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Welcome back to another edition of the Imagen Golf Podcast! I am your host, Daniel Guest, and as always, we are here with one simple mission: to help you play the best golf of your life, simplify this crazy game, and get you having more fun on the fairway.If you're driving to the course right now, or maybe you're stuck in traffic dreaming of the weekend round, turn up the volume. Today we are going to talk about a visual cue that is so simple, yet so misunderstood. It's a "silent killer" of power for so many amateurs, but when you get it right... oh man, it changes everything.I'm talking about your knees. Specifically, seeing the light between them.So, let's dive right in. I was reviewing some swing analysis videos earlier this week with our students, and I noticed a pattern. It's the classic "power leak."We all know we need to rotate, right? We hear it all the time. "Turn your hips," "Load into the right side," "Coil." But what does that actually look like?Here is the problem: Most golfers, when they try to turn, they actually slide. Or, they do the opposite—they collapse.Imagine looking at a golfer from face-on (looking right at their belt buckle). When they take the club back, if that lead knee (the left knee for righties) collapses and touches the right knee, what happens? You've lost your base. You've got no tension. You've got no torque. You're just... soft.Onthe flip side, if you keep those knees frozen like two pillars of cement, you can't turn at all!The Golden Visual: The "Window of Light"Here is the visual I want you to "Imagen" today.When you make a proper backswing—a true rotation around your spine—your lead knee moves inward and points toward the golf ball, while your trail leg straightens just a tiny bit (but stays flexed).If you do this correctly, looking from face-on, there should be a distinct gap of light between your knees.Why does this matter? Why is that "light" so powerful?1. It Proves You Are Rotating, Not SwayingIf you sway to the right (sliding your hips), your knees often stay the same distance apart, but the whole structure shifts. You haven't created power; you've just moved your zip code.But when you rotate, that lead knee works away from the target. It creates a dynamic angle. That "light" between the knees tells me that your hips have turned deep, but your feet are still grounded.2. It Prevents the "Knee Kiss"I see this a lot with senior golfers or people trying to get a "long" swing. They let that left knee collapse all the way until it touches the right knee. If your knees are kissing, you are in big trouble. You have zero resistance. You can't fire from there. You have to re-plant the heel, shift the weight, and then turn. It takes too much time.Keeping that daylight between the knees means you have maintained width in your lower body.3. It Creates "Torque"Think of a rubber band. To shoot it far, you have to pull one end back while holding the other end stable. That space between your knees? That's the tension in the rubber band.If the space disappears (knees touch), the rubber band goes slack. If the space doesn't change (no turn), you never stretched the rubber band.The "Flashlight" DrillSo, how do we feel this? I want you to try this next time you are on the range or even in your living room.Step 1: Take your setup.Step 2: Imagine there is a flashlight strapped to the inside of your right knee, shining at your left knee.Step 3: As you swing to the top, don't let your left knee block that light. And don't let your left knee run away from the light.Step 4: Feel the left knee move towards the ball, while the right hip goes back.You should feel a stretch in your right glute (your butt cheek). If you look in a mirror, you should see daylight—a nice, athletic gap between the legs.Key Takeaway: The lead knee moves, but it respects the space of the trail knee. They are neighbors, but they don't live in the same house!When you maintain that gap, you are loaded. You are ready to transition. From there, all you have to do is plant that left heel and let the hips unwind. But if you've collapsed that gap, you're stuck.Final