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There is a profound tranquility in a life that is lived unapologetically. Unconcerned about the need to fit in.

Experience Life as if you seeing everything for the first time.

You are in your skin every day. The things you do are not commonplace, yet from your biased viewpoint you are taught to downplay your accomplishments. How does this serve you?

Animals act on instinct, domesticated or not, they act on ingrained biological impulses. Isn't it great we are not animals?

Our species has been responsible for miraculous breakthroughs in all areas of culture. Similarly, we have also been responsible for some horrific injustices. Which will be more apparent in the future?

Sometimes we experience things that help us grow, maybe many things. We become excited to tell the world, so that they can become excited as well. Your excitement at wanting to share may be exhilarating, or it may be ego.

Regardless of age it is going to serve you to continue to experience betterment each day.

You are never too old for friends. You may outgrow some but the times you spend with your BFF add to your life

We can avoid so much stress when we give up the ego-based need for someone to take our advice.

Your smile, your light and your Love change the world in amazing ways. Today, share who you are.

Don't get tripped up with a massive plan. Take the simplest, smallest step to your most passionate dream. Hello my friends and welcome to Five Minute Mojo. There are some authors that never let me down when it comes to inspiration. Marcus Aurelius is one of them. I came across this quote over the weekend. Begin - to begin is half the work, let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished. - Marcus Aurelius How often do you procrastinate? Like many things, it's cyclical. We find something that we don't have any desire to do and we make up a ton of reasons why we can't do it. Anyone from the outside looking in sees it as it as it is. They see the excuses. That's just for the things that we really don't want to do. What about the things we want to do that we procrastinate. Unfortunately that isn't as simple to understand as simple displeasure. With things we hate, it's simple to understand why we put them off. We don't like them. So what's the deal with the things we do like; the things we are excited about? It goes much deeper. It touches our greatest fears. One of the reasons we are so quick to leave dreams in our heads is because they are safe there. We can retreat into our powerful minds and live out the comfort of an idea in absolute safety. We can see it working out. We can see the project succeeding, the money pouring in. In the warmth of our heads we can see ourselves at the perfect job, content and respected, doing work that means something. Regardless of how well you are able to visualize, you feel successful and happy, and most of all safe. In your imagination you don't fall victim to failure or disappointment. Your dreams fill you with as much promise as a blue sky on a summer day. As wonderful as it feels to stay in that dreamworld, your rational self still realizes it's not real. it brings a lightness to your heart but in the back of your mind you now it's not real. It is simply an un-actualized fantasy. To act on those dreams is scary as hell. In your mind you see the success, you created it there. But in reality it may not happen that way, not immediately at first and maybe not at all. So what's the choice. You either live a fanciful dream in your mind that's safe with no actual reward or you create a plan to take that dream from your head and try to make it a reality, possibly making you happier than you have ever been before. yet, in that plan you risk failure and disappointment. That of course brings us back to procrastination. You avoid taking steps for something you want in order to keep that dream safe, infallible. You know what i'm talking about, right? Absolutely every one of us has experienced that. So how do you make it happen? How do you kill that procrastination? You begin. You take the sage words of Marcus Aurelius and start. You don't try and tackle it all at once. You simply start with the simplest step. He knew that many of us dread that terrifying first step. He knew that each of us has the ability to see things through to the end if we only could get past that initial fear point. So what is it going to take for you to put an end to procrastination of something you love, something you have been dreaming about? Let me make it less vague with a question of the day. What is one dream that you have right now? Think big or think small, just think. What is one wish that has stayed safe in your imagination for a significant amount of time? What is the absolute smallest step you could take to make it a reality? That is a perfect Monday question. Timeless actually. Go to it my friends. How about you help me make 5 Minute Mojo a stronger reality for the world? Did the episode get you stoked, thinking about a better life? I think you would agree that energy should be everywhere right? If you think so then share this episode with your friends, and tell them to do the same thing. thank you my friends. This is Thom Walters signing off for 5 Minute Mojo. Make the rest of the day amazing, sleep tight and of course, sweet dreams.

Just because you own a big boy blazer or smart pants suit doesn't mean you have to stop daydreaming. Use your imagination every day!

It's not size that matters, it's strength. You alone can change your history or that of the world

This is a fitting rebroadcast for while I am recovering from the flu. Enjoy

We see courage in the movies and fail to see it in ourselves, yet we are examples of it almost every day.

Here in the States we often get hung up on nudity. Today's show helps you think about your body in another way.

Glory Days can exist in the past, present or future. All you need to do is understand that what you did in the past can be done today.

You can either live your life or you can fear it will be taken away. Your thoughts determine how safe you will be.

You don't need to become numb to the things you see every day. Don't take things for granted.

How does that Sinatra Tune go. Regrets, I have had a few, but not so few that I could mention. I'd sing it but I'm not feeling particularly song birdy today. It's a little dark and gloomy here. But the first word of that refrain will be a good thing to talk about today. Regrets.

You never have to accept what life throws at you. In fact,start living a life where you do the tossing. Forget about adefault life.

When you go through life reacting your life seems chaotic. Start visualizing your perfect day and then your perfect life will unfold.

Gray is community, finding common ground with the world. You of course get to believe what you believe but you also allow people to do the same.

We often forget about how truly precious the life we have is. Today, it's time to throw the best party ever.

You lose this moment and you lose your ability to come to resolutions by hurrying. Slow down.

You are strong, Loving and light and what made you that way in this form is acknowledging everything, the tears of joy and the tears of sorrow. We should never strive to live a happy life, we should strive to live a full life, understanding that growth comes from pain and joy.

