The Gratitude Podcast Voicing My Gratitude - Monique Rhodes (ep. 941)
Monique is a Happiness Strategist who teaches students and corporations around the world how to master their lives. She has spent the last 25 years studying the mind and its relationship to happiness and suffering.
Monique collaborated with prominent spiritual teachers Thich Naht Hahn, Ekhart Tolle, and Pema Chödrön on the Heartbeats album. She then completed a similar project with the Dalai Lama.
What we touched upon:
- How can practicing gratitude shift one's mindset from negativity to positivity?
- In what ways does gratitude influence personal relationships and communication?
- How does gratitude help in overcoming feelings of victimization and fostering resilience?
- What role does gratitude play in enhancing one's overall happiness and life satisfaction?
- How can gratitude be practiced effectively to create a deeper emotional impact?
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Timestamps:
03:16 - Monique shares her personal story of growing up in New Zealand and overcoming early life challenges.
04:56 - Monique's turning point after a suicide attempt and her journey to understand happiness.
06:43 - The realization that internal change is key to happiness, not external circumstances.
09:25 - The importance of training the mind to achieve happiness and reduce suffering.
10:16 - Monique's approach to practicing gratitude and its impact on combating societal pressures.
12:02 - The significance of using "because" in gratitude practices to deepen emotional connection.
14:06 - The transformative effect of gratitude on relationships and personal well-being.
18:27 - Monique's first encounter with the concept of gratitude and its impact on her life.
20:19 - Insights from Monique's travels in India and the lessons learned from simple acts of kindness.
25:05 - The power of unexpected kindness and its lasting impact on Monique's life.
29:19 - The interconnectedness of life and the importance of gratitude in understanding it.
33:16 - Gratitude as a tool for empowerment and enhancing the experience of life.
35:15 - Monique expresses gratitude for the interview and the opportunity to share her insights.
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