# Episode 61: Expansion

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Podcast: [The Connect Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-connect-podcast-6595327)
Published: 2026-01-18T21:19:24+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/theconnectpodcast/2467685
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## Resource

Have you ever thought of your life in terms of Expansion vs. contraction? Are we living a connected life full of new growth, learning, excitement, and fulfillment? Maybe it’s the flipside: disconnection, stagnation, loneliness, and seclusion. For deeper self- understanding, let’s use our awareness and look at our mental operating system. Is it a growth mindset, or a fixed mindset? We can truly design the life we want at any stage in our journey. Choosing an expansion mindset is one of the keys. Reading the above, is it obvious to us that a growth mindset is the only way to proceed? How bad do we want the life we dream of? Are we able, capable, and ready to make the choices and sacrifices necessary? Are we honoring our intuition? Do we hear the whispers of God? Do we need to be more loving, assertive, accountable, and forgiving? Making the time to sit with ourselves free of distractions allows us to process the unresolved. Expansion waits for us on the other side, my friends! Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/XHtR1dBRbZE

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