I have a real difference in my perception of hope and Faith.  Hoping for something in my eyes is passive with no action towards it.  Faith in something is the deep resolve it is already begun unfolding even if you don't have tangible evidence and as such you take action accordingly.  If you invite friends over for dinner you prepare a meal.  If you simply hope some friends show up unannounced your focus and preparation in that meal will most likely not have the same zest.  Send the invitation to what you want and prepare for it.  Now you are moving with Faith.  I am blessed to have Faith in my life tenfold.

Love Always - Coach J

When subatomic particles crash into each other energy is released.  When people crash into each other energy is released.  Today I had the opportunity to have by vehicle crashed into.  It gave me the chance to raise my awareness and be present in that moment.  It showed me clearly without a doubt how much I have to be grateful for and that material possessions don't matter in an emergency.  What I truly hope is in the dealings with the other person, the police officer, insurance adjusters and all the other people I will come into contact with as a result of this "accident" that I give a great energy to them.  Thank you for always showing me the lesson and living through me.

Love Always - Coach J

Fear of something brings it to fruition.  Fear makes it happen.  How sets the fear?  You!  Your continued thoughts or apprehensions on what you do not want to happen are feeding the fear into a reality.  Fear passes through all of us, simply let it pass.  Don't park there.  Park where you want to stay.  Park in the view that you want to grow in.  Let fear pass, don't trap yourself with your own fears.  Live fearless, which means taking action in the face of fear.  Action kills fear every time.

Love Always - Coach J

Every morning I have an routine to bring in the day with the most positive energy and insights to make the most of my day.  When the people that comprise my inner circle are all having a low energy morning I find myself being drawn into that field and the power feels low.  I reach for sources of energy and actually have to take the same advice I give my children.  When you are in that space what is one thing (toy, book, song) that makes you feel good?  Start there to increase your energy.  Find a positive marker and build from there.  I have to do it myself from time to time.  Stay away from the victim mentality and control what you can. 

Love Always - Coach J

What a marvelous day of exhausting relaxation!  We started early to go to a neighborhood event with a bounce house, kids games, caulk art, snacks, beverages, and great company.  We came home took a quick nap then back out to the store, then park for playground run around, took a nice stroll over to the reservoir.  Headed home at dusk to tune into boxing that ended swiftly (round three) and mercifully to end the day.  I was hugging my pillow with the day of non stop relaxation and participation behind me. 

Love Always - Coach J

After the a successful game you still need to review the game film.  You are looking for what brought you success and what areas still did not go as according to plan.  This applies to any endeavor in our life.  A great vacation, a strong business meeting, a fulfilling workout.  Take a moment and capture notes on the specific strategies and execution that led to success and note any areas of discomfort or inconsistency.  Always striving to build on top of the foundation you have already laid will take you to new heights.  Continue to build and grow.

Love Always - Coach J

Together Everyone Achieves More - the power of sharing a vision and having another person or group support your mission increases the return squared.  one plus one is greater than two.  Express your ideas clearly so others understand where you are headed and how they can assist.  Look for how you can assist others as well.

Love Always - Coach J

There is always a time when all the practice and preparation has to be taken to task.  Time to take action.  There is no time to think, your muscle memory will take over.  Any nervous energy is fine but it will not save you in this moment, you have to trust that you prepared for this moment and ride the high. 

Love Always - Coach J

Life is the stage.  Are you the viewer or on the stage?  If you are on the stage are you the central character or in the background.  Life is one of the most interesting stages because you can be the star as well as the observer at the same time.  The issue comes into play when you get stuck in the observer role.  Watching, and waiting to see what will happen next puts you in a victim role.  Taking action and setting the stage, changing the scenery, choosing the script, all of these things are in your control, so act as if.  Be the star you are.

Love Always - Coach J

A respectful, and thoughtful opinion can help us gain deeper understanding of our position.  When someone is in opposition to us and we voice our perspective one of two things happen, one - we have a expressed our belief out loud and given it more power and meaning to us, two - we see where our thinking may have blind spots and we can consider the new information received.  A respectful, and thoughtful opinion is never a negative thing.  Look past your feelings of needing to be "right" and recognize the gift of feedback and interaction.

Love Always - Coach J