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Life: It's Worth Thinking About

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 8 years ago -

60 seconds of wisdom from Mal Garvin to reflect on every day

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65:What vocation are you made for....

August 15, 2016 01:47 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Nothing like finding the Job we were made for....For some politicians it may be the Job they think they were made for....But they are simply a bad fit....The public eventually see the gap ...even if the pollies  feel they are fooling most of the people most of the time 

63:Smiling at disasters

June 15, 2016 04:24 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

One of the most difficult things to do is to remain objective in the face of threat.....Strangely enough many people find laughing at disaster one of their best strategies...

52:Could laziness be robbing you of your potential

June 07, 2016 05:12 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

We often walk a fine line between being driven and being Apathetic.....and it can rob us of completing our potential.  

62: being open minded.

May 20, 2016 00:39 - 1 minute - 1.38 MB

You can be so open minded that you throw away your discernment. And you can be so closed that you never grow.

61:Little or no inflation but still our money seems to be shrinking....Why?

May 16, 2016 06:50 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Research has shown from the poorest to the most wealthy .....we always want 12%more than we have....And nobody feels financialy Rich.

60:The unique human possibilities of Humility and forgiveness

May 13, 2016 00:04 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Ever noticed how profound humility and forgiveness are ,when it comes to creating the climate for Reconciliation and Peace....

59; What are the real issues....

April 20, 2016 04:58 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

As we come to this Election in both Australia and USA,...how will we know what the real issues are...?

58; Trust is invisible ,but its significance is profound....

April 18, 2016 07:22 - 1 minute - 1.39 MB

Have you ever had people do things that destroyed your trust.....how did it affect you.....?

57;the art of disagreeing productively...

April 11, 2016 00:45 - 58 seconds - 1.32 MB

How can you disagree with out wrecking the relationship...?

Episode 56 ;Life begins at 40....

March 23, 2016 06:31 - 1 minute - 1.48 MB

For too many of us We give up on life Just when it is getting started.....

55;Coping with irrationality

November 13, 2015 06:02 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

There are irrational forces at work in most of us,..Which means whether within us or others there is something beyond the reach of our reason we have to contend with.........How do you cope? 

54:How do you cope with a person who has an opinion to yourself...?

November 01, 2015 06:51 - 58 seconds - 1.32 MB

The most natural thing is to go along to keep the peace,....When do you politely stand up and represent yourself.....

53;One way or an other we are all on a journey through space and Time ....

October 26, 2015 23:18 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

On the journey through space and time what will make the mystery of our existence Known...? Give a listen and see what you think..

52:The journey to self awareness..

October 24, 2015 05:53 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

There is a huge difference between self analysis ...and self awareness....in self analysis one can be so busy Taking ones own emotional Pulse that you can become unaware of others...listen to this and see if it Helps.

51: Doing right,....Today.

October 14, 2015 23:30 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Most of us know what right and wrong is.....but are more inclined to do what is convenient....Values inform us in that crisis of decision what right is ...and unlike animals we  feel validated when we do it...Give this a listen by clicking the title ,and see if it was helpful....

50:The subtle effect of pride and humility

October 09, 2015 04:01 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

Its amazing how subtle pride can be,...and how sincere and wrong.Ever wondered how many wars were started by Arrogance.....The bible says "Only by pride cometh contention"...Dont let your blind spots Govern you... Hope you find this stimulating.

49:Laziness,...

September 22, 2015 04:55 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

We can either have adventure or safety ,but we cant have them both at the same time..... Our spirit is made for the adventure of real life,however there is a lazy part that would rather have comfort and equilibrium rather than life.That's the part that will also at the end of it all produce the most regrets. Even the tortoise has to stick its neck out if it wants to get ahead ....  .

48:Famous Last words

September 17, 2015 02:14 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

One to reflect on ,as politicians come and go often their last speech....is most significant.So our last words are expected to carry something of the essence of what our life has really been all about. Yes we will all say our last words ....its worth thinking about Now. Hope you find this stimulating...lets know if you find it helpful.   

The significance of trust ,..the invisible glue that holds our relationships to gether

September 13, 2015 05:24 - 1 minute - 1.39 MB

It an amazing phenomenon when when the invisible but profound ingredient we call trust goes missing ,from relationships ,communities and nations.It is usually the beginning of the end.Probably the repairing of a broken relationship and damaged trust is one the most important skills we can learn.    

The danger of accusing others ....

September 05, 2015 03:03 - 1 minute - 1.49 MB

When disaster happens we are all inclined to look around for someone to blame...May be in avoiding responsibility we reveal something of our selves

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