The Growth of Today

Listen to part two of Lillie Brown's story.  Praying Through it by William Murphy-  https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Through-Days-Worth-Prayers/dp/1522966676/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvvah-fbf7gIVA2-GCh1gCwuQEAAYASAAEgJIWfD_BwE&hvadid=177129551207&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010784&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14043805392652324083&hvtargid=kwd-206779576139&hydadcr=8237_9800385&keywords=praying+through+it&qid=1612981187&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20   Silent Turmoil by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Introducing, the beginning of a series called "Everybody is a Book". We all have our stories to tell, and they all play a huge role in who we become.  Our first guest is Lillie Brown. This episode is part one of the story she tells. Listen, relate, and contact us at TheGrowthofToday@gmail.com to share your story next.  Silent Turmoil by Myuu | https://soundcloud.com/myuu Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Makenna and Kayla introduce their latest challenge, the paper clip experiment, where they attempt to trade paper clips, for an item of higher value. They will continue trading items, competing to see who can create the most value.  Kayla begins to become outraged, to say the least when her younger brother Kendale meddles with the experiment. Afterward, the co-hosts discuss intimate questions about one another that leads to a deeper conversation. Three levels of the game, "We're Not Really Strangers",  explore perception, connection, and reflection.

As we come to an end of "Spooky Season", Makenna and Kayla welcome long-time friends, Justyce Sheard and Zemen Yohannes to share their outlook on Karma. 

Buckle up, this episode takes you everywhere, but the point. Despite multiple technology errors, Makenna and Kayla touch base on meeting new people through pen-pals, and how having the right perspective on things can help you view your life with more joy and gratitude.    The girls also discuss some slight re-branding that expresses more acceptance and understanding of our human imperfections. Grab some popcorn, and plug your headphones in because this episode gets quite interesting, to say the least. A couple of special guests, unexpectedly appear as well,  so stay ready to hear what they have to say!..warning, they say quite a lot... Our Instagram: Growthoftoday 

After several months of an unanticipated break from recording, Makenna and Kayla sit down and explain what they have been up to over the past few months. With adjusting to the new school routine and stress of college preparation, the girls finally get a chance to chat about self-discipline or the lack thereof. They also discuss the dangers of social media and their newest goal to log off all/most social media for the rest of the semester. This being inspired by Netflix's documentary "The Social Dilemma" which informs the many dangers of social media addiction, Makenna and Kayla reveal a lot about how social media has been a major distraction. 

Our fears expose some of our greatest insecurities and can reveal what we think to be our limitations in life.  However if we thought of these fears as a compass to guide us to improvement we might just find ourselves living a life like never before. Listen as Makenna and Kayla share some of their biggest fears as well as a special speaker who discusses the fascination of how humans' reaction to fear/stress has remained the same since the beginning of time.

Do you have high expectations? Low? Or simply none at all? Is having expectations for certain things okay or does it just leave constant disappointment? Makenna and Kayla dive deep into this discussion on having expectations and give you their personal take.

Makenna and Kayla discuss some recent difficult decisions and their advice for always going with your gut and knowing what is right for you.

Makenna and Kayla have fun discussing the importance of these three R's. Listen for a relaxing way to increase your capability of healing and moving forward from some of life's many difficulties that we face. 

Makenna dives deep into the random thoughts that fill her brain...it's weird, but it's fun... it's Makenna's Mayhem. 

Are you a huge competitor who loves the thrill of winning? Makenna and Kayla have a fiery drive for being the best, especially under some heated competition. Listen, as the two discuss what it means to be a competitor and why it's not only a catalyst to success but also how having a good competitor can enhance your life.

In today's episode, Makenna and Kayla discuss the importance of seeking discomfort and why even though running from discomfort is easier, it can ruin your life.

Makenna and Kayla chat about their 30 day self discipline challenge and how it grew their perspectives on how to finally take control of your life.

Giving thanks is always highly recommended when searching for happiness, however, it is easier said than done. This episode talks about the struggles of consistent gratitude despite the great benefits of it. Kayla and Makenna discuss common misconceptions and ways that actually help improve gratitude, even when it is difficult.

A close encounter with Covid? A new addition to the family? Listen to Kayla's Chaos to find out more.