Finding Joy in Daily Living: Michael J. Riso on Purpose, Conscious Living, Resilience & Inner Peace | Amb. Elisha

How do you find joy, peace, and purpose when life brings loss, uncertainty, and unexpected challenges? In this inspiring episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Michael J. Riso, author, golf instructor, speaker, and personal growth advocate, to explore the powerful lessons he has learned through life, loss, spirituality, cancer, and conscious living. Michael shares his journey from growing up in Buffalo, New York, to building a life centered on simplicity, service, inner peace, and personal growth. He opens up about his unexpected cancer diagnosis, the loss of his wife Nancy, the inspiration behind his book Finding Joy in Daily Living, and why asking better questions can lead to a more fulfilling life. This conversation is packed with wisdom on resilience, self-discovery, mindfulness, faith, relationships, personal development, and finding meaning in everyday life. Key Takeaways • Why conscious living is essential for personal growth and fulfillment. • Lessons Michael learned from facing a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. • How embracing life's uncertainty can create greater peace and purpose. • The inspiring story behind Finding Joy in Daily Living. • How simple virtues like acceptance, compassion, forgiveness, and courage can transform your life. • Why asking better questions leads to better answers and better outcomes. • What golf teaches about patience, perseverance, adaptability, and resilience. • The importance of letting go of the need to control or change others. • How grief, faith, and spirituality shaped Michael's perspective on life and death. • Why inner peace comes from trusting your journey and living authentically. Reach Michael: https://findingjoydaily.com/chapter-excerpts/ Join my membership: https://www.patreon.com/14825901/join Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow