The Sacred Shroud

Shroud of Turin

The origins of the image on the shroud are the subject of intense debate.

  Scientific publications and theologians have presented diverse arguments for 
 authenticity and methods of forgery.

One writer says,

 The Shroud is an image of God's love as well as of human sin.

The imprint left by the tortured body of the Crucified One,

  attests to the tremendous human capacity for causing pain and death to one's fellow man,

 it stands as an icon of the suffering of the innocent in every age.

You are very powerful,

 provided you know how powerful you are.

-Yogi Bhajan-


 We try to avoid the unknown by not facing our uncertain future.
Whether it's death, failure, ridicule, pain or injury
 We avoid change because we feel  that nothing is guaranteed.
 How can we develop inner strength to grow, heal, and evolve without changing..?

Our lives are a reflection of how we handle adversity and how we inspire others to do the same.
In sales and life, your most powerful learning tool is your power of observation.
 Valuable skills can be picked up just from observing various business/personal situations.

 Once upon a time, mighty dinosaurs ruled the earth.
 They no longer even exist..... Why?
 Because they didn’t adapt to change. Don’t risk extinction!

-Dan Kennedy-

 You may think that in life, a lot of things happen to you along the way.
 The truth is, in life, you happen to a lot of things along the way.
Choosing to live your life by your own choice is the greatest freedom you will ever have.
The attributes you project and inspire in  those whose lives you touch will be your legacy.

Freeing your spirit can be as simple as loosing a little weight.....
not physical weight but emotional weight.
When we are carrying a little extra weight but we are still functional,
 we become complacent, content.
 We adapt to the 'added pounds'.
When we accept the extra pounds as part of life it sabotages our focus.

In our tradition, we die three deaths.

The first death is a physical one.
Our second death is when our bodies are lowered into the ground,
 returned to mother earth, out of sight.
The third and most definitive death is when there is no one left alive that remembers us. 


The positive attributes you project and inspire
 into the lives you touch will be your legacy.
-Robb Buckland-

Heffalumps Revisited....

Some story's just beg for a sequel.........

(in case you missed part one)


http://fearsltd.blogspot.com/2012/08/heffalumps-and-woozles.html

 

Is it REALLY our failure as a coach when a client quits,

loses there passion

 and let's their (BB&T) grow out of control ? 

It is never too late to be
 who you might have been.
 -George Eliot -



Excuses are like body parts: some stink, some don't.

We all have the same number of hours in each day.

 We all have the potential to use them to do what we want.



I've returned to Maine to fulfill my responsibility
 to my students, my clients and to Team Fearless.

A former client,
 who had suffered signifigant weight gain since quitting training pulled in at a gas station,
recognized my vehicle, saw me, u-turned and sped off.

Fear of judgment and negative body image are not an easy burden to bear.

 You're not disappointing me.....

The only person you let down when you fail at fitness...
is YOU !
True courage and self esteem don't come from first time successes but from failing or falling and getting back up and never , never , never quitting !

Running from the mirror and hiding from the world behind your sunglasses and keyboard will not solve your problems.

Don't Fear the Mirror

What we can do is decide that our dreams are important

 and then leverage our passion to honor them.

It may be that the satisfaction I need depends on my going away,
 so that when I've gone and come back,
I'll find it at home.
-Rumi-

 Following the death of my mentor and friend Joe Lewis,
I returned from Ft Lauderdale, Florida
to reestablish my Fearless Fitness / Martial Arts
Northeast Training Centers.

One cannot avoid problems in this life.

 No sooner is one resolved, than another one presents itself.

The solution is not found by focusing on the problem!

 Focus on the desired outcome.

The Solution

As a trainer, you must count rep speed for your clients.

Varied rep speed creates muscle confusion
 and better results.

To trigger muscle building and lose fat,

use a greater time under tension.

 To increase strength and target the central nervous system,

use explosive motion  (less than 20 seconds under tension.)

That's the Body,
Now the Mind and the Spirit...

Calmly and consciously,
give yourself the opportunity to express what needs to be expressed without hiding or holding back.

It’s scary sometimes.
 Take lots of deep breaths!
When we share our thoughts and feelings,
whether it's negative body image, fear, hate or jealousy,
 we experience a sense of,

“Clarity and Self Love"

I can see clearly now

People may have certain knowledge,

but remain totally unaware of how to use it.

 

I see this in both martial arts marketing and in fighting.

 

To me it is all about two things, attitude and approach.

