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GRATITUDE DID IT

I want to share how MY GRATITUDE PRACTICE improved my relationships and even my physical and mental health. Great moments are greater and gratitude has helped me find meaning and motivation during dark times.

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“It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”

– David Steindl-Rast

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Disappointment is a gift—if you’re willing to

Disappointment is a gift—if you’re willing to unwrap it.

In this clip from the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, I share a simple framework that’s changes the way I experience disappointment:

1. Notice the feeling.
2. Sit with it—don’t run from it.
3. Ask: What expectation is hiding beneath this?

Every disappointment points to an expectation—often hidden—that’s shaping how we experience life. When we uncover it, we reclaim peace, presence, and perspective.

#GratitudePractice #EmotionalAwareness #SelfDiscovery #SparksOfGratitude #MindfulLiving #ReframeDisappointment

If you know my mom, you’ll agree that she is an

If you know my mom, you’ll agree that she is an angel. The embodiment of love. Happy Mother’s Day mom.

My mom holding me at Lake Powell in 1978

The Gap Between Expectation and Reality In this mo

The Gap Between Expectation and Reality
In this moment from The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, @juliephamphd from @curiositybased explains something we all wrestle with:

We often feel disappointment not because of what is—but because of what we expected.

The deeper the gap between reality and our expectations, the harder it is to accept the present. But here’s the truth: Joy doesn’t come from control. It comes from acceptance.

When we release what “should have been,” we create space for gratitude… and peace.

Let go. Accept. Find joy.
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The Gap Between Expectation and Reality In this m

The Gap Between Expectation and Reality

In this moment from The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, @juliephamphd (@curiositybased) explains something we all wrestle with:

We often feel disappointment not because of what is—but because of what we expected.

The deeper the gap between reality and our expectations, the harder it is to accept the present. But here’s the truth: Joy doesn’t come from control. It comes from acceptance.

When we release what “should have been,” we create space for gratitude… and peace.

Let go. Accept. Find joy.
#SparksOfGratitude #JuliePham #CuriosityBased #LetGoOfExpectations #Acceptance #EmotionalWisdom #Disappointment #GratitudePractice #PodcastWisdom #PersonalGrowth

Self-awareness isn’t a destination—it’s a jo

Self-awareness isn’t a destination—it’s a journey of asking better questions.

In this clip from The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, I share how powerful it can be to ask:

“Why do I think that?”
“What’s behind that belief?”
…and then go even deeper.

Sometimes, we need a trusted friend or partner to gently challenge us—to help us see the stories we’re telling ourselves and uncover what we actually believe. That’s when growth happens. That’s when truth shows up.

Curiosity starts within.
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“What if curiosity isn’t just about asking que

“What if curiosity isn’t just about asking questions—but about transforming relationships?”

Curiosity is more than a mindset—it’s a relational skillset.
In this powerful clip from The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, @juliephamphd @curiositybased breaks down three elements of curiosity that can change how you lead, connect, and communicate:
1. Self-Awareness — Inward curiosity about yourself
2. Relationship Building — Outward curiosity that creates reciprocity
3. Communication — Speak to understand, not to be understood

Julie reminds us that real curiosity starts with intention. It’s not about having the right answers—it’s about creating the right kind of space: one where trust grows, assumptions fade, and connection thrives.

Imagine what your conversations could become if you led with this kind of curiosity.

Full episode now streaming on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

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New Episode: Curiosity Transforms What if curios

New Episode: Curiosity Transforms

What if curiosity could shift your relationships, your leadership, and even your emotional triggers?

This week on The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, I sit down with Julie Pham — founder of CuriosityBased and author of 7 Forms of Respect. We explore how practicing curiosity with intention can lead to deeper connection, clearer communication, and greater grace.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ Why curiosity is a skill, not just a trait
✔️ How expectations and assumptions shape emotions
✔️ What respect really means (and why it’s different for everyone)
✔️ The surprising connection between hope, expectation & disappointment
✔️ Tools to turn frustration into understanding

Whether you lead teams, raise kids, or simply want to grow — this episode will shift your perspective.

Listen now — link in bio.

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Gratitude isn’t just for what you have—it’s

Gratitude isn’t just for what you have—it’s for who you are.

