http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/2464 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Family These "feel good words", also known as affirmations, are appropriate for adults and children. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-2464-MainIcon.jpg http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/2464 100 100 Alan Jordan Feel Good Words & Stories for Children These "feel good words", also known as affirmations, are appropriate for adults and children. This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Alan Jordan ahjordan@gmail.com clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34964.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:40:50 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34964.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34964.mp3 Telling people why they are great adds gratitude to my life. In this episode, I explain how I do this, and why. Family Alan Jordan July 19 - Words & Thoughts - "I tell people why they are great." Telling people why they are great adds gratitude to my life. In this episode, I explain how I do this, and why. 05:56 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34962.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:34:27 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34962.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34962.mp3 It is easy for me to make my life hard. When I remind myself to make my life easy, it is much more fun. Hear an example or two about how I make my life easy. Then, remind yourself to make your life easy. Family Alan Jordan July 18th - Words & Thoughts - "I make my life easy." It is easy for me to make my life hard. When I remind myself to make my life easy, it is much more fun. Hear an example or two about how I make my life easy. Then, remind yourself to make your life easy. 05:56 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34960.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:30:55 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34960.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34960.mp3 When I help people to feel good, it makes me feel better. Learn why, and then go out and tell someone you know something that makes them feel good. Family Alan Jordan July 17th - Words and Thoughts - "I help people feel good." When I help people to feel good, it makes me feel better. Learn why, and then go out and tell someone you know something that makes them feel good. 05:56 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34362.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34362.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-34362.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 16 - Feel Good Words - "I make friends." 02:33 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33735.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:45:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33735.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33735.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 15 - Feel Good Words - "I do one thing at a time." 02:33 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33734.mp3 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:45:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33734.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33734.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 14 - Feel Good Words - "I get over problems." 02:33 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33733.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:49:48 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33733.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33733.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 13 - Feel Good Words - "I like to do new things." 00:38 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33732.mp3 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:45:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33732.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33732.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 12 - Feel Good Words - "I feel rooted." 00:12 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33722.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:59:47 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33722.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33722.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan July 11 - Feel Good Words - "I feel needed." This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:09 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33721.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:55:05 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33721.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33721.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan July 10 - Feel Good Words - "I overcome fear." This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33105.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:30:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33105.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33105.mp3 This episode explains that when I feel thankful, I am feeling relaxed, and not worried. It talks about the things that make me feel thankful--nature, people, pets, warm baths and more. Feeling thankful is a way for me to understand that I am not alone, a way for me to feel better right away, even when life is getting me down. Family Alan Jordan About "I Feel Thankful," the feel good words for July 9th. This episode explains that when I feel thankful, I am feeling relaxed, and not worried. It talks about the things that make me feel thankful--nature, people, pets, warm baths and more. Feeling thankful is a way for me to understand that I am not alone, a way for me to feel better right away, even when life is getting me down. 01:11 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33101.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:46:12 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33101.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33101.mp3 Feeling gratitude makes many people feel better. This set of Feel Good Words is centering, and reminds me of the abundance in my life. The eBook "I feel Good and Other words that make me happy, contains in an audio visual format. Family Alan Jordan July 9 - Feel Good Words - "I feel thankful" Feeling gratitude makes many people feel better. This set of Feel Good Words is centering, and reminds me of the abundance in my life. The eBook "I feel Good and Other words that make me happy, contains in an audio visual format. 