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On today’s show my very special guest, Caitlyn Cogan Doemner, and I discuss some ideas that have floating around in my mind for a bit. Ideas about a core philosophy of love, kind of in line with the words of Jesus about loving your neighbor…

... only I want to be rather specific when my neighbor is the one struggling at the bottom level of Maslow’s hierarchy—those with access to water, food, shelter, warmth, and clothing. Those I refer to as the poor and disenfranchised.

Here’s how I began my latest blog written the day after the election results:

Today is a day of sorrow and fear for one-half of the American public. It seems to me that fear and loss of hope largely represent the emotions of those who long for social justice. I understand. However, it also seems to me that social justice is less a governmental thing than it is a matter of personal responsibility.

As is her style, Caitlyn Cogan Doemner offers both brilliant and practical insights into our role as “our brother’s keeper.”

LINKS

Check out Caitlin’s astounding website HERE. Or the business version found at www.ecstaticsales.com

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Well, we’re finally back with our dear friend Terry Hershey. The topic we will chat about today is the role of the ordinary—the everyday—in the lexicon of spirituality.

For most of us, the idea of the Divine is often thought of a special, unique, and oft times spectacular occurrences. When the truth is God is most frequently found in ordinary occasions of work and play and familiar relationships.

The word “epiphany” comes to mind which we understand “seeing God” in the miraculous or the special. But the dictionary definition simply means a “manifestation of God” and in our minds divine manifestations occur daily and regularly.

Terry Hershey’s new book, Sanctuary – Creating a Space for Grace in Your Life, not only defines where we can find God, it also describes and suggests habits for doing so. It’s a way to approach and embrace your daily life through a lens of grace, freedom, and contentedness.

So… let’s get at it.

LINKS

Find out all about Terry Hershey and Sabbath Moment HERE.

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Our guest today, Dennis J. Henson, is a successful real estate investor, teacher, and author with over fifty years of experience. ​His mentoring program has greatly contributed to the success of many of his followers.

Dennis has a new book, Real Impact, Daily Inspiration, and I am very impressed with his structure and important ideas.

Once, during an interview, Dennis was asked, “if you had to name the one thing that’s had the greatest impact on your students, what would it be?” He thought for just a second and responded with, “Form the habit of reading the right things every day!”

When it comes to the value of daily habits, Dennis and I swim in similar ponds. In fact, Dennis has a quote that I strongly agree with… “All your dreams are possible as a byproduct of the habits you form today.”

With that, let’s bring on our special guest coming to us from Arlington, TX, Dennis J Henson.

LINKS

Be sure to check out the new book by Dennis: Real IMPACT, Daily Inspiration.

Find out more about Dennis on his website at www.Dennisjhenson.life

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Today I am excited to chat with Lata Hamilton, a 3-time guest on the show, who is in the process of releasing her very first book, Pioneer Your Career Change.

I am loving Lata’s view that while your new career change begins as a Business Decision for the employer and is most often a Personal Decision for you.

However, Lata proposes that you understand your career change as a Business Decision as well. As you will discover today, the dynamics and approach are very different.

Remember, says Lata, “Your career is a launch pad for the rest of your life.” I am very interested in discovering more.

LINKS

Please visit Lata’s website for more information HERE.

Be on the lookout for Lata Hamilton’s first book: Pioneer Your Career Change. It will be available on Amazon on November 12, 2024.

Or go to latahamilton.com/pioneer for information on the book.

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Today we revisit Wendy Hooper Ross to conclude our show on the subject of Understanding Fear.

Wendy is an expert in residential real estate (as you discovered in Part One last week), but it is also obvious that Wendy is an expert on life, from both the thinking and feeling perspectives.

Last week we started out to talk about fear in life as we considered four areas: home ownership, relationships, careers, and voting in this next presidential election.

We discussed, in depth, the self-fulfilling negative downward spiral that leads to our frustrating lack of inventory in the real estate market. We talked about managing fear and the need to take risks. And then we concluded the show with a discussion about fear in relationships. We didn’t have time to discuss fear in careers and in voting.

Today, in Part Two we chat about those issues.

Yes, we do talk about fear and voting in the presidential election of 2024. The first fear I must confess is My Fear of even mildly broaching the subject of politics on this show. Yikes!

LINKS

You can contact Wendy (or communicate with her) at https://substack.com/@wendyhooperross

Or

https://Wendyhooperross.substack.com

Check out this YouTube video with Wendy HERE for a 2-minute introduction.

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Today I visit with a recent guest Wendy Hooper Ross.

Wendy is an expert in residential real estate. She devotes much of her time to understanding the current and future states of the real estate market in the United States. Her insights are brilliant.

Now, while in our conversations about real estate, Wendy and I happened to land on the subject of the role of fear and control in the hearts of Americans. As we chatted, I realized this is a topic we need to discuss on The Next Chapter with Charlie because it impacts everyone’s life in one way or another.

So, today’s show is all about fear and anxiety in our desire for what I’m calling The Facade of Control. As expected, Wendy’s personal insights are bang on. We wrestle with fear and the hunger for control regarding our homes, our relationships, our careers, and even our politics.

LINKS

You can contact Wendy (or communicate with her) at https://substack.com/@wendyhooperross

Or

https://Wendyhooperross.substack.com

Check out this YouTube video with Wendy HERE for a 2-minute introduction.

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One thing I find about my life today… I live in a world of distractions. I may have plans for the day, but other stuff just seems to come up. First there are the external distractions of emails, phone calls, unexpected appointments and less than important interruptions.

But even more disrupting are the Internal Distractions of fear and anxiety and feelings of overwhelm—all resulting in a lack of confidence. It’s surprising we get anything done in any given day.

Our special guest today, hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether, not only understands these issues, but he has also developed very practical alternatives that don’t require years of therapy. His ideas are brilliant and shocking simple!

Let’s find our Craig’s ideas of how we might Take Back Control of Our Lives.

Links

Be sure to check out this link to Craig’s very insightful process and contact details HERE.

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As you might guess, I live in an interior world of creativity and imagination. That’s why I love to ponder. Yes, I spend a good portion of my day thinking about what is and, more importantly, what might be.

Every now and again, I come across an idea that I am not sure what to do with. That’s when I make a phone call to my “go-to” thinkers who also love to ponder challenging topics. Of course I almost always put in a call to my friend Terry Hershey.

And then when it comes to deep-thinking my “go-to” will always be the ever-so brilliant Lindsay Davis. A woman of keen insight and thorough logic.

Today I chat with Lindsay about the perils of Certainty and the necessary advocacy of living intentionally in an uncertain and chaotic world. The world of real life—the one where you never know anything “for sure.”

Lindsay Davis calls herself a “converted perfectionist,” who now focuses on nurturing a fresh and innovative approach to life in a world fraught with chaos and uncertainty.

LINKS

You can contact Lindsay at lindsay@lindsaydaviscoaching.com

Get Lindsay’s Path to Possibility Journal at http://thepathtopossibilityjournal.com/