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Unlock Ultimate Health; Ian Clark
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Ian Clark teaches how to unlock ultimate health by focusing on wellness and fitness. At the age of 46, Ian found himself bankrupt and facing a dire prognosis of only 1000 days left to live. However, defying the odds, he not only survived but thrived. Five years later, he emerged from the depths of adversity to establish a raw supplement business, operating directly to consumers from his basement. Within just two years, his business reached hundreds of thousands of individuals.
Now 65, Ian Clark is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Activation Products (Can) Inc. He has garnered a solid reputation for his invaluable research within the natural health domain, pioneering the development of highly effective protocols and products that support natural healing.
Despite facing daunting health challenges in 2004, Ian's perseverance led to a remarkable transformation. As a husband and father of seven, he navigated through two severe, life-threatening health crises within the same year. During the period from 2004 to 2007, Ian embarked on a quest to find the most potent health products for natural healing, steadfastly avoiding invasive medical procedures and pharmaceutical interventions. Today, his health and vitality surpass those of his younger self at 25, a testament to his unwavering commitment to wellness and resilience in the face of adversity.
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- Website: www.ActivationProducts.com
Most Influential Person
- Kat James – Total Transformation
Effect On Emotions
- People sometimes call emotions feelings. Emotion is actually energy. In your body there are streams of data coming from your brain which is monitoring everything.
- That is energy in motion, and when you get plugged up you have low energy. When your energy is good, it drives very good feelings. When you feel great, you become really great.
Thoughts On Breathing
- A lot of people talk about breathing techniques. It is way simpler than all this complicated stuff. There's a thing called box breathing. It's something you should do every day for around 5 minutes.
- Box breathing means you will breathe in through your nose to the count of five and out through your mouth to the count of six. Be very smooth, very gentle, and not forced.
- When you do that, your autonomic nervous system immediately, within 30 seconds, goes into parasympathetic mode. That means you're resting, digesting, and calm.
- Then, you can handle the situations. It takes you out of sympathetic stress.
Bullying Story
- The thing that I experienced is that as soon as the company got to be about 10 million in sales a year, all of a sudden, people were coming out of the woodwork to our company offering their services. I then learned about a term called gang stalking.
- That means that people are thinking about how to find out what they are doing and how to copy what they are doing. They are also trying to figure out how they could potentially come in and buy the company.
- They may even want to cause problems for the company so the company will lose its value and maybe even go bankrupt.
- We had this happen on three different occasions until I finally caught on. If someone was not successful in causing damage, then they would later say we caused the problem.
Suggested Resources
- Book: Outwitting The Devil by Napoleon Hill
- App: Inner Peace
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Seclusion For Wellbeing
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Seclusion for wellbeing is today’s topic. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot more time alone. I’ve been working on a project where I’ve been away from home for 5 or 6 days at a time. My wife enjoys her own space and is fine with more time alone. This extra seclusion has been happening for a couple of months now. This experience has left me feeling a new sense of gratitude and I feel refreshed.
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While seclusion may not be universally beneficial for everyone, some people may find certain advantages in taking time for seclusion and solitude to become more centered, focused, grounded, and happy. Here are five potential benefits:
1/ Reflection and Introspection
- Seclusion provides an opportunity for deep reflection and introspection without distractions, allowing individuals to delve into the thoughts, emotions, and inner workings of their minds. This can lead to greater self-awareness, clarity, and understanding of oneself, contributing to a sense of centeredness and emotional stability.
2/ Stress Reduction
- Being alone in a quiet, secluded environment can help reduce stress levels by providing a break from external stimuli and demands. This can promote relaxation, calmness, and a sense of inner peace, fostering emotional equilibrium and overall well-being.
3/ Enhanced Focus and Concentration
- Seclusion allows individuals to eliminate distractions and focus their attention on specific tasks, goals, or activities without interruption. This can lead to improved concentration, productivity, and performance, ultimately fostering a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
4/ Connection with Nature
- Secluding oneself in natural surroundings, such as a quiet forest or secluded beach, can facilitate a deeper connection with nature. Spending time outdoors, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, can promote feelings of awe, gratitude, and interconnectedness with the natural world, which are associated with increased happiness and well-being.
