Today the Eyres return to their series on 3-letter lessons--simple three letter "word-pegs" that we can think about often and that can influence our priorities and actions.  Today's word is the ever-interesting question of WHO.  Who are you?  Who are you becoming? Richard and Linda suggest an exercise where you answer the question ten times, prioritizing your answers, and then ask how much time you are spending on the important answers.

Three-Letter Lesson #28: WHO

The Eyres are casting today from Bear Lake where their annual reunion is just concluding, and they are looking back over the chaos, confusion, learning and beauty of having all their kids and grandkids together in one confined space for a week. They explore the many different ways and means by which families can get together and communicate, and how they are always a mixed bag, but always, in the end WORTH THE EFFORT.

OUR FAMILY REUNION JUST ENDED

(Rerun from 10/15/22) In this new episode, Richard and Linda continue their series of three-letter concepts, and focus on our attitudes toward AGE, which is perceived so differently in various parts of the world.  Then they drill down to the personal level and discuss "the joys of growing older" and the ways that parents and grandparents can form synergistic teamwork in how children and grandchildren are raised.  Go to Grandparenting101.com for more information.

(Rerun from 10/15/22) In this new episode, Richard and Linda continue their series of three-letter concepts, and focus on our attitudes toward AGE, which is perceived so differently in various parts of the world.  Then they drill down to the personal level and discuss "the joys of growing older" and the ways that parents and grandparents can form synergistic teamwork in how children and grandchildren are raised.  Go to <a href="http://Grandparenting101.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grandparenting101.com</a> for more information.

(Rerun from 10/15/22) Three-Letter Lesson #17: AGE

Richard and Linda are casting from London today, from the small Surrey village called Epsom where they lived for four years--three as Mission Leaders for their Church, and another year ten years later where they wrote their book Teaching Your Children Values. On the show, they reflect on what they have learned from the British, how they feel their children have benefited (all went to British schools), and how London has become their second home.

EYRES IN ENGLAND

Today, the Eyres introduce us to a new book that Richard has edited, called "No Division Among You." It is a book of 14 essays, by some truly brilliant writers, each taking a stab at the problem of disunity, division, dissension, and polarization that impacts our country, our communities, and even our churches so profoundly today. How can we avoid division within our families?  How can we find unity in diversity?

UNITY and DIVISION in Our Families

Three-generation families matter. Cousin-bonding matters. Family reunions and gatherings matter.  Listening and communicating across generations matters. In today's episode, the Eyres expand on their T.E.A.M. approach to families. Work together on the Trunk that connects branches to roots, the Ear that really listens, the Assembling that bonds us to each other, and the Match that motivates self sufficiency in kids.

More on the T.E.A.M. approach to Parenting and Grandparenting

On this episode, the Eyres return to their on-going series on three-letter lessons to absorb and live by.  S&amp;N stands for Straight and Narrow, a phrase that can sound restrictive and confining but that is actually freeing and the path to lasting happiness. Quoting Tolstoy and Arthur Brooks and most importantly Jesus, Richard and Linda try to explain why the straight and narrow path (or the covenant path) is what leads to joy.

Three-Letter Lesson #27: S&N

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Reflecting on the week, in a journal or with photos, help us remember our family's good.

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On today's episode, the Eyres talk about the recent death of one of Linda's life-long best friends, and the wish she shared with Linda the week of her death--that a cherished book she had written could be published. That dream came true, and the result is My Seventh Summer, by Eve Crane Dayton, now available on Amazon--a story of mystery, of family values, and of growing up on an Idaho sheep ranch. Linda ties it to the social-emotional learning of JoySchools.com.

On today's episode, the Eyres talk about the recent death of one of Linda's life-long best friends, and the wish she shared with Linda the week of her death--that a cherished book she had written could be published. That dream came true, and the result is My Seventh Summer, by Eve Crane Dayton, now available on Amazon--a story of mystery, of family values, and of growing up on an Idaho sheep ranch. Linda ties it to the social-emotional learning of <a href="http://JoySchools.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JoySchools.com</a>.

A Recommended Book for Summer Reading

In today's show, the Eyres conclude their 5-part mini-series on the problems caused by the "three deceivers" of CONTROL, OWNERSHIP and INDEPENDENCE and the beautiful solutions of their beautiful alternatives of SERENDIPITY, STEWARDSHIP, and SYNERGICITY. Perhaps the biggest tragedy of C, O, and I is the negative and destructive effects those paradigms have on family relationships, and the biggest reason to shift to the alternative attitudes of S,S, and S is the joy it will bring into your family.

How the THREE DECEIVERS Damage FAMILIES

(Re-run from 09/17/22) Today the Eyre's cast from Balboa and talk about their speaking and workshops in Huntington Beach this week to 500 entrepreneurs who had gathered from around the world to think about and work on their Relationship Skills. The goal, for them and for us all, say Richard and Linda, is to be as proactive and strategic and deliberate about the Family corner of our balance-triangle as we are about the Work corner and the Self corner.

(Re-run from 09/17/22) Proactive Parenting

On this episode, the fourth in the Happiness Paradox mini-series, the Eyres take the "three alternatives" to a spiritual level and tie each of them to the quest of seeking God's will.  For more detail go to www.Familius.com/Eyre where you can get The Happiness Paradox or other Eyre books for 40% off (the author price). You are also invited to register for free at www.Iammomsummit.com where the Eyres will keynote on June 1.

On this episode, the fourth in the Happiness Paradox mini-series, the Eyres take the "three alternatives" to a spiritual level and tie each of them to the quest of seeking God's will.  For more detail go to <a href="http://www.Familius.com/Eyre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Familius.com/Eyre</a> where you can get The Happiness Paradox or other Eyre books for 40% off (the author price). You are also invited to register for free at <a href="http://www.Iammomsummit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Iammomsummit.com</a> where the Eyres will keynote on June 1.

Making SERENDIPITY, STEWARDSHIP, and SYNERGICITY into SPIRITUAL CONCEPTS

In this episode, the Eyres focus on the flawed concept of personal independence, pointing out that, in truth, we are all completely interdependent on each other and dependent on God. "Independence" is the third deceiver, along with "control" and "ownership," that rob us of happiness; and Richard and Linda's new word "Synergicity" (a combination of "synergy" and "synchronicity") is the alternative spiritual attitude and the antidote.

Seeking "SYNERGICITY" Rather than INDEPENDENCE

On today's show, the Eyres take a break from their mini-series on The Happiness Paradox and talk (as they often do the first week of the month) on Grandparenting and on 3-generation families. They recommend the T.E.A.M. approach where T stands for "Trunk", E stands for "Ear", A stands for "Assembly" and M stands for "Match"  Find out the magical meaning of each of these words by listening in either as a parent or as a grandparent.

The T.E.A.M. Approach to 3-Generation Families

In this episode the Eyres continue their mini-series on Replacing the Three Deceivers with the Three Alternative Attitudes. The second deceiver is the false and pride-instilling concept of Ownership, and the alternative is the humility and gratitude generating attitude of Stewardship. Making this transition can create a completely new and more joyful approach to life.

Replacing OWNERSHIP with STEWARDSHIP

In the second episode of this mini-series on The Happiness Paradox, the Eyres examine how our obsession with control make us frustrated and unhappy.  They ask us to acknowledge how little we actually control, and to be grateful that the real control lies with God.  The alternative to a Control Attitude is a Serendipitous Attitude, and the true definition of Serendipity involves greater sensual and spiritual awareness and acceptance.

Replacing CONTROL with SERENDIPITY

The Eyres have just returned from Switzerland where they were with their son Tal who is a writer and thinker in the area of Positive Psychology, which led to discussions about the illusive concept of happiness and well-being. So on today's show, Richard and Linda discuss how the very three things we think will bring us joy--control, ownership, and independence--actually rob us of happiness and undermine our well-being. This is the first of a six part series on discovering true JOY.

The Happiness Paradox

As April gets under way, the Eyres challenge us to put a new twist in our Gratitude Journals by keeping track of what we ask God for each day in prayer and of questions we ask to other people. The theory is that asking is the other side of the coin of gratitude. What we thoughtfully ask for makes us more aware of what we already have. Richard and Linda are casting from Switzerland and are joined on the podcast today by their son Tal who lives there.

Learning to Ask as well as to Thank

"Beauty is truth, truth beauty" said Keats, and today the Eyres discuss the core principle of TRU and how truth can be the pursuit of life and the essence of who we are. Being real, being "congruent" and genuine, should be our aspiration, and with it comes a beauty that changes everything for the better. And the Holy Spirit reveals spiritual truth. Through stories, illustrations, and even a personal poem, Richard and Linda pay homage to the power of TRU.

Three-letter lesson #26: TRU

For decades, speaking and presenting on subjects of parenting, marriage, and life-balance has been a staple of Richard and Linda's lives.  On today's podcast, they share their preparation for a speech they are giving to employees of the SLC International airport where they will focus on two things:  Three Steps to a strong family (establishing family rules, family traditions and a family economy) and life balance (how to balance family, work, and personal needs).

Throwback: Three Steps and Life Balance

This Episode of the Eyre's series on three-letter-lessons for life may not sound very exotic, but how we EAT determines so much of how we feel physically, mentally and spiritually.  Richard overviews his book The Half Diet Diet with Linda adding color commentary on their own journey to not only control their weight, but to bridle all of mortality's appetites and gain the power and beauty and joy that those appetites can provide only when they are controlled.

Three-Letter-Lesson #25: EAT

Thank you Eyres for sharing all that you’ve learned and experienced traveling the world and raising your incredible children. I have noticed one thing I wanted to comment on. I’ll often be hanging on every word Linda is in the middle of saying when Richard will jump in and Linda won’t finish her thought. I don’t mean this as a criticism but maybe others have found they’re dying to hear Linda finish her thought. Thanks again!

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I love the Eyers podcast!  They inspire me and give great insight to raising my family.

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