I Called Him Daddy

You can almost hear the tremor in her voice as Kira Van Ittersum tells this tender, sweet story of the father she loved so much, and how the life of this simple man made a huge difference for others, and for her.I Called Him Daddy_720x400

Kira’s father never possessed a lot of material wealth, but he was a constant giver. The message here is that all of us are important and all of us have much to contribute, whether we are financially wealthy or not. Kira believes that sharing love and caring for others doesn’t cost much and this is the only thing that impacts life with lasting value—listen and she’ll make a believer out you, too.

The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

You will want to hear Kira and Bill get serious about what they feel is a toxic ingredient in some of the most popular foods our society is consuming. They expose the dangers of high fructose corn syrup and tell why it is now so prevalent.corn_cob2_720x400

We now know that HFCS may be setting the stage for very serious health problems including:

  • Both causing and worsening diabetes.
  • Contributing to metabolic syndrome.
  • Damaging your immune system.
  • Speeding-up the aging process.

And we may also get a dangerous load of poisonous mercury!

Who Moved My Cheese?

An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

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Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths about change. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a ‘Maze’ and look for ‘Cheese’ to nourish them and make them happy. Two are mice named Sniff and Scurry. And two are ‘little people’ – beings the size of mice who look and act a lot like people. Their names are Hem and Haw. ‘Cheese’ is a metaphor for what you want to have in life – whether it’s a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, good health or spiritual peace of mind. And ‘The Maze’ is where you look for what you want – the organization you work in, or the family or community you live in. In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change. Eventually, one of them deals with it successfully, and writes what he has learned from his experience on the maze walls. When you come to see ‘The Hand-writing on the Wall’, you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy less stress and more success (however you define it) in your work and in your life. Written for all ages, this story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique insights can last for a lifetime.”–Book jacket.

 

The Ever-Flowing Cup of Love

In a nurturing voice that soothes the spirit, Kira Van Ittersum speaks from her heart sharing stories that create warmth and compassion. This podcast captures the story of friendship in a kingdom long ago, though the message is timeless. It’s the sweetest story involving kindness and generosity of the tallest order.Ever-Flowing Cup of Love_720x400 A merry young maiden is scurrying about quickly, as it is her routine fashion, eagerly preparing to accept guests about her table. But then, an unexpected event occurs which changes everything on this fortuitous morning, for herself, and also for her friends.

This is the heartwarming story of how extending friendship and kindness to just one stranger among us can have a lasting effect on the lives of many others. Enjoy!

Is Sugar Really Toxic?

Kira and Bill Van Ittersum discuss the prevalence of sugar in our food supply, and how our over consumption of sugar is compromising our health by interfering with our immunity to disease. It is greatly contributing to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, the predominant diseases that plague our nation today. Because sugar is now so inexpensive, it has become a  hidden filler in many processed foods, and it is also a huge component in fast foods and beverages. It now makes up about 20 per cent of the food that we consume.Is Sugar Realy Toxic_720x400

In fact, the average person consumes two five-pound-bags of sugar a month! That’s 30 to 35 teaspoons per day!  There’s no doubt about it; sugar is addictive! And at the levels that we currently consume, it is also toxic! Listen as Kira and Bill discuss this problem in detail, sharing tips on how we can better recognize the problem, and how we can begin to change our habits around this socially acceptable substance that is robbing us of health and vitality.

The Four Agreements

In his best selling book The Four Agreements, A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, Don Miguel Ruiz teaches four principles to practice in order to create love and happiness in life. On the surface, these agreements can sound quite simple, but living and keeping them can be much harder than you might think. In the beginning you will undoubtedly lapse many times, but, with dedicated practice, these agreements become integrated into your being. Then they become easy habits to keep, and these four practices will begin to dramatically change your life. With truth and sincerity Kira and Bill Van Ittersum discuss their personal successes and failures with these practices on this timely podcast.
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