Blooming Together

These two wonderful women have learned to appreciate; and even rely on, the power of their friendship. We definitely bloom better with a best friend. And... rest assured that, what's shared on "therapy hill", stays on therapy hill. Join us!

FACT: Without FREEDOM we can't fully bloom.Happy 250th Birthday, America!1776-2026

A few bits of wisdom, some great ideas and a poem to remind us to keep blooming and let the ordinary come alive.Thank you, James Clear, Jared Halverson, William Martin, Dr. Creswell, and Elaine Welteroth.

Not only are daisies the "friendliest" flowers, they're the strongest. Let's be "daisy strong" and bloom ANYWHERE we're planted. We're in this together.

It's not if we'll fall, but when. We will fall. Get up. Bloom on! We're in this together.

We had no idea what was in store for us when we got married, and we still can't believe for how long! The years have been filled with faith, struggle, love, growth, forgiveness, and fun. Through it all, we keep blooming together. If we can do it, so can you.

LOVE is the most transformative power in the universe. In this episode we explore the infinite positive effects our love and kindness create and some simple ways we can begin today to radiate love wherever we are. <3Thank you for joining me! I appreciate it. Please like, comment, and share the Blooming Together podcast with others. :D

Tex is so committed to and enthusiastic about service, growth, purpose, and connection, that it's easy to feel his love and dedication as a teacher and engage with him. We talked about the "C's" of change, "servant leadership", and, of course, blooming where you're planted.Tex is a seasoned educator and leadership trainer with over 30 years at the University of Minnesota. He has dedicated most of his career to student development and engagement and serves as a Student Success and Development Coordinator at the University. His philosophy is simple: meet people where they are, recognize that leadership is a journey, and help others discover their plan, purpose, and potential. He often says, "Together we are better, together we are stronger, together we find success." Beyond the University, Tex is the proud father of four outstanding adult children, Tessa, Ellie, Marcus, and Lexi. Married to his high school sweetheart, Tex and Donna continue to work and volunteer in the Orono community where they met. Since 1991, Tex has coached youth and high school sports, including rugby, soccer, football, swimming, track and field, wrestling, and even competitive high school speech, gaining invaluable insights into how leadership in sports develops across generations in countless ways. In addition to all the things he does in education, coaching, and volunteering, he also loves being an instructor for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When is comes to teaching he strives to be the best he can because he knows, "An average teacher tells, a good teacher explains, a better teacher demonstrates, yet the best teacher inspires." Welcome, Tex Ostvig! Thank you for joining us today!

Pivoting isn't a sign of weakness or lack of commitment - it's proof that our commitment runs deeper than any single plan. Being able to change or shift how we move is often the only way to keep moving.

January is a long, gentle exhale of everything we've just experienced and an equally gentle inhale filled with hope for the new year and all of it's possibility. Keep blooming. We're in this together.

Connection is a gift, the best gift.

Simple daily rituals can make a big difference in the overall quality of our lives.

The love of an amazing mom and close friends, encouraging words from a beloved grandfather, caring counselors, insightful teachers, and the sheer tenacity in her soul, helped my friend, Ariella Larson, find her way through the darkness of depression and debilitating ADHD, to discover her passion and purpose serving others as an ASL interpreter...and blooming, even when she didn't like where she was planted.In addition to being an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter, Arie, is a hobby artist and life-long learner. She was raised in a Jewish family and is the youngest of three children. She is most proud of graduating from college with a bachelor's degree, despite initially dropping out.

Amazing things grow beneath the surface. Plant impossible gardens and see what blooms.

Unlock the fullness of life with gratitude. It really is everything.

We all need encouragement to keep growing and blooming. Tune in for a little Monday motivation.

According to @happinessproject on Instagram. Funny and true. Check it out!

We bloom better together - even in the worst of times; even in war time.*The Women, Kristin Hannah

Melisa has learned firsthand that if you want something badly enough and are willing to work for it, you CAN accomplish it. Don't give up!Born and raised on the central coast of California, Melisa loves to go camping and travel with her husband, Richard, but can't imagine living anywhere else, especially with her kids and new granddaughter just 30 minutes away. She fills her downtime with gardening and planting, creating beautiful designs using succulents. She loves photography and cooking, often using homegrown ingredients. She graduated as an LVN in the fall of 2023 and loves helping the people she works with. It was a delight to sit down and chat with her. She inspires me and I have no doubt she'll inspire you, too.

Compassionate service and simple acts of kindness help us bloom together, even through our most difficult challenges.

Once we clear the clutter, internally and externally, we're left with space - room to bloom - and now we get to choose what stays, keep what counts. Tune in to discover how.

