Episode summary introduction:

Our episode is inspired by a Terri Clark song “I just wanna be mad”. For those who don’t know Terri Clark, she is a Canadian Country music artist with success in both Canada and the US.

In this song she shares a perspective when there is conflict in a relationship and does not want to move past it until she is done “Being Mad”.

There are so many times we want to move on too quickly without appreciating or respecting another’s feelings. We talk about the importance of this and how this will make a relationship stronger.

Good News Story:

Our good news story gives a shout out to Team Rubicon, a veteran-led organization that assists cities and towns devastated by wildfires. They assist with conducting reconnaissance, site surveys and damage assessments of the homes affected by the wildfire.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Being respectful of others feelings when you have done them wrong is never easy to overcome. Looking at both perspectives will always help moving forward:

• Respecting how you have made someone feel to move in the right direction.
• Knowing that patience will play a part in this.
• The best tact to take
• How emotions come to life in these circumstances.
• Give them the time they need.
• Will an apology help?
• Does forgiveness help.

Walkabout takeaways:

Whether we like it or not there will be times in life where we have caused some hurt to someone and we need to take action to make amends. This is not always easy but important regardless of the relationship you have with a person. Some sage advice:

• Never let emotions simmer, always clear the air.
• Let people have their space.
• Take responsibility for what you have done.
• An apology without action or sincerity can do more damage than good.
• Understanding how to take responsibility for our actions and making amends will make us a better person and leads to a happier life.

https://youtu.be/tYjO-L48ZQQ?si=BYT6hF1EzupFDbSy

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“Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!”

Episode summary introduction:

During this episode of Electronic Walkabout we take some license from a Post Malone, Morgan Wallen song “I had some help”. The song laments that a failed relationship is not one sided and it truly takes two to tangle or in this case, untangle. It is far from easy to see both sides of the story impartially. Today we journey to a mountain to discover the challenge of seeing things from another's perspective and how invaluable it is.

Good News Story:

We share a beautiful story about 3 college students in Germany who showed the world just how selfless their generation can be through a beautiful video that went viral and has touched the hearts of millions since. The students surprise a homeless man sitting on the sidewalk with a gorgeous instrumental and vocal performance when they handed him the money they collected from passers-by.

https://youtu.be/X0gA2mxbjSY?si=UV7To4ixQr6L0WQo

Topics discussed in this episode:

Looking at both perspectives is really just a matter of putting ourselves in the other person’s shoes. In order to do this we explore some pointed questions:

• Why is it so hard for people to see this perspective?
• Coming to terms with the fact that you may have caused the issue.
• How to meet in the middle on the road to compromise.
• The influence of emotions.
• Ensuring sincerity.
• Knowing when to move on.

Walkabout takeaways:

If truly you care about taking responsibility for a part your played in something that has gone down the wrong path consider this:

• We all make mistakes and most mistakes can be fixed if the desire is there.
• The ability for us to look at other’s way of thinking expands the way we look at things and makes it easier to deal with similar issues in the future.
• When doing this, engage in active listening and make sure that you understand what the person is telling you.
• When doing this, never judge the person.
• This includes showing empathy with respect to how the other individual is feeling. This can pay dividends in showing that you are serious about your intentions.
• Apologize, if you think it is right for you. This means for your action but this also must be with sincerity.

https://youtu.be/4QIZE708gJ4?si=nlsaEEHkhNSQ2FtN

More about E-Walkabout:

To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at www.ewalkabout.ca.

“Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!”

Episode summary introduction:

Welcome to another episode of E-Walkabout. This episode our theme comes from the song by Phil Collins “Against all odds". The song is part of the soundtrack from the 1984 movie of the same name.

There are so many times in our lives we don’t appreciate what we have until we walk away from it or lose it. From these times regrets come to life and when they do we have an important decision to make. Do we get it back and if so how???

Topics discussed in this episode:

During this trek Maddog and TC challenge our listeners to look at lost chances as a positive thing and at times, timing considered, get them back:

• Why do we not know, inherently, when we have a good thing?
• When do we typically realize that regret has come to life?
• Are there times when we have let something slip away from us that we can get it back?
• Managing regret.
• Being confident about speaking your mind in the moment.
• Realizing what is important in life?
• Always waiting to the point of no return when it comes to our health.
• Failing to recognize that friends and family are more important than anything in life?
• Seizing those opportunities before they slip away.

Walkabout takeaways:

Life has a habit of giving us second chances and sometimes more. Tomorrow is never the time for today’s opportunities, We were never meant to live a life of regret.

Please listen to this fantastic song by Phil Collins “Against all odds"!!

https://youtu.be/CkGg1bzfSys?si=_z628LckpY8dkYd_

More about E-Walkabout:

To learn more about Electronic Walkabout visit us at www.ewalkabout.ca.

“Remember to take advantage of the moment before the moment takes advantage of you!”