01:11 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33085.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:28:05 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33085.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33085.mp3 Feeling good is important. I can feel good when I exercise, when things are going right, and when things are going wrong. Learn more. Family Alan Jordan About "I Feel Good" - Feel Good Words for July 8th. Feeling good is important. I can feel good when I exercise, when things are going right, and when things are going wrong. Learn more. 07:38 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33094.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 09:51:15 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33094.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-33094.mp3 This is a different way of saying "I feel good." In this way, I use these feel good words as a mantra, a chant that resonates throughout my body. When I chant "I feel good," i am strongly sending my body and mind a message that I wish to banish any thoughts that are making me feel bad. The mantra is a way for me to close out negative thoughts. Perhaps you will find it useful too. Family Alan Jordan "I feel good" mantra for July 8th. (See the "About" topic, please.) This is a different way of saying "I feel good." In this way, I use these feel good words as a mantra, a chant that resonates throughout my body. When I chant "I feel good," i am strongly sending my body and mind a message that I wish to banish any thoughts that are making me feel bad. The mantra is a way for me to close out negative thoughts. Perhaps you will find it useful too. 04:41 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32938.mp3 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:31:30 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32938.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32938.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 2 - Feel Good Words - "I care about how people feel" 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32937.mp3 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:28:12 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32937.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32937.mp3 Family Alan Jordan July 1 Feel Good Words - "I bounce back." 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32939.mp3 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:37:49 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32939.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32939.mp3 This is a grouping of feel good words for the period of July 1st through July 7th. First the affirmations are associated with a date, then read without the date, then four times each, they are said as group, once. You are welcome to listen to a discussion of what these words mean to me. The discussions start with the word "About." Family Alan Jordan Recap: Feel Good Words for July 1 through July 7th This is a grouping of feel good words for the period of July 1st through July 7th. First the affirmations are associated with a date, then read without the date, then four times each, they are said as group, once. You are welcome to listen to a discussion of what these words mean to me. The discussions start with the word "About." 05:07 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32378.mp3 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:10:34 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32378.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32378.mp3 In this episode I will explain why I use the affirmation, "I enjoy life. I'll explain how it helps to bring me to balance, especially when I'm angry. I'll talk about what enjoying life means to me, and why it important to me that I enjoy life. I will explain how saying this affirmation has actually helped me to have a happier, healthier life. You are welcome to ask questions and share your experiences. Family Alan Jordan About "I enjoy life." - Feel Good Words - July 7th - In this episode I will explain why I use the affirmation, "I enjoy life. I'll explain how it helps to bring me to balance, especially when I'm angry. I'll talk about what enjoying life means to me, and why it important to me that I enjoy life. I will explain how saying this affirmation has actually helped me to have a happier, healthier life. You are welcome to ask questions and share your experiences. 05:46 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32311.mp3 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:30:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32311.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32311.mp3 This is an explanation for why I wrote the affirmation, "I enjoy learning," in my book "I Feel Good!" and Other Words that Make Me Happy. I explain that I originally wrote these words because I was having a hard time learning some of the things that I needed to know for work. It was hard for me to sit down and study when I didn't understand, when I had trouble doing the problem. I was studying a way to make a computer program work, and I was having a hard time, getting frustrated, and stopping. I talk about how I may not enjoy studying, but I do enjoy learning. I talk about what learning does for me, how it makes my life more interesting. You can listen to One Hundred Monsters (Version 1) and One Hundred Monsters (Version 2.) Listen for the differences between the two stories. I learned that there was more than one right way to write this story, so both were published. Which do you like better? Family Alan Jordan About "I enjoy learning." - Feel Good Words - July 6th This is an explanation for why I wrote the affirmation, "I enjoy learning," in my book "I Feel Good!" and Other Words that Make Me Happy. I explain that I originally wrote these words because I was having a hard time learning some of the things that I needed to know for work. It was hard for me to sit down and study when I didn't understand, when I had trouble doing the problem. I was studying a way to make a computer program work, and I was having a hard time, getting frustrated, and stopping. I talk about how I may not enjoy studying, but I do enjoy learning. I talk about what learning does for me, how it makes my life more interesting. You can listen to One Hundred Monsters (Version 1) and One Hundred Monsters (Version 2.) Listen for the differences between the two stories. I learned that there was more than one right way to write this story, so both were published. Which do you like better? 