A pebble in a pond

A pebble in a pond

by Daniel Mondragon
Season 1
Episode 18 - Anger
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In this episode I talk about the reason for the major delay between episodes. I tell a VERY personal story of the last time I let my anger the best of me. And I discuss the power of the emotion for better and for worse and mention a few things I have done to help control my own anger.
Episode 17 - Redemption
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In this episode I discuss the idea of redemption and how it has important significance to folks of faith and folks without. This is the first episode I've recorded that I let myself go and truly recorded as a "free flowing thought" episode. As such, I find myself speaking about my personal quest towards redemption and what it means to me now and in the future. Please let me know what you think!
Episode 16 - Gratitude
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In this episode I discuss the definition of Gratitude and how it is different than appreciation. I talk about some personal instances of how much showing gratitude has positively effected my life. And I give some tips and tricks for helping to hone and increase your gratitude.
Episode 15 - Regret
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In this episode I discuss the meaning of regret and the effects it has on our lives. I talk about the difference between simple wondering and reflection and regret and tell a few stories from different sources. This episode took a few tries to get through it, it was a heavy topic and it took a lot to reign in my emotions well enough to get through it. I hope you enjoy it and please let me know what you think!
Episode 14 - Hope
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In this episode I discuss the concept of hope and what it means. I talk about hope as a metric in relationships and how this podcast and my Tiktok channel are both decent representations of hope moving forward. I also go into some ideas and tips of how to maintain or rekindle hope in yourself. Thanks for listening!!
Episode 13 - Appreciation
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In this episode I talk about the concept of living IN appreciation. A concept I personally struggle with often. I give some tips and ideas that I have used personally to practice living more deliberately and with appreciation. This is the first episode where I recorded the entire episode in one take with no editing as I am looking towards recording live very soon!
Episode 12 - Forgiveness
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In this episode I look at some quotes and wisdom from better minds than my own and I put some context and understanding behind them, I tell a deeply personal story about my own battle with forgiving someone and how I it has helped me, And I touch on a few changes to the podcast going forward.
Episode 11 - Inspiration
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In this episode I discuss the concept and meaning of inspiration. I explain how this podcast is a product of sudden and true inspiration and I give some ideas of how to help you trigger and capture your own inspirations in your life. *Personal note: I really enjoyed making this episode, it made me very happy to discuss this topic.
Episode 10 - Respect
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In this episode I discuss what exactly respect is, and how the simple phrase "respect is something you give, to get" has become a defining concept in my life. I talk about some disrespect I've both shown and endured recently and I give some ways for you to practice showing respect for yourself, and others.
Happy New Year!
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In this episode I talk about why I have a bit of a distaste for the concept of "New Year" as it's celebrated. But I also explain why this year has brought about a whole new way of seeing and appreciating that I never could have expected. I tell a quick story about a missed New Year party opportunity for a friend of mine. And I finish the episode with a special song that we all know, and even now it brings a tear to my eye with its beauty.
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