Maura Sweeney: Living Happy Inside Out | Personal Growth | Influence | The Power of Happiness

Did you know that the Authentic You . . . was originally a Master-piece? Listen in to discover more about your origin, then look forward to a "re-newed" you in what's to come. 

What do four Hebrew letters, a modern day dream and the lyrics to one of MIchael Jackson's songs have in common? Find out in this episode of The ABC's of NOW as we navigate through the process of change and look forward to a brighter day ahead. #Peace #Consciousness #Spirituality #Dreams #Shift

Have you ever that you were in need something immediately . . .  as in right NOW? In this latest episode of the ABC's of NOW, we examine the letter J and the ideas of Just in Time. Get ready for excitement, suspended animation and more to foster your imagination and uplift your soul for good things ahead.  #consciousness #shift #happiness #peace #soul

If you've been following this exciting series to help navigate yourself through the epic changes our world is going through, you won't want to miss this 12th episode. Explore the letter O and discover how the expression OMG is about to become part of our collective future! #Change #Consciousness #Peace

Ready for the epic shift taking place in our world today? Keep up with every letter and its corresponding word in this special series entitled the ABC's of NOW! In this episode, consider P and the word Positivity -- you're going to need it!  #Positivity #Peace #Change #Consciousness

As our cosmos undergoes a major shift, we'll all be introduced to the element of surprise, the subject of this latest episode in the ABC's of NOW. Surprises can suspend our attention, focus and our reality. They can also lead us back to a better place. Discover some of what to expect in the process and be sure to share this episode share with friends! #change #shift #consciousness #peace #selfhelp

What happens when tall trees -- institutions, individuals and even ideas -- fall from their high places? It's time to say, "Timberrrr!" Join me in Episode 7 of this ABC's of NOW series to help you navigate through seismic and epic changes with inner peace as you travel.  #change #controversy #peace #consciousness #spirituality

If you thought lightly of the word virtues, prepare for a surprise! In this 5th episode of the ABC's of NOW, we take up letter V and the word Virtues. Discover how incredibly - and even supernaturally - powerful a role the word Virtues can play in your life! As sweeping and unexpected winds of change toss you around, you'll want to listen to this episode again and again! #change #vision #soul #metaphysical #courage  

In episode 4 of this special 26 episode series, we examine the letter W and the word Wonderful. In a world rumbling with epic change, what will the world look like ahead -- after the dust settles? Step into the word wonderful and imagine what you might have previously believed impossible! #change #faith #vision #future #soul

What if you were to open a few doors, learn of hidden things and suddenly realize the world you're living in is something far different than what you believed it to be? Join me in this timely exploration of human nature, common spheres of control, the art of personal inquiry and learning how to awaken to your own light. #Human Nature #Personal Growth #Disclosures #Awakening

If you are upset, angry, confused or afraid about the latest news report, you must tune in to this powerful podcast. Be inspired. Be a World Changer -- and change your world into something good, something better! #Truth #CoronaVirus #Pandemic #Peace #Power

It seems impossible, but personal traumas can transform into potential life treasures. Time, endurance and perhaps a bit of faith may be required, but we discover our most challenging experiences contain the seeds of blessings -- for ourselves as well as others. Listen in as I share the extraordinary redemptive story of Cresta Durojaiye, a lovely woman from Nigeria I recently met while attending a conference in London.

We all want to be happy, but do we take the steps to get there? Listen in as I share a list of my top happiness hacks. #happiness #selfhelp #wellbeing #mentalhealth #peace #howto

Inspired by our typical oversight of others until they're gone, this podcast inspires you to say, do and appreciate people while you can -- as in right now! #happiness #soul #grief #uplift #positivechange

Designed originally as a New Year's 2020 episode, this topic is always relevant. Using the benefit of 2020 hindsight, we're taking a look at the psychological, emotional and familiar frame of mind you've been living in. If that proverbial house is no longer serving you, today might just be the time to frame a new - and happier - one for yourself.  #Happiness #Peace #SelfGrowth #SelfDevelopment #Mastery #Life

If you're seeking a deeper level of peace, rest and good cheer, listen in. Discover how letting things go can be one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself this holiday season.   #Christmas #Hanukkah #Peace #forgiveness #soul

Are you leading yourself or allowing others to lead you? In this latest podcast, I share some ways we can unwittingly be led by others. Gain awareness, insight and more to discover how and when you can step up and lead yourself.  #insight, #peace, #leadership, #awareness, #influence

We've all experienced challenges relating to others. Sometimes, it may be because we're out of sync and operating on different frequencies! Listen in to a few stories of mine as I share personal insights about operating on different frequencies from those around me. Expect increased awareness for choosing your personal engagements while adding to your sense of inner peace and happiness. #conflict #relationships #synergy #peace  