5/ Personal Growth and Renewal
- Seclusion provides an opportunity for personal growth, renewal, and recharge. It allows individuals to disconnect from routine responsibilities and pressures, enabling them to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate both mentally and physically. This can lead to increased resilience, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.
Suggested Resources
- Book: The Road To Moresco by Mark Jamilkowski
- Book: The Ancient Ceremonies Way by Rodolfo De Angeli
- App: Insight Timer
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Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Persistence, Resilience, and Fulfillment; Mark Jamilkowski
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Mark Jamilkowski understands the persistence and resilience necessary to move forward on the path to fulfillment. He is a first-time author, co-founder of a healthcare start-up, and a husband and father. He enjoys music, reading and researching, games of strategy, photography, cooking, and writing. Mark authored The Road to Moresco, a historical fiction novel released in August 2023, to tell the incredible story of a mother and her daughter beginning in early 1900s Italy. The story of these persistent and resilient women is complex, intimate, and inspiring.
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Most Influential Person
- My mom
Effect On Emotions
- I'm a lot calmer and a lot more purposeful in the way that I talk.
- I'm a lot more aware of emotions creeping in, and I have the ability now to recognize them, understand where they are coming from in me for whatever's happening, and allow them to pass through me.
- I don't hold on to things like I used to.
Thoughts On Breathing
- Going back to the yoga, there are a lot of breathing techniques that people will use to calm themselves down In a moment of crisis or extreme anxiety or anger. They may count down or do the alphabet in reverse. They may count to 10 or hold their breath. Those are one type of breathing exercise. Going back to my yoga practice, I have a breathwork sequence.
- My favorite happens to be what I call a kalabati or a breath of fire. You breathe out through your nose rapidly several times.
- Those breathing exercises in yoga are not meant to create a peaceful, mindful space but rather to awaken this energy inside you.
Bullying Story
- I think everybody goes through some phase of being bullied in their life. I'm no exception to that. I've experienced bullying in my life.
- I know that, at the end of the day, in that moment, there is very little that can be done. The protagonist is going to do what they are going to do; they are going to be the bully. They have a variety of life situations, motions, and circumstances that are way beyond anybody's control and the ability to dissuade them at that moment in time.
- We can look as a society to try to remove and minimize the preponderance of those circumstances to try to remove the need to act out and to vent those circumstances and frustrations. I don't know that that's even possible.
Suggested Resources
- Book: Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda
- Book: The Road To Moresco by Mark Jamilkowski
- App: YouTube
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
The Warrior Mindset; Ray Schoenke
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Ray Schoenke has used the warrior mindset throughout his life to achieve success. He was among the earliest Polynesian NFL players and was
inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame in 2015. He had a 12-year career as an offensive lineman in the NFL and developed a multi-million-dollar business while he was still playing football. During his business career, he was very active in public and civic affairs, including playing a significant role in the founding of the Special Olympics, and actively campaigning for three US Presidents. He has been named in the top 100 players in the history of the Redskins. Bill Clinton describes him as someone who “has led a fascinating life…[who] has never failed to stand up or speak out for what he believes.” His memoir, Fat Girl Sings, launched on Amazon in May, 2023.
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- Website: www.RaySchoenke.com
- Book: Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life by Ray Schoenke
Most Influential Person
- Coach Bill Monaghan
Effect On Emotions
- Emotions and mindfulness are a critical part of life. When you're going into a football game with 60 plays and then you have to know a variety of defenses. So when you walk up to the line and you have a play in mind, you have to know you are against a variety of defenses. All of a sudden they can change the defense. So then your mind has to switch over real quick. And you've only got seconds to execute.
- This goes on 60 times in a game. So mindfulness is incredibly difficult, and you have to keep up with it. And you have to practice and practice. And because of my versatility, I played all the backup positions on the line.
- So if anybody gets hurt, I'm the first up. So I might be on the regular left guard start, but then the right tackle gets hurt and suddenly I'm now going to play right tackle. In the middle of the game I have to remember everything on that side.
Thoughts On Breathing
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As far as breathing is concerned, you have to be able to keep calm because you're under enormous stress. The defense is trying to create more stress. So they're changing positions.
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And also because if I just came in to replace somebody, then they're really trying to mess you up even more because you just got there. When you're in the middle of the game, they're trying to mess with your mind and screaming at you, and you're trying to remember the play.
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It's a big game, and you've got to be able to erase all that confusion and execute. Your mind has got to be strong. And I would have to work prior to the game and spend a week going over things mentally.
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I would rehearse the whole game in my mind. To me, 80% of the game was mental, and 20% was my physical ability.
Bullying Story
- Fat girl sings is the name of my book. People used to call me fat girl when I was 10 years old. I was fat and I was brown, I was in Texas. I was in grade school and all the kids were white. I was different. I was bullied.
- They started calling me fat girl and making fun of me. The older kids in the 6th grade would gang up on me. They would surround me and pull down my pants In front of everybody. That was a big thing, and it was very humiliating to me.
- I didn't know what to do and I didn't know how to deal with that.
Suggested Resources
- Book: Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life by Ray Schoenke
- App: n/a
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Striking A Chord; Asher Laub
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Asher Laub is featured today with the title, Striking A Chord. Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic by age 13. Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, the Jacob Javitz Center and across four continents. Asher has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, and NBC and many other major news sources. Asher has performed meditative style music, yet he is also known for breakdancing across stages with his LED electric violin. He has also performed as a DJ violinist, bringing his experience as a live performer and technical prowess as an audio editing and mixing guru to countless clubs and stages across the country.
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- Website: www.AsherLaub.com
Most Influential Person
Effect On Emotions
- I've had a tremendous amount of stress at different times this year. It sort of became a prerequisite to functioning normally and being productive.
- Otherwise there is no other way to achieve whatever level of success unless you have that built into your psyche. Also your ability to focus on the task at hand.
- Some people just do it intuitively. They don't need Yoga or Tai Chi; they just have mindfulness set in their brains. As a result, when they are in stressful situations or they anticipate stressful situations, their mind just sticks to the task at hand.
- I'm not one of those people. I need those tools we've been talking about. Music is also one of those tools.
Thoughts On Breathing
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Deep breathing is very challenging for me because I get lightheaded very easily.
- That's something that takes a lot of practice.
- I'm on a very specific high-calorie nutritional diet that works in tandem with deep breathing exercises.
Bullying Story
- So sadly I think way more people than we even know worry about bullying. Thankfully I've managed to probably wipe out of my memory any scenarios where I may have been bullied and I've just sort of moved on in life.
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I do distinctly remember a couple of situations where there were individuals that bullied me in Middle School a couple of different situations.
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I was pushed up against the locker actually. It was in fourth grade and I just kind of pretended it was nothing. I just sort of brushed it off and they laughed. I walked away, I went to the bathroom, went into the stall, and I just started crying.
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Obviously, it took a major toll on me because I remember it so many years later. I got over it, and I just had to move on and go to class. Those types of scenarios are very harmful and very hurtful.
Suggested Resources
- Book: n/a
- App: Asana Rebel Yoga App
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
Style, Confidence, and Connection; Kimmy Seltzer
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Kimmy Seltzer is an expert at style, confidence, and connection. She works as an image expert, dating coach, and matchmaker, drawing upon extensive experience as a therapist with a true inside-out approach. Passionate about her work, she not only possesses professional expertise but has also undergone a personal journey of transformation, understanding the empowering nature of such changes. Kimmy faced unexpected challenges when she moved to California with her now ex-husband and young children, experiencing a divorce that prompted internal, external, and professional changes. After shedding pregnancy weight, Kimberly embraced a new colorful wardrobe, which, coupled with better-fitting clothes, elevated her self-esteem. As her confidence grew, she attracted more people and opportunities. This personal evolution inspired her to focus her career on helping others navigate similar challenges and undergo their own transformations.
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- Website: www.KimmySeltzer.com
- Podcast: Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love
Most Influential Person
- My father
Effect On Emotions
- Being a helper, I've been so trained on helping other people with emotions. In my young career it took a lot to really be okay with my emotions and not forget them. I think that's a common thing with helpers, that we tend to focus on others and not enough of ourselves.
- I just make sure that every single day, I have room and space where I have just me. I'm not giving. I'm not talking. I exercise. I do yoga. I live here in California, so I walk by the beach. These are powerful tools for releasing.
- I also have people in my life that I talk to. It is so important to have people that you trust and know to be able to air some of these things out.
Thoughts On Breathing
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For me, breathing is embedded in my exercise and my yoga routine so I practice the breathing. And like I said I have that morning ritual where I do some sort of exercise every single day. I feel like the breathing is more organic to the process, but you know not everybody is like that. Some people have to have an app or dedicated time for meditation.
Bullying Story
- That takes me back to the days when I worked in the school system as a clinical social worker. There were a ton of those scenarios with bullying, and I think probably now there are even more.
- Where bullying comes from is, that person usually has been bullied themselves. A lot of it is in the household.
- A lot of bullying stems from low self-esteem and so they bully other people. They do that so they will feel better about themselves because they are not really happy within.
- When I worked with kids on this topic, what really help them was giving them a sense of self-worth. Giving them a purpose, giving them a job, giving them a task. Giving them something that they could feel good about so that they didn't have to get that negative attention.
Suggested Resources
- Book: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr Robert A. Glover
- Book: Why Men Love B*tches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl―A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship by Sherry Argov
- App: Breathe App
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The Horsemanship Journey; Shane Jacob
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey, seamlessly blending personal development with horsemanship. The Horsemanship Journey, under Shane Jacob's guidance, empowers individuals to tap into their internal horsepower. Through this transformative process, people cultivate the confidence and strength necessary to overcome perceived weaknesses, shaping themselves into the individuals they aspire to become. Shane Jacob is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Horseman, Entrepreneur, and Author.
In another facet of his life, feelings of inadequacy during young adulthood led Shane to engage in excessive alcohol consumption. This destructive pattern culminated in a tragic DUI accident and subsequent incarceration, intensifying his sense of unworthiness. Enduring decades in an alcoholic haze, Shane grappled with the consequences, witnessing the erosion of relationships, earnings, and personal growth.
At the age of 47, Shane, with the aid of horses and guided by a higher power, broke free from this destructive cycle. The processes and principles employed during this transformative journey are accessible to all and adaptable to any desired change. For those seeking transformation, Shane emphasizes that change is not only within reach but also achievable and undeniably worthwhile. Every individual is worth the journey to positive change.
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- Website: www.TheHorsemanshipJourney.com
- Podcast: The Horsemanship Journey Podcast launching 03/24
Most Influential Person
- My dad
Effect On Emotions
- You know, I have learned through mindfulness, from being aware of what's going on with me, not to be so afraid of emotions.
- Some of them don't feel good. A lot of times, we connect positivity with courage.
Let me tell you something. It doesn't feel very good. Fear really doesn't feel so bad and I've come to know this by being mindful and by being aware.
Thoughts On Breathing
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I'm not an expert on breathing, but I have read a little bit about Navy Seal breathing. My wife's really into that. Before I speak, I do some serious breathing because I have a real issue with public speaking.
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And it's still not the simplest thing for me to stand up in front of an audience and speak.
Bullying Story
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Horses don't speak very good English. I've never met one that does and so communication can be a barrier with horses. We all do our best.
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However it is a relationship and a lot of times we lose our patience and a lot of times people can be unfair with horses.
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We can be operating on our emotions and we can look back and have regret. I'm going to call that bullyimg because it happens a lot.
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The thing that I've observed is if I've tried to improve communication and not operate on emotion myself, in all aspects solely as a decision-maker. When I observed horses when it comes to what I perceived as as somebody had been unfair to a horse, I'm going to call that bullying. They didn't come right back and turn the other cheek and say hey, give me another beating.