ThoughtsGolf is a visual game. At Imagen Golf, we believe that if you can see it, you can do it. Stop worrying about degrees of rotation or complex biomechanics for a second. Just look for the light.Next time you film your swing, pause it at the top.Do you see daylight between the knees?Does it look athletic?Or does it look like your legs are tangled up?Keep that space. Keep that tension. That is where your power lives.All right, that's it for today's quick tip! I hope this sheds some "light" on your backswing—pun absolutely intended.Get out there, keep it simple, and as always... get the clutter out of your head so you can play the game you were meant to play.For more tips, head over to imagengolf.com, check out our lessons, and let's get you dialed in.Until next time, keep imagining better golf!Here is the "Window of Power" Practice Plan, designed to help you lock in that proper rotation and maintain the gap between your knees.⛳ The "Window of Power" Practice PlanFocus: Creating Lower Body Stability & Torque Goal: Eliminate the "Knee Kiss" and create space for a powerful transition.Daniel Guest: "Welcome to the practice tee! We aren't just hitting balls today; we are building a structure. Remember, we want that daylight between the knees at the top of the swing. That gap is your battery—it's where the energy is stored. Here are three drills to help you feel it."Drill 1: The "Bucket Barrier" (Tactile Feedback)Best for: Golfers who habitually collapse the lead leg.This is the ultimate 'anti-collapse' drill. We are going to put a physical obstacle in the way so your lead knee literally has nowhere to go but the correct direction.The Setup:Take your normal stance with a mid-iron (7 or 8 iron).Place a standard range bucket (standing upright) directly between your legs, positioned right between your knees.Squeeze the bucket slightly with your knees at address to feel engagement.The Action:Take a slow backswing.The Goal: Rotate your hips and shoulders to the top without your lead knee knocking the bucket over.Your lead knee should move forward (towards the toes) and slightly inward, but the bucket prevents it from collapsing all the way to the trail knee.Why It Works: If you knock the bucket over, you know you've lost the "light" and the tension. Keeping the bucket standing forces you to turn your hips around your spine rather than sliding them.Drill 2: The "Wall Slide" (Rotation vs. Sway)Best for: Golfers who sway off the ball instead of turning.Often, the knees stay too close together because the golfer is sliding sideways. This drill ensures you are rotating deep into the right hip, which naturally creates that athletic gap between the knees.The Setup:Stand with your back to a wall (no club needed).Your heels should be about 4–6 inches away from the wall.Get into your golf posture.The Action:Cross your arms over your chest.Make a backswing turn.The Goal: Feel your right butt cheek (trail glute) slide back and touch the wall.At the same time, keep your left butt cheek off the wall.Why It Works: When the right hip goes back (touching the wall), it pulls the right knee slightly straighter (but not locked). This movement naturally creates space between the knees. If you slide sideways, your hip won't touch the wall, and your knees will look weak.Drill 3: The "Freeze & Check" (Visual Confirmation)Best for: connecting the 'feel' to the 'real'.This builds the mental image we talked about in the podcast.The Setup:Set up in front of a mirror (face-on view) or set up your phone to record face-on.If you don't have a mirror, use a window reflection.The Action:Swing to the top and FREEZE. Hold it for 3 seconds.Look at your knees.Check 1: Is there daylight between them?Check 2: Is the lead knee pointing generally toward the ball (or slightly behind it), rather than at your right foot?Check 3: Do you feel pressure on the inside of your right heel?If you see the light and feel the pressure, hit the ball from that frozen position (at 50% speed).Why It Works: This programs your brain to recognize the correct position. By hitting the ball after freezing, you are teaching your body how to unleash the power stored in that "gap."

