Do something good, for someone else

I'm sure all of you have done this before... Do something great for someone else. The emotional high and positive feeling that comes from both you and the person who is receiving the gift, surprise, help etc.. is incredible. No feeling can compare to that of a good heart.

The more you give, the more you get in return. That's a promise. The more you open your heart to others, the more your self confidence and self-acceptance grows.

Not Feeling Well? No problem...

Winter always brings on those unexpected, unwanted colds, flus and other illnesses. From my experience it always seems to come right when you're really into your routine. You've done real well the past 4-6 weeks with your fitness routine and then... BAM! You're sick!

But this doesn't mean you always have to abandon your routine - just adjust. Say you normally lift heavy weights (strength training) and you do 2-3 sets; instead, drop your weight so you do 20 reps or more, and drop your sets down to 1 or 2. It still allows you to keep the habit and keep your body going, but it decreases the intensity which will help your body keep some energy to battle the illness. If your cold/sickness affects your running day, simply drop your run to a light jog or even a power walk - you're still working the heart and lungs, and you still keep your cardio day going!

Of course, there are times when you just can't do a workout period (not even low intensity). This is where you need to listen to your body and get lots of R & R. Rest, Rest, Rest! Your body knows what it wants - listen to it! :o)

"The Monk who sold his Ferrari"

Well, I just finished the book by Robin Sharma; "The Monk who sold his Ferrari". I mentioned earlier that it was really a fantastic and eye opening book... but wow! The more I read, the more it made me think and just say "that's right!".

It's a book I would recommend to anyone who wants some inspiration or even a new way to look at the wonderful miracle we can - life! It really puts things into perspective and makes you look at your daily routine, thoughts etc.. in a more positive and meaningful way. CHECK IT OUT!

LIVING ENERGY 'OFFICIAL WEBSITE' IS UP AND RUNNING!

Hey Everyone!

First of all, thank you to all those visitors I get each month to my website. It is because of you that I have been able to take the step to making 'Living Energy' a proper domain name and easier to browse website.

Please send comments, questions etc... at any time to my contact found on my website:

www.mylivingenergy.com

I hope to bring lots more to my site over the course of 2008! Keep it in your favorites, and keep watching! :o)

Unforgettable times

This weekend was my birthday, and I was fortunately able to reiterate the meaning and value of being with family and friends.

My weekend began with going to see Rascal Flatts for the second time, in Toronto with my sister, wife, daughter, my sister-in-law and my in-laws. To see everyone enjoying themselves as much as they did, brought such a warm feeling inside. It felt great to see everyone having so much fun. On Saturday (my birthday), I actually turned down the opportunity to go watch my favorite hockey team (Montreal Canadians) and to meet a living legend (Yvon Cournoyer) up in Ottawa. I turned it down because my Uncle was having a surprise retirement party that very same night. As much as I wanted to be at the hockey game, I really couldn't pass up the opportunity to be at such a special event with some of my most favorite people; my cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, sister, and family friends.

We had a great time - singing and playing songs on the open stage, dancing and laughing like crazy!

This is what I mean when I talk about the "social dimension" of Wellness. It is so important to cherish those times, and to have fun with those you love and care about. Not only is it fantastic emotionally (on our hearts) but mentally, it keeps you healthy, strong and young. :o) Family is the best thing you can ask for - take advantage of it whenever possible.

Usui Reiki

What a great time I had this weekend. My wife, Shawna and I attended our Usui Reiki level 1 certification training with our Reiki Master, just yesterday. The experience was incredible. I knew our mind, body and soul were incredible pieces of "machinery" but... wow! You really learn new capabilities when utilizing alternative therapies.

We participated in reiki level 1 training (obviously) but also meditation as well. I have meditated before, but I was completely gone into another world at that moment. Very cool!

Please continue to watch my website for more reiki information. Or feel free to contact myself and/or my wife, Shawna (owner of Inner Peace Spa Escape).