Simplify "A Hero's Journey"

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 there as the lifeguard  if I started to drown.   Before I get too far,  I nee

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 your own internal environment. When life is hard, be present.  Do not be afraid to suf

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!  When you do this, the answer becomes Gratitud