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A white cop found shared empathy in a black lady and her two kids amidst racial unrest in this beautiful story that was shared on Facebook. "You simply cannot judge an entire group of people based on the actions of some. Don't hate evil more than you love good." #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

The sins of our past begs us to answer the question why? Sometimes current events bring that question back up. There is wisdom in sitting in the "Why?" and not answering it. Let's be quick to listen to the perspectives of all races. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Natasha Howell, a black lady, found shared empathy with a white cop amidst racial unrest in this beautiful story she posted on Facebook. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

In this special edition week of YMH5, we look in this episode 2 of 3 at empathy as both action and emotion that allows us to align our pain with the pain of others. Though the pain may be different, we choose to do the hard work of finding similarities. Join in the pain and help heal this hurting world! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

We do better when we choose to see the big picture rather than over-generalizing. Westboro Baptist Church doesn't have a say on my beliefs. Neither do the few misrepresenting your race, cause, or job. See the good in people rather than differences! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Sometimes the hardest person to extend grace to is ourselves. We need to allow ourselves to take care of ourselves. The poem read is "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Self-Belief is hard because before anyone else will have a reason to believe in us, we have to believe in ourselves. You have more authority over your own life than anyone else and are capable of great things! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Take the 31-Day Rewire Challenge! Speak health into your brain by going through the first 31 episodes of YMH5 over the course of 31 consecutive days (or close to it)! You got this! #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Tim McMorris takes us through wisdom around dreams. Yes, dreams are good. However, they can distract us from living in the present. Seek balance and appreciate the journey between dreams! #YMH5   Connect with Tim McMorris: TimMcMorris.com   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

"There is no great agony than bearing an untold story inside you." -Maya Angelou We experience healing when we vulnerably share our story around safe people who respond with, "Me too." #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

When we are mindful, we are capable of living more fulfilling lives. We may have to retrain ourselves how to do it. But we can do it! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Giovanna Silvestre shares her journey to a more clear self-identity by embracing the confusion along the way. She had to let go of how others saw her and embracing the things that made her uniquely her. #YMH5   Blog, Leggings, FB, YT & more: ConfusedGirlInTheCity.com   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Healthy positivity involves balance between the positive and negative. It is being optimistic while acknowledging that negative as room for growth. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Embracing change invites new perspectives that wake us up to the possibility of a better life. We gain wisdom from a wonderful poem by Portia Nelson called, "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters." #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Paul Miller, aka justplainpaul, joins us to talk about what fighting procrastination has meant to him. Invest in your future by being proactive and fighting procrastination now! Do something: make a small change to benefit your future today. #YMH5 Connect with Paul - justplainpaul.com Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Female guests are important and they are on their way! Are you a female and want to share your voice? Email me! Also: anyone can get my song, Beauty Rising, for free. Details (deets!) in the episode. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Surrendering control often allows use to gain control. When we look at our situations through a realistic lens, we can let go of what we can't control. In doing so, we gain the help we need. #YMH5 Connect with Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | @Phil_Larson PhilLarson.net | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

When we fear, we live in the future: we want to know it; we want to control it. We can't. Face your fears by asking yourself, "Where do I want my future self to be?" When we face our fears, we face our future. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

"Sometime the readiness to be sorry can appear in a flash of insight; other times it may cost a sleepless night or a long sulk. Either way, you've got to go through the process." -Laurence Shames | Hurdles to apologizing include shame, guilt, and pride. How ready are you to move forward by apologizing? | Thanks for listening to the Your Motivational High 5 Podcast! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Shout-Outs to Morgan Stever, Matt and Leah Zielich, Brian Gordon of http://TwoLumpsOfTech.com. Jason Wrobel shares about lessons learned while writing his book, Eaternity. #YMH5   http://JasonWrobel.com | http://bit.ly/eaternitybook   @Phil_Larson | phil@thestoryshop.tv | PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast | thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5