"Clutter isn't just the stuff on your floor. It is anything that stands between you and the life you want to be living." So, join me, and let's clear the clutter, Friends!

Who knew Aristotle was such a bloomer! A bit of philosophical wisdom about being better than yesterday from Karen Salmansohn's book, Think Happy. Thanks for joining me!

"Dream impossible things... Things change and impossible things happen."-Chris Hanfieldhttps://www.masterclass.com/

Sometimes we need to prune, pause, or let go of excess in order to sustain our light and purpose.

Wishing without work won't get us there, but with work... we bloom.

How can we get in (better) touch with ourselves, and why is that so important? Join me to find out.

Pain isn't going anywhere, so let's look for the gain in it. In her book, Think Happy, Karen Salmansohn reminds us to get curious instead of furious and find the meaning in the mess. Tune in, and keep blooming!

"The fortitude and motivation to accept what is - especially when you don't like it."-Jon Kabat-Zinn

How do we keep blooming through hardship and tremendous loss? My friend, Brenda, despite much struggle and heartache, has discovered some ways to move through her grief and feel joy, purpose, and peace again. Join our conversation. And, please, share your insights with us in the comments.

Tune in to hear my favorite definition of success EVER!

YOU Matter! Why do we doubt our worth? Can we just agree that we're all amazing? Let's do these few things to reaffirm our awesomeness every day. Bloom on!Elder Uchtdorf's talk

Let's improve our "self-love life" with insights from Karen Salmansohn's marvelous little book, Think Happy. She can help us be our own bestie. Thanks for joining us!

We ALL feel "blah" once in a while. How DO we bloom out of "blah"? Here are some of the best ways we can banish the "blahs" and bloom on. Thanks for joining us!

We're entering the FLOW zone, Friends! That invigorating creative space where we feel fully engaged and deeply aligned with what we're doing. Here we go!

What makes a great day? "Flow," that's what! At least, that's what Eric Booth, in his marvelous book, The Everyday Work of Art, tells us. So, what is flow and how do we achieve it? It's part of the work of art. Listen in, and let's get flowing!

Let's revisit some of my favorite insights and experiences from my last six guests. These marvelous friends of ours are blooming so beautifully and offer us loving encouragement and motivation to keep blooming ourselves! Remember, we're in this together. -Susie

Make things with more meaning, explore the things others have made, and develop a work-of-art attitude. These comprise the triangle of actions that artists use to do the everyday work of art so beautifully.

In her latest endeavor, The Beatitudes Blog, Laura has taken her love of learning and vast research to explore how Christ's beautiful Beatitudes give us specific, workable direction to live a good and happy life. Check it out!

At birth, the word art was a verb that meant "to put things together." It was not a product, but a process.Eric Booth explores this magnificently in his book, The Everyday Work of Art.

"Blooming where I'm planted is wherever I'm at... I've bloomed in each spot... and continue to grow from that story."-Lonzo Perez

From "Things Your Mother Always Told You But You Didn't Want to Hear," to "Snoopy's Philosophy," to LLiving, LLaughing, and LLoving LLike a LLama, to "14,000 Things to be Happy About" - Here are some fun things to think about!Think Happy, Be Happy - Workman Publishing, NYI Believe In You - Sandy GingrasLLive LLaugh LLove LLike A LLama - Alena TkachGreat Quotes From Great Leaders - Peggy AndersonThings Your Mother Always Told You But You Didn't Want to Hear. - Carolyn CoatsLife's Little Instruction Book - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Snoopy's Philosophy - Charles M. SchulzHappiness is a Warm Puppy - Charles M. Schulz14,000 Things to be Happy About - Barbara Ann Kipfer

"For me [blooming where you're planted] means showing up for the people you love and for yourself."-Sienna Robertson

Like a caring earthly father, our Heavenly Father's love is steady and ever-present, lighting our way through the storms of life.

What a marvelous milestone! 100 episodes! I've compiled soundbites from my 52 guests thus far, sharing how they keep blooming where their planted and growing through life. ENJOY!

Savor this moment. Resist rushing off to the next.

A high school science teacher still searching for new ways to bloom in the places where he feels most grounded.

Asking "What if?" and the importance of being curious and pushing beyond boundaries that inhibit our optimism and creativity.

Insightful anecdotes from a baseball player turned robotic cardiothoracic surgeon, and what it takes to qualify for The Daisy Award.Dr. Poston's Blog:robpostonblog.wordpress.com

Being a mom is the greatest work of HEART I've ever been engaged in.♥️