The Art of Science of Living Your Dreams with Mary Morrissey

In this episode of 'The Jack Canfield Podcast', Jack Canfield sits down with Mary Morrissey, a renowned figure in the world of personal development. The conversation begins with Jack's admiration for Mary's profound wisdom and her new book, 'Brave Thinking'. The book is described as a practical guide for creating a life one loves, based on a proven, repeatable system of transformation. Mary's 'origin story' is a pivotal moment where, during a life-threatening health crisis, she encountered a chaplain who introduced her to the concept that 'everything is created twice', first as a thought and then as a reality. This encounter sparked Mary's lifelong journey into understanding and teaching transformation.

Mary discusses the importance of dreaming and the art and science of 'dream building'. She emphasizes that most people dream, but few understand the process of turning those dreams into reality. The conversation delves into the three steps of dream building: blueprinting, bridging, and building. Mary stresses the need to create a clear vision of what one would love, not just want, across the four quadrants of life: health and well-being, love and relationships, vocation, and time and money freedom.

Jack and Mary explore 'common hour thinking' versus 'brave thinking', where the latter requires courage to live from a vision regardless of current circumstances. They discuss the power of gratitude, the importance of small steps, and the significance of noticing one's thoughts and feelings. Mary shares personal stories, including her mother's inspiring journey into painting and philanthropy at the age of 85, demonstrating that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams.