In this episode of Live Right Now, Allan reflects on the deeper meaning of gratitude—beyond holiday traditions, seasonal rush, or surface-level “thankfulness.” He explores why we so often focus on what we don’t want, chase what we think we need, and overlook the good that’s already present in our lives. Drawing on insights from James E. Faust and William George Jordan, Allan reframes gratitude as an active practice: something lived, noticed, and expressed.

Through simple, grounded ideas and a practical exercise, this episode invites you to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the clarity that comes from seeing your life as it is—right here, right now.

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In this episode, Allan shares a simple moment from a recent trip — a brief exchange with a stressed hotel breakfast chef named Hector — that reveals a deeper truth about kindness, connection, and the power of seeing people as individuals. It’s a reminder that while it’s easy to make judgments from a distance, everything changes when we look someone in the eye, speak their name, and treat them as a human being rather than a category.

Drawing on the wisdom of Aesop and Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, Allan explores how small acts of compassion can soften fear, dissolve assumptions, and reflect the kind of person we choose to be. Most people aren’t asking for much. They just want to be acknowledged. They want to feel like they matter. And sometimes a single moment is enough to make a difference.

This is an invitation to slow down, see people up close, and let your kindness speak for who you are.

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We all want life to get better — but too often, we wait for it to happen on its own. In this episode, Allan explores what it really means to create change instead of waiting for it, and how lifelong learning keeps us growing, open, and inspired. From lessons learned at the PodIndy Podcasting Conference to the wisdom of Jim Rohn and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this conversation is a reminder that transformation doesn’t come by luck — it comes by choice.

Take the first step toward your next chapter. Growth begins the moment you do.

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