tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77784518795104946162024-03-13T21:00:16.576-04:00Opinion & ViewpointOfficial Blog of Pat V. Sonti. Serves as a volunteer mentor.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-73848654181256225772023-06-17T00:04:00.015-04:002023-06-17T01:13:22.853-04:00“Going Forward Plan” - Effective Tool for Empowerment<p style="text-align: center;"> <b style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">“Life is truly beautiful if we make
it so.”</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">As
a Volunteer Mentor, with humility and heartfelt gratitude, it is such an honor
and privilege to be able to continually provide guidance and coaching to many
youth and adults from </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>all walks of life</i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">. There are so many with inherent, untapped, and hidden talent, a variety of skillsets, and immense
potential which is truly remarkable and unbelievable. </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Each person is a
precious shining star in this vast Universe which we are all a part of. </i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Accordingly,
a critical enabling tool for supporting and assisting today’s youth and
adults is to develop a sound </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>“Going Forward Plan”</i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> which is an
effective means for empowerment.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUT04A-8tMNMXhkZnhiq29ZYWkG3RDQM-9ypWZrVySHtcBXMvXc2aNnJzrA83kyHKYkjpnoVCxVYcBY3B8ctFJHfOTXdCpXX-KpPWmVw-a1bNBhs40DIqIOeCsdYtFL0Ndu2YN2wCfCvgfNchh7uukPF-Q1ovR0tMJMnic7dT9kVfr4h4cXjjIe7pj/s2970/Pix.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1642" data-original-width="2970" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUT04A-8tMNMXhkZnhiq29ZYWkG3RDQM-9ypWZrVySHtcBXMvXc2aNnJzrA83kyHKYkjpnoVCxVYcBY3B8ctFJHfOTXdCpXX-KpPWmVw-a1bNBhs40DIqIOeCsdYtFL0Ndu2YN2wCfCvgfNchh7uukPF-Q1ovR0tMJMnic7dT9kVfr4h4cXjjIe7pj/s320/Pix.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">From a qualitative perspective, overarching
elements are:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Vision
Statement</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> - One
sentence to articulate a Vision in career and in life.</span><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Mission
Statement</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> - One
sentence to capture a Mission in career and in life.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Purpose
Statement</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> - One
sentence to describe a Purpose in career and in life.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Some
suggested and recommended Motivational Questions include, but not limited to:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><div><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational Question 1 - Who are You?</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> - One sentence to bring forth who you really are from deep within.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational Question 2 - What Do You Want?</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> - One sentence to expound what is it that you really want from deep within.</span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman";" /><!--[if !supportLists]--><p style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--></p></div></span></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational
Question 3</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Why
is the word <b><i>“Impossible”</i></b> really spelled <b><i>“I’m possible”</i></b>?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-indent: -24px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational
Question 4</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - What
does the phrase truly mean: <b><i>“Life is a great teacher – she gives the
experience first and then the lesson”</i></b>?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-indent: -24px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational
Question 5</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Why
is it that the key to solving any problem lies in first and foremost truly
understanding and appreciating the underlying nature and cause of the problem (or
solution lies within the problem itself)?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-indent: -24px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational
Question 6</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - How
do you see yourself <b><i>“giving back and paying it forward”</i></b> to others
and society-at-large?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-indent: -24px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Motivational
Question 7 </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">–
What is your specific plan for maintaining a positive <b><i>“holistic”</i></b> lifestyle
in terms of proper nutrition, health, exercise, rest, balance, and motivation?</span></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Another
key self-analysis tool is:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Strengths</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> – What are specific tangible and
perceived strengths which are inherent to you and can be effectively utilized?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Weakness</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> – What are the most likely definitive
weaknesses which must be identified, addressed, and you must overcome in a timebound
manner?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Opportunities</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> – What are the practical, realistic,
and achievable opportunities foreseen for you based on current trends and part of an
overall outlook?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Threats</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> – Do you envision any tangible or
perceived threats which pose potential risks and what is your definitive mitigation
strategy and plan?</span><br /><!--[if !supportLists]--><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Based
on global, regional, and national macro-trends, some key goals and objectives which
can be updated as required based on dynamic ongoing events:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Near-Term</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Where do you want to be one (1) year
from now in career and life?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Short-Term</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Where do you want to be three (3)
years from now in career and life?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Medium-Term</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Where do you want to be five (5)
years from now in career and life?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Long-Term</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.25in;"> - Where do you want to be ten or
more (10+) years from now in career and life?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Key
economic and financial planning tools in the near-, short-, medium-, and
long-term include:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Balance
Sheet</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> – What is
your plan for building tangible assets (e.g., immovable, moveable, liquidity
via bank accounts, certificate of deposits (CDs), securities, etc.) and what is
your plan on minimizing liabilities (e.g., senior/subordinate/mezzanine debt, over-the-counter
