In this heartfelt Thanksgiving special of Happiness Through Creating, I invite you to pause, breathe, and rediscover gratitude as a creative act. More than a reaction or tradition, gratitude is something we make—through awareness, attention, and intention.

We explore how Thanksgiving can become a ritual of creation: a time to shape meaning, connection, and joy through simple acts of thankfulness. You’ll learn how to transform gratitude from a fleeting feeling into a tangible practice that strengthens relationships, uplifts your mind, and brings calm to the season.

In this reflective episode, you’ll:

• Discover why gratitude is an act of creation, not just a reaction.

• Discover simple practices to cultivate daily joy through thankfulness.

• Explore how to create connections around the table or beyond it.

• Be guided through a quiet one-minute gratitude reflection you can do anywhere.

Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or simply taking a quiet day to rest, this episode will help you create warmth, meaning, and happiness—on purpose.

🎧 Listen before Thanksgiving to fill your heart with intention and your holiday with gratitude.

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In this Thanksgiving-week episode, we delve into Ben Rector’s “The Thanksgiving Song” and uncover the deeper truth hidden within its lyrics: the moments we cherish aren’t accidental — we create them.
From familiar highways to the tenderness of family memories, we look at how intention shapes the warmth around our tables.
Together, we reflect on the question: “What am I trying to create?” and how it can transform every holiday moment.
Join me as we discover how to build connection, gratitude, and meaning from the inside out.

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On the night of November 21, 1944, deep in the Taiwan Strait, the USS Sealion faced overwhelming odds — a lone American submarine confronting a Japanese surface fleet. Outnumbered, outgunned, and operating in darkness, the Sealion’s crew turned danger into decision, and opposition into creation.

In this stirring episode of Happiness Through Creating, we revisit the only submarine attack in World War II to sink an enemy battleship — not to celebrate destruction, but to explore how creation can emerge from conflict. Through the lens of the Creator’s Paradigm, Brian reflects on how courage, discipline, and action under pressure transform both individuals and teams into creators of purpose and meaning.

You’ll discover how:

• Opposition reveals opportunity — creativity is often born in uncertainty.

• Action defines creation — decisive moments shape character.

• Purpose renews the past — loss and struggle can become sources of new strength.

• Happiness grows through mastery — fulfillment comes not from ease, but from creation under challenge.

The Sealion’s story is more than naval history — it’s a timeless reminder that even in life’s darkest straits, we can create light, meaning, and happiness through courageous action.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to face your own “fleet” of challenges — not by retreating, but by creating boldly through opposition.

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In this special November episode of Happiness Through Creating, we explore how the act of democracy itself is one of humanity’s greatest creations — and how opposition can become the forge that shapes both leaders and citizens.

Through the inspiring story of L. Douglas Wilder, the first elected African American governor in U.S. history, we reflect on how courage, vision, and persistence can transform resistance into renewal. From his roots in segregated Richmond to his groundbreaking 1989 victory in Virginia, Wilder’s journey reveals how character and creativity work hand in hand to build change.

You’ll discover how:

• Opposition refines creation — every challenge is an invitation to grow.

• Democracy is a creative act — each vote, voice, and act of leadership shapes our shared story.

• Happiness comes through meaningful action — from personal growth to civic engagement.

As the nation pauses this season to give thanks and reflect, this episode invites you to see voting, leading, and creating as sacred forms of participation — ways to continue the work our Founders began.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded that happiness isn’t found in ease, but in the courageous act of creating change — because you are a creator.

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In this inspiring episode of Happiness Through Creating, we explore the empowering message of “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman and how it calls us to step out of the shadows and into our full creative truth. Together, we reflect on what it means to embrace every part of ourselves—the light, the flaws, and the fears—and transform them into authentic expression. Through themes of courage, resilience, and vulnerability, this conversation invites you to claim your creative identity, face opposition with strength, and declare unapologetically, “This is me.” No matter your creation, this episode reminds us that our uniqueness is our greatest contribution—and that when we share it, we help others do the same.

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What if happiness could be found in a single flash of light?
Not sunlight, not candlelight — but a spark born from human imagination.

In this illuminating episode of "Happiness Through Creating," we delve into the story behind the ruby laser and its inventor, Theodore Maiman. Patented on November 14, 1967, the ruby laser began as a dream that the world doubted — and became a symbol of how opposition refines creation.

Through the lens of Maiman’s quiet determination, we explore what I mean when I say 'Creator’s Opposition': the idea that obstacles aren’t barriers to creativity, but the very forge that shapes a creator’s character. From rejected ideas and late-night tinkering to that first pulse of red light, this episode invites you to see your own challenges as part of the creative process that leads to joy.

You’ll discover how:

• Opposition reveals purpose — every setback can refine your vision.

• Creation builds character — persistence transforms frustration into fulfillment.

• Joy is found in the process — true happiness comes not from ease, but from becoming.

Maiman’s story reminds us that every act of creation carries resistance — and that resistance can become the spark that lights the way.

🎧 Listen now and let “The Ruby Laser” inspire you to embrace opposition, create boldly, and find happiness in the flash of your own creative light.

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On November 12, 1919, brothers Ross and Keith Smith lifted off from England on a daring flight to Australia—a 17,000-kilometer journey that reshaped aviation history. In this episode of Happiness Through Creating, we revisit their bold adventure as a living metaphor for the creative process itself.

Through the lens of the Smiths’ historic flight, we explore how vision, preparation, courage, and resilience form the flight path of every creator. From facing uncertainty to celebrating progress, their journey reminds us that happiness doesn’t come from comfort—it grows from meaningful action, connection, and discovery.

You’ll learn how to:

1. Envision your own creative “flight plan”—seeing what others might think impossible.

2. Build character through preparation and courage—acting boldly even under uncertainty.

3. Adapt and celebrate along the way—finding joy in the process, not just the destination.

4. Invite others into your creation—because what we create together carries meaning beyond ourselves.

Just as the Smith brothers charted new skies, you can chart your own path of creation—one step, one idea, one brave beginning at a time.

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In this Music Monday episode of Happiness Through Creating, we delve into the song “Brave” by Sara Bareilles as a powerful guide to understanding the connection between courage, creativity, and happiness.

What does it really mean to be brave with your words? Beyond boldness, true bravery lies in speaking with honesty, listening with openness, and creating stories that reflect truth. Through thoughtful reflection and storytelling, we explore how intentional speech and mindful creation can foster stronger relationships, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate authentic joy.

You’ll hear how every word we speak—and every silence we keep—shapes the stories we live and share. Drawing from Bareilles’ inspiring lyrics, this episode offers three practical ways to “be brave”:

1. Speak intentionally – choose words that reflect empathy and truth.

2. Listen actively – honor others’ stories while staying grounded in your own.

3. Reflect through creation – express your truth through action and creativity.

If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, tell your story, or pursue a creative dream, this short episode will remind you that your voice matters—and that happiness often begins with one brave word.

🎧 Listen now and discover how brave expression can create connection, clarity, and joy.

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