Movement isn’t always productivity and productivity isn’t always happiness. Take a time out, stop and enjoy your world.

Kindness will always serve you. In the times you are feeling a little less than nice, remember the hard times you have had and feel.

Sometimes the things we did as a kid are awesome. Other times though they don't serve. To truly appreciate life, emulate those kids, be happy, lighthearted. Just forget about follow the leader and tag.

Being aware of your thoughts, the feelings of others, and indeed your entire world is the key to living a fuller life.

With weather getting nicer it might be a little tougher to focus. Try this trick to help you stay on track.

This world won't explode, but we still need to do things to ensure it's survival.

The world around you is brimming with you beauty. How much of it do you see and how much of it escapes you?

Hate isn't it's own entity. It is a combination of various energies that, when examined, help us become better.

Failure is not the end, it's the beginning. It's the beginning of honing your process. It's time to rethink it for the better.

You realize you don't need to adhere to the ages of activities right. You can build a tree fort at 30. In fact, it will liberate you. Come listen to how.

Are you as famous, successful or happy as you feel you should be at this point in your life? If not, you'll definitely want to listen to today's episode.

Judging a book by it's cover is never a good thing. You might miss some great information when you put pride and logic on the forefront. Come listen how messages can come from unusual sources.

There is profound power in sharing all that you are. The lesser enlightened part of us feels the need to be heroic. Listen to how we are treated when we connect through vulnerability.

It's amazing what you learn when you take the time to process your surroundings. Your peace of mind can be found wherever it is that had you fall off your path.

To know everything would be extremely boring. Hanging out with people who profess to knowing everything are equally tedious. Did you know that it's okay to not know something? Come Listen.

5 Minute Mojo teaches some pretty valuable lessons in an enjoyable way. One person who grows from the show is yours truly. Come listen to how being ignored taught some valuable lessons

With a brain the size of a pea a sable haired squirrel taught me a lesson.

Games are a great way to relax but too much of anything is not going to help you move forward. Come listen to why you may be addicted to your gaming.

The more evolved of us realize that what happened in our past is simply a memory. We are reborn with every thought. Come hear how the past doesn't always define you.

How cool would it be to be 20 again? Horrible! That was a trick question. You did 20, now it's time to do your current age with the same level of passion. Hello my friends and welcome to Five Minute Mojo. I’m not sure how other cultures view age, I can only speak to the United States. I am constantly amazed by how much importance is attached to age. Here, aging is seen as a disease. All around are images and messages that being young is the goal, to fight the progression of your years with every fibre of your being. While most people agree that you can’t fight the advancement of years what they feel they can do is to alter their appearance in whatever way is necessary to give the impression that they are young. What other reason could there be for injecting poison into your face to deaden muscles that are contributing to wrinkles? That is just one procedure. You know there are hundreds of others, all as vain as the next.How cool would it be if people truly knew there was a way to stay young that has nothing to do with their age or appearance. It really isn’t much of a mystery. Have you ever seen people who are older trying to look younger. They may be able to trick the eyes of onlookers to thinking they are youthful but their energy will always give them away.Your age is determined by your outlook not by a calendar. I have seen some people in their 20’s and 30’s that are wound so tight that their energy comes across as old.What is it about being young that people feel is so captivating? Of course there is the body without aches and pains. I understand that. However, it’s vitality that is appealing to people looking to recapture their youth. Those fighting the calendar remember when life was lighter and fun and they yearn to go back. They remember all the cool places they went to or all the friends they had and they get bummed out.Your decisions and you outlook determine how you are perceived by the world much more than any smooth face or grey head of hair. If you are looking to become younger there is nothing you can do, I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But if you are looking to feel younger then there is plenty you can do, and it has nothing to do with buying a red sports care or scheduling your next plastic surgery appointment. Nothing you can buy or have done will ever turn back the clock. If you want to feel younger it is best to avoid the things that make you feel old. What are some of those things? How about remorse, regret or vengeance. All those energies age you much faster than any trips the earth takes around the sun. While I’m at it let me throw hate, fear and worry on the list as well.Do you see what I’m getting at? Your thoughts and your feelings place an age on you. To feel vital again you need to start looking at what energies enliven you and what ones bog you down. Don’t be so serious. Lighten up. And before you go saying that it easier said that done I will remind you that there are people your age, going through similar circumstances, that are light hearted and vivacious. Quite simply, it’s mindset.Do you miss having as many friends as you used to have? Where did they go. Okay, you might have grown apart and gone separate ways, but you can make new friends you know. As for the spontaneity that you felt as a kid in your twenties it can be felt in your fifties, sixties and even later. Feelings are not ages. When you were younger and you got the idea to go on a road trip, you went. Do that now. Book a trip anywhere, just go. Youth is attractive for many people because it’s seen as a time of dreams and possibilities. There is a huge barrier for many people in thinking that once they have reached a certain age, possibilities are limited. They have to shut the door on dreaming. That’s a bunch of horse hockey!Let’s really put this in your life for a moment. What year of your life do you look back on with the most fondness? Is it in the past or is it now? Appearance aside, what is it about that time that makes you happy?That is a hugely telling question and perfect for a ride home.If you found today’s episode helpful then share it with your friends. Help them become better for themselves as well. Go one step better and leave a review out on iTunes or Stitcher. Best of all, subscribe to the show so you don’t miss one episode. This is Thom Walters signing off for Five Minute Mojo. Go make the rest of the day amazing, sleep tight and sweet dreams.

Technology may just be keeping us from living the fullest life possible.

Examples of the kind of person you are exist in everything you do. Take a look and begin to understand.