A couple of years ago, I received an unexpected phone call. “Andrea?” the voice questioned. “Do you know who this is?” How could I not? The voice was one that was distinguishable among all the voices I’ve ever heard in my life. We never truly recognize how unique we sound, but just like the shape… Read More Moments of Impact
Want a few easy fixes for feeling better? Hint: we all know what we should be doing, so let me give you a few reminders on exactly why these simple habit changers are so important. Sleep If you are like me, you are sleep deprived! I’m up too late at night, and up too early… Read More Six Simple Strategies for Living Better!
Ego. The bad kind still exists but really should be snuffed out. You may have millions of dollars and wear the nicest clothes; or, you may be very smart and create new and incredible things. You may own a mega corporation or have fifteen children and a nanny. All that is great, but you are no… Read More Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts
I’m not sure how to tell you this. There is nothing in this entire world that can make you happy. There is no person who can make you happy, either, not a spouse, lover, friend, father, mother, child, co-worker, minister, or acquaintance. Happiness doesn’t just happen. That is like a martial art student believing that… Read More 4 Ways to Practice Happiness
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be threatened at gun point or physically assaulted? Being shoved in a car against your will or scurried away into the wilderness? How would you defend yourself? Would you grapple on the ground, kick and punch, or yell and scream at the top of your… Read More The Most Important Self Defense Ever
There’s only one you. You are made up of bits and pieces of parents and family. You base decisions on friendships, events, and past experiences. You like things a certain way. You are already the person you are meant to be…or are you? By changing your attitude, magnifying your talents, exploring your uniqueness, and exchanging… Read More You, Only Better
I walked along a path at the park one day with my family. We had to walk quite a while, past a sandy playground, down along a wooded area, then through the picnic grounds just to get to the river. There were a lot of steps to take, but it was worth it. We took… Read More Find Your Life Path
Listen and Hear Sometimes the most profound things happen when we listen. The first cry of a newborn or the last breath of air exhaled at the end of a person’s life. One breath. That is all that holds us on the cusp between life and death. My father suffered from Multiple Sclerosis since… Read More Just Listen
The Skyway Bridge is a majestic connection between two counties near where I live. It is constructed of steel and concrete and spans 4.1 miles over the Gulf of Mexico. It is a popular spot for automobile commercials and even movies because of its location and design. This beautiful structure is rated by the… Read More A Majestic Bridge Taught Me Life and Martial Art Appreciation
Some say there are no modern day warriors They say that no one believes in truth or compassion or cares about the other person Some say we are all in it for ourselves We want what we want without any consideration for anyone else I know differently because I know you A warrior through and through I… Read More The Modern Day Warrior
