Letting Go and Evolving: The Influence of Parents and The Power of Gratitude to create changes.

Threads of Enlightenment

In this episode, I interview Rand Selig about his journey of serving mankind and his book 'Thriving'. Rand shares how he has always had a strong sense of being of service and has been dedicated to making the world a better place. He talks about his upbringing and the influence of his parents, who instilled in him values of discipline, integrity, and a love for nature. Rand also discusses his experiences with trauma and how he has overcome them. He shares his insights on building deep and enduring relationships and the importance of being honest, dependable, and willing to listen. Rand reflects on his college years and the impact of his education in math and psychology. He emphasizes the value of spending time alone and being in nature, as well as the importance of planning and staying focused on one's mission. Rand Selig discusses his experiences with service and personal growth. He shares how he served in various roles outside of the educational system, such as being a scout master and a little league coach. Rand emphasizes the importance of adding value and contributing to the community. He also talks about the difficulties he faced in his relationship with his father and how he learned to let go and evolve as a person. Rand highlights the power of gratitude and the importance of comparing oneself to their former self rather than others. He concludes by discussing his book and the importance of personal growth.

Takeaways

Serving mankind is a powerful way to make the world a better place.

The influence of parents and upbringing can shape a person's values and character.

Overcoming trauma requires self-reflection, forgiveness, and learning from mistakes.

Building deep and enduring relationships requires honesty, integrity, and active listening.

Education can provide confidence, self-discovery, and open doors to opportunities.

Spending time alone and in nature can be a source of spiritual connection and humility.

Planning and staying focused on one's mission are key to achieving goals and purpose. Service can take many forms outside of the educational system, such as being a scout master or a little league coach.

Letting go and evolving as a person is important for personal growth.

Gratitude is a powerful tool that can change one's attitude and outlook on life.

Comparing oneself to their former self is more beneficial than comparing oneself to others.

Personal growth requires letting go of old beliefs and embracing new ones.

Sound Bites

"We have a role and responsibility to make this world a better place."

"Step forward."

"Discovering trauma gives you freedom."

"The struggle ends when gratitude begins."

"Letting go is a great exercise."

"Compare yourself to your former self."

I strongly encourage everyone to buy his book, follow him, and be transformed by his insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is his story.

Below is a list of the sites that house his works.

https://www.randselig.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-selig-43525a6/