Our media often promotes money, power and immediate gratification as popular value systems. But what happens when we choose the wrong pursuits and lose our sense of peace? In this podcast, I share a personal story about unwinding the process and returning to peace. My hope is to inspire you to do something of the same. #Peace #Stories #Integrity

Everyone suffers from the paralysis and near crippling effects of fear. In this podcast, I cover some of the origins of fear, plus some of the ways we can use fear as a catalyst for our happiness, peace and freedom.  #fear #peace #happiness

Has someone ever inquired about your life story? Have you ever asked someone else about theirs? In this podcast, I explore the innate power and some positive outcomes that arise when we decide to do just that! #happiness #peace #understanding #encouragement #wellbeing

Racism impedes our ability to live happily and at peace from the inside out. This podcast invites you to consider the way in which you judge others, and the manner in which you'd like others to judge you. Look forward to several personal stories, each of which should challenge you and get you thinking about whether we should judge by color - or character!   #Character #Integrity #Racism #Peace

Asking whether you're a label and facade rather than a person of substance and character continues on a theme of judging by externals. Expect two personal stories, one regarding a person I needed to fire and the other concerning a person I needed to evict. In both cases, you'll find plenty to challenge your thinking and help you ascertain whether form or substance is what truly matters! #racism #judgment #integrity #harmony #society    

Racism is a major impediment to living happy from the inside out. Over the past few years, the notion of racism has become a daily part of our media language and, therefore, our social consciousness. In this new series, I introduce part 1 on the topic to ask: Are you a racist? Listen in and learn about yourself, your neighbors and the society in which you'd like to live. #Society #Culture #CriticalThinking #Peace #Empowerment #Happiness

Inspired by John Lennon's 1988 hit song "Imagine" which speaks to the heart of a better society, this podcast is both timely and potent. While being part of a big world, we often lose sight of the roles we play in perpetuating wrongs and/or catalyzing something better. If you've lost your sense of imagination in a world gone awry, rediscover the many possibilities and opportunities to use your personal power today!   #John Lennon #Imagination #Power #Culture #Happiness #Society #Inspiration    

Are you adept at giving other people compliments, or merely engaging in flattery? When it comes to living happy from the inside out, check in to this latest podcast. Discern the difference between these two seemingly close "cousins." Then, discover the reason why one is more powerful than the other - for you as well as those around you!   #LifeLessons #Peace #Happiness #Harmony #Integrity #EmotionalIntelligence

Whether you realize it or not, you are a person of influence! In this podcast, discover the power, source and essence of influence. Listen to stories of two individuals I knew who might not have been aware of the influence they had on my life. Discover an awareness that you, too, have the power to influence those around you in mighty ways. #influence #power #leadership #consciousness #selfdevelopment #emotionalintelligence

Life happens. At one time or another, every one of us will feel overwhelmed, stunned, or even wasted and destroyed. In this podcast, I share two totally different stories about the psychological, emotional and physical side effects of devastation. I also deliver hopeful outcomes and some tips to help get you through the process and on to a brighter, more hopeful life. #devastation #breakdowns #hope #happiness #personalgrowth

Being a person of integrity can be one tall order. But in this podcast, I talk about walking in integrity, step by step and moment by moment. As usual, I'll share some definitions and also provide a personal story or two to bring it all home. Be encouraged to be your best and most whole as you, too, start walking in your own integrity.     #integrity #peace #identity #wellness #career #happiness

We may think that learning stops when we leave school or attain a new academic degree. But life lessons are of another sort that help in the growth of our human soul. Whether good or bad, they can help us grow into our bigger, better, wiser and more peaceful self. #life #lessons #peace #wisdom #happiness #selfgrowth

We can expend our energy in a negative or positive fashion, fighting against something that disturbs us or applying ourselves toward a positive ideal or vision. One drains our energy while the other helps fuel it. In this podcast, I share personal experiences on both sides of the political aisle -- plus a unique story behind it -- to bring home some insights on the topic. Listen to assess where and how you're expending your personal energies, then consider how to focus yourself toward something you can positively promote! #Happiness #Empowerment #Positivity #Uplift #Society

We've all suffered from this malaise! Intuition tells us one thing, but we ignore its signals. If you have inwardly known something, yet failed to acknowledge it openly to yourself, you'll eventually have to come to terms with the truth. Like all podcasts, expect to hear a personal story and receive guidance on a brighter outlook for living happy -- from the inside out. #cognitivedissonance #truth #wellness #trauma #peace #happiness

