Making Moments Count
Moments are those special periods of time that exist briefly and yet will last a lifetime. The deeper the meaning of those special moments only brings about a more lasting memory. So many times people go about their days without stopping and enjoying moments. When...
Create Your Own Destiny
So many people go about their lives falsely believing that they are destined for this or that. How many times have you heard the term, "You are destined for greatness"? No one is destined for anything except death. That will eventually happen to every single...
“To Boldy Go….”
I have to admit that I've been a fan of Star Trek ever since it came out in its short-lived series back in the late 60's... It wasn't until later that I would learn that there was a special title to what and others like me would be called, "Trekkie." While I've...
Active Aging to Create Lifelong Vitality!
What does it mean to have vitality throughout one's life? How can it be done? I remember reading a story in 2011 about this 93-year-old yoga enthusiast and ballroom dance competitor, Tao Porchon-Lynch, who does more physical activities than most teenagers. Then...
The Risk of Following the Herd
First coined by Friedrich Nietzsche in his book, Beyond Good and Evil, the description of the "herd mentality" is that of all following the crowd. Some marketers know this quite well when selling products or services. They have discovered through this social...
Your Grand Purpose
It's been said many times and even confirmed by science that having a sense of purpose is important to living a quality life. Purpose is what gives our life meaning. In one NIH study conducted by Dr. Robert Butler and his collaborators, they discovered that...
Where are the Great Leaders?
After watching the Presidential Election of 2012, it got me thinking more about leadership. It seems that in today's political climate there has been a shortage of true leaders and I have not seen one "Great Leader" from either party. We have become a...
The Four Pillars of Fitness
Many fitness professionals have focused on one aspect of being fit. The personal trainer is mainly focused on exercise fitness. The nutritionist is focused on nutritional fitness. The psychologist, hypnotherapist and the life are focused on mindset. Some doctors...
Your Personal Power
It was a cool September day and I was 9 years old. Playing in my first Pop Warner Football game was a challenge. Our team was called the Jets and we wore green. It took place in Huntsville, AL where football was big, even at that level. Heck, the South is really...
Striving for Excellence
Marines are taught from the first day they enter the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) to when they leave that striving for excellence is important. To rest on one's laurels is to focus on defeat. Once one arena is conquered, it's on to the next. Excellence is not...