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They had a boundary. They were like, Well. I'm not going to do that again because you know there was a problem there.
Suggested Resources
- Book: The Greatest Salesman in the World by OG Mandino
- Book: Rhinoceros Success: The Secret to Charging Full Speed toward Every Opportunity by Scott Alexander and Lampo Press
- Book: Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
- App: Google Calendar
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Are you experiencing anxiety and stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist who helps fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life. |
Monday Mar 04, 2024
The Power of Mindful Breathing
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
The Power of Mindful Breathing: Practical ways to enhance well-being. Today’s topic helps you to focus on a basic aspect of mindfulness, that is breathing. We will briefly discuss the impact conscious breathing can have on mental and physical well-being. Let's talk about the benefits of mindful breathing. It can help with stress, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and clear up your mind. It's like a superhero for your brain!
Simple Breathing Exercises: I've got some easy breathing exercises for you to try out. They're like little tricks to help you feel calm and focused. You can try diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, or just paying close attention to your breath. It's easy and straightforward!
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- Website: www.MindfulnessMode.com
Every Day Life
- Mindful Breathing in Everyday Life: Imagine adding mindful breathing to your everyday routine. You can do it during quick breaks at school or work, while riding the bus, or right before bedtime. It's simple and you can do it anywhere, anytime!
Shared Secrets
- Mindful Breathing for Stress Relief: Let me share some secrets about how mindful breathing is like a stress-busting superhero. I'll share some stories and, examples of intentional breathing used when things got crazy. It's like a magic potion for stress!
Breath and Feelings Connection
- Breath Awareness and Emotional Regulation: Ever wonder how your breath and feelings are connected? I chat about that during this episode. Paying attention to your breath can help you handle tough emotions like a pro. It's like having a secret power to stay cool when things get tough.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
- Here is a diaphragmatic breathing exercise: Find a Comfortable Position:
- Sit in a comfortable chair or cross-legged on the floor. Make sure your back is straight and your shoulders are relaxed.
- Place Your Hands:
- Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen, just below your ribcage. This will help you feel the movement of your diaphragm.
- Inhale Slowly:
- Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your abdomen to expand. Feel your diaphragm moving downward as your lungs fill with air. Try to keep your chest still during this phase.
- Exhale Slowly:
- Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth, feeling your abdomen contract. The hand on your chest should remain relatively still.
- Repeat:
- Continue this slow and controlled breathing pattern. Inhale through your nose, allowing your abdomen to rise, and exhale through your mouth, feeling your abdomen fall.
- Focus on the Breath:
- As you breathe, focus your attention on the sensation of the breath entering and leaving your body. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring your focus back to your breath.
- Practice Regularly:
- Aim for 5-10 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing. You can gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable with the technique.
Box Breathing Exercise
Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a simple yet effective technique. Here's how you can practice it:
- Sit Comfortably:
- Find a comfortable seated position. Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor and your hands resting on your knees.
- Breathe In (Inhale):
- Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Count to four as you take in the breath. Imagine filling your lungs completely.
- Hold Your Breath (Pause):
- At the top of your inhale, hold your breath for a count of four. Keep your lungs comfortably filled with air during this pause.
- Breathe Out (Exhale):
- Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth for a count of four. Focus on emptying your lungs entirely.
- Pause Again (Hold):
- At the end of your exhale, pause and hold your breath for another count of four. Keep your body in a relaxed state during this brief pause.
- Repeat the Cycle:
- Continue this cycle of breathing – inhaling for four counts, holding for four counts, exhaling for four counts, and holding for four counts.
- Focus on the Pattern:
- As you practice, focus your mind on the rhythmic and repetitive pattern of the breath. Let go of any distracting thoughts and concentrate on the sensation of your breath.
- Practice Regularly:
- Aim to practice box breathing for 5-10 minutes. You can adjust the count based on your comfort level, but maintaining equal counts for each phase is key.
