FIVE RANDOM THINGS FOR NOVEMBER

 So this week, I want to screw around a little bit. We all have other interests besides yoga and mindfulness. Yoga and mindfulness are fun for me, but also essential. Without them, I may be a little off. However, I also have some other interests. I like movies, football, WWE, and just working out all the time. So once a month, to be fun and funny, I will give five random thoughts about these things and other stuff that has affected me. I used to do this on another blog so once a month to be silly, let's go. (read more)

EPISODE LXXIII: DEALING WITH DEVASTATION

 We have spoken about this before but I wanted to take it deeper this week.  How can we deal with some of the worst things that can happen to us?  A loved one is taken from us, we end a relationship, we lose a place to live.  How do we find the way to bounce back from these tough blows?

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

DEVASTATION - Savatage
ALL COMES CRASHING - Metric
ITS OVER NOW - Frehleys Comet
DEVASTATED - Joey Bada$$
SHADOWS OF THE NIGHTS - Pat Benatar
NOTHING SCARES ME ANYMORE - Steve Angello w/Sam Martin
THROUGH THE FIRE AND THE FLAMES - Dragonforce

THE TOKEN DUDE

 There is a stereotype. Yoga is for women. All the woo woo shit that comes with yoga is for women. I thought this was an old stereotype but some people still think with this old outdated mindset. Nope men do yoga, and men love the woo woo shit too. However, when I do go to the many retreats I go to, I am either the only dude, or one of a few, and I am totally OK with this. (read more)

EPISODE LXXII: THE ACCEPTANCE OF DISAPPOINTMENT

 

There are times we are faced with disappointing results despite how logical the outcome favorable for us is.  So how do we accept this?  How can we move on?  How can we be OK knowing that we have no control over this unfortunate turn of events.  We discuss that and just remind ourselves to do the best we can.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

RIGHT WHERE IT BELONGS - Nine Inch Nails
DISAPPOINTED - Public Image LTD
LOST AGAIN - Suicidal Tendencies
NEVER LET ME DOWN AGAIN - Depeche Mode
IM OK - Styx
ACCEPTANCE - Frankie Orella

EPISODE LXXI : LOCKED IN NOT LOCKED OUT

 As we grow and get better and stronger, there is tension that comes along the way.  Like with any kind of exercise, you must listen to your body and take a break and practice good self care habits that will enable you to reach your goal.  We want the result to be positive so we push ourselves so hard that we end up hurting ourselves and others before healing and growing.  I talk about my journey and how the dips in life can give you some fits, but in the end of the day slow and steady wins the race.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE

LINE OF SIGHT - Odesza
HUNGRY FOR HEAVE - Dio
ME MYSELF AND I - De La Soul
ONE DAY - Bjork
KEEP GOING UP - Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado