by Nik S. | Jan 6, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection
“Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain, no matter the physical age, to change throughout our entire lifetimes. We aren’t hardwired. Stop excusing bad attitudes, habits, and behaviors by saying, ‘I’m just wired that way.’ You are...
by Nik S. | Jan 4, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind
There are days when motivation is high, and things seem easy. I feel ready to take on the world. Then there are days, like today, when it all seemed dry, empty, pointless, and futile. Well “buckle up, buttercup;” THESE are the GLORY days! These are the...
by Nik S. | Jan 3, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind
Jordan Peterson once said: “Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world.” I think he’s absolutely right, and I don’t think he’s talking only about a physical structure. To me it hearkens back to the words of Our Lord: “Let he among you who is...
by Nik S. | Jan 2, 2019 | Daily Reflection, Soul
I got up when I said I would, and the first thing I did was pray. I want to make prayer the first item of my daily schedule, and reconquest the discipline of intentionally putting God first in my day and in my life so that his love and grace can be the basis upon...
by Nik S. | Jan 1, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind, Soul
This year I pledge to do my utmost to form myself into a man every day. Exercise, kindness, discipline, prayer, music, balance. To reforge my roots as a basis for my future, to be the best husband, father, brother, friend, and colleague possible. To stand for what is...
