In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discuss the freedom that comes from self-forgiveness and how it is tied to forgiving others, Kelly interrupts Sydneys clever segue.

• Forgiveness is a process
• Forgiveness does not mean reconciliaton
• How do we teach or talk about forgiveness
• Moving on too fast
• Steps in the process
• The process cycles and we return again and again
• Changing or turning around
• I rely on God, Higher Power, etc..., my own will power is not enough
• Forgiveness is for ourself and the freedom that comes from forgiving

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly start the year with a series that sets our viewer with a mindset of personal success. This episode examines self-worth and self-love.

• Building a foundation
• We are first and foremost good, beloved, sacred beings
• We are not our mistakes
• I am enough...my authentic self
• Self-love recognizes all of me with compassion

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly alternatives to New Year resolutions.

• History of New Year Resolutions
• Watch Night services
• Ending of one year and beginning of a new year a natural time to reflect
• 45% of the people make resolutions and 8% keep them
• Why are resolutions hard to keep?
• Resolutions are so big and can be overwhelming
• One and done or small increments versus huge goal, something manageable
• Find the "why" behind the goal
• Pain of not changing must be greater than the pain of changing
• Visualization
• A word for the year as a focus for growth

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly talk holiday movies. Also...a little advice on taking care when getting a cold, getting ahead of it!

• Holiday movies can actually be good for us...yes, studies reveal this
• Creates memories
• Cinema-therapy, its a thing
• Some of our favorite movies...claymation, classics, newer movies
• Movies if your not about Christmas movies

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly about the spirituality of this time of year and the image and metaphor of light as a thread that connects us all.

• A time of hope and light during the season leading up to Christmas
• Finding light as we gather with others
• Attending a religious service when its not "your cup of tea" or different than what you prefer
• Looking inward and then broadening my view
• How have others offered us light...hope, comfort, laughter etc..that we needed in the moment
• A season of waiting and anticipation
• How will I be surprised during this season?
• How will I be a light to others?

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly discover that Sydney is much better at picking gifts than Kelly.

• Gifts for the competitor
• Gifts for the pet-lover
• Gifts for the homebody
• Gifts for the extravert
• Mini vacuum desk cleaner
• For Cooks and bakers
• For the forgetful people
• Spiritual gifts
• For travelers
• For the person who "doesn't want anything"
• Experiential gift
• Funny gifts

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly talk about finding satisfaction and reflecting on the "why" of our wants.

• Negative connotation associated with materialism
• Outward--acquiring the "right" things
• How long do the "new" things make you satisfied
• Always wanting...confusing wants and needs
• Realizing what we have is hard when we look outward to see what we don't have
• Looking outward to find an inner void
• Scarcity Brain
• True freedom comes from examining the want and seeing what is on the other side of that
• Comparing ourselves to others
• Balance is key

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In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly have a light conversation around traditions, sharing some from friends and family.

• Sydney's cat Bagheera makes his debut
• What are traditions and what role do they serve
• Why are traditions important
• Allowing traditions to end and starting new ones
• Everything from cookies to underwear, from food to music
• A tradition from Finland
• Activities together instead of gifts

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