by Nik S. | Jan 7, 2019 | Body, Daily Reflection, Mind
For years I’ve been trying to learn the Maple Leaf Rag, by Scott Joplin. It is such a fun, bouncing, energetic tune. Yet every time I sit down to try to learn it, I’m quickly discouraged by the irregular rag-time rhythm patterns, and I give up. “Adopt the pace of...
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 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...