Admitting to being wrong is often one of the most difficult things we do. But does avoiding the words, "I was wrong," make us feel better or worse? In this podcast, I introduce how our early training, and even our religious upbringings, can make admitting to being wrong a major social, emotional and even psychological challenge. Then, I share several stories of how admitting when I was wrong actually made me feel better! Explore this topic for yourself. See if being "wrong" might sometimes be the "right" thing to do for your personal peace and happiness, too! #guilt #fear #society #training #peace #happiness

If you've ever been misunderstood or if you've misunderstood someone else, you're not alone! Misunderstandings bring unnecessary social, emotional and psychological upset to us all. Discover a few ways misunderstandings play out in everyday life. Then expect to become one who turns misunderstanding into understanding; mistrust into trust; and conflict into harmony. #peace #understanding #interpersonalrelations

Are you truly the author of your thoughts, or did someone else plant them there for you? In this sequel to my previous podcast, I talk more on how we acquire the thoughts, awareness and beliefs of those around us. As usual, expect to hear one of my anecdotal stories. Then, receive some simple suggestions on how to step up into ownership of your own mind.  #thoughts #beliefs #peace #happiness #leadership #authenticity

When endeavoring to live happy from the inside out, it's important to recognize that you can actually be the source of cheer. Listen in to this holiday message that is of value every day of the year. #happiness, #peace, #holidays, #goodwill, #soul,

Our minds and, therefore, our world, are all framed. Sometimes those frames are helpful and constructive but on other occasions, they are not. What we do when our framing encloses, corrals or encases us through negative impingement or entrapment is the subject of today's podcast. Listen to my story about financial framing. Discover how I stepped out of a bureaucratic mindset and into a freer and more abundant one. Prepare to feel freer, happier and more empowered.   #happiness #freedom #emotions #peace #power

What does it mean to be and how does that translate to you and your life? Learn some specific definitions on the concept, listen to some stories and get my latest dose of inspiration and hope. For those caught in the world of human trafficking, there's something for you at the end of this podcast, too.      

We've all been misunderstood in life, and it's left us frustrated and deflated. But we've misunderstood the intentions and thoughts of those around us, too. In this podcast, we'll talk about the common human trap of misunderstanding and how we can turn it around for greater peace and more.

In today's world, the idea of responsibility is hardly a common theme. To the contrary, we are often engaged in the on-going blame game. We find easy fault with others while often absolving ourselves in the process! After being involved in several recent conversations, some of which took place on a national level, I was both surprised and disappointed. Specifically, I found myself wondering how personal responsibility could be overlooked as part of the greater social contract.  In this latest podcast, I have taken up the various meanings of the word responsible. These definitions all bring attention to the various moral and rational decisions we make. They help us realize how what we choose to think, say and do impact the outcomes we experience in life.  I've also related these definitions to two personal stories – one of my own and a second involving a male friend - where personal responsibility plays a valuable role. What I share may step on more than a few proverbial toes. These stories will challenge some popular, modern narratives. However, these same anecdotes illuminate the power we have in life to be accountable – at least in part – for the contributions we make that help form our life experiences.  When we can own our part in social exchanges, we can grow in confidence, peace, self-possession and personal happiness. Listen in and discover why responsibility is a powerful key to your life!

Today, it's easy to identify ourselves as a victim: one who has been injured, adversely affected or otherwise sacrificed under some form of hardship or mistreatment. But on our inward path to experience happiness, it's important to consciously evaluate these the beliefs we hold about ourselves. In this podcast, I not only define the word victim, but I provide its the opposite term, a word you should find both illuminating and empowering. I'll take you to one of my early life stories when confronted with my own opportunity for "victimhood." When viewed through a different lens, I share how even unfortunate circumstances can yield us great benefits and personal gain.

How can we navigate well in a world that thrives on the polarity of winners and losers? This podcast sets aside for a few moments our collectivized mindset and the acquired need to self-protect against the many "others" out there that we perceive. There is another way to view the seminal question: Who won? We'll take a look at different viewpoints, stories and paradigms in search of something bigger, higher, greater and better for all of humanity. If you need an uplifting new perspective, expect to emerge with a brighter and more empowered outlook. It may require a bit of faith and vision, but you can anchor some of it to live happier, from the inside out. Then, listen in as we hear from Trey Downes from Baltimore, Maryland who shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too.   #mindsets #paradigms #fear #domination #soul #humanity

You may be careful to feed your body with nourishing and healthy ingredients. But are you feeding your soul with thoughts, behaviors and intentions that support your well being? This latest podcast provides several ways in which you can gain awareness of what you've been doing to fuel and feed your soul in helpful ways. Whether you're aware of this active process or not, be empowered to uplift and energize your soul, your peace of mind and your personal happiness, too. Then, listen to Linda Wattley share what makes her happy from the inside out, too.   #soul #wellbeing #awareness #empowerment

