On day 4 of our recent retreat, we had a big hike scheduled. The group didn’t know about this, but it was going to be about 45 minutes away in the Glasshouse Mountains, then probably 3 hours or so of hiking, before a drive back. The hike was known to be tough, however, everyone was...

When we are a little ways into a new journey, we like to ask questions. In health and training, people might be learning the basics, developing discipline, finding the groove, or even just learning to manage stress better. Then, they often look for assurances.  “Do you drink coffee?” They ask.. or “Do you eat chocolate?” ...

For just physical satisfaction, not much is needed. But, for true intimacy, with two people being present with each other, we need connection. For connection, we need attention. By using your phone* in your bedroom (yes, even “just” as your alarm clock), you are leaving attention on the table and effectively severing any chance of...

In strength training, there’s something called “Post activation potentiation” – it’s a theory that the contractile history of a muscle influences the performance of subsequent muscle contractions. For example – heavy squats, followed by vertical jumps. In a way, we are also contrasting the load neurally. Heavy to light. After “heavy,” the “light” feels easy....

When we experience something, often, an imprint remains.  The song in your head, as you drive to work or lie in bed at night, is a perfect example. Often, you can’t remember where it came from or when you even heard it. The song is one minor example. The subconscious mind is collecting information from...

When we start down any new journey, we find a trend that “seems” right. Our conditioning veers us in a certain direction, whether it’s with diet, our training or otherwise. We are naturally drawn into a particular way of thinking, a particular leader or guru and, a particular dogma. The hard part is to stand...

This week my wife Ruby just returned from her first solo-silent meditation retreat. These are epic and occasionally frightening events. They leave a significant impact. However, this post is not about these retreats. (perhaps another time!) One of the biggest and most unexpected things I noticed from the first time I did  one of these,...

The human brain has 4 levels of activity. When we understand these, the state they relate to, and how to influence them, we also can gain an edge in recovery practices and wellness. a. BETA WAVES – 14-30 cycles per second. Conscious mind 25%, Concentration 75%. Bodily functions (heart rate, digestion…). This is our active,...