From My Notebook

Wrestlers are dedicated to training and ensuring they are strong in both body and mind. What is more important, physical strength or the will to win?

When baking hamentashen it is important not to overfill the cookies; otherwise, the filling causes the cookie to open up and the yummy filling all spills out. What can this mean for us in our everyday life?

Although having an iPhone is convenient, the emphasis should be on the we instead of the me. When we focus on ourselves as a team instead of just ourselves we start to really shine; both individually and collectively.

Sometimes it is easier to pretend to be someone else than to be your true self. The real challenge in life is to embrace your role in life and to step into yourself with all your energy.

Investment bankers work hard to assist people and companies on how to best invest their money and maximize profit. What can we learn from this profession?

We all carry baggage with us as we travel through life. It is important to decide what we want to continue to carry and what we want to choose to leave behind.

Doing things for the first time brings with it an enthralling excitement. It is important that we infuse our spirituality with this type of joy.

What is the responsibility to look after your fellow man? Do you have an obligation to ensure the welfare of others?

There is nothing like a surprise gift. Celebrating joyful occasions without advance notice invokes very special feelings.

It is important to remember that you never have to do things alone. Using all of your strength includes asking others for help.