The Tao Of Jun

I'm going through the most difficult time of my life right now. I feel like my heart is being ripped out of my chest. It takes everything to just get out of bed... and then at night it's so difficult to fall asleep. But I must go on and try to look to the future with hope. Right? What other choice do I have? I must face each day with purpose, and continue to try to be a better person than I used to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

“Believe in the great opportunities that are right here not over in New York or Boston, but here — for business, for everything that is worth living for on earth. There was never an opportunity greater.” Russell Conwell --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

"If you knew who you really are, you would no longer worry about other people’s opinion of you. And you wouldn’t worry about how you’re going to move from Point A to Point Z. The truth is, you wouldn’t worry about anything at all." Bob Procter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

"True nobility is not about being better than anyone else, it's about being better than you used to be." - Wayne Dyer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

Why I believe it's better not to live life in God mode.

I've always dreamed of doing things that would help others, and feeling like I mattered to someone. That's why driving down to Orlando, FL to help a kind and caring couple with their adopted Shih Tzu means so much to me. "I know every mile will be worth my while. I will go most anywhere to find where I belong!" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I've been reevaluating my belief systems that have been running my life for so long without me ever realizing it. Beliefs that were passed down to me by others that are completely false! Yet I've been allowing these false beliefs to run my life. Now that I'm becoming more aware, and examining my beliefs, life has taken on a whole new meaning! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I believe it's our heartache and pains that connect us. By suffering through hardships, we gain empathy and compassion. Through every difficulty, through every failure, we inevitably grow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

5 am... Almost home... exhausted and exhilarated at the same time! I'm returning home a changed man! Bring on the challenges! Bring on the difficulties! I can take it!! I can weather any storm. Unless it kills me, I will never give up. Because I'm no longer afraid of trying my best but failing anyways. "Let the storm rage on" #thecoldneverbotheredmeanyways --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

Learning to let go. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I decided to record a conversation David, a fellow Youtuber and dog enthusiast, were having during our car ride to Stone Mountain, Ga. It was about the importance of rest and recovery, and whether or not there's a difference. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I've been dealing with a lot of sadness and loneliness lately... and like an idiot, I would go live on Facebook and vent. Rant is probably a more accurate word. But I have to remind myself that there are a few people who do look up to me. Like it or not, I do lead a smal tribe now. As leader of this ship, I no longer have the luxury of presenting myself as anything less than my best. There are people counting on me. I cannot let them down. I must do my very best!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I'd like to remind you of who you are. Who you REALLY are!!!

Success is attainable no matter who you are or what your circumstances may be. You just have to know the recipe for success, and follow it. Fortunately, it’s simple and there’s only 4 ingredients: 1) Show Up 2) Do Your Best 3) Genuinely Care 4) Be of Service --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

Hold Me Jesus, by Rich Mullins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/junthegroomer/support

There is an old African proverb, “ if there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do no harm.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

I met a lady named Mia tonight at our Brookhaven Toastmasters at St. James UMC meeting. She said she came because she has lost her voice. So I asked, “When was the last time you remember seeing it? Let’s treat it like a lost set of keys.” She responded, “Back in 2014.”

I’d like to share an idea that I got from Dr. Rhonda Kaufman during my flight back to Atlanta this past weekend. It literally blew my mind! I hope it has some value for you as well

I’ve been feeling myself pulling away lately. Withdrawing, and not really knowing why. I was unaware of why I was even feeling this way. But I think I know what’s going on now. Just like a lobster must take time to go harden it’s new shell whenever it grows, I must take some time to harden my new shell. Or run the risk of getting eaten alive because of my impatience, and my inability to control my eagerness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t meet your heroes because they’ll only let you down”? Well, I hate to break it to you... but it’s true. But instead of avoiding your heroes for fear of disappointment, I believe that we should meet our heroes. For the same reason we think it's not good to meet them. So that we do get let down. Because the moment after the disappointment comes inspiration! The thought, “they’re only human too. Just like me. If they can do it, maybe I can do it!” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junthegroomer/support