Live Intentionally: Recent Episodes
Mark Devin Bush
Welcome! Everything we do in our lives is intentional! EVERYTHING! We, however, seldom consider the effect our daily actions have, or COULD have, on others, especially those we care about and value. What Mark has done by developing his #LiveIntentionally process is inspire us to think about how we can positively affect our loved ones, our co-workers, even strangers, in an intentional way and to commit to doing so one week at a time. Most of us have intended to do what Mark commends us to do here, but never quite got to it. No more excuses! Mark has provided us a structured way of being who we always wanted to be! Do it! Do it now! Do it intentionally! Make a difference!e to my channel. I hope you enjoy all of my awesome audio content!
On any given day, how many people do you come across? Really think about it! The barista at your favorite coffee shop, the gas station clerk, your waitress at Waffle House, the people you work with…not to mention your family. Every individual is an opportunity for you to appreciate someone the way you’d want to be appreciated. It’s as small as a compliment, but it’s as big as being the one thing to make someone’s day. Then, watch how their responses (verbal or physical) can positively affect your day; It’s truly science!
When you are selfless and intentionally focus on others, you invoke an involuntary release of oxytocin in a perfect stranger. Oxytocin is one of the four natural “happiness chemicals” our bodies produce. Oxytocin is what allows you to feel an emotional connection and gives you that “warm feeling”. You intentionally make this happen in another individual. Due to their reaction, you also get one of those “happiness chemicals” released for yourself. You release your own Serotonin; this is the chemical that gives you a rush and makes you feel AWESOME…it’s a great kick start to any day. For me, knowing that I can feel awesome when I make others feel amazing, is better than any prescription drug for depression. I just have to intentionally get outside of myself…and it still comes back to me!
Acceptance is a life struggle; from the time we are children all the way to adulthood. Being accepted dictates how we dress, the cologne/perfume we wear, the way we fix our hair, etc. We do these things for the acceptance from our siblings, family, classmates, peers, subordinates, superiors, and strangers. Acceptance is something that holds us hostage for the duration of most relationships. This is validated by the multiple relationships we gain and lose over the course of our lives; we grow apart and we move on to other circles. When we think about the concept of wanting to be accepted, why not think about it from a perspective of being accepting. Living intentionally allows you to focus on the fact that someone woke up this morning to be accepted by YOU. Take notice and make an intentional effort to let others know you value them. newest episode and discover more fascinating content from my channel!
Everything we do in our lives is intentional! EVERYTHING! We, however, seldom consider the effect our daily actions have, or COULD have, on others, especially those we care about and value. What Mark has done by developing his #LiveIntentionally process is inspire us to think about how we can positively affect our loved ones, our co-workers, even strangers, in an intentional way and to commit to doing so one week at a time. Most of us have intended to do what Mark commends us to do here, but never quite got to it. No more excuses! Mark has provided us a structured way of being who we always wanted to be! Do it! Do it now! Do it intentionally! Make a difference!