Sometimes, objective reality is replaced by subjective reality, and embracing this complexity and nuance just might open the door to perspective, possibility, and peace. Check out this brief article to hear how ampersand can reframe conversations, enhance communication, and improve relationships. This Volume 7 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 17, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/a-simple-misunderstanding ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “The Bonnie Earl O’Moray” (1978) by 5 Hand Reel "Tiny Dancer" (1971) by Elton John. “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #communication #ampersand #earlofmoray #sylviawright #ladymondegreen #mondegreen

We don’t need to chase people who don’t want us in their lives, for our hearts will be better served spending time with people who do want us around for this game of life.  Check out this brief article to hear a story about how our words and actions affect our relationships, for better or for worse. This Volume 7 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 4, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-lose-a-friend-in-10-words-or-less ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “The Arrow & the Song” By Longfellow & Cain #positivity #relationships #communication #henrywadsworthlongfellow #superbowl

In every moment, we are in a constant current of change—and while we cannot control this current, what we can control is what happens within us. Check out this brief article to learn how our choice to face or ignore our shadow can impact our experience of happiness. This Volume 7 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 2, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-see-your-shadow ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC "Hero's Ascent" by Chris Haugen “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #change #happiness #shadowwork #groundhogday #billmurray #heraclitus

The world can sometimes feel dark and weary—shrouded by nuances of fear, jealousy, and rage. Yet, like the moonshine on a world shrouded in darkness, even the smallest of deeds done with love in our heart can become a beaconing light to guide our way.   In this episode, you’ll hear a story about how following in the footsteps of loving kindness can shield us from the “winter’s rage” of a seemingly dark and weary world. This Volume 6 Issue 14 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 26, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/good-deeds-in-a-weary-world   ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, assisting individuals, teams, and communities in Being Well by Living Well to experience abiding joy—at work, at home, and wherever life takes you. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC & SOUND CLIPS NOTE: I do not own the copyright to these sound clips, and include them solely for educational and informational purposes. Edward, H. (Director). (1935). Scrooge [Film]. Twickenham Film Studios. Andrew Lawrence-King - Topic. (2018, December 8). Tempus adest floridum [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/gWatPfdLpH4?si=2yHDEs28ExYwlGlY “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode“Song of Sadhana” by Jesse GallagherNeale, J.M. “Good King Wenceslas.’ Bing Crosby. Crosby, B. (1956). Good King Wenceslas. [Song]. On A Christmas Sing with Bing around the World [Album]. Decca.“Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #mindset #purpose #relationships #kindess #goodkingwenceslas

When we fail to see the beauty around us, perhaps it’s not so much that we lack the capacity to recognize and understand beauty in our world—perhaps this beauty simply lacks the frame that provides a contextual boundary. We pass it by, because it doesn’t appear relevant to us. Check out this brief article to hear fascinating stories on the importance of boundaries.  This Volume 6 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 10, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, assisting individuals, teams, and communities in Being Well by Living Well to experience abiding joy—at work, at home, and wherever life takes you. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC & SOUND CLIPS NOTE: I do not own the copyright to these sound clips, and include them solely for educational and informational purposes. “Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by Steve Martin“Joshua Bell's Stop and Hear the Music metro experiment” by The Washington Post“It’s Not the Bean, It’s the Bunk” from Christmas in July“For Free” by Joni Mitchell“Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode“Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher“Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #mindset #purpose #relationships #boundaries

I don’t really know anything about anything, but what I choose to believe we are here to Love one another. But I wonder how useful this choice is?  This Volume 6 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 16, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/this-soul-game-of-hide-seek ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles:  jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com

No one likes to be wrong—and people especially don’t like to be perceived as wrong by others. But in our search for certainty, we would do well to calibrate our certainty to actual knowledge and skills, rather than mere wishful thinking. Check out this story to learn more about the value of curiosity over certainty, and how it can improve your decision making, form stronger relationships, and live an overall happier life. This Volume 6 Issue 11 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 19, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/haters-or-helpers ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “Three Blind Mice” “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Three Stooges Theme Song” #positivity #mindset #relationships #decisionmaking #baseball #sailing #haters #helpers #intellectualhumility #threeblindmice #threestooges #derekdye #marioseneca #kevinoconnor #wilbursnapp #nietzsche #voltaire #captaindonaldlawson #francisbacon #certainty #doubt #curiosity #arylvantongeren #wadeleblanc #theodoreroosevelt #themaninthearena #themaninthesea

Every time you meet someone, a part of that person becomes woven into the fabric of who you are—because when two worlds collide, both are transformed. Check out this brief article to learn more about this transformation and how the experience of metamagic can reveal the magic in our everyday lives. This Volume 6 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 11, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-rich-spirit-of-humanity  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #magic #metamagic #relationships #humanity