04:42 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32164.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:31:12 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32164.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32164.mp3 This is an explanation for why I wrote the affirmation, "I help people think," in my book "I Feel Good!" and Other Words that Make Me Happy. I explain how by just listening to someone, I can help them work at a problem. I explain why I can ask a question that puts a difficult problem into perspective. I explain how Karrit and Suzy (in the Monster On Top of the Bed, a story that you can listen to in this talkcast) help each other to rethink issues, just by being a friend. I explain how the perspective people bring to table helps my friends and family and businespeople to think. I talk abou why it is important to me that people help me think, and it is important for me to know that I, also, help people to think clearly. Family Alan Jordan About "I help people think." - Feel Good Words - July 5th This is an explanation for why I wrote the affirmation, "I help people think," in my book "I Feel Good!" and Other Words that Make Me Happy. I explain how by just listening to someone, I can help them work at a problem. I explain why I can ask a question that puts a difficult problem into perspective. I explain how Karrit and Suzy (in the Monster On Top of the Bed, a story that you can listen to in this talkcast) help each other to rethink issues, just by being a friend. I explain how the perspective people bring to table helps my friends and family and businespeople to think. I talk abou why it is important to me that people help me think, and it is important for me to know that I, also, help people to think clearly. 07:43 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32161.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:50:14 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32161.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32161.mp3 This is an explanation for why I wrote the affirmation, "I help people share." I discuss the importance of sharing for me when I'm proud of an accomplishment, when everything seems to be going wrong and when everything seems to be going right. I talk about what happens when I do not share. I talk about sharing the sense of celebration for the 4th of July and I talk why I believe people benefit from sharing with me. It strikes me as I write this description, that I am sharing by creating this episode. If you find something of value within it, perhaps you will share your feelings or thoughts with us. Yes, I help people share. Family Alan Jordan About "I help people share." - Feel Good Words - July 4th This is an explanation for why I wrote the affirmation, "I help people share." I discuss the importance of sharing for me when I'm proud of an accomplishment, when everything seems to be going wrong and when everything seems to be going right. I talk about what happens when I do not share. I talk about sharing the sense of celebration for the 4th of July and I talk why I believe people benefit from sharing with me. It strikes me as I write this description, that I am sharing by creating this episode. If you find something of value within it, perhaps you will share your feelings or thoughts with us. Yes, I help people share. 09:49 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32204.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:53:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32204.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32204.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan Feel Good Words - July 8th - "I feel good!" This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32195.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:50:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32195.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32195.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan Feel Good Words - July 7th - "I enjoy Life." This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32194.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:45:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32194.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32194.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan Feel Good Words - July 6th - "I enjoy Learning." This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32160.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:46:11 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32160.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32160.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded on July 5th. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan Feel Good Words - July 4th - "I help people share." This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded on July 5th. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:10 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32159.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:39:40 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32159.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32159.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded on July 5gh. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. Family Alan Jordan Feel Good Words - July 5th - "I help people think." This is one of 366 affirmations from my book I Feel Good, and Other Words That Make Me Happy. I repeat the affirmation several times. An explanation will also be recorded on July 5gh. You are welcome to join that session, and talk about your experiences. 01:11 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32143.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:15:37 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32143.