Are you employing your most powerful weapon? If you're on a path to living happy from the inside out, you'll want to know what this weapon is – and how to use it! The powerful weapon is choice, the choice to forgive. If you have suffered emotionally, physically, financially or otherwise, exercising the power of forgiveness is your key to peace and happiness. Listen as I share how I discovered and triggered this personal weapon, even as a young child. You'll hear an alternate story of another woman who chose to withhold forgiveness instead. Muse over a few unpleasant and confining outcomes that occur when we choose not to release forgiveness. Wherever you are today, I urge you to listen in to this insightful and profoundly personal message. Choosing the power of forgiveness may be difficult, but the benefits we receive are bountiful! Learn how to get access to another story of my major forgiveness secret available in a new book release called I Bared My Chest. Finally, meet Cathy Sanders from Clearwater, Florida, and discover what makes her happy from the inside out, too.   #Forgiveness #Emotions #Burdens #Karma #EmotionalWeapons

We're often waiting for happiness to "happen" to us. But can we do something on our end to facilitate those good feelings and a sense of well-being? In this podcast, I share many upbeat synonyms for happiness and contrast them with a few antonyms – to include the word sadness. Listen in as I share on at least one occasion how I made an affirmative choice to step away from sadness and chose happiness and hope for myself. Make some of your own connections with feelings of happiness and choose a more empowered path for yourself, too. Don't forget to listen to our special guest who shares how she lives happy from the inside out, too.   #Hope #Empowerment #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence    

Have you ever experienced loss, only to discover you'd gained? Most of us try to avoid loss, even when we're bored, unhappy, in pain or in a present state of discontent. We consider loss as a negative proposition and can be tempted to see such losses through a limited and disappointing lens. In this podcast, I share three types of "losses" I've experienced over the years. Then, I demonstrate how each loss transitioned into several types of unexpected, personal gains. Regardless of the type of loss you might be facing, may you feel inspired to see circumstances through a broader, brighter and more hopeful personal lens. Then, listen in to Christina from Brooklyn, New York. #Fear #Loss #Love #Soul #Gain #Purpose #Happiness  

Designed with the holiday season in mind, this latest podcast can be listened to and appreciated any day of the year. What are some of your favorite things to do, to watch, to experience and feel that expand your sense of inner joy and well being? In this podcast, I offer a few of my own favorite things. They require little or no money, yet leave me feeling expansive, happy and abundant. Let my list inspire you to think of some of your favorite things in life, too. Finally, listen to my friend Emmitt Muckles as he shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too. #happiness #bliss #abundance #holidays #gifts #selflove

Are you preparing for success or waiting around for it to happen? In this podcast, we examine an old adage: Success happens when preparation meets opportunity. Often, we wish for our success and long for seemingly elusive events. However, we overlook the fact that luck most often occurs when our intentions, efforts and activities point us toward a desired end. We can either be passive hopers or actively engaged doers as we prepare for the positive outcomes we hope for in life. Listen in to three stories about turning hopes and dreams into realities. As you do, feel inspired to discover how the process of preparation is good for us on a number of levels. Perhaps most importantly, preparing for our future success ultimately makes us happier from the inside out.     As a special holiday offer, find out how you can receive one of my Art of Happiness books for free. Finally, listen in as Jason shares with us what makes him happy from the inside out, too. #dreams #goals #perseverance #luck #success  

Most of our personal conflicts and greater social problems arise out of fear. In this podcast, I discuss the two ultimate, yet polarized, human emotions: one is love and the other is fear. Love is our birthright and our natural state of wholeness, peace and harmony where vitality continually flows. The second emotion, fear, exists on the opposite side of the emotion spectrum. Fear obscures our true life, seeking to avoid, protect and limit rather than allowing us to extend and grow. Discover some ancient words of wisdom that remain timeless and telling for us today. Then expect some guidance on how to step beyond fear and pass through to the love and life within that longs to wake us up to something better, brighter and freer. In this podcast, I also offer a special gift that should make you smile. Find out how you can get a free copy of my Art of Happiness book on Values by writing Maura@Maura4u and referencing this podcast. Finally, meet former NFL player Mark Pattison and now Find Your Summit podcaster as he shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too.   #Peace #Fear #Truth #Love 

Are you seeing life through a limited lens?  Have you been viewing your life and circumstances through a restricted and narrow perspective, or opening up your mind to a broader way of thinking? In this podcast, discover several examples of how by defining an idea through a narrow perspective, I prevented myself from seeing so much more – even though the evidence was all around me! If you have ever restricted your own ideas on life and are looking for inspiration that leads to abundant vision, listen in. Then listen to Natalia from Poland as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too. #abundance #vision #hope #perspective #mothering