In this powerful moment from my conversation with Dr. Antoine Eid, we explore the deep impact of practicing gratitude for yourself. Not for achievements. Not for status. But for your essence—your strengths, your resilience, your story.

Dr. Eid reminds us that transformation begins with self-recognition. When you’re grateful for who you are, you unlock the power to grow into who you’re meant to become.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: [link in bio or paste your YouTube link here]

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Gratitude for who you are is where real transforma

Gratitude for who you are is where real transformation begins.”

In this inspiring clip from The Sparks of Gratitude podcast, Dr. Antoine Eid shares a powerful truth: when you begin to feel genuine gratitude for who you are — not just what you’ve done — you unlock clarity, confidence, and deeper purpose.

You are not broken. You are becoming. And it all starts with recognizing your own worth.

Gratitude isn’t only about your life — it’s about your identity.

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“Your greatest gifts aren’t missing — they’re waiting to be remembered.”

You were born with unique talents written into your very DNA.
But sometimes, life convinces us they aren’t there.

In this clip from The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, Dr. Antoine Eid reveals how your natural abilities can get buried under doubt, criticism, or even forgotten altogether — but they never truly disappear.

Through the Meet Yourself assessment, you can uncover the strengths that have always been a part of you — the ones you were meant to bring into the world.

It’s not about becoming someone new. It’s about becoming who you’ve always been.

Catch the full conversation on The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast and reconnect with your true self.

#MeetYourself #UnlockYourPotential #InnateGifts #YouAreEnough #SparksOfGratitude #GratitudePodcast #SelfDiscovery #AuthenticLiving #HiddenTalents #TrueSelf #BornForThis #PersonalGrowthJourney

“You are not your past—you are your potential.

“You are not your past—you are your potential.”

You’ve been shaped by your experiences—but you are not defined by them.

In this clip from The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast, @meetyourselfdna shares a powerful truth:

“We’re not our trauma. We’re not the things that happened to us. We are who we choose to become.”

With the right tools—like self-awareness, neuroscience, and even genetic insights—you can meet the version of you that’s been waiting to emerge.

This is your invitation to rewrite your story.

Listen now and discover what it means to truly meet yourself.

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You’re not just discovering your personality. Yo

You’re not just discovering your personality. You’re unlocking your DNA.

What if the key to your potential is already within you—written in your genetic code?

In this powerful clip from my conversation with Dr. Antoine Eid, founder of @meetyourselfdna , we explore how most assessments only scratch the surface. But when you combine neuroscience, personal discovery, and genetic testing, you get a deeper, more accurate understanding of who you really are—and who you’re meant to become.

It’s time to stop guessing and start unlocking.

Watch the full episode on The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast and begin the journey of truly meeting yourself.

#MeetYourself #SparksOfGratitude #GeneticTesting #SelfDiscovery #Neuroscience #UnlockYourPotential #PersonalGrowth #KnowThyself #GratitudePodcast #LiveWithPurpose #AuthenticLiving #FindYourWhy

What if your DNA holds the secret to your true pot

What if your DNA holds the secret to your true potential?

Most personality tests tell you who you are right now.

But Dr. Antoine Eid says that’s only part of the story.

In this clip from the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, he shares how MeetYourself uses neuroscience, self-awareness — and even your genetics — to help you discover your natural strengths and unlock the version of you that’s been there all along.

You’re not just becoming… you’re remembering who you are.

Check out the full episode for a mind-blowing conversation on identity, purpose, and unlocking your gifts.

#SparksOfGratitude #MeetYourself #UnlockYourPotential #GeneticWisdom #SelfDiscovery #LiveWithPurpose #GratitudePodcast #PersonalGrowth #KnowYourself #AuthenticityMatters

NEW EPISODE What makes you, you? What if the key

NEW EPISODE
What makes you, you?

What if the key to happiness isn’t becoming someone new—but uncovering who you already are?

In this powerful episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, Randy Sparks sits down with Dr. Antoine Eid, Founder of Meet Yourself and CEO of Leapership Consultants Group, to explore how your genetics, intuition, and experiences shape your identity and your purpose.

From neuroscience to self-acceptance, this episode is packed with insights to help you unlock the gifts already within you.