Anything worthwhile will by definition take a while—likely even much longer than expected—but it will also by definition be worth it in the end. This episode shares a fascinating true story of a how one young actor used patience to launch a lifelong career as a cultural icon. This Volume 6 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 28, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/be-on-the-scene ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Star Wars Main Theme” by John Williams, performed by The London Symphony Orchestra “Reflections” by Thelonious Monk, performed by Steve Lacy “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #patience #hollywood #harrisonford #theloniusmonk #stevelacy #bhliddellhart

It can be easy to forget who we are while responding to the demands of the world around us. This can be true whether we’re fighting a literal war or fighting the day-to-day battles of everyday life. This episode shares a poignant true story of a how showing up as your authentic self can help remind you of who you are, even after trauma. This Volume 6 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 5, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/remember-who-you-are  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “My Melancholy Baby” by Ernie Burnett  “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #authenticity #ww1 #worldwar1 #worldwarone #music #erniebernett #mymeloncholybaby

A mere “oops” and a playful laugh is not what you might expect when damaging a brand new vehicle, but that’s just how Dave is—as long as I’ve known him, he has never wished for a fig in winter. This episode share a story that demonstrates how to heal suffering and experience joy. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 28 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 3, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/a-fig-in-winter ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #fascination #joy

We cannot go through life without making mistakes—it’s simply an inherent part of the human experience. Yet when we lack the willingness to atone for these missteps, we become discouraged with disharmony and separation from the important people in our lives, while also risking stains to our integrity and character.  This episode shares ideas to demonstrate respect and remain in harmony with the important people in your life. This Volume 5 Issue 27 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on August 9, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/raising-a-sunken-ship ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #relationships #respect #atonement

Just as a sports team doesn’t take the field alone, so too can we benefit from worthy coaches, guides, and mentors  who know the way, go the way, and show the way. After all, the players on the field are too close to the field to see the bigger picture, which is where the true value of a coach is found—providing a mirror to reflect back what they are not able to see themselves.  This episode shares the story of how I first learned of the value of mentorship and the impact it had on my life and career. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 26 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 25, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-are-you-sitting-on-the-shore-of ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #relationships #mentorship #personalgrowth

When compelled to be grateful for what we aren’t grateful for, it can do more harm than good—yet research is still clear that gratitude is nevertheless a valued contributor to well being. This episode explores the secrets of gratitude for true and lasting joy. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 25 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 13, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-are-you-grateful-for ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #mindset #gratitude #joy

The Infinite Monkey Theorem suggests that any event with a probability more than zero can happen at some point, if given enough time. But as the physicist Max Tegmark reminds us, “really freak events happen only exponentially rarely.”  This episode shares the true story of an exponentially rare moment and how I turned the tide of grief around to rise again and continue navigating the waters of life. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 24 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 27, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-infinite-monkey-theorem ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #fascination #mindset #joy #grief #change #internalresources

Everyone has a talent, and if you don’t know what your talent is, it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. Talent can sometimes first present itself as a weakness. And For a talent to be useful, it must be practiced. This episode shares the story of how I discovered these truths and along the way overcame shyness and a debilitating stutter to find my voice. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 23 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on May 8, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/finding-your-voice ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #relationships #love #magic #showup #care

We will never be held responsible for what we are not capable of handling—or at the very least capable of learning. As such, responsibility doesn’t preclude risk; rather, it calls us to understand our strengths, know what’s negotiable, and then boldly step forward to learn and grow, come what may. This episode shares the fascinating story of a family that took on the responsibility of caring for a life in need—and in so doing, fostered what may be the world's only sailing opossum. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 22 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 29, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-sailing-opossum ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #joy #responsibility #sailing #keywest #opossums

Magicians are often asked, “How’d you do that?” Many people assume it has something to do with subtle misdirection—a little smoke here or a perfectly placed mirror there—but the real answer may surprise you. In this episode, hear the fascinating story of how I stumbled upon the real secret of magic. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 21 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 20, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-real-secret-of-magic  ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #relationships #love #magic #showup #care

Many people seem to suffer from eisoptrophobia—the fear of seeing one’s own reflection. When this happen, they fail to see what’s right in front of them because they don’t like what’s staring back at them. And so, to avoid the discomfort, they simply avert their eyes from the clutter of their lives. The psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Siegel, however, suggests that to make positive change in our lives, we have to "name it to tame it." This episode shares the story of how one man tamed the streets of West Sussex and how you can use this same process to perhaps one day have a garbage truck named after you. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 20 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 9, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/name-it-to-tame-it ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #mindset #trash #treasure #eisoptrophobia

It’s been said that “if a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live,” and if this is true then Harry Chapin was certainly a man fit to live—becoming a change-maker—looking...seeing a need—and with compassion taking action to do something about it. This episode charts a powerful story of how you can be a change-maker through clarity of purpose. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 19 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on April 5, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-does-what-you-do-reflect-who-you-are ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com CONNECT WITH THE HOST Email: info@hashtagpositivty.com Website: hashtagpositivity.com ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cat, Pumpkin 🐈 MUSIC “Mr. Tanner” by Harry Chapin “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #persistence #compassion #focus #change #harrychapin