Mind

As we all navigate through life, there are a multitude of distractions that can gain our attention and lead us away from things that are truly important.  It may be material greed, vanity, status or just plain pride.  As we get distracted, we tend to take other things or people for granted.  Let’s highlight 5 … Read more

We get it.  You have worked your ass off and you are seeing the results.  You just won gold at a jiu-jitsu tournament.  You just got promoted at work.  You are finally able to buy that expensive car.  There is nothing wrong with having a sense of pride in your accomplishments or more importantly, in … Read more

The definition of compassion is the concern for the suffering or misfortunes of others.  It is a word that means so much and is well known.  However, so very few of us actually practice it.  The pace of the world continues to speed up.  Our lives become more impersonal with every new app or e-commerce … Read more

These days, motivation can sometimes run short.  We discussed why motivation will let you down several months back and now, we are going to give you some thoughts on how to stay disciplined when the motivation isn’t enough. Find your why.  What is the reason for you to get up at 5AM and lift weights?  … Read more

Well, 2020 has passed and with it all of our troubles…wrong.  Unfortunately, the pandemic rages on in much of the developed world and this time, many of us do not have the spring and summer weather to at least give us some break from reality.  Many of our winter activities are prohibited or at best, … Read more

Ah yes.  The first week of a new year.  The motivational Instagram posts are flying, the gyms are typically packed (but not this year), the clothes have been taken off of the treadmills and Peloton bikes in homes around the world and the cupboards are stocked with protein bars.  We actually don’t hate resolutions because … Read more

Aside from physical illness, is there anything more debilitating than anxiety? It can lose jobs, it can destroy marriages, it can decimate other personal relationships and ultimately, it can cause you physical harm. 2020 has been the year of anxiety and with just cause. Let’s try and address the other pandemic of the year and … Read more

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.”-Meister Eckhart While the fact this post comes out on Thanksgiving is not a coincidence, this is not about being thankful one day per year.  We focus so much on life’s challenges and goals that we sometimes neglect … Read more

“I had a dream, of unity Where we could walk side by side But today I see that it’s only me Just trying to get by”-Greg Graffin This song was written in 1997 by the lead singer of the legendary punk band Bad Religion.  While we have no association with their politics, this sentiment is … Read more