Box breathing is a great technique for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing focus. You can use it as a quick exercise during moments of tension or make it a part of your daily mindfulness routine.
Suggested Resources
- Book: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
- Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
- App: Insight Timer
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Pathways Of The Shaman; Rodolfo De Angeli
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Rodolfo De Angeli follows the pathways of the shaman and is himself a practitioner of Andean shamanism. He is a holistic mentor who transforms people's adversity into opportunities. Surviving childhood trauma and personal challenges, he tried all the conventional ways to heal, yet what helped him turn his life around was Andean shamanism. Now leading De Angeli Serenity Solutions, Rodolfo empowers midlife individuals to navigate their transformation by embracing their authentic selves. Rodolfo's mission is to help the lost find their way by offering simple and applicable tools and wisdom to start living a life they love.
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Most Influential Person
- My wife, Grace
Effect On Emotions
- I love to feel. I was a man who never felt and did not cry.
- I think I was 41 or 42 when I first cried.
- So mindfulness allows you to feel and to stay with it. Go hang out with it. Hang out with yourself.
Thoughts On Breathing
- I actually do breathwork every morning. I do five rounds, and I use Wim Hof's method. I don't use any fancy kind of method. Simply breathing in and breathing out, under the guidance of Wim Hof.
- Get the free WimHof App on Apple. It's amazing. It just takes five rounds, and that usually takes me half an hour or so. I love it. It's part of my everyday practice.
Bullying Story
- I can't personally say that there was much bullying going on. I had sexual abuse and you know that is kind of like a form of being taken over by someone else.
- So, Andean shamanism is very different from Amazonian shamanism. How should I say that without offending anyone? It's just me making an example with Christianity and Buddhism.
- God will absolve you of your of your mistakes if you repent. If you have done bad, your karma is there you will have to pay it off. There's nobody coming to save you.
- If there is a bad energy or you feel like maybe you have been cursed or you have an illness or whatever that you believe came from outside, you go to an Amazonian shaman and he will make a ritual where he will try to take this thing off of you.
- This will take power away from you, and when you grow up, you will believe you don’t have enough power to turn something around. In the Andean tradition, it is very different. (Listen to the podcast to learn more about the pathways of the shaman.)
Suggested Resources
- Book: On The Shortness of Life by Seneca
- Book: Lost Connections by Johann Hari
- App: WimHof App
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Monday Feb 26, 2024
Inspiration From The Past; Paul Hemphill
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Paul Lloyd Hemphill is an author and speaker who motivates with inspiration from the past. In 2020, he started a non-profit company to help inspire children using a creative and appealing approach to teaching American history. His company, American Education Defenders, Inc., takes its inspiration from Paul’s 2018 book, Inspiration For Teens, a book filled with life lessons and true stories from American history. The content can also be found on video and audio as part of a homeschool curriculum called, America’s 52 Stories.
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Contact Info
- Website: www.americaneducationdefenders.com
- Book: Inspiration For Teens, Why You're Already A Leader by Paul Hemphill
Most Influential Person
- An inspirational college professor
Effect On Emotions
- I would say it has a lot to do with perspective and goals. In other words, how do you view what you do with your life, and how do you motivate yourself to do what you do?
- I know at this point in my life, I get up virtually every morning and say, man, I got work to do, I've got I've got a country to save. And I'm going to do it my way and in a way that really works. I gain much of my inspiration from the past.
Thoughts On Breathing
- Yeah, I have some thoughts on breathing. In fact, I go to the local YMCA every morning at 5:30 and do my exercises And I walk 4 miles a day.
- But these these particular exercises are so vital. I find myself much more energized when I do that, and so it's just a habit that you need to stay with.
Bullying Story
- There was a guy from Wisconsin. He was a doctor. And during the Battle of Gettysburg he was taking care of the Union wounded. He realized that Confederate snipers were shooting and killing his patients. Well, he got so upset that he ran outside this church building, raised his fist and said, I want you to shoot at the healthy ones.
- And they took him seriously, and not another patient was hit or shot again.
Suggested Resources
- Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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