Introduction:

• Host: Dr. Allen Lycka
• Guest: Susan P. Lax
• Episode Topic: Insights into Susan's journey, her spiritual evolution, and her book "A Heart's Landscape: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments."

1. Susan Lax's Background and Journey:

• Susan's evolution from a creative drama teacher to a spiritual counselor and inspirational writer.
• Importance of life's hardships in her personal growth.
• Transition at age 50: Susan reflects on redefining her identity beyond societal roles and embarking on a spiritual journey.

2. Embracing the Present Moment:

• Discussion on the significance of living in the moment rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
• How societal pressures often distract us from the present.
• The concept of shifting from "What if?" to "What is?" to fully experience life.

3. The Power of Music:

• Susan shares the story behind her song "The Haig Joy," written during a time of sorrow, but inspired by the belief that joy can coexist with grief.
• The song was dedicated to a friend who was a victim of the October 7 massacre in Israel.

4. Writing "A Heart's Landscape":

• The origin of Susan's morning blessings, initially written for a friend battling cancer.
• The transformative power of offering moments of positivity during challenging times.
• The journey from morning blessings to compiling them into a book.

5. Insights from "A Heart's Landscape":

• Dr. Lycka reads a passage from the book about the metaphor of an ocean wave, reflecting the choices we make when facing life's changes.
• Susan discusses the importance of taking risks and embracing change for personal growth.

6. The Importance of Gratitude and Time:

• Susan emphasizes the role of gratitude in her life, especially during challenging times.
• The importance of recognizing the value of time and making conscious decisions to spend it meaningfully.

7. Living a Fantastic Life:

• Susan shares her three recommendations for living a fantastic life:

1. Identify one thing that consistently makes you smile.
2. Reflect on a daily task you dread, and counteract it by thinking of what makes you smile.
3. Physically let go of stress by raising your shoulders and releasing them, symbolizing the release of negative thoughts.

8. How to Connect with Susan Lax:

• Book: "A Heart's Landscape: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments" is available on Amazon.
• Additional Offerings: Susan shares insights, photography, and more through her online presence.

Conclusion:

• Dr. Lycka wraps up the conversation, thanking Susan for sharing her journey and wisdom on living a fulfilled life.
• Encouragement to listeners to incorporate moments of joy, gratitude, and presence into their daily lives.

BIO:

Susan P. Lax is an author, spiritual counselor and inspirational writer.

She is the creator of the “Morning Inspiration" series, which provides readers with reflections to start the day with.

Her book, A Heart's Landscape was a book Pick by Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.

Susan's Morning Inspirations have been put to Music and are part of The Heart-to-Heart Songbook performance.

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