Train Your Lower Body for Health and Performance
When I was a teen, I had the opportunity to walk through Camp Randall, the University of Wisconsin’s stadium. As we made our way through the locker room, I glimpsed within the Badger’s weight room and noticed a sign painted on the wall that read, “You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe.” This adage […]
Contemplation of the stars helps us see our lives, and our problems, with a new perspective
I often find myself uttering a prayer-like request, “Source of the Divine, may I run with the stars when I depart this earth,” especially on clear nights. There is a profound love within me for gazing into the night sky and marveling at the stars. It is astonishing to think that there are approximately 200 […]
Memento Mori: By contemplating our death, we can learn to live more fully
“I thought I was learning to live; I was only learning to die.”- Leonardo da Vinci Recently, our dear friend passed away unexpectedly. His sudden demise came as a shock to everyone, considering he was a vibrant and healthy individual in his mid-50s. This tragic event has left a deep impact, particularly because he leaves […]
Slow it down: you will make faster progress and achieve greater harmony
Find your rhythm in life Slow it down, to cease the strife The rush, the chaos, the noise We try desperately to remain our poise Like a metronome’s hypnotic trance With the heart and soul loving the dance Moisten your soul like the rain from above Rising above the turbulent clouds, with the wings of […]
“You’re in a Fight, Not a Show” – How to Combat Complacency
“It is too late for the mind to equip itself to endure dangers once they are already there. ‘I didn’t think it would happen’ and ‘Would you ever have believed it would turn out so?’ Why ever not?“—Seneca Have you ever experienced the sensation of simply coasting through life? Perhaps you know someone who gives […]
Cultivating Gratitude: Practicing Thankfulness for a More Fulfilling Life
Cultivating gratitude is a transformative practice that can change your perspective on life. Expressing gratitude is more than being polite and saying “thank you.” I often think of the quote by the Roman philosopher and politician Marcus Tullius Cicero, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” Gratitude in […]
Finding Peace by Embracing What Cannot Be Changed
Throughout life’s journey, we encounter incredible joys, tragedies, and moments that fall somewhere in between. Life itself is an intricate tapestry in which all our good and bad moments are woven together to make us who we are. Of course, it’d be ideal if life could only consist of those good moments. If we could […]
Finding Your Passion: Exploring Interests and Pursuing Personal Development
What is life without passion? Finding your passion is what gives life purpose. Life is a journey, and it’s not necessarily linear. Sometimes, when you feel like you’re progressing in one direction, something redirects you another way or backward, or perhaps your trajectory stops altogether. No matter where life takes you, passion and purpose should […]
Exploring Spirituality: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Inner Growth
The process of self-discovery is deeply personal and transformative. Taking a self-discovery journey allows us to explore who we are, who we want to be, and what paths we can take to achieve our highest self. Your self-discovery journey will look different than mine, your neighbor’s, and your best friend’s. It’s unique to you. You […]
What Is Mental Wellness and How to Improve It
In grade school, I participated, along with classmates, in the annual Presidential Fitness test, a national physical fitness test. President Lyndon Johnson introduced the test in the late 1960s due to the fears that America was becoming “soft” and would not be ready for a potential conflict – namely with Soviet Russia. I didn’t care […]
Emotional Resilience: What Is It and How to Incorporate It Into Your Life
Emotional resilience: what is it? I easily recognize resilience, particularly after spending decades in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Through my work, I had the privilege of interacting with patients, particularly those battling cancer, and came to understand that while this brutal illness may attack the body, it cannot erode the human spirit. Despite facing […]
Cultivating Calm Amid Chaos: A Guide to Finding Inner Peace through Mindfulness
“In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.” – Carl Jung. Life is undeniably full of unpredictability and chaos. From the moment we are born, emerging into a whirlwind of lights and sounds, disorder seems to follow us throughout our journey. Our ability to adapt and navigate through ever-changing circumstances […]