Walk softly...

I hope every day of my life includes a search for a greater degree of humility...

Life is a beautiful gift that most of will spend searching for "something". I have learned that my life's best rewards come from being able to give of myself. I could have the world... but there wouldn't be much point in having anything if I wasn't able to share it. Today I walk and humbly ask: "What may I do for my fellow man today"? I find what I have best in me to contribute, and kick as much ass with it as possible.

P.O.P. Rocks!

That's right! The (Power Of Prayer) absolutely, 100% rocks. Alot of us don't believe in God, or don't like the regiment of the Churches. If the term "prayer" bothers you in any way... then try to think of it as meditation or something else. Whatever suits you best.

For me, mealtimes are an extremely easy time for me to remember to show appreciation for my good fortunes, and ask for help if I need it. For the past two years I have prayed at dinner something like this...

"Thank-You for giving me this life. And thank-You for allowing me to share it with others. And thank-You for my possessions. Please let this food nourish my mind and my soul, as it nourishes my body; to keep me well and heal me. That I may better do for myself and the others I come into contact with". And then adding anything else that I see fit. Things that might seem important for today or this particular time in my life.

After practicing this technique "religiously"... Not only do I believe it, I have become it.

Poise and Posture

It's extremely hard not to be successful if you are properly prepared. And I can't stress enough how important posture is when it comes to being healthy and feeling good. Your spine is the central nervous system and is connected directly to the brain.

So try this: Stand with your arms loose at your sides, feet shoulder-width apart. It is important to keep your knees slightly bent or un-locked at all times. This will put less stress on the joints and put the load on the muscles... keeping them in a state of continual exercise. It'll take about a week for your body to adjust to the added stress. And it may feel un-comfortable or un-natural at first. Push down with your feet and up with the top of your head, and outward with both shoulders. Thrust forward slightly with the hips. Keep the brow and jaw relaxed, and the tip of the tongue pointed and touching the roof of the mouth just behind the teeth. Keeping in mind not to lock your jaw.

This is proper posture. If you were to side-step and face the palms of your hands forward, it'd be impossible to not be ready for anything.

Suck It Up

Your body is a temple. (At least that's what's been said) It's my opinion that diet really IS important... however I don't think it's as important as simply making sure that you actually eat regularly; and with proper amounts.

Let's face it, alot of us grab a coffee and a doughnut for breakfast, a burger for lunch, and Hamburger Helper for dinner. This is actually good. At least you're eating. Take the right ammounts of food, and chances are you will live a happier life. Remember I said at the beginning: Diet Is Important. Take the time to actually think about what it is that your building your temple with. Coffee and doughnuts taste awesome, but make a pretty "soggy" foundation for your day. Alot of dieticians suggest that breakfast really is the most important meal of your day. It provides your body with what it so desperately needs before you do anything. Shove a descent size bowl of cereal or oatmeal (my personal favorite) with some fruit between "coffee" and "doughnut". That'll get your motor running!

Shine On...

Balance, focus, tenacity; any career's bright stars have those qualities!

--Jane Lockheart

Street Smart

I once watched a television program of a contest between two teams. One team credited it's skills by being educated by the countries finest colleges and universities. The other's teams talents being credited to the "school of the street". When all was said and done, this "Street Smart" team had won the contest.

To me at least; how I interpret this is: "The type of education in books can make you smart. Life experience is what makes you wise. The only way we can grow and learn is by our mistakes".

"Only by finding out first who we are not, is how we become who we really are".

A Perfect "10"

The 10 Commandments were not written on a whim...

It's my personal belief that from a time where the human race didn't have as much education or opportunity, these "guidelines" were inspired by God to lead us to a healthy and productive lifestyle. To bring into being the life we were meant to enjoy. And hey, you don't even have to believe in God to use them, either.

Show me how to live

Every day will be an adventure. Life holds many mysteries for each and every one of us. I hope you find your passion for life, your purpose. But don't spend too much time looking, it's all about the journey, the experience. Enjoy and really embrace this gift we call life. It's why we're all here.