This week, a fun discussion of good ideas to help you on your path to what we're calling "everday enlightenment." No, it's defintely not an original title, but it's spot-on to our discussion. Ways to stay centered, connected and empowered, even as we go about the business of everyday life.

Topics in our talk include:

• Starting your day with presence, not pressure
• Creating a daily routine to ground you
• Respond, don't react
• Use your words as medicine

... and a few more! We hope and trust you'll find something to spark your day in a positive way. If you have suggestions, comments or even more great ideas, feel free to share them on our Facebook page. Just do a search for "The Practical Path Podcast" and our group will pop right up.

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

This week, the question is... are there really "coincidences" in this life? We put the word in quote marks because honesly, we don't think so. For us, those fun, interesting, and often amazing coincidences are a wink, nudge or something else from the Universe, getting our attention... asking us to be aware. Maybe there's a lesson to learn here!

We mention that because there's a really good story to be shared this week with a friend of the show, and how a "coincidence" showed up on the most interesting (and cool) way!

Also, this weeks' main disucssion is about a super-intereting idea to help keep yourself in times of - shall we say - challenge. While it's always good to have a friend to share with (and to get good, calm advice from)... that's not always possible. Why not do it for yourself? Easier said than done, you say? Well yes...and that's brings us to the cool idea we've got for you this week.

It's from a blog post called "Give Yourself a Ripcord to Pull." Here's the link if you'd like to read it yourself: https://www.raptitude.com/2025/07/give-yourself-a-ripcord-to-pull/ Enjoy it... we certainly did!

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

This week, a lot of fun with a blog post outlining actor Bill Murray's "Seven Ideas for Living a Happy Life." (Link below, of course.) Ideas like "Stay Weird" and "Forget Chasing Fame." Of course most of us don't really have to worry about being famous, but there are plenty of good ideas and lessons to unpack from that item, and the rest fo the list as well.

Our favorite on the list is probably the first big "Idea" ... which is, "Chase Moments, Not Meaning." Both Vicki and Bill have good personal examples of what that concept meant to them, and why it's such a powerful idea for living a true happy life.

Interested in reading it yourself? Here's the original post: https://www.upworthy.com/bill-murray7-rules-for-happiness Enjoy it... we certainly did!

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

First, something new we mentioned on the show this week We'd love to hear from you! No matter if you're a brand new listener to The Practical Path, of you've been with us from the start, you know we talk about all kinds of "real life" experiences, and what they have to teach us about personal and spiritual growth.

So... How about you? Is there anything you'd like to hear more about? Is there any particular question you may have...? We're no experts, of course, but both Vicki and Bill do enjoy sharing and helping and offering whatever wisdom and experience they have have that could be of service to our listeners.

Do this: Stop by the podcast Facebook page. Just do a search for "The Practical Path Podcast" in the Facebook search bar to find us. Even easier...here's the direct link:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564867676308 Stop by, say hello. Leave a comment, question or experience. We'd love to hear from you!

Why didn't we think of this a long time ago? Good question! At least for making up for it now...

On this week's show, some of those "challenging" real-life lessons experienced by Bill in just the past few days. A little painful and frustrating, to be sure... And yet, we're always on the lookout for the lessons to be learned, yes? Let's see if Bill can make some lemonade out of the lemons life gave him this week.

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

This week, a new quote to kick things off: "If you aren't experienceing failure, then you are making a far worse mistake: You are being driven by the desire to avoid it."

What does that mean for you? Bill takes some time to "unpack" his thoughts on the topic, as he considers his own actions (or lack of them) when it comes to building his online business... something he says is important to him. Seems the question is; how important? Something to think about in lots of different life-aspects. Relationships, jobs, and more.

Also, an interesting blog post on "YAMO." What's that? "Youre' Always Mission Out." Kinda like YOLO (You Only Live Once).. it's a way of looking at all the different choices we have - with just about everything! - in life, and making good decisions. Ones based out of what we truly want, not out of a fear of missing something else.

If you're interested, here's the link: https://nesslabs.com/yama

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

This week, more about learning patience! Bill is working his way through that lesson when it comes to his eye-surgery recovery. To say it's been a "long and winding road" would be an undertatement.

More impotantly, Bill and Vicki talk about the differences between "respond" and "react." Hint: one is more proactive, the other is a more emotion-based. One is more "in-the-moment," the other is definitely more thoughtful.

Also, there's a talk about how to build and develop better "resilience." Here's the link to the post we talked about:

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_actually_makes_you_resilient?ref=refind

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

This week, to paraphrase The Beatles, "life is a long and winding road." In other words, we may have a good idea of where we'd like to go (or maybe not!), but the way we get to that desination very rarely follows the path we first imagined.

On the show this week, a good discussion of taking charge of your own life, following whatever path you choose, and maybe even doing some stuff along the way that scares you!

Along those lines, we talk about a recent Instagram post from popular author and personal development speaker Mel Robbins. It's all about finding the courage to do those scary things, and hopefull have fun along the way.

If you'd like to see the original IG post, check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-hB6Kvchb/?igsh=MTRubjdqZHVndTEyag%3D%3D&img_index=1

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube

This week, a little bit more on the great conversation we started last week on "gratitude." There's plenty to talk about on the subject for sure.

Also this week, a discussion on a new post we found, called "How to walk the path of “everyday enlightenment.” Hint: It's a lot easier than you might think... Second hint, it's not so much about hours of meditation... it's more about your daily actions.

Thanks again for joining us!

With appreciation;
Bill Sklodowski
Vicki Wagoner

PS#1 - Interested in a personal session with Vicki? She connects with clients everywhere through Zoom and phone call. Get in touch with her via email: VickiWagoner53@gmail.com, phone at 239-248-0586, or visit her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/vickiwagonerrhepracticalintuitive

PS#2- Bill is a computer and technology geek...it's something he's passionate about. You can see his iPhone, iPad and computer training videos on YouTube. Here's his channel: Bills iPhone Tips - YouTube