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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 13 MIN

I Am the Cause

from Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life · host Michelle Burkhard

What if the greatest source of change in your life isn'tfound by changing your circumstances, but by changing your perspective?In today's episode, Michelle explores one of the most challenging and liberating principles of personal growth: "I am the cause." While we often believe that other people or difficult situations create our emotions, the truth is far more empowering. Our experiences are shaped less by what happens to us and more by how we choose to respond.Using real-life examples, from recent severe storms andpower outages to difficult relationships and everyday frustrations, Michelle unpacks the subtle ways we hand our power away by believing that other people are responsible for our emotional state. When we recognize that we are thecause of our own experience, we also discover that we hold the key to changing it.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why cause and effect works differently than most people believe• How your mindset shapes your experience, regardless of your circumstances• The difference between being responsible for an event and being responsible for your response• Why taking ownership of your experience is one of the most empowering shifts you can make• How this perspective can transform your relationships, resilience, and everyday lifeIf you've ever found yourself blaming circumstances, waitingfor someone else to change, or wondering why the same patterns keep repeating, this episode offers a powerful invitation to look inward and reclaim yourability to create a different experience.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! [email protected] for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose

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