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32143.mp3 This is an explanation of the affirmation for July 3rd. In it I explain why I wrote this affirmation. I discuss the construction noise that is going on outside as I record the affirmation--pointing out that it is actually a gift--because I have to relax to make the recording. There is a character in my stories named Max. Max was fat, really fat, and I picture him needing this affirmation. Every character in my stories has something to do with me. I've been a healthy weight for a long time, but when I was young I was so heavy that I had to wear extra-husky pants. As I recorded this explanation of the affirmation, I remembered those days. I remembered being picked on. I remembered how worried I was about being picked on. I remembered, and I realized that when I was relaxed, things were much easier. You may wish to listen to the affirmation separately. You do not need to listen to this explanation to use the affirmations. Family Alan Jordan About "I let myself relax." - Feel Good Words - July 3rd This is an explanation of the affirmation for July 3rd. In it I explain why I wrote this affirmation. I discuss the construction noise that is going on outside as I record the affirmation--pointing out that it is actually a gift--because I have to relax to make the recording. There is a character in my stories named Max. Max was fat, really fat, and I picture him needing this affirmation. Every character in my stories has something to do with me. I've been a healthy weight for a long time, but when I was young I was so heavy that I had to wear extra-husky pants. As I recorded this explanation of the affirmation, I remembered those days. I remembered being picked on. I remembered how worried I was about being picked on. I remembered, and I realized that when I was relaxed, things were much easier. You may wish to listen to the affirmation separately. You do not need to listen to this explanation to use the affirmations. 06:05 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32139.mp3 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:51:58 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32139.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-32139.mp3 This is one of 366 affirmations. It comes from the book I Feel Good! and Other Words that Make Me Happy. It takes less than a minute to listen to this affirmation. You are welcome to download it and play it, along with the other daily affirmations. In addition, you are welcome to listen to, or participate in the explanation of why this affirmation was developed. Family Alan Jordan Feel Good Words - July 3rd - "I let myself relax." This is one of 366 affirmations. It comes from the book I Feel Good! and Other Words that Make Me Happy. It takes less than a minute to listen to this affirmation. You are welcome to download it and play it, along with the other daily affirmations. In addition, you are welcome to listen to, or participate in the explanation of why this affirmation was developed. 01:00 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-31848.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:46:03 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-31848.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-31848.mp3 This is a test of the new version of Talkshoe Live. I want to determine if the microphone that is hooked up to my computer works properly, or if I need to dial in on a telephone. Family Alan Jordan This is a Test This is a test of the new version of Talkshoe Live. I want to determine if the microphone that is hooked up to my computer works properly, or if I need to dial in on a telephone. 00:50 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-7958.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 21:44:14 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-7958.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-7958.mp3 In this episode we will be talking about a story for children that entertains, and and also offers solutions to the bully issue. Parents, teachers, teenagers and children in time zones where it is not yet bedtime are encouraged to join in. Future "Building a Story about Bullies" episodes will be held earlier. Please suggest a time. Family Alan Jordan Building a Story about Bullies - Part I In this episode we will be talking about a story for children that entertains, and and also offers solutions to the bully issue. Parents, teachers, teenagers and children in time zones where it is not yet bedtime are encouraged to join in. Future "Building a Story about Bullies" episodes will be held earlier. Please suggest a time. 04:36 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-7443.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:37:00 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-7443.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-7443.mp3 This is the beginning of the story, Bullies No More. It's just the first couple of paragraphs. I'm looking for feedback from children about what to include in the story. Family Alan Jordan Bullies No More - The Beginning - Feedback by Children Requested This is the beginning of the story, Bullies No More. It's just the first couple of paragraphs. I'm looking for feedback from children about what to include in the story. 03:00 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5961.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:57:00 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5961.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5961.mp3 . . . A discussion of how this platform will evolve into an interactive show, a show where children will have an opportunity to participate--talk about their own stories, and maybe even have their stories illustrated by a professional artist. Family Alan Jordan An overview of the stories in this talkcast,why they were written. . . . . . A discussion of how this platform will evolve into an interactive show, a show where children will have an opportunity to participate--talk about their own stories, and maybe even have their stories illustrated by a professional artist. 26:54 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5878.mp3 Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:32:49 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5878.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5878.mp3 This short episode describes how you can tell me what you like and what you don't like about the stories. I welcome any constructive comments. Please call (214) 615-6044 ext 3847, 24/hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell me your first name, the story(ies) that you have listened to and what you like and don't like about them. Tell me if they encourage you to write your own story or stories. Tell me if you have an idea that you'd like me to write about. Thanks, Alan Family Alan Jordan Feedback - Ps. call (214) 615-6044 ext 3847, 24/hours a day, 7 days a wk. This short episode describes how you can tell me what you like and what you don't like about the stories. I welcome any constructive comments. Please call (214) 615-6044 ext 3847, 24/hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell me your first name, the story(ies) that you have listened to and what you like and don't like about them. Tell me if they encourage you to write your own story or stories. Tell me if you have an idea that you'd like me to write about. Thanks, Alan 02:58 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5877.mp3 Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:07:39 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5877.