Listen to discover:
✔️ Why intuition is a strength, not a flaw
✔️ The science behind personality and purpose
✔️ How to align your natural gifts with your goals
✔️ What it takes to live authentically and fearlessly

This conversation is for leaders, seekers, and anyone ready to step fully into who they were meant to be.

Tap the link in bio to listen now.
#SparksOfGratitude #MeetYourself #SelfDiscovery #GratitudePodcast #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #LiveWithPurpose #Neuroscience #Authenticity #GratitudeMatters #UnlockYourPotential

NEW EPISODE: What makes you, you? What if the ke

NEW EPISODE:
What makes you, you?

What if the key to happiness isn’t becoming someone new—but uncovering who you already are?

In this powerful episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, Randy Sparks sits down with Dr. Antoine Eid, Founder of Meet Yourself and CEO of Leapership Consultants Group, to explore how your genetics, intuition, and experiences shape your identity and your purpose.

From neuroscience to self-acceptance, this episode is packed with insights to help you unlock the gifts already within you.

Listen to discover:
✔️ Why intuition is a strength, not a flaw
✔️ The science behind personality and purpose
✔️ How to align your natural gifts with your goals
✔️ What it takes to live authentically and fearlessly

This conversation is for leaders, seekers, and anyone ready to step fully into who they were meant to be.

Tap the link in bio to listen now.
#SparksOfGratitude #MeetYourself #SelfDiscovery #GratitudePodcast #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #LiveWithPurpose #Neuroscience #Authenticity #GratitudeMatters #unlockyourpotential

“I’m not faking. I’m becoming. I’m just no

“I’m not faking. I’m becoming. I’m just not finished yet.”

What if imposter syndrome isn’t something to “fix”… but something to reframe?

In this powerful moment from my conversation with leadership expert @jimhuling on the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, we dive into the deeper truth behind imposter syndrome—and how embracing the journey of becoming can set us free.

You don’t have to pretend to be someone you’re not. You’re in the process of becoming exactly who you’re meant to be.

Listen to the full episode for more insights that will inspire your purpose and silence your inner critic.

#SparksOfGratitude #ImposterSyndrome #LeadershipWisdom #Becoming #PersonalGrowth #PodcastClip #JimHuling #PurposeDrivenLife #YouAreEnough #GrowthMindset #GratitudePodcast #InspirationDaily #SelfDiscovery

“What impact do you want to have when you look b

“What impact do you want to have when you look back on your life?”

In this powerful clip from the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, @jimhuling reflects on legacy, purpose, and a famous quote from Steve Jobs about making a dent in the universe.

When you define the impact you want to make, your path forward becomes clear.

What will your dent in the universe look like?

Listen to the full episode on The Sparks of Gratitude Podcast.

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A self-centered life feels empty. A life of servic

A self-centered life feels empty. A life of service feels full.

In this Sparks of Gratitude Podcast episode, @jimhuling shares how real purpose is found not in what we get—but in who we serve.

What’s your purpose?

Who are you called to serve?

Watch the full clip and let it spark something in you.

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What if your purpose is hiding in plain sight? In

What if your purpose is hiding in plain sight?

In this powerful moment from my conversation with leadership expert @jimhuling on the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, he shares a simple but life-changing insight:

Look for the moments when you felt most alive, most fulfilled—full of purpose.

In those moments, there are clues.

And if you find a moment that includes The Five Rights—
When you were the:

-The right person,
-doing the right thing,
-in the right way,
-for the right reasons,
-with the right people—

Then you’ve found a glimpse of your calling.

What was one of those moments for you?

Watch the full episode for more on how to uncover what you’re truly meant to do in this life.

#SparksOfGratitude #JimHuling #FindYourPurpose #Gratitude #Calling #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #PurposeDrivenLife

When have you felt most full of purpose? That mom

When have you felt most full of purpose?

That moment holds a powerful clue—something only you are meant to do and give to the world.
Reflect on it. Revisit it. Let it guide your next step.

In this inspiring episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, leadership expert @jimhuling shares how asking this one question can uncover your calling.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and discover the purpose waiting inside you.

#SparksOfGratitude #JimHuling #LiveWithPurpose #GratitudePodcast #FindYourWhy #Calling #PurposeDriven #Gratitude

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