The #POSITIVITY Podcast

In the book Typewriting Behavior, August Dvorak discusses what he calls intelligent behavior, referring to the adoption of new technologies and techniques in place of previous de facto traditions—a call for adapting to the ever-changing circumstances of our New World. Check out this episode to learn more, and hear a story about we can learn from keyboards, steamships, and the Pot Roast Principle. Enjoy! #positivity, #mindset, #purpose, #relationships, #change, #typewriting, #steamships, #potroast  This Volume 7 Issue 11 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 25, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/keyboards-steamships-the-pot-roast-principle  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. Through his company, Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Doomed “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “New World Symphony” by Antonín Dvořák (Performed by The Hallé Orchestra, conducted by Hamilton Harty, 1923) “New World Symphony” by Antonín Dvořák (Performed by Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Herbert von Karajan, 1966) “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer

A good game provides the joy of accomplishment, skill-building, and meaning; but these joys don’t just have to be all fun and games—they can also provide encouragement that permeates every aspect of your life. Check out this brief story to explore how. Enjoy! #positivity #opportunity #mindset #purpose #relationships #pinball  This Volume 7 Issue 8 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 25, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/all-fun-games  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, on a mission to help individuals, teams, and communities experience abiding joy. You can get started today by accepting your invitation to Grow with the Flow, a self-paced personal growth journey. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC & AUDIO CLIPS Bragg, A. & Bragg, M. (Directors). (2022). Pinball: The man who saved the game. [Film]. MPI Original Films “Dolphin-esque” by Doomed “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer

We can wait our whole lives for someday opportunities, or we can make our opportunities for ourselves. Check out this brief story to explore what it means to pursue authentic experiences rather than removable things. Enjoy! #positivity #opportunity #purpose  This Volume 7 Issue 7 positivity essay originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 2, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/experiencing-colors-that-are-real ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, on a mission to help individuals, teams, and communities experience abiding joy. You can get started today by accepting your invitation to Grow with the Flow, a self-paced personal growth journey. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette. “Dolphin-esque” by Doomed “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” by Tiny Tim “Spinning Wheel” by Blood, Sweat & Tears “Gone” by Jack Johnson.  “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer

Regardless of what we achieve and regardless of what we gain, everything is temporary, in a constant state of vibrato—whether deep or shallow and whether fast or slow. And how we choose to experience this vibrato is completely up to us.  Check out this brief story to explore how we can live with enough lows and highs as we fly our way home.  This Volume 7 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 27, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/vibrato-of-gratitude ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, on a mission to help individuals, teams, and communities experience abiding joy. You can get started today by accepting your invitation to Grow with the Flow, a self-paced personal growth journey. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “The Star Spangled Banner” by the President’s Own Marine Corps Band “Flying Home” by Lionel Hampton “To Live is to Fly” by Guy Clark “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #gratitude #mindset

That’s the thing about making people wrong: They don’t like it! And instead of being grateful, they can become resentful—preventing positive and productive connections with the people around us, while also losing the opportunity for open communication and collaboration. Check out this brief story to learn a simple way to foster meaningful, positive, and productive connections with the important people in your life. This Volume 7 Issue 5 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 14, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/leading-with-yes  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, on a mission to help individuals, teams, and communities experience abiding joy. You can get started today by accepting your invitation to Grow with the Flow, a self-paced personal growth journey. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #connection #relationships #yes 

Motivation is ever-present. It’s not that we lack motivation; rather, it’s a matter of what we’re motivated by. Are we motivated by what we stand to lose or by what we stand to gain? Check out this brief story to learn about making our joy greater than our fear. This Volume 7 Issue 4 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 3, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/fear-or-joy  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, on a mission to help individuals, teams, and communities experience abiding joy. You can get started today by accepting your invitation to Grow with the Flow, a self-paced personal growth journey. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #motivation #fear #joy 

Sometimes, objective reality is replaced by subjective reality, and embracing this complexity and nuance just might open the door to perspective, possibility, and peace. Check out this brief article to hear how ampersand can reframe conversations, enhance communication, and improve relationships. This Volume 7 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 17, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/a-simple-misunderstanding ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “The Bonnie Earl O’Moray” (1978) by 5 Hand Reel "Tiny Dancer" (1971) by Elton John. “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #communication #ampersand #earlofmoray #sylviawright #ladymondegreen #mondegreen  

We don’t need to chase people who don’t want us in their lives, for our hearts will be better served spending time with people who do want us around for this game of life.  Check out this brief article to hear a story about how our words and actions affect our relationships, for better or for worse. This Volume 7 Issue 2 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 4, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-lose-a-friend-in-10-words-or-less ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer “The Arrow & the Song” By Longfellow & Cain #positivity #relationships #communication #henrywadsworthlongfellow #superbowl 

In every moment, we are in a constant current of change—and while we cannot control this current, what we can control is what happens within us. Check out this brief article to learn how our choice to face or ignore our shadow can impact our experience of happiness. This Volume 7 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 2, 2024. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-see-your-shadow ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC "Hero's Ascent" by Chris Haugen “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #change #happiness #shadowwork #groundhogday #billmurray #heraclitus

