Creative Visualization is a seminal book by Shakti Gawain that introduces the concept of using mental imagery and affirmation to achieve goals and desires. The book outlines a four-stage process: setting a goal, forming a mental image of the desired outcome, continually returning to that mental image, and adding positivity to it. Gawain emphasizes that this technique can be applied across various aspects of life, such as enhancing financial prosperity, promoting health and beauty, and strengthening relationships. The method relies on the idea that thoughts are energetic and have the capacity to become manifest, and it is most effective when practiced consistently, often in conjunction with meditation and relaxation techniques[2][4][5].
In this powerful memoir, Nicole Avant shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and legacy. Raised in a vibrant home where artists, politicians, and business leaders gathered, Nicole's extraordinary upbringing shaped her into a force for positive change. After the tragic loss of her mother, Jacqueline Avant, who was fatally shot in December 2021, Nicole transforms her grief into a catalyst for profound personal growth and a renewed commitment to service. The book highlights her mother's final words, 'Think You'll Be Happy,' as a mantra for resilience, guiding readers toward hope, purpose, and positive change even in life's darkest moments.
Has your perspective on life changed since you lost a loved one?
How has forgiveness made a difference in your path to healing?
Today, we are joined by Nicole Avant, a producer and political activist who served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas. Her new book Think You’ll Be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace and Gratitude takes us on a personal journey of grief and healing.
Nicole opens up about facing unimaginable challenges, including the loss of her beloved mother, Jacqueline Avant, in a tragic incident. Through heartfelt anecdotes and profound insights, Nicole reveals how she found strength in the face of adversity, and the role that resilience played in her healing process.
Throughout the conversation, we explore the power of vulnerability, the importance of community, and the beauty of honoring one's emotions. Nicole beautifully discusses the transformative effect of grief and how it can shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Whether you're navigating your own journey of resilience or simply seeking inspiration to overcome life's obstacles, this conversation will touch your heart and leave you with a renewed sense of hope.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How the power of resilience allows us to overcome adversity
How grief will transform us
How important community is when we are facing pain
How to turn pain into purpose
How to face life’s obstacles with resilience and determination
Think You’ll Be Happy by @nicoleavantofficial is now available wherever books are sold. A moving story that is sure to inspire us all.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:53 The Essence Of Showing Up for Others
04:46 Allowing Yourself To Pause And Repair
07:25 Always Pay It Forward
11:18 Leaving a Lasting Impression Through Emotional Memories
12:42 Nicole Recalls the Time She Tragically Lost Her Mother
19:07 The Real Definition of Courage
21:22 Self-Expression as a Form of Healing
24:02 The Best Way to Honor Anyone You’ve Love
29:55 The Power of Choice
34:37 Grief Is Proof That You Loved
39:44 Different Ways We Deal with Tragedy
43:41 The Invisible Threads That Connect Us
47:21 You Must Carry On
51:12 Honoring the Departed by Living Life to Its Fullest
55:22 The Lessons Life Offers
01:00:35 Do You Still Cry?
01:03:10 Nicole Avant on Final Five
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