Simplify "A Hero's Journey"

"Life is Suffering" I am grateful for the system of Unbeatable Mind.  Mark Divine put it together to get people through the toughest training on the planet.  BUDS! (Is Mark a poser? Or the real deal). He gave me the tools. I did the work. It was always up to me.  What it boils down to is what Buddha taught.....life is suffering.  When you let go, you understand it’s ok to suffer.  Get calm, get in your own head.  Get really quiet.  You gain an internal knowing.  I got this!  It’s going to be ok.  It’s the Big 4 (Breathe, Positive Attitude, Micro Goals, Envision Success).  Then you are at peace.  Peace overflows. You are at first alone. Then with fellow sufferers. You serve yourself.  You serve your Swim buddy (your inner circle), your Ohana (your family).  Your tribe.  The world.  This is the flow state in its purest form.  You give, the universe gives back in spades. You support your “boat crew” w...

How I strive to live! What I have learned over years. This about sums it up. Today is a day I reflect on all I am. Today is a special day for me. I have now been brought back together with ALL of my family. So blessed to have the Mom and Dad who raised me and now I have my Birth parents and family in my life. I now know where I came from. I now have a clear vision where I am headed. I want my family and friends to know how grateful I am for all of you! I love you! Nothing like old friends (family). Because you can't make new old friends! Remember if you only knew who stood at your side throughout this journey we call life you would have nothing to fear! God resides within you and Christ is always by your side! Live life to its fullest potential! It's the only one You get ! Time is your most precious asset! Don't waste it! Take time to listen, be there for a friend in need, always be present, go see the person on your mind. At the very least Call! Write that ...

                                "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!...