YOUR RIPPLE EFFECTS EPISODE #85 “Everything we do, even the slightest thing we do, can have a ripple effect and repercussions that emanate. If you throw a pebble into the water on one side of the ocean, it can create a tidal wave on the other side.” –Victor Webster In this episode we’re going to
GOOD PRACTICE MAKES BETTER.
Last night I recorded my next podcast episode, entitled “Farewell Fear.” I rolled through a pretty polished 45-minute show, recording in the comfort of my make-shift studio in my closet. Feeling excited about it, I took my laptop and recording into bed to edit only to find that none of it had actually recorded. I
RUM DIARIES AND OYSTERS.
Snowy nights in Virginia make for good movie marathon evenings, and last night was one such night. The only problem with too many movies back to back is that at some point, sleep inevitably takes over, which it did to me last night during The Rum Diary. The Rum Diary, written by
ROAD RASH ON SUNBURN
Road rash on sunburn is a feeling that I would never wish on anyone. Yesterday, after soaking up the 90 degree Virginia heat during a 5-hour bike ride, I took yet another spill off my bike. This time, no mulch truck was involved — only my tire, a dip in the road, a sidewalk, and
RUNNING, PhD.
Running is one of the greatest professors I have ever had. It has taught me movement, freedom, expression, speed, power, determination, commitment, confidence, and, most importantly, patience. My morning inspiration came from my running partner today, who did my speed work with me at the track. A more experienced and more talented runner, this friend
DON’T WATCH THE GRASS GROW
Peter Griffin from the TV show Family Guy reminded me of a life truth the other night. During this specific episode that I was watching, Peter spent five minutes in front of his lawn trying to watch the grass grow. While repetitively to mumbling, “come on, come on, come on,” as he watched, he was momentarily
A ROLEX, A PRINCESS & A TREADMILL
Rolex knows class, and I like Rolex’s style. What strikes me most powerfully about the Rolex brand though isn’t the cost ($5,000-$50,000 for a watch), or the actual watches, but rather, the Rolex symbol itself: a crown. It’s as if Rolex wants to tell consumers that when you were a Rolex, you are equal to
25 MPH WITH JINGLE BELLS
Our lives move at a constant 85 mph. It is a pace of life that is adulated by American society for its efficiency, productivity, and ability to “do it all” in one day. The sad truth is that 85 mph is a speed which prevents us from really living. Someone told me this weekend that
NOW BOARDING: SIGHTSEERS
I like the noise of traveling. Watching movement while staying stationary yourself is one of the most enlightening experiences one can have if you allow yourself to be still in the moment. Today, as I travel to Richmond, then Atlanta, and then finally to my destination of Clearwater, Florida, I am going to savour the mundane
TALK TO ME, FAIRY GODMOTHER
Earlier today, I was desperate for a visit from my Fairy Godmother. Track practice this morning had left me with an injured hip and an inability to walk, run or even move without sharp, shooting pains. I spent all afternoon wondering when it would heal and looking for an answer for an immediate fix. Being impatient by nature, I wanted to