Simplify "A Hero's Journey"

                                "My Wall, My Rules" Several weeks ago a close friend of mine called to check in.  He is a physician.  A wise man I have known for  over 30 years.  We started talking about Social Media and how it has changed and altered our lives.   One concern we both shared is the lack of respect people show each other on social media.  I am the first to admit I have been guilty.   He then shared some wise advice.  He said "Think of your Facebook wall as your living room and give the same respect to others".   He went on to say "If someone posts something you disagree with or it offends you, on their wall ,  say to yourself what you wanted to post and move-swipe on".    If you find a post positive or you like it, Like It.  Even take the time to say something supportive or positive.  In other words use ...

Be Brave!  To Mr Hogge Principal Bountiful High, Regards to Name change: We are the Bountiful Brave. So I checked the dictionary: To be (a) Brave: “ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.” endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear. Google what does the word Brave mean? having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage a brave soldier a brave smile. This is how I saw/see us? No? Is this not who we are? When you refer to me as an Native American Brave I consider it highest of honors. A show of respect! I do my very best to hold to a standard of excellence that comes with such an honor! That’s what Native American Brave s are! The very best of the best! No Fear! Full of courage! No quit! The leaders of the tribe! Most importantly full of love for their people! Willing to give their life for. Saying this is a racist issue is disgraceful and disrespectful. We as the Bountiful B...

Mom's! This pandemic has taught me so much about people.  More important, it has taught me so much about myself.  Now living in this new world, I keep reflecting back on some of the biggest lessons I have learned.  My biggest support and foundation going through tough times has been my mother(s).   If you take a close look at the photos's I have used in the blog, there is a woman in the ocean just behind the young boy.  This beautiful brave person is his mother.  She took him out into the surf of one of the most aggressive surfing breaks on Maui.  She swam him out into the surf.  Always the protector.  The Momma Bear.  She gave him a safe space to go after his dream to surf.  She let go!  She set him free! It reminded how many times my mother did that for me.  She was always in the back ground.  She was willing to watch me go after my dreams.  Willing to let me fail.  Always ready to be the...

Present in the moment Listen to those you are with. Put down your electronic device. Look people in the eye when communicating.  Listen to hear and understand. NOT to respond. Echo back what others say to gain clarity and understanding. Seek first to understand then seek to be understood.  Seek to understand the joys, interests and fears of others.  Share the moment. Be there in mind, body and spirit.  In the moment i t may be better to be kind than right.   Close your monkey mind.  Take a pause.  Deep breaths. Think. Act.  Learn to get quiet.  Listen to your inner voice.  Listen to your heart.  Listen to your gut.  Work the problem.  Always looking for the positive.  Your mind is wired to protect you.  Work to take control of your mind.  For your minds protection mechanisms could paralyze you from growth and taking action.  Be present with yourself and aware of y...

Do Not Die With You Music Still In You What is it you here to do!  To Be?  To achieve?   Are you living true to yourself? Are you living the life you want?  The life you dream to live?  The life God sent you here to live? Living by your music? Or.......?  Are you living the life others expect of you? Is your life is defined by others? Are you dancing to the music placed upon you? It's your choice! Do not die with your music still in you!   What is it your soul desires to do?  Your passion? What is that driving life force within you that craves to be let free!  What is stopping you from living your of life defined by you!  Live the life you define.   Ask yourself " Why NOT?!"?   Then say to yourself: "Yes, Yes, I Can!". "I GOT THIS!"    Envision your success! Go after it! Go get it done!...

Peace We all have an energy we bring into our daily life.  It is a presence.  The space you take up.  Whether you know it or not you send out a personal energy into the world around you.  This energy is felt by thoses around you.    It can be through body language.  How you stand.  Look at someone.  Walk into a room.  Where you choose to stand or sit in the room.  How you carry yourself.  The words you choose.  The volume and tone of your voice. .  How you listen.  How you respond.  Or not respond. The spoken and the unspoken language sends a message into the world.  Create an internal environment to bring Peace into the world.  Be a presence of calm.  Warmth.  Love.  Total Self Confidence. Create a positive internal environment to reflect outward. Seek a deep spiritual connection to your surroundings. Invite all of you se...

