As divided as we may be, you only have to look up and realize we are united under one sky. This is the passionate message of today’s thought leader Maryliz Bender, a space journalist who Co-Founded Cosmic Perspective. C.P. is a group of storytellers building a movement to share the transformational power of the cosmos through film, photography, VR, and journalism, to unite and inspire awe and wonder.  Let’s dive right into the episode and learn more about Maryliz’s story and start considering the things bigger than ourselves and fall back in love with the human potential.  [00:01 - 07:17] Opening Segment Let's welcome our guest for today, Maryliz Bender  Connecting things no one thought to combine Journalist and storyteller Words from Maryliz Maryliz talks a bit about herself  Founded C.P. to inspire and unite people  Connecting people through Space exploration  Falling in love with human potential  Considering things bigger than ourselves [07:18 - 20:41] The Overview Effect; A Profound Shift in Awareness I talk about Maryliz’s background and work Maryliz’s talks about what inspired her The Overview Effect  Astronaut’s profound shift in awareness The borders disappear, you fall in love with the planet and turn to humanitarianism and art  Maryliz shares about the start of her mission One foot in front in front of the other What haven’t you done yet  Maryliz’s magical moment  Tweeted at and emailed by Frank White  Mission to take the overview effect down to earth  Maryliz talks about her journey with Frank White  A work coming through fruition  [20:42 - 31:09] The Innovator’s Recipe  You have to be driven by the greater good not the idea of instant success  I talk about my new book - Best Seller in 2 days  Link below  The majority want better and want to be better  Innovators do 5 things - Innovator’s recipe  Peel back the onion - attack the problem at the source  Get creative  Use what’s in surplus  Involve community  Always led by someone with a graceful, measured good nature Maryliz talks about what resonates with her about the innovator’s recipe  Finding the source  The issue of tribalism  Lack of empathy  We are born with empathy and exploration but trauma inserts fear Making people fall back in love with human potential  [31:10 - 42:24] A Moment of Pause  Finding the things we have in common  Find empathy and positivity  We live on a giant spaceship that is perfectly designed for us  Maryliz puts things into a cosmic perspective with a story  The importance of a moment of pause The Canadarm  Creating something because of humans coming together  An astronaut’s story  [42:25 - 51:48] Closing Segment We may be close to turning a corner as humans  It’s my job to plant those seeds for the revolution  If we listen we can improve each other’s way of thinking  Tired of the ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality  We desire more complex, nuanced conversations  Exchange contempt for curiosity  What reminded you every day that it’s still an amazing world?  Maryliz’s story of being homeless and addicted to drugs  Putting one foot in front of another - I’m doing ok How can we find you? See links below Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “I’m so lucky, so fortunate to be here at the forefront of what’s happening in space, and I am desperate to transport people here… this is about helping people fall in love with human potential.” - Maryliz Bender “One foot in front of the other… what can you do today that you haven’t done yet?” - Maryliz Bender  “You cannot be open to transformation… unless you pause.” - Maryliz Bender   Resources Mentioned: The Overview Effect  Fragile Oasis Constellation Ryan Chylinski   You can connect and support Maryliz on Instagram and YouTube. Visit her website at https://www.cosmicperspective.com/ to learn more.    Articles with Cosmic Perspective: https://everwideningcircles.com/2019/06/23/cosmic-perspective-exploring-overview-effect/    Ever Widening C