logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2024
10m 1s

Please Don't Take These Beautiful Things...

Allison Carmen
About this episode

Our stress and worry often stem from the fear of losing something dear or that our problems will persist into tomorrow. In both cases, our fixation on the uncertain future hinders us from fully experiencing the present. Tune into this podcast to learn a technique for living more in the moment and staying hopeful for the good things that lie ahead.

If you found this podcast enjoyable, kindly consider subscribing and leaving a rating or review. Additionally, I'd appreciate it if you could share it with your friends to spread the love! 

You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, "The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times" (including a new audiobook) and "A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women."

Above all, my sincere wish is that this podcast has contributed to less suffering and more joy in your life!

   
Up next
Aug 22
It Can Hurt To Hold On, It Can Hurt To Let Go
Sometimes holding on brings pain, yet letting go can bring its own challenges too. In this episode, discover why holding on and letting go both can carry their own struggles — and how moving through them can open the way to freedom, healing, and new possibilities. Listen to this ... Show More
10m 57s
Aug 15
Do We Need To Forgive To Move On?
Forgiving someone can feel especially hard when they never apologize or try to make things right. Even when we want to release the pain, the hurt can linger. In this episode, we explore a different way forward that helps you move beyond old wounds and make space for fresh joy, ho ... Show More
10m 56s
Aug 7
Do We Create The Distance To Our Happiness?
When we resist the present moment because it doesn’t match our expectations, we create distance from our happiness. We tell stories about how things should be or fear what the future might hold, and in doing so, we miss the value and possibility in what’s actually here. When we a ... Show More
10m 41s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2018
How to stop unnecessary suffering
Hey Sista,What if I told you suffering is a choice?  WHAAAAAT?  I know, you’re probably thinking I am tripping right?But seriously it is.The thoughts we choose to think and what we choose to focus on is what becomes our reality.So what do you focus on?  What you have or what you ... Show More
19m 24s
May 2020
How to stay present in uncertainty – Q&A Tuesday
During this weird ass time I've been getting a lot of questions from y'all about how to stop yourself from feeling all the anxious thoughts due to all the uncertainty. The answer is fairly simple, don't go future. All you need to do right now is to stay here and ac ... Show More
11m 23s
Dec 2018
TRAILER: Life Lessons Series – L.L.S.
Story time.My love, if you have been listening to the podcast you may have heard a little bit about my story.  This year I decided to open up and share my story with my community, you.I am such a firm believer in the power of sharing our stories, in order to empower others to hea ... Show More
6m 49s
Jun 2019
The current lesson I am in: REST
I have decided to let you in on a behind the scenes of my life and the lessons I am currently learning aka where I have been struggling.! I love to keep it real and let you know where I’m currently at so that maybe it may help you wherever you are. This week the topic is rest and ... Show More
21m 2s
Aug 2019
Being grateful for your hard times
I know that every time I experienced something hard, traumatic or terrible something incredible came from it. In the moment its so hard to see “the gift” but trust me, there always is one. If you’re currently in the middle of a tough time please know that who you will become from ... Show More
21m 5s
Feb 2021
Today You're Going to Learn Your Worth (Rebroadcast)
Please bear with us as we weather these unprecedented winter storms in Texas, and enjoy this episode from the archives. This episode may hit a little different for some of you, but I encourage you to open yourself up and receive this topic with your whole heart. If you don't know ... Show More
32m 30s