Quiet Yesterday I lost it.  It all came to a head.  Nothing big.  Just things kept building.  Sliced my thumb open while fixing my truck. Then it happened.  A full on F Attack!  I lost it.  Shouldn't have.  But I did.   Looking back I lost the WIRM.  I Should have known my frame of mind was off.  I  was for whatever reason under stress.  During my daily routine vital signs were off slightly.   So how do I learn from this?   Start with getting quiet.  Evaluating the choices and actions. Which I should have done in the moment.  Stop!  Get really still.  Get Quiet.   Start to live in the moment frame by frame.  Get in tune with emotions.   Fill your heart with love and peace.  Use the WIRM (witness, interdict, redirect, maintain).  Do not respond to the negative.  Take a deep breath.  Listen ...

Love The emotional energy that allows forgiveness. Over looks faults. We are all  born with the ability to love.  It is the strongest and most motivating of all emotions. It a positive force of nature! It relieves pain. It’s the same life source/force energy that pumps my heart that pumps your heart.  The only emotion we need in our lives to survive!  To give your physical and emotional energy without condition or expectation.  It drives you to overcome, p ersevere, embrace the “suck” and be your very best self!  It is the “why” you never leave your swim buddy behind...... Love .  It brings peace. God’s Greatest Gift is Love! Have a Loving Day! Hooyah!

"Well,  like most hardships this will materialize as a blessing in the rearview mirror.  I work with 51 cities throughout America.  I am of the firm belief that Americans are too busy working mostly to buy shitt they really do not need and chasing a fairy tail of a happier tomorrow. This implosion  will force people to slow down, focus on their families and take stock on their lives.  Yes, lots of people will have lost their jobs.  It will be tuff in the short run.  According to Gallop, 70% of Americans they don't like their jobs anyways.  This crisis gives us a chance to reboot. About 70% of our chronic  disease crisis here in America , 71 % of Americans are  obese or overweight.  Which makes up 85% of our  annual $3.7 Trillion dollar health care bill which is driven by our toxic food environment.  The average American eats out 110 times a year.  Each time consuming 300 extra salt/sugar laden calories that h...

Joy Show up with Joy in your heart!  Be happy!  Look for solutions.  Accept failure as a chance to learn from your mistakes.  Celebrate yo ur achievements!  Find the Joy in the wins of others!  Love yourself and Love Others.   Pass no judgment.  Have a true knowing things always work out.  Life is good!  Service to others. Have Joy and you will find peace.  Let go, allows for resolution of the past. Live in the present. Have excitement for the future!  Live life in the here and now! You shall have Joy! Have a Joyful day My Friends! Hooyah!

Silly There is no better than the present time to  show venerability and just be silly!  Fun!  Let go and Laugh!  To not be afraid of what others may say or think. Do not take yourself to seriously.  Smile. Laugh until it hurts. Go with the flow.  Most important, have fun even when times are hard, and you must embrace the “suck”.  In those dark moments smile, laugh and find humor and Joy to lift yourself and others! Find joy in your life today! Hooyah!

Mindset Every day is new and fresh Every day is different How is your Mindset Every day will bring unique possibilities Every day will become Yesterday How is your Mindset Are you willing to sacrifice one day Are you ready for The Day Are you prepared Ponder what today will bring Brian Hill - 2020 # 4 Today I Live!   Today I choose peace rather than this! Today I am Joy! Today I am  Health.  I bring Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health to myself, my family, my friends, my patients and my community!  Today I Believe. I face my fears. I go after what I want. I give 100% effort.  I push away the naysayers. I have a positive mental focus. I forgive. I am kind.  I envision my success. Attitude of Gratitude! I focus on the here and the now!  Today I live! Each second, minute and hour of today!  Living the moment!  I live one lifetime, One day! Repeat! “This valuable Life!  What are ...

Health This is the corner of stone life. Mental, Physical, Spiritual. Eat fresh and whole food. If you can paint a colorful picture with  the colors on your plate, you are eating well!  Add seeds and nuts for snacks.   Serving size no larger than your fist. Avoid the 3 white devils: Sugar, processed flower and dairy. A high fiber diet keeps our gut biome or good bacteria healthy which in turn, keeps you healthy! Hydrate.  No soda! 1 oz of water per 2 pounds of body weight per day!   Above and beyond your water intake requirement, c offee and tea are excellent antioxidants in moderation. Studies are now demonstrating that they have cancer preventing qualities. They may also help with improving diabetes and cardiovascular health. Alzheimer's prevention.  Particularly green tea has health benefits and healing qualities. I am asked about beer and wine.  Hard alco...