Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Focus!

    “I stay in the here and now, so I’ll take a bow.“ “Think less, achieve more.“ “Single-mindedness creates happiness.“ “Like a child a play, I ask my mind to stay.“ “Focus, focus, focus, focus.“ “Follow through, and I am true.“ Exercise:  Focus on a Candle Light a candle and stare at the base of its…

  • The Secret to Good Health

    Our mind is a powerful tool.  If we think and believe we are sick, we will be sick.  Conversely, if we think and believe we are well or a medicine will make us well, we will live happy, healthy lifestyles. You are what  you believe – See yourself in a positive light, joyful, grateful, and continuously improving, mentally and physically! The Universe…

  • Focus: Present

    The Past = A Road To Nowhere What if? If we focus our thoughts on what happened or what should of happened, we will not change the past or improve the present:  it is a road to nowhere.  We cannot bring back the past, and if we try, the present can suffer as a result. The Future = A…

  • Balance is Key

    Evolved individuals: Avoid extremes, Avoid extravagance, Avoid excess. – Tao Te Ching, No. 29 Affirmations for Creating Balance in Your Life “Balance is power!“ “Excel without excess!“ “Excellence and balance are compatible partners for achievement in life.“ “Moderate, don’t proliferate!“ “I realize my dreams when I avoid the extremes.“ Guides for Creating Balance in All…

  • Relaxation

    “Give it all you’ve got” and “going-all-out” are couple of sayings many of us tell ourselves from time to time.  We think that these attitudes are encouragement and as we strive to perform our best, we will be rewarded.  But, in actuality, these thoughts create tension, anxiety, and stress that will hinder performance. Aikido, an ancient Japanese art, implies…

  • Fear of Failure

    Just as the tumultuous chaos of a thunderstorm brings a nurturing rain that allows life to flourish, so too in human affairs times of advancement are preceded by times of disorder.  Success comes to those who can weather the storm. – I Ching, No. 3 When we view failure as deprecating events we feel unnecessary anxiety,…

  • Face Your Fear!

    All things in the cosmos will be aroused to movement through fear.  This movement will be cautious, and cautious movement will bring success. –  I Ching, No. 51 Fear is a natural emotion, making you alert for any situation which may arise.  It is a survival mechanism.  You must not fight fear as it will…

  • Love Yourself… and the rest will fall into place!

    Those who cultivate Power, Identify with Power.  Those who cultivate failure, Identify with failure. – Tao Te Ching, No. 23 You should exercise unrelenting discipline over your thought patterns.  Cultivate only productive attitudes… You are the product of everything you put into  your body and mind. – I Ching, No. 27 Which statement below provides you…

  • Take Charge of Your Attitude

    How do you view this glass? Attitudes by Charles Swindoll The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.  Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.  It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or…

  • The Power of Positive Thinking

    As we begin a new year, a year filled with new experiences, relationships, and accomplishments, we must first think positively. Practice the following exercise to incorporate positive thinking into your life this year and beyond: Hold your arm out straight, while another person tries to push it down.  Resist the pressure as you say out loud,…