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5877.mp3 The rainbow party is a story about painting, and colors. It is a work-in-progress, which means that it is likely to change. This recording was made live, without editing. The idea is to contrast it with the other, polished stories. I want to show children that everything is not perfect right away. That's one reason why I did the recording live, and did not edit out the mistakes that I made as I read the story. It takes a fair amount of courage to share a story like this. I would really like your opinion. When you are done hearing the story, please feel free to call (214) 615-6044 ext 3847 and let me know what you think. Or, send me an email to ahjordan@gmail.com. Thanks, Alan Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #16 - The Rainbow Party (A work-in-progress - Live Reading.) The rainbow party is a story about painting, and colors. It is a work-in-progress, which means that it is likely to change. This recording was made live, without editing. The idea is to contrast it with the other, polished stories. I want to show children that everything is not perfect right away. That's one reason why I did the recording live, and did not edit out the mistakes that I made as I read the story. It takes a fair amount of courage to share a story like this. I would really like your opinion. When you are done hearing the story, please feel free to call (214) 615-6044 ext 3847 and let me know what you think. Or, send me an email to ahjordan@gmail.com. Thanks, Alan 12:48 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5819.mp3 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:20:19 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5819.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5819.mp3 The author provides a brief background about how and why this story was written. Family Alan Jordan About the Birthday Snowman The author provides a brief background about how and why this story was written. 05:51 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-5818.mp3 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:04:49 -0500 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5818.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-5818.mp3 Molly, whose birthday is often lumped together with Christmas because she is born on Christmas Day, finds a unique way to celebrate her birthday, and feel special. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE # 15 - The Birthday Snowman Molly, whose birthday is often lumped together with Christmas because she is born on Christmas Day, finds a unique way to celebrate her birthday, and feel special. 05:42 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-2738.mp3 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:16:48 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-2738.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-2738.mp3 Please listen to this session, and if you like what you hear, invite your children to listen to the stories on this talkcast on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 12:30 PM, EASTERN TIME. Family Alan Jordan An Invitation for YOUR CHILDREN 11/11/2006 -12:30 PM Eastern Time - - Please listen to this session, and if you like what you hear, invite your children to listen to the stories on this talkcast on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 12:30 PM, EASTERN TIME. 08:43 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1804.mp3 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1804.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1804.mp3 In this interview, Georgia Hedrick, an artist and teacher discusses the stories on the Monsters and More CD, and how the CD can be used by children, teachers, parents, and librarians to stimulate a child's creativity. Family Alan Jordan Interview About How Monsters Can Stimulate Children's Creativity In this interview, Georgia Hedrick, an artist and teacher discusses the stories on the Monsters and More CD, and how the CD can be used by children, teachers, parents, and librarians to stimulate a child's creativity. 23:38 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1719.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1719.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1719.mp3 Suzy is never afraid of monsters again after she is visited by a creature who thinks of her as the monster on top of the bed. Children like to compare the different readers. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #14 - The Monster on Top of the Bed Perf. by Iiyah Isha Suzy is never afraid of monsters again after she is visited by a creature who thinks of her as the monster on top of the bed. Children like to compare the different readers. 08:09 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1718.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1718.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1718.mp3 Suzy is never afraid of monsters again after she is visited by a creature who thinks of her as the monster on top of the bed. Children like to compare the different readers. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #13 - The Monster on Top of the Bed Performed by Alan Jordan Suzy is never afraid of monsters again after she is visited by a creature who thinks of her as the monster on top of the bed. Children like to compare the different readers. 07:33 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1717.mp3 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1717.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1717.mp3 Suzy is never afraid of monsters again after she is visited by a creature who thinks of her as the monster on top of the bed. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #12 - The Monster on Top of the Bed Performed by Virginia Castleman Suzy is never afraid of monsters again after she is visited by a creature who thinks of her as the monster on top of the bed. 06:36 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1716.mp3 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1716.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1716.mp3 Max, a vampire who has just won the coveted Blueberry Jewels Crown for eating right and exercise. But, what is eating right for a blood-drinking vampire? Listen, and find out for yourself. