In today's episode, I discuss how to overcome doubt in your life. Doubt is actually a "gatekeeper" to expansion. So encountering doubt means that you are at the threshold of massive growth.

In this video, I discuss how to overcome doubt in order to reach your greatest potential.

In an interview, when asked where the idea for songs come from, Michael Jackson gestured vaguely and whispered "out there."

In this episode, I discuss "where creativity comes from," drawing on perspectives from the ancient Greeks, other writers, and myself.

I discuss developing yourself as a channel, using completion of works to increase inspiration, and how showing up for the work sends you more ideas.

As creatives, we need to develop ourselves as *channels* of the work, rather than seeing our job as being the "genius" behind it.

Is using GPT for therapy moral? Is it safe?In this episode, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages (and risks!) of using Chat GPT for "therapy," how I use it, and the benefits I've seen from conversing with the AI. Disclaimer: Please use caution if you do this. This information is for entertainment only and I am *not* a therapist or mental health professional, nor am I endorsing the use of AI for therapy. I'm simply sharing my own experiences and weighing the pros and cons of its use.

DISCLAIMER: Please do your own research before doing dangerous things. DO weigh your own judgements and research, DON'T listen to me blindly. If you do dangerous things and you get hurt, I am not liable for your actions. Thank you!

In this episode, I discuss having a nuanced relationship with danger in order to realize your full potential.

I discuss:

- Danger is often a cultural construct.

- The risk of not *becoming.*

- Danger is dependent on competence.

- The risk to adolescents being shielded from danger.

In this conversation, I discuss what to consider if you are asking yourself the question "Should I do music?" I discuss six factors that people usually don't talk about, and what people outside of music will not tell you.

This episode is direct and I pull no punches. I do not sugarcoat this one, and I'm also not prescriptive. I share what I would consider if you are deciding whether this is your path.

1. If you know, you know.

2. Are you committed through good and bad?

3. What does success look like for you?

4. Are you willing to create a successful business?

5.

6. It's vulnerable!! Thank you for considering music. 🫶🏻

In this episode, I discuss why I stopped making New Years resolutions and how you can create life change at any time of the year.I further discuss why focusing on our inputs (actions) is more effective than focusing on results, how to keep showing up, and how to re-center when we mess up. // Chapters //

0:00 – I don't make New Year's Resolutions0:50 – Reducing the Pressure of New Year’s Resolutions 2:00 – The "New Year" is All the Time 4:51 – Focus on Inputs, not Outputs 8:38 – Why Should You Show Up? 11:17 – Removing Shame from our Resolutions 14:29 – What to Do When You Mess UpKeywords:#NewYearsResolutions #PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #MindsetShift #AuroraSmmedley #LifeChanges #NoResolutions

The power of giving without expectation and how it can attract miracles into your life.

In this episode of the Aurora Smedley Podcast, I share why true giving isn’t about guilt, approval, or getting an ROI — it’s about opening yourself to the flow of the universe and becoming a channel for abundance - and the Dao.

Giving without agenda transforms your relationships, your mindset, and your reality. This episode is for anyone seeking spiritual growth, joy, and a deeper connection to all of life.

✨ Like, subscribe, and share if you want more insights on living a life of giving, receiving, and alignment with universal abundance.

Keywords: giving without expectation, attract miracles, spiritual law of giving, abundance mindset, true giving

How do we keep creating when we get stuck?