Get back on the horse

Get back on the horse

We sometimes get out of the routine of pursuing our passions. Avoid it for too long and your skills degrade. It might get to the point that you give up and feel like you can’t get it back. What if you can? After neglecting my handstand practice for too long, I decided...
Coach the person

Coach the person

I once thought someone was un-coachable if they repeatedly made the same mistakes and didn’t respond to my feedback. I always wondered, “Why keep doing the same thing when it almost never works?” I realize now that I was the problem. I didn’t give the right...
The early bird…

The early bird…

It’s amazing how getting up a bit earlier allows me to fit so much more in the day. Trish had to go into work early today, so we got up an hour earlier than usual. I’m usually well-rested and an early start was easier than I expected. I was not a morning person...
Live in the now

Live in the now

Back when you could do such things, I was out on a boat fishing with a bunch of guys. Two of them started talking about what could have been if they had gone into or stayed in the military. It was amusing, and maybe a little sad, to hear them espouse how amazing their...
Make it easy

Make it easy

Being involved with a few businesses, the number of applications I use is mind-boggling. From spreadsheets and word processing to notes and project management to messaging and website themes, the list goes on and on. Some I use so much that it’s like riding a bike. A...
Making new patterns (by Trish)

Making new patterns (by Trish)

Participating in our Movement for Longevity classes has raised my awareness of actions I take that may be contributing to my dysfunction and discomfort from time to time. In class, we do all the different movements and drills on both sides. In doing so, there is often...