LIFE REIMAGINED

In a meeting today, we were all asked this question. Although I was not externally vocal, my internal answer was ‘connectivity’.

It will be multiple trips around the sun until we come to meet this date again. What can we learn from a simple lonely day?

The Corona Virus. Fake or real? Time will tell.

A commentary on a paragraph from Glennon Doyle’s new book ‘Untamed’. A challenge on whether you are doing life ‘right or wrong’.

Is it possible to have an appropriate weight or a healthy appearance yet still be suffering on the internal? Likewise, does my physique have to be magazine worthy aesthetically to be able to assume toughness or athletic ability?

We are all unique and bring our own set of skills to various aspects of our lives. Last night, 3 uniquely different lenses and skill sets when viewing the game of basketball were had by the referees at a CIF playoff game yet they were able to set their egos aside and come together to cooperate for the betterment of all involved.

A review of Kobe and Gigi’s Memorial Service and a letter written by Tom Brady as a result that challenges us to ‘Seize the Day’.

Am I seeking to be better in all I do as a Chiropractor each day? In my failures with patients, does it cause me to seek out my weaknesses and look to improve or does it cause me to negative spiral into the paralyzing land of ‘not being good enough’?

A came upon a letter written by a young man with a graduate degree who wound up homeless and eventually took his own life. This is not meant to be anything other then to bring awareness to the thoughts, feelings and emotions that engulfed this human in his last moments.

Am I the voice of my own mind or am I simply the one who hears it? Am I the only one who has the power to give or take away my inner Freedom? Two great quote are looked at today from best selling author of the ‘The Surrender Experiment’ and ‘Untethered Soul’ Michael Singer.

Not originally a part of this well known, often recited prayer, but for me, I won’t say the prayer without adding this conclusive statement above. After all, without willingness, how really can we expect change?

What’s the probability that if you try intermittent fasting for 24 hours that your physical and emotional health will deteriorate???? I’ve always witnessed the opposite both in myself and others. If you’re intrigued, give it a go, you may be pleasantly surprised. Forget the intellectual of why for a moment and look to just experience!

In discussion with my 11 yo we contemplated whether it matters after making the right pass to a teammate for a potential assist in basketball, does it matter whether they make the shot?

Random deep thought on our growing ability to ‘pause’ death on this planet. If it begins to backfire and the earth becomes unsustainable as a result, would the answer be to ‘pause’ new life?

What does it mean to be spiritual? Is there a pressure that comes with it? How do I remain a ‘neutral witness in what is’?

The childhood game ‘truth or dare’ brought with it fun, excitement, wonderment, but frankly at times a little anxiety. I ask myself in this episode where is it easy for me to take the ‘dare’ and keep my heart open and where do I resist.

An opportunity to discover the various ways we all give and receive love on this special day.

A look back on the environment and message I took away from watching the entertaining basketball legends the Harlem Globetrotters.

A generic overview of the famous book written by Don Miguel Ruiz with a slight focus on the Fourth Agreement, Always Do Your Best. (Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions)

NY Times article suggesting pharmacists becoming more apprehensive about making mistakes. Who’s to blame? How much responsibility do we have as a patient?

When describing an aspect of our life in relation to time, I explore why time may seem to stand still VS why time can seem to fly by.

A myriad of thoughts on the cultural influences on what family means VS the reality of who are real families are. A discussion on sacrifices we make and even betrayals of self to fit a mold we know doesn’t match our spiritual longings. I also explore John Mayer’s song titled ‘In the Blood’, which fits perfectly with this topic asking challenging questions about family from verse to verse.

A friend of mine received his Blue Chip, 6 month alcohol sobriety coin, yesterday. I share on my experiences with him, myself and other stories I’ve been witness to with regards to successes and failures both with 12 step programs as well as therapies and treatments that target our reflexes/involuntary programming/subconscious.

I read a short story about valuable life lessons learned while playing/coaching T-Ball.

I tell a story that demonstrates an overt lack of sensitivity of one life form to another, a human to a camel.

A simple hum and light singing of this powerful couple of verses.

I reflect on 11 years of my angelic son.

One day after the Super Bowl, the second guessers are out spewing harsh criticisms in hindsight at coaches and players from the San Francisco 49ers. But does second guessing always have to be so negative? I explore how this exercise of second guessing can be positive and can lead to a life filled with progress and learning.

Reflections on the Super Bowl- Chiefs 31-20 victors over the 49ers.

From expecting to never coach again to joining a week later as an assistant to the OMS Basketball squad, I reflect on what it means to be part of a team, a uniquely different coaching environment then I’d recently been exposed to, and why it’s so crucial to check your ego at the door.

I contemplate all that can be learned from a friends very difficult 31 day physical challenge to start the year 2020.

I recall a conversation with a top collegiate football official and the advice he gave me regarding what distinguishes the great officials from the good ones.

A reading of a poem by Mary Oliver

I read an amazing poem written by an outstanding author.

Thoughts on the sudden and tragic death of Kobe Bryant.

What’s keeping me from putting my ‘whole self in’ and shaking it all about!

When being exposed to a new hobby, sport, game, or skill how awesome it is not only to have the right equipment but also to have friends with experience and friends who are encouragers. This episode shares on my sons getting their first real exposure to surfing on the central coast.

I explore the concept of ‘cheat days’ as it pertains to diet, occupation and relationships. What’s potentially missing at our fundamental core when we feel the need to ‘cheat’.

A reading from The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, as he reflects on his fathers sudden death. I parallel to the pressure I put on myself as a father and the suffering that often accompanies that as I yearn to be a leader to my sons.

Reflections on my 44th year of life as I turn 45 tomorrow. Tools I’ve added, the process of surrender and learning to find the comfort in being held.

‘The biggest key to stardom is the rest of the team.’ A motto our Mission 7th grade basketball team embraced as they completed an undefeated 22-0 season. A quick share on lessons learned from these boys and their head coach.

An excerpt read from this famous Martin Luther King Jr speech.

The day I fell back into the abyss of my inner circle.

On the night Connor McGregor re-entered the Octagon with a quick and dominant win over Donald Cerrone, I recall a quote from him that stated ‘I am not talented, I am obsessed.’ I ponder briefly those thoughts in my own life.

An inspirational reading about finding our ‘voice’ from within. Written by Hall of Fame NBA Coach Pat Riley

Sometimes when you least expect it, seemingly random people in your life pick you up. I got to see a litany of them all just today. One by one they strolled in to interact with me in some beautiful way and I am thankful and remarkably humbled. Thanks to Tim, Brandon, Keith, Eric, Russ, and Kellie for believing in and supporting me.

A reading from the children’s book written by NY Times Bestselling authors and creators, Rosenthal and Lichtenheld.

To do or not to do? How long? And my experience for 40 days in the desert.

Two examples shared of clouded lenses distorting reality and making it difficult to determine paths to take and roads to follow. An encouragement to share our lenses with one another. Life is better together.

When the lights go out in the home, where does your mind go? What story does it tell? Fear or connection.

An important life lesson I learned from my Grandpa Dickerson while playing the game of Cribbage. It was a 28 not a 29 I ended up with, but a feeling of connection, warmth and love that will forever be priceless!