Living as Light Here and Abroad Ephesians 2:20 & Matthew 22

Many people have heard of Black Hawk Down, but not many know what happened “behind the scenes”. My guest, Brad Thomas, was there with me in Somalia, and he inspired one of the proudest moments I ever had leading warriors in combat.On this Veterans Day episode, he shares his experiences that day and how, despite the terror of Black Hawk Down, he served a total of 8 years in the Ranger Regiment, then 12 years in Delta Force. After 20 years of service, Brad has since focused on music, a passion of his since early childhood. He performs and records regularly with his all-veteran rock band, Silence & Light.You'll hear:What got him into music at a young ageWhat Brad did on the battlefield that I'll will carry with me for the rest of my lifeThe thought that comforted Brad during the Humvee ride back out to rescue Black Hawk survivors when he felt certain he wouldn't make it backHow Brad's wife inspired him to start a bandWhy his band donates royalties to the charity, Warriors Heart.**Plus, Brad tells us how he would spend a free day if he could go anywhere – with no responsibilities.Follow Brad Thomas on InstagramLearn more about Silence & Light HERE.Learn more about Warriors Heart HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don't, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don't let fear win.Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.

Theresa Wong walks us through her experience composing the score for Memories to Light, a montage of home films showcasing the everyday lives of Asian Americans. In this episode, Theresa and Nia dive into their self-exploration journeys discussing how they have continued to try to learn what it means for them to be Asian American women. FIND THERESATheresa's Website: https://www.theresawong.org/Learn more about Memories to Light HERE and HERELearn more about Neon Was Never Brighter HEREAAPI EPISODESWalk Me Through "Neon Was Never Brighter" with Candace HueyWalk Me Through "FacePalm" with Bijun LiangWalk Me Through the Future of Fragrances with Yosh HanAAPI RESOURCESRacial  Melancholia, Racial Dissociation by David Eng and Shinhee HanThe Loneliest Americans by Jay Caspian Kang FIND MEWMT Instagram: @walkmethrough.jpg Website: https://walk-me-through.mailchimpsites.com/Support WMT: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/walkmethroughPersonal Instagram: @eugenia.jpgCREDITSTrack: Electric Ten — Broke in Summer [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/qooMP-upphwFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/electric-tenSupport the show

Our special guest is Barry Goldstein, a Grammy Award-winning producer, composer, and musician who has also shared his work in film and television. As a sound healer and practitioner of music for healing, he is highly regarded for his collaborative work with Neale Donald Walsch, Anita Moorjani and Dr. Joe Dispenza. His best-selling book, “The Secret Language of the Heart” breaks through even the toughest of skeptics by providing research, humor and experiential processes that demonstrate the healing aspects of music. In this episode, Lee and Barry discuss their heart infused process and collaboration creating 'Journey Into Your Heart', a meditation CD which debuted at #2 on the Billboard New Age Chart and features the song 'There is Light Here.' They talk about Barry's music being used in hospitals, hospices, and cancer centers, and how to use 'Musical Prescriptions' as modern day medicine so you can be the DJ of your life!  The song and video 'There is Light Here' is featured at the end of the show for you to enjoy. To buy the recording and standalone song: https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/store/e3ovrQFg (https://www.leeharrisenergy.com/store/e3ovrQFg) To learn more about his work: https://www.barrygoldsteinmusic.com/ (https://www.barrygoldsteinmusic.com/) To find his book: https://amzn.to/320HbUS (https://amzn.to/320HbUS) FB: https://www.facebook.com/BarryGoldsteinMusic/ (https://www.facebook.com/BarryGoldsteinMusic/) IG: https://www.instagram.com/barrygoldsteinmusic/ (https://www.instagram.com/barrygoldsteinmusic/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmusic444 (https://twitter.com/bgmusic444)

 Join Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor as they offer a type of “online retreat” based on the spiritual work Heart of the World written by Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar. In part two of this second “conference” talk, Dr. Lilles reflects upon “The Coming of the Light” Here is the excerpt that is ... Read more The post Heart of the World – Conference 2 Part 2 – Meditations on the Paschal Mystery with Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Join Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor as they offer a type of “online retreat” based on the spiritual work Heart of the World written by Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar. In part one of this second “conference” talk, Dr. Lilles reflects upon “The Coming of the Light” Here is the excerpt that is read ... Read more The post Heart of the World – Conference 2 Part 1 – Meditations on the Paschal Mystery with Dr. Anthony Lilles and Kris McGregor appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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After finishing John's prologue in the first four verses we now see that John's first words center in the gospel of God - God is light. The gospel is a message primarily about God and his first description of God is "Light" Here we find that God reveals himself. He wants us to know him and what it means to be holy.

The men of the amazing Chicago band Moon (Shen, David and Chris) jumped in the car for tacos at "Jolly Science;" or, more accurately, Taco El Jalisciense (2859 W Chicago Ave). Before playing a killer acoustic version of their new song "Wish List," we discussed: David's blinding eating speed. I should only book trios for the Mazda 3. If I were to record with Mucca Pazza, I'd need a bigger Mazda. Also? Mucca Pazza would be awesome on Car Con Carne. Moon's almost 10-year history. Moon's new release, "Extinction." Where does it come from? The scariness of the nightly news. Napkin-sharing turns into "Hunger Games." The rib-eye tacos are waaaay better than expected. "There's Light Here" is a monster song, and it was very frustrating for David to figure out the guitar part for. My failed attempt to see Pearl Jam and time spent in the Claustrophobic Confines. My guilty pleasure vinyl-buying trip, done under the cover of night. Eddie Vedder: Quintessential frontman. Was there ever a concern about band-name-Googleability? My sweet new Aiwa Arc-1 headphones. The band played their first-ever acoustic song... and it was a show-stopper. My low end is finally recognized.