If one is off, this can automatically defuse or negate the other.

 

 A great system of marketing or fighting is only as good as the implementation of a proper psychology (with its practice) behind it.

 

-Joe Lewis-

Fitness First

If you look good you'll feel good.
Learn to be proud of your own body.

If you allow the judgement of other people to affect the way you view your own body you will quickly become just like them.

 Take your health and fitness into your own hands,
 be proud of your accomplishment.

You’ve got to be satisfied with your body and building a great physique has to be a positive and motivating experience.
You only get one body and the effect it can have on your life is too important to leave your satisfaction up to the feedback of others.

Visualize yourself the way you want to look,
or employing a skill your trying to learn.

This really does make all the difference.

 Believe that you can do it.

Visualize a real-life situation where you are using the skill.
  Imagine the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel.
It's a great way to motivate yourself when you feel like giving up.

In fighting violence is rarely the answer,but when it's the only answer physical preparedness is paramount.
 
If you are truly threatened your technique must produce injury.
An injury can be to the sensory system or a structural destruction.

You need to be psychologically prepared to assert the authority of your will with violence of action.

 The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip;

 to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae,
 recipes or other people's opinions.

-Paulo Coelho-

Aspire to Inspire

I believe life is constantly testing our level of commitment.  Life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve.

This level of resolve can move mountains

 but it must be constant and consistent.

 As simplistic as this may sound, it is still the common denominator separating those who

 live their dreams from those who live in regret.

- Anthony Robbins -

A professional is dedicated to a career regardless of the field.
It’s the opposite of an amateur.

I have been a professional Martial artist since the mid 80's.
 The biggest step was committing to being a lifelong student.

 In sales situations and in life,

 the way you present yourself plays a big role.

In your training and in your life a professional approach is a must.

No one aspires to be a professional at breaking up but handling it like a pro sure helps if you’re struggling to get over a breakup.

 Negative triggers will keep you stuck.

Both
 looking at old pictures
 and talking to mutual friends are anchors to the past.

 Plan to avoid these triggers.

Lets face it diets suck !

If you’re having a hard time changing your diet,

  steps in the direction of diet perfection are to avoid having the wrong foods in the house and portion control in a resturant.

Water over diet soda is another wise choice.

Studies also show that diet soda actually sabotages your diet !

Joe Lewis taught me that many martial art styles practiced today lack a structured philosophical base. This is why the majority of those involved in the arts will eventually resign from any lasting, active participation. It's unfair to call them “quitters” because in the sacred core of their spirit, they never really started.

 

They were motivated to start but not inspired to continue.

Heffalumps and Woozles

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure..........

 

As a leader,

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us…......

Your 'playing small' does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about 'shrinking' so others won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do…

  As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

- Marianne Williamson -

 I received a text when I first moved to Florida.

 A former client had suffered significant weight gain since quiting training with me. 

  

It’s not difficult to offer compassion, 
to someone who treats you with respect and kindness.

 I have actually trained several 'clients' for a reduced rate or even for free.......

When these same people loose their 'attitude of gratitude' it's time for me to move on.

 I've moved on, so when
 I hear about the negative things they have said to mutual acquaintances,
 I don't take it personally.
                       

I hope that they find a way to make they're life as positive and as amazing as possible.

 Don’t we wish that for all our friends?

It is my fervent desire that I've left them with the knowledge that willpower is the key to success.

 Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt and fear,
 not by making excuses for not training.

Don't just sit back and watch B.B & T
 (your Butt, Belly and Thighs) grow in the mirror !!

Negative body image isn’t something that's treated with a pill.

 Some days you feel great about your body.
But other days you want to curl up and never leave the house.

Having a negative body image makes you feel
 inferior, unworthy, and depressed.

When we’re under stress, the fight or flight response is triggered in our bodies,

 leading to the release of various hormones.

 

 The primary component in letting go of stress is willingness.

 That's right, willingness.

  Be willing to let go of your expectations.
Be willing to let go of the guilt that guides your behaviors.

  

 Your biggest stresses actually come from within yourself !

Try The Rule of Three !!!

Surround yourself with people that make you feel good about you and your abilities.

 When your around people and things that support you 
and make you feel good,

 You'll be less likely to base your self-esteem
 on the way your body looks
.

Treat your body with respect and kindness.

 Feed it, keep it active, and listen to its needs.

Remember your body is the vehicle that will

 carry you to your dreams.