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #11 - Max's Meals Performed by Alan Jordan Max, a vampire who has just won the coveted Blueberry Jewels Crown for eating right and exercise. But, what is eating right for a blood-drinking vampire? Listen, and find out for yourself. 03:03 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1715.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1715.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1715.mp3 A monster that can split into 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and then return to 1 introduces the concept of geometrical progressions to very young children, in this entertaining story. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #10 - Introducing Two to the Power of Zero Perf. by Alan Jordan A monster that can split into 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and then return to 1 introduces the concept of geometrical progressions to very young children, in this entertaining story. 02:04 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1714.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1714.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1714.mp3 A monster that can split into 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and then return to 1 introduces the concept of geometrical progressions to very young children, in this entertaining story. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE # 9 - Introducing Two to the Power of Zero Performed by Iiyah Isha A monster that can split into 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and then return to 1 introduces the concept of geometrical progressions to very young children, in this entertaining story. 03:15 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1713.mp3 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1713.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1713.mp3 We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange things. One Hundred Monsters, Version 2, is written by Alan Jordan and Virginia Castleman. it is different from the one above, which Alan Jordan wrote alone. Tell us which one you like, and why. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE # 8 - One Hundred Monsters (Version 2) Performed by Alan Jordan We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange things. One Hundred Monsters, Version 2, is written by Alan Jordan and Virginia Castleman. it is different from the one above, which Alan Jordan wrote alone. Tell us which one you like, and why. 03:16 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1712.mp3 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1712.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1712.mp3 We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange things. One Hundred Monsters, Version 2, is written by Alan Jordan and Virginia Castleman and it is different from the one above, which Alan Jordan wrote alone. Tell us which one you like, and why. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE # 7 - One Hundred Monsters (Version 2) Perf. by Virginia Castleman We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange things. One Hundred Monsters, Version 2, is written by Alan Jordan and Virginia Castleman and it is different from the one above, which Alan Jordan wrote alone. Tell us which one you like, and why. 02:23 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1711.mp3 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1711.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1711.mp3 As monsters do fun, strange things, we learn to count to ten. Children like to compare the reading by Alan Jordan with Iiyah Isha. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE # - Counting Monsters Performed By Alan Jordan As monsters do fun, strange things, we learn to count to ten. Children like to compare the reading by Alan Jordan with Iiyah Isha. 04:08 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1710.mp3 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1710.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1710.mp3 As monsters do fun, strange things, we learn to count to ten. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE 5 - Counting Monsters Performed By Iiyah Isha As monsters do fun, strange things, we learn to count to ten. 01:48 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1709.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1709.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1709.mp3 A brief, delightful poem about cats, hats and fun. It is from Alan Jordan's forthcoming CD, Poems by Pets (and Me.) Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #4 - Cats, Hats, and All That Performed by Alan Jordan A brief, delightful poem about cats, hats and fun. It is from Alan Jordan's forthcoming CD, Poems by Pets (and Me.) 01:33 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1708.mp3 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1708.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1708.mp3 A brief, delightful poem about cats, hats and fun. It is from Alan Jordan's forthcoming CD, Poems by Pets (and Me.) Family Alan Jordan EPISODE #3 - Cats, Hats, and All That Performed by Ralph Fenn A brief, delightful poem about cats, hats and fun. It is from Alan Jordan's forthcoming CD, Poems by Pets (and Me.) 01:23 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1707.mp3 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1707.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1707.mp3 We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange and wondrous things. Children like to compare and contrast this reading with the reading by Virginia Castleman. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE 2 - One Hundred Monsters (Version 1) Performed by Alan Jordan We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange and wondrous things. Children like to compare and contrast this reading with the reading by Virginia Castleman. 02:02 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling. http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TS-1706.mp3 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:00:00 -0400 ahjordan@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1706.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-2464/TS-1706.mp3 We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange things. Family Alan Jordan EPISODE 1 - One Hundred Monsters (Version 1) Perf. by Virginia Castleman We learn to count to 100 by tens as different colored monsters do strange things. 03:07 clean affirmations, monsters, counting, reading, learn to count, counting stories, monster stories, bedtime stories, kids, children, reading, storytelling.