On this weekly episode, we honor the 1st episode of 2022. As the new year starts, it brings with it a feeling of retrospection. Generally, reflection is a process of exploring and examining ourselves, our perspectives, attributes, experiences, actions, and interactions. It helps us gain insight and see how to move forward. 2021 has passed and as I look back, I am able to stand proud of some of my accomplishments. Naturally, there are also faults and shortcomings that I seek to improve. I'm striving to improve upon 2021, learning from my mistakes while not being hypocritical of my errors. As I reflect, one of my biggest areas for improvement is having empathy for the feelings and emotions of others. I yearn to gain the virtue of acceptance. Being more comfortable with allowing others to have a right to be their own unique, personal view is one of my personal goals this year...Growing to encompass the ability to respectfully observe others as they experience and process their own feelings, thoughts, and opinions. Resisting the urge to change them into the person I want them to be but instead to accept them for who they are. #Westsideonmines is one of my most-used catchphrases... and it means so many things. Do you want to know why? Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode, There is no coincidence that stability brings success, and success brings stability.  Stability is a person’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being.  Within any given moment, stability or lack has the power to influence every aspect of our actions. It also has a direct and lasting impact on our occupation, relationship and, overall happiness. Taking a step back allows us to get clarity and perspective. Clarity comes through reflection and strategic thought. Personal quarterly evaluation is a great life practice. Taking a step back enables us to think about life, career and, relationship in the broader context of life it allows us to see the forest instead of getting lost in the trees. Honoring and respecting our emotions leads not only to authenticity and balance but to a sense of inner peace. When we allow our emotions the time and space they need to exist. We are able to maintain a harmonious relationship with them, allowing for the opportunity to understand and release them in a healthy manner.  Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode, We all have emotional needs. But what exactly is the definition of an emotional need? Emotional needs are feelings or conditions we need to feel happy, fulfilled, or at peace. Without them, we may feel frustrated, hurt, or dissatisfied. Some examples of emotional needs might include feeling appreciated, feeling accomplished, feeling safe, or feeling part of a community. As humans, we seek emotional nourishment as much as food and water. However, I often wonder if it is indeed a birthright to be emotionally nourished. We are currently 4 days always from Thanksgiving. Turkey, Stuffing, Mac and Cheese, Ham, Deviled Eggs, Gravy, Apple Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Pumpkin Pie oooo MY! The holiday season is advertised as a festive time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. For many people, it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety. Depression may occur at any time of the year, due in large part to stress and anxiety accompanied with the months of November and December may cause even those who are usually content to experience loneliness and a lack of fulfillment.“A spiritual practice is a constant battle within, replacing previous negative conditioning or habituation with new positive conditioning.” Dalai Lama. If we were to be completely honest with ourselves the foundation of most of our issues in life is the byproduct of our self-destructive behavior. Self-destructive behaviors provide relief or even pleasure in the short term but ultimately get in the way of living a life that feels satisfying and fulfilling. Self-destructive behavior may be intentional or subconscious, impulsive or planned. Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode, The level of success you see in your life has a direct result of your belief system. I’m not talking about religion or philosophy here. Sport, Business, Personal Life self-confidence is vital. We all have talent, skills, training, and tools however these alone will not change one’s life. I believe one of the most vital factors is one’s ability to overcome obstacles. Is one's self-confidence. Self-work is the fundamental foundation for self-confidence. Ben Simmons believes the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent actions are exacerbating his mental health issues, and that the team wants to deem him fit to force him to play, regardless of what he tells the team’s mental health therapist. Does Ben Simmons have the right to want to be paid while he is unfit to fulfill his contractual obligations with the 76ers? Why do sensible and rational people seem to lose the ability to act sensibly and rationally when they are in conflict? What makes us so angry and upset is that we are open to tearing deep relationships apart in various squabbles. Which in hindsight may be determined to be petty or childish. Our self-esteem is one of the strongest motivating factors in conflict and generates powerful emotions. Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode, we look at the contrast between good and bad decisions. In a biblical sense, we must atone for these transgressions. This is why bad decisions have such a great cost in comparison with decisions. The bad or poor decisions often alter our path of life in a profound way in comparison with wise decisions. Life is not linear. It doesn’t always make sense and expecting a logical progression is folly, especially in the world we live in today. We don’t have a set of directions or a secret map that tells us what to do or where to go. Our paths are winding and filled with forks. Sex is an Art. It is a sensual act, with the potential for unlimited and unparalleled creative power. Tapping into your sexual centers can serve as a source of inspiration, motivation, and incomparable energy. I have a strong belief that sex is an Art as much as it is a Skill.  Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode,“O beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.” Shakespeare Othello. Jealousy, at its core, is a byproduct of fear, fear of not being good enough, fear of loss. It can trick us into believing our relationship is in immediate danger when it hits, making it impossible to distinguish between natural feelings of protectiveness and irrational suspicion. In other words, it's pretty terrible. Grounding is basically balancing out your body's spiritual and physical energy by connecting yourself with the earth. When you are grounded, you feel like you are here, in the physical, in the present. To be grounded gives your energy a point of steadiness and you will feel clear, centered, strong, and focused. I have a strong belief that one must Own their Mistakes. To me, the type of sovereignty creates a trustworthy and respectable person. I am honored to have the title of King within certain spaces in my life and it is not a title I hold lightly. As a King, I am not perfect no matter how much I may want to be or think to be I am making some mistakes. To make a decision that doesn’t play out in my favor to have a moment of weakness and conduct an act out of selfishness. It is Paramount that I can own my mistakes and handle them with honesty, integrity, and grace. Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this 50th episode, I would like to express much gratitude.  Thank you for being such amazing listeners. Thank you for allowing me to express my thoughts and beliefs. Less is more but how can this be, We live in a more more world. The ideology can pretty confusing. After all, the words less and more are antonyms: They’re one another’s the literal opposite. So how could less be more?!  We all would like more. More money, more clothes, more gadgets. But could less of something a smaller amount can at times be more beneficial than a large amount of it? There is a beauty within simplicity, how better is such an approach in comparison to one that is more complicated. When is the last time you played? When was the last time you enjoyed a game of tag, when is the last you got on the court, or field, or table? When was the last time you enjoyed a game that you fell in love with as a child? Play has been shown to release endorphins, improve brain functionality, and stimulate creativity. And it can even help to keep us young and feeling energetic. Studies show that play improves memory and stimulates the growth of the cerebral cortex. Do you add value to those around you? Is this a question we ask ourselves often enough? What is value? According to Webster, dictionary value is a fair return or equivalent in goods, services, or money for something exchanged. What does it mean to add value to others? Within our Relationship, Partnership, Friendships what does adding value look like. Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode, The power of No Wielded wisely, No is an instrument of integrity and a shield against exploitation. It often takes courage to say. It is hard to receive. But setting limits sets us free. No that is an affirmation of self implicitly acknowledges personal responsibility. It says that while each of us interacts with others, and loves, respects, and values those relationships, we do not and cannot allow ourselves always to be influenced by them. The strength we draw from saying No is that it underscores this hard truth of maturity: We are human and we all have limits. No one likes to fail, and that makes perfect sense. Failure doesn’t feel good, and it usually costs us a sizable chunk of money, time, and dignity. On top of that, comebacks are exhausting. Here’s the thing, though: to some degree, failure is an inevitable part of life. Whether they’re big or small, none of us can avoid experiencing setbacks from time to time and that’s OK. In fact, it’s more than just OK to fail it’s necessary. Cognitive distortions are biased perspectives we take on ourselves and the world around us. They are irrational thoughts and beliefs that we unknowingly reinforce over time. These patterns and systems of thought are often subtle–it’s difficult to recognize them when they are a regular feature of your day-to-day thoughts. That is why they can be so damaging since it’s hard to change what you don’t recognize as something that needs to change! Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.

On this weekly episode, Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority: still more when you superadd the tendency or the certainty of corruption by authority. There is no worse heresy than that the office sanctifies the holder of it. Why does power corrupt us and how do we acquire power without losing our true self? Techs can create an illusion where our minds swelled into thinking something they are not. We all want to be popular and influential "posting" something on social media and receiving praise and affirmation can be inflated alter our personality, pride can swell withinside of us and the praise of peers can become a hunger that can never quite be sustained. Are we headed to a delusional tech-based society? Lastly, at its most basic definition, failure is a lack of success. Failure can take on many shapes and forms. Failure could mean you were unable to land a big sale. Failure could be a relationship that ends. Failure can be you not obtaining goals. If failure is needed in life then how do we correct our mindset to be able to improve from such failure? Come with me as we take a look Under The Armor.