michael G. Neece to explore the deep connection between kindness, joy, and presence. Shari shares how caregiving for her late father transformed her understanding of purpose, why truly seeing people is one of the greatest acts of kindness, and how daily self-care rituals keep her anchored through grief and uncertainty. She also shares updates on her docuseries Joy Drive and her contribution to the upcoming collaborative book "Our Future is Kind: The Ultimate Guide to Making a Difference." This Week's Kindness Challenge: Make genuine eye contact and smile at one stranger or acquaintance each day. Shari reminds us: being truly seen is one of the most powerful gifts we can give — and it costs nothing.   Stay Inspired So You Can Do Kind Things:  Start each morning — before leaving bed — with one simple self-care ritual to fill your own cup first:               • Place both hands on your heart and say "I love you" or "thank you"               • Wrap your arms around yourself and speak one affirming truth aloud               • Pause and take one conscious breath before the day begins   Get in Shari's orbit: https://www.sharialyse.com https://joydriveusa.com Joy Drive Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVI_2PufHXKNYwkVtAPkI5ZjzLDlO48oN Please visit our website to get more information: http://ourfutureiskind.com/   Michael G. Neece's Essential Information -Book a Call! https://ourfutureiskind.as.me -PressKit: https://onedrive.live.com/?redeem=aHR0cHM6Ly8xZHJ2Lm1zL2YvcyFBaVdyWHZsbEx3Ujl4WGJEZzRkcGE4ZDBWMUVGP2U9a3R6TTBP   🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@YourNextKeynoteSpeaker/?sub_confirmation=1  ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aQcfpaZkX9Wisd9c9BWXv  ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-future-is-kind-podcast/id1784037822  AmazonPodcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b3e101ff-9a05-4a17-9160-879012997d5c/our-future-is-kind-podcast    Podcast guests and key partners: @ShariAlyse @ThirdWaveVolunteers @Nataliesiston @bravehealerproductions2444 @mari_trademarks @erikwalkerneill9708 @lisapowellgraham @TheMyImpossiblePodcast_MK @_bernadette_smith @nikki-groom @laraheacock4059 @bravehealerproductions2444 @ChefaloConsulting @MindfulManagementPodcast   Michael is co-founder of The Human Summit,  Learn about The Human Summit: www.thehumansummit.com/home  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-human-summit  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumansummit   🔗 Check Out My Books Here! 🚀 "Tony Jenzano, Astronaut Trainer" https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Jenzano-Astronaut-Trainer-Stars/dp/1469659921  ⭐ "In Kind" https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Consciously-Craft-Meaningful-Career/dp/B0CT32X7LD  🏅 International #1 Best Seller "Joy Unleashed" https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Unleashed-Ultimate-Guide-Living-ebook/dp/B0G46K2MZC    🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker/  Website: https://www.ourfutureiskind.com/   📩 [email protected]  ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FP3M_hjbVM  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3s0EP4b28  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgQaO_LOGME  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkCL2dMi_e0  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T766pHw-7BA  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_SyObRtsY  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P3-mJeeu5Q  ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UdJ66ej_yU  ================================= ✅ About Michael G Neece. Welcome to Our Future is Kind, where I explore how kindness creates stronger teams, better leadership, and a thriving world. As a keynote speaker and visionary leader, I share kindness-driven strategies through speeches, expert interviews, and my podcast, "Our Future is Kind." From corporate culture to personal growth, I uncover how kindness shapes success.   My book, "In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career," offers a roadmap to a fulfilling career and a kinder workplace. I believe in teaching others to use the power of kindness to build the future we want to live in.   For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please reach out: 📩 Email: [email protected]    🔔 Want to boost efficiency, innovation, and productivity through kindness? 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