Today I want to bring a woman who to you who has had a major influence on my life since I came out to the U.S.
Her name is Kathy Eldon, and in this 15-minute interview we go into adversity, meaning, and how to develop self acceptance.
To find out more about Kathy’s book “In The Heart of Life” click here.
It’s nice to hear philosophy that not necessarily relationship based but perhaps more spiritual and I really enjoyed listening to this. I know a lot of ‘spiritual gurus’ tell us there is no good or bad there ‘just is’ and to have no emotion toward events and that’s okay if you’re living a solitary life on a mountain top doing nothing but it’s not practical advice for living a real life. I actually think to recognise events that are ‘bad’ and acknowledge that they hurt us and then to accept and heal from them – I think that’s a more spiritual way of being.
Kathy is such a radiant soul thank-you for bringing her into our lives.
I concur with u.. U cant deny the fact when tragedy hits. I do believe in realizing it , accepting it , grieving it and finding a way to deal with it .
Everyone is unique ,their strengths , coping mechanisms are unique , their problems are unique . What works for one may not work for other . Not all have green thumbs to grow a garden out of adversities .
I feel -only one know oneself .
Yeah, like you said everyone’s problems are unique, so although we might not have had issues somebody else has had, we all know pain in our own way, it doesn’t make it any lesser but also how we choose to deal with them has to be suited to us, I think as long as its healing and not more damaging it’s all good. :)
That was awesome!! Courage, hope, faith, and action. Wonderful!!
XXOO
Great interview – inspiring, motivating and uplifting. It definitely makes you think of all the negative energy we put into in situations and circumstances when we could be doing something positive instead.
Incredible, just the next step
Thanks Matt,
That was a great interview!
This interview was so inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing her with us Matt :)
Wow!
I loved it!
Sharing is caring!
Give without expecting and believe.
I adore you both. Looking forward to reading this book.
Matt, thanks for sharing!
As a 60 year old widow of two years I can’t thank you enough for this video. I have been getting up each day placing a smile on my face and searching the last 6 months for someone to fill the void left by my husband. This video was an epiphany for me. I need to create, write that book, paint again, find myself again.
After that, I can entertain finding someone again, or not.
I really recomend the movie “About Time” that is about a lot of this things you comment.
Kathy Eldon, you are an inspiration.
Thanks, Matt and Kathy,
Inspirational. I’ve been working on this all my life, a continual work in progress, and in spite of suffering hardships and tragedies, beauty is everywhere and I couldn’t be happier to be alive!
I believe we are in this life to learn and to grow and every hardship is a chance to do so. The way I deal with these not so fun times is to ask myself “What is it that I need to learn from this? It doesn’t necessarily the answer hit’s me all at once but I can feel it molding me into the person I was meant to be. I hope that makes sense. If it doesn’t call me and I will explain :)
Thank you Kathy for your wonderful words and example :)
Yay! A fellow Iowa girl! :) This is lovely and I look forward to getting the book. I love stories of woman who continue to find love and great new pursuits in life decade after decade. At 41, I’m already 7 years older than my mother was when she died, so I have a strange mental void when it comes to looking into the future at life as a mature woman. Thank you for this.
IOWANS REPRESENT!!!! :) xx
I haven’t even met Kathy and I love her and who she is. Thank you for this video and for your inspiration, Kathy. And Matt, thank you for introducing us to such a great woman. You’ve both given me a lot to think about and get started on.
Christine
I absolutely loved this video! I think this message is SO important in today’s society, especially when everything looks so glamorous on the outside. The real beauty is what is on the inside of everyone, including yourself, which is unfortunately often overlooked. Growth should always be continuous and I definitely appreciated this video and really all of your videos because they definitely all promote that idea. Thank you for helping me grow even more so today! :) Take care!
Meredith
There are many great points in there.
I’ve learned many of the things already, but it’s a great reminder for myself, and for everyone.
There’s always something to learn, and much more to actually apply.
Thank you, really.
Many try to just solve a problem, you don’t solve problems, you inspire people to not only fix it themselves, but to improve as a whole.
Inspiring people is a great and rare ability.
I’d like to aspire to being able to do that.
Kathy is such an intensely radiant being! What a joy to have been introduced to her hope, positivity,and enduring energy :)
Will never stop loving my Uncle Matty! Keep it up!
the secret…ah soooo true! LIKE <3
I actually purchased Soul Catcher 15 years ago and found it so helpful. I’d love to get Love Catcher but don’t see it available anywhere. Any links to where I could purchase a new copy?