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It’s tempting to think that we are victims of circumstance and that we’d be better off “if only ...”—but being a self-styled martyr doesn’t change anything. Instead, it keeps us stuck right where we are. Thankfully, the instant we decide we really want to be happy, our thoughts, feelings, and circumstances begin to improve. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that the highest any of us can get in life is happy. Smiling John Waterhouse encourages us to cross over to the sunny side of the street with today’s Daily Word®, “Radiance.”

Do it, or don’t do it, but get on with it. Don’t let not having a degree or certification get in the way of your greatness. As a matter of fact, there was a time when being “certified” wasn’t necessarily a good thing. According to Jiminy Cricket, the good news is, “If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme.” On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to take the next step toward their heart’s desire today. When we take one step toward our desire, our desire takes 1,000 steps toward us. Certified Unity minister David McClure wakes us up to extraordinary possibilities with today’s Daily Word®, “Awake.”

The most powerful prayer we can make for others is to see them happy. Happiness is wholeness. Happiness is the restorative power that brings about vitality and confidence. It is also the proof of hope. On this episode, Darrell and Ed share the positive side effects of shining a positive light on others. Comedian Jackie Monahan makes it clear that joy is the strength of the Lord with today’s Daily Word®, “Pray for Others.”

The most wonderful revelation ever made is that our state of affairs corresponds directly to our consciousness, the general atmosphere of our thoughts. As we entertain thoughts of love, peace, and generosity, our experience reflects that back to us with good health, happiness, and prosperity. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to joyfully expect their lives to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Cockeyed optimist Terry McBride keeps our minds looking forward to incredible good fortune with today’s Daily Word®, “Expectation.”

There is a benevolent Spirit within us and all around us that is forever at work in our best interest. This Spirit is setting up divine appointments and scheduling golden opportunities. There is nothing in our way but the old baggage we carry around. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to drop their old baggage of insecurity and trust in the newness of life. Today’s guest, good news-er and cohost of Random Acts on BYUtv, Will Rubio reinforces our faith with today’s Daily Word®, “Fun.”

When we have problems, we tend to focus all of our attention on them and then wonder why we continue to have them. If we choose to dwell on the good instead, we will attract even more good and all seeming obstacles will dissolve away effortlessly. On this episode, Darrell and Ed reassure listeners that the good we desire is already available and will ever be waiting our acceptance. The Crabby Mystic, Sister Mary Lea Hill keeps us open and receptive with today’s Daily Word®, “Divine Order.”

It’s time to fall in love with your heart’s desire. Break free of the tug-of-war between hope and discouragement. Ask yourself how it would feel if your desire was already accomplished. When you work in this way, you are allowing the infinite power of the universe to go to work for you. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to forget about how to bring it about and enjoy the feeling of it already being done. Lovebird Krista Machovina joins the show to read and discuss today’s Daily Word®, “Love.”

The only place where your dreams become impossible is in your own thinking. The moment you choose to open your mind to possibilities, the Universe obliges. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to rely on practical faith to step out of self-imposed boundaries and into radiant health, happiness, love, success, prosperity, and plenty of money.  Rae Zander, the princess of possibility and cohost of The Last Self-Help Podcast, joins the show to read and discuss today’s Daily Word®, “Adventurous.”

Life is like stepping into a rushing river of change that will take us to new places. However, many of us resist going with the flow when we cannot see where it is leading. The good news is that we always discover that everything improves when we let go and trust. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that life changes for the better very quickly if we let it.  Author and undercover change agent Kirk Kjeldsen lets us know that it’s okay to let good things happen with today’s Daily Word®, “Glorious.”

It’s time to let yourself off the hook, drop your guard, and be yourself. The worst lie we tell ourselves is that we are not good enough “as is.” This limiting belief cuts us off from others and from God’s love. We feel like an outsider, perpetually trying to prove otherwise. On this episode, Darrell and Ed share how the carefree approach always makes the best impression. Professor Robin Owens gives us an honorary degree in self-acceptance with today’s Daily Word®, “Friendly.”

The first lesson in an advanced class in spirituality: There is no advanced class required. Once we discover that we can transcend and transform our circumstances with love, life becomes an adventure in faith. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners to treat their present problem as their great opportunity. Whatever the amount of faith you have at the present moment is enough to make your demonstration. Hopeful Billy Crosby fans the flames of faith with today’s Daily Word®, “Divine Order.”

Regardless of what has occurred before, this is a new moment. God gave us the power to make all things new. At any moment, we can sing a new song, a song of joy, lifting us into peace and confidence. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that there is a wellspring of joy within us, just waiting to be released. It’s the power within that blesses all: smoothing, soothing, and prospering. Our senior advisor, the Honorable John DeBerry gets us singing in harmony with today’s Daily Word®, “Joy.”

When we make mistakes, it is easy to slip into feelings of self-hatred, berating ourselves and dwelling on our past offenses. Would we put a child or a friend through that? Let us become conscious of how we are treating ourselves because it feels so good when the berating ends and the friendship begins. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourages listeners to be gentle with themselves. The moment we are, everything settles down and we open up to receive all the good that we desire. Unity minister Richard Maraj soothes our souls with today’s Daily Word®, “Serene.”

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” This saying is reassurance that fear is an illusion. We create it ourselves. We feel afraid because we are telling ourselves scary stories. Now is the time to start telling ourselves new, encouraging stories! On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that when we get our faith in sync with God, there’s a simple solution to every problem. Guest Terry McBride unleashes alternative solutions and infinite possibilities with today’s Daily Word®, “Faith.”

We are imbued with the power of enthusiasm. No matter what we face, we have the choice to struggle through it with dread or faithfully transcend it with the supernatural power of enthusiasm. In this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that where we choose to place our faith directly influences what happens next. Skateboard whisperer Mitch Busk enthusiastically encourages us with today’s Daily Word®, “Enthusiasm.”

The greatest discovery is the realization that life is consciousness. Our circumstances always correspond to our inner state of mind. The best way to regain harmony is to tend to our peace of mind. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to plant flowers of faith in their spiritual garden and look forward to blooming miracles. All the way from Ireland, Lorraine Toner applies her green thumb to our hearts with today’s Daily Word®, “Harmony.”

Every act of kindness is an expression of God’s love. It is a joyful experience to give of the good that is ours to offer. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that the most effective prescription for eliminating fear and reinforcing faith is to look for ways to share our gifts. King of kindness and cohost of Random Acts on BYUtv, Will Rubio helps us pass out the halos with today’s Daily Word®, “Joy.”

If you really wish to break with the old and activate the problem-solving power of God in your life, self-forgiveness is the key. We may be able to extend forgiveness to others, but we rarely let ourselves off the hook. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage listeners to get into agreement with God and be at peace. When you do, the good you seek will come to you. Tattooed Steven Bruni lets us off the hook with today’s Daily Word®, “Forgiveness.”

Success begins when we say kind things to ourselves. The best time to start is in the morning. Resist the urge to jump right into the race. Take a few moments kindling the fire of God’s love within, and it will illuminate you throughout the day. On this episode, Darrell and Ed encourage you to dismiss whatever insults your soul and enjoy the ride. Happy talkin’ Paul Drake encourages us to ease on down the road with today’s Daily Word®, “Divine Order.”

The word affluence originally means “to be in the flow.” There’s no need to strain or struggle to obtain that which God wants you to have because life is always flowing in a positive direction. On this episode, Darrell and Ed remind listeners that our only responsibility is to accept our inner guidance and follow the law of love in all of our affairs. Freewheeling Jeff Spikes kicks us out of the nest to soar higher with today’s Daily Word®, “Free.”