All Episodes

December 20, 2023 9 mins

This episode of "Wealth Consciousness" highlights the transformative power of being present during the holidays. Through a grounding exercise, it emphasizes the significance of the present moment. It challenges listeners to prioritize giving their presence, urging genuine connections and deep engagement with loved ones. The focus shifts from material gifts to the immeasurable value of undivided attention, fostering meaningful relationships in a season often overwhelmed by busyness and list.

Main takeaways from this episode:

  • Holiday Vibrations: The holiday season brings both excitement and tension. It's a time of joy and gathering, but it can also be stressful with an overwhelming to-do list.
  • Challenge: Presence Over Presents: The host challenges listeners to prioritize giving their presence—attention, awareness, and focus—over material gifts.
  • The Gift of Attention: Truly engaging with loved ones, employees, and friends by offering undivided attention is highlighted as a powerful and meaningful gift.
  • Slowing Down: The challenge requires slowing down, actively listening without distractions, and genuinely connecting with others.
  • Investing Time and Energy: Giving your presence requires time, patience, and energy, but the returns in meaningful connections are invaluable.
  • Attention Shapes Relationships: Where attention goes, energy flows. Investing attention in relationships, even challenging ones, can yield more value than material gifts.
  • Personal Value vs. Material Gifts: The episode emphasizes that who you are and the attention you give are far more valuable than what you can buy or do for someone.
  • Holiday Focus: Shift the holiday focus from busyness and rushing to giving your presence as a meaningful present.
  • Engagement and Feedback: The host encourages listeners to share their experiences of giving their presence as a gift and invites thoughts and feedback.

Follow me:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/instituteofpossibilitythinking/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanhansted/

Website - https://www.instituteofpossibilitythinking.com/


Music credit by Jortzy:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jortzyy/

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Ridiculous History

Ridiculous History

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.