The world can sometimes feel dark and weary—shrouded by nuances of fear, jealousy, and rage. Yet, like the moonshine on a world shrouded in darkness, even the smallest of deeds done with love in our heart can become a beaconing light to guide our way.   In this episode, you’ll hear a story about how following in the footsteps of loving kindness can shield us from the “winter’s rage” of a seemingly dark and weary world. This Volume 6 Issue 14 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 26, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/good-deeds-in-a-weary-world   ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, assisting individuals, teams, and communities in Being Well by Living Well to experience abiding joy—at work, at home, and wherever life takes you. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC & SOUND CLIPS NOTE: I do not own the copyright to these sound clips, and include them solely for educational and informational purposes. Edward, H. (Director). (1935). Scrooge [Film]. Twickenham Film Studios.  Andrew Lawrence-King - Topic. (2018, December 8). Tempus adest floridum [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/gWatPfdLpH4?si=2yHDEs28ExYwlGlY “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher Neale, J.M. “Good King Wenceslas.’ Bing Crosby.  Crosby, B. (1956). Good King Wenceslas. [Song]. On A Christmas Sing with Bing around the World [Album]. Decca. “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #mindset #purpose #relationships #kindess #goodkingwenceslas  

When we fail to see the beauty around us, perhaps it’s not so much that we lack the capacity to recognize and understand beauty in our world—perhaps this beauty simply lacks the frame that provides a contextual boundary. We pass it by, because it doesn’t appear relevant to us. Check out this brief article to hear fascinating stories on the importance of boundaries.  This Volume 6 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on December 10, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, assisting individuals, teams, and communities in Being Well by Living Well to experience abiding joy—at work, at home, and wherever life takes you. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC & SOUND CLIPS NOTE: I do not own the copyright to these sound clips, and include them solely for educational and informational purposes. “Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by Steve Martin “Joshua Bell's Stop and Hear the Music metro experiment” by The Washington Post “It’s Not the Bean, It’s the Bunk” from Christmas in July “For Free” by Joni Mitchell “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #mindset #purpose #relationships #boundaries 

I don’t really know anything about anything, but what I choose to believe we are here to Love one another. But I wonder how useful this choice is?  This Volume 6 Issue 12 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on November 16, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/this-soul-game-of-hide-seek ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain, M.Ed. is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination, helping individuals, teams, and communities Grow with the Flow to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles:  jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  

No one likes to be wrong—and people especially don’t like to be perceived as wrong by others. But in our search for certainty, we would do well to calibrate our certainty to actual knowledge and skills, rather than mere wishful thinking. Check out this story to learn more about the value of curiosity over certainty, and how it can improve your decision making, form stronger relationships, and live an overall happier life. This Volume 6 Issue 11 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 19, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/haters-or-helpers ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com   MUSIC “Three Blind Mice” “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “Three Stooges Theme Song” #positivity #mindset #relationships #decisionmaking #baseball #sailing #haters #helpers #intellectualhumility #threeblindmice #threestooges #derekdye #marioseneca #kevinoconnor #wilbursnapp #nietzsche #voltaire #captaindonaldlawson #francisbacon #certainty #doubt #curiosity #arylvantongeren #wadeleblanc #theodoreroosevelt #themaninthearena #themaninthesea

Every time you meet someone, a part of that person becomes woven into the fabric of who you are—because when two worlds collide, both are transformed. Check out this brief article to learn more about this transformation and how the experience of metamagic can reveal the magic in our everyday lives. This Volume 6 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on September 11, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-rich-spirit-of-humanity  ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Song of Sadhana” by Jesse Gallagher “A Quiet Thought” by Wayne Jones “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #magic #metamagic #relationships #humanity 

Anything worthwhile will by definition take a while—likely even much longer than expected—but it will also by definition be worth it in the end. This episode shares a fascinating true story of a how one young actor used patience to launch a lifelong career as a cultural icon. This Volume 6 Issue 9 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on June 28, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/be-on-the-scene ABOUT THE HOST Jonas Cain is a storyteller, magician, musician, and facilitator of fascination. He enjoys climbing mountains, playing the ukulele, and spending time with his cats, Pumpkin and Mr. Scoots 🐈 🐈 Through his company,  Hashtag Positivity, he assists individuals, teams, and communities in “Being Well By Living Well” to experience abiding joy. Connect with Jonas today to discuss your challenges, goals, and obstacles: jonas@hashtagpositivity.com WEBSITE www.hashtagpositivity.com  MUSIC “Star Wars Main Theme” by John Williams, performed by The London Symphony Orchestra “Reflections” by Thelonious Monk, performed by Steve Lacy “Dolphin-esque” by Dodmode “Lightning Bugs” by Geographer #positivity #purpose #patience #hollywood #harrisonford #theloniusmonk #stevelacy #bhliddellhart