Time

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

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“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” Seneca

Time is considered the most valuable commodities around. For the individual time is a precious resource. We are born and then we die. The time we have at our disposal is all that is in-between. The length of which remains undetermined.

There is time outside these parameters. We know of this. We are aware. We read history books of the past, examining the time before our existence. We know that for some period into the future time will carry on. Perhaps infinitely, as long as life and consciousness exist. (more…)

Escape Self-Absorption, Let Go of The Ego

We can have everything we want in life by escaping our self-absorption. Everything! It is not that we should deny self-care or self-love. We shouldn’t seek to abandon our search and satisfaction of our primary human needs – food, shelter, belongingness, survival. Self-absorption is allowing the ego to rule and letting it obsess over fulfilling false needs. (more…)

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Our Greatest Joy is in Our Sorrow Unmasked

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Our greatest joy is in our sorrow unmasked… then there is silence. I sit still. Deep in contemplation. This statement brings me slight confusion, curiosity and delight.

“Our greatest joy is in our sorrow unmasked!”

To assess such things I usually find it beneficial to understand the intricacies of this statement. What is joy? What is sorrow? And why would we mask either, our joy or our sorrow?

Joy – a feeling of great pleasure or happiness. (more…)

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12 Ways to Effectiveness

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi – Originally Published 11.11.2014

How many times have you got to the end of the day and while lying in bed before you nod off you wonder, “Shit, what did I really achieve today?”

In this episode, I share the remaining 6 productivity hacks to that have helped me get to the end of most days feeling better about what I achieved. Enjoy the show.
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The Common Grounds of Victimhood & Hate

Written & Narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

Belongingness – a deep and fundamental human emotion.

• Why? Survival and reproduction.

Humans are animals and as with many animal groups belonging to social groups provide protection. Although this is not as relevant nowadays because we can survive pretty well without being a part of a tribe, we still do desire to belong to a group or groups. The social bonds and relationships we form in our networks have been proven to have profound benefits to our overall wellbeing.

People that are lonely or don’t meet this need to belong will have difficulty forming a level of self-identity. Who we are plays a critical role in how we think, the decisions we make and how we behave. If we lack a solid sense of identity – who are we? It brings our level of significance, relevance and meaning in life to a lower level. This is not a good thing. (more…)

Prosperity

Written & narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Recently I had a great conversation with Joan Sotkin on the podcast on the topic of prosperity (check it out here). Having reflected on our discussion I felt it was a good opportunity to share my perspectives and open up a similar dialogue in your life. When you think of this word, prosperity, what are the first thoughts that come to mind?

Many of us would immediately associate prosperity with wealth and material possessions. However, I believe prosperity or to be prosperous in life is more than a measure of the dollars in your bank or the wealth accumulation you achieve. There are other elements that also indicate one’s prosperity including the likes of health and happiness. (more…)

The Art of Receiving

Written & Narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi – Originally Published 7.11.2014

I got myself in more debt. I got myself more upset when more bills came rolling in. I got myself in a panic when I got myself fired and was not sure where the next paycheck would come from. How would I support my wife and kids? What would I do next? What would happen next?

What I asked for in life I received. It was how I reacted, not responded, that has taught me a heck of a lot in life. We all continue to learn as we experience life. It is what we do with these life lessons that count.

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