derivatives, etc.)?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Income/Expenses
Statement</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> –
What is your plan for maintaining a sound income statement in terms of tangible
sources of earned income, other definitive income sources including capital
gains as well managing fixed/variable expenses, interest, taxes, depreciation,
amortization, etc.?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Cash
Flow Statement </span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">–
What is your plan for tracking sources/uses of funds, waterfall cashflows, and ensuring
surplus and cumulative cash flow?</span><br /><!--[if !supportLists]--><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">It
is essential to develop a user-friendly Excel spreadsheet model to monitor and track
monthly fixed/variable income, fixed/viable expenses, tangible assets and
pending liabilities, and track cash flows (sources/uses of funds). Must also review
monthly bank statement(s) regularly. In addition, must regularly <b><i>“reconcile the bank statement”</i></b> while keeping track of deposits/credits and debits. Most critical is
to minimize and manage all debt sources as well as other financial obligations
and tax liabilities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">A
sound </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>“Going Forward Plan”</i></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> is a highly constructive and enabling tool
which provides a positive path in a sustainable manner for everyone.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The purpose of
any and all mentoring, focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness,
nutrition, yoga, ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and
balance between Spirit-Mind-Body. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">This
includes any and all associated proven processes, methods, techniques, therapies
which may also include educational purposes with the goal of creating awareness
and disseminating information. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">All
information on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking
definitive prior advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical
physician and/or specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program(s). </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program(s), it is mandatory to get a thorough
examination by a qualified medical physician and/or specialist. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In addition, a medical physician and/or
specialist’s approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a
medical physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-7025966186354525092023-05-23T23:24:00.006-04:002023-05-23T23:31:58.209-04:00Must Stay Positive – Cannot Give Up!<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">With
heartfelt gratitude, I have competed in the 2023 Masters’ indoor track and
field season. I had a bad hamstring pull and knee problems.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">All through the months of April and May, I focused
on stretching, regularly putting ice, and daily training for the 2023 Masters’ outdoor
track and field season.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">Key emphasis is
on the 50 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and hopefully the 400
meters.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChcoCiH4PBgbixUsRmXAWW2tzkgPBMixqzsF0B7Z1bKptHnSDXpFMreAsFsRwCbjYZz8XeG8tePACmBfQrH1yZPa4i8wc1XWKhLVj3Alw01ajKw_lT9IHL7zHbuWkzKpo0PIRhMoLwdjKSonSVBbvt3YMRDXNo971exZkAMmlBZJa4jHSKQeFX3ZG/s2514/Picture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="2514" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChcoCiH4PBgbixUsRmXAWW2tzkgPBMixqzsF0B7Z1bKptHnSDXpFMreAsFsRwCbjYZz8XeG8tePACmBfQrH1yZPa4i8wc1XWKhLVj3Alw01ajKw_lT9IHL7zHbuWkzKpo0PIRhMoLwdjKSonSVBbvt3YMRDXNo971exZkAMmlBZJa4jHSKQeFX3ZG/s320/Picture1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I
am daily maintaining focus on spirituality, maintaining holistic wellness and
wellbeing, and a sustainable positive lifestyle with proper nutrition, rest, exercise,
balance, and motivation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Besides health,
I have also added increased emphasis on strength and fitness by doing regular resistance
training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am going to the nearby fitness
gym to do upper- and lower-body weight training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am also doing stairs twice a week at the nearby
high school track.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03YBaylJ7oLyrIWf2wiNqWVn0a0jT5xhmYNqMcVMlUNEf_VWFvrjMz0OdIIMAUwquAVAZMIfi0xyFrM3yciqlr7kWT2di-WlsHVTflD3c3QqJncFcMzRAa3OlSuoAqOtwWok605rw4dPuDvqpdwlK16vRqBaD8kpG1jhBqd6a35SGRonWEoCpwQr_/s2491/Picture2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="2491" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03YBaylJ7oLyrIWf2wiNqWVn0a0jT5xhmYNqMcVMlUNEf_VWFvrjMz0OdIIMAUwquAVAZMIfi0xyFrM3yciqlr7kWT2di-WlsHVTflD3c3QqJncFcMzRAa3OlSuoAqOtwWok605rw4dPuDvqpdwlK16vRqBaD8kpG1jhBqd6a35SGRonWEoCpwQr_/s320/Picture2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I
am doing my best to daily hydrate well along with lots of fruits and vegetables
as well as minimizing consumption of processed foods. I have totally stopped all
carbonated beverages. In addition, I am doing my best to stay away from foods
with high sugar, high salt, processed flour, deep-fried food, as well as any fast-food.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Also,
as always, continually boosting my immune system and <b><i>always be highly
mindful, live in the moment, continually generate positive thoughts, words,
deeds, have good habits, and radiate positive energy.</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am always staying positive and always going
to cross the finish line.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Fight On!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The purpose of
any and all mentoring, focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness,
nutrition, yoga, ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and
balance between Spirit-Mind-Body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
includes any and all associated proven processes, methods, techniques, therapies
which may also include educational purposes with the goal of creating awareness
and disseminating information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
information on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking
definitive prior advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical
physician and/or specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program(s). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program(s), it is mandatory to get a thorough
examination by a qualified medical physician and/or specialist. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, a medical physician and/or
specialist’s approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a
medical physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-20219958600236056092022-12-07T21:30:00.009-05:002022-12-07T21:47:03.150-05:00Journey Continues into 2023<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">It
is December 2022 and it has been a very long journey since mid-2017 fighting
and battling cancer. In all the various forms and types, cancer is truly an
enemy from within and everyone must be vigilant on a 24 hour, 7 days per week, and 365 days per
year basis in the fight as well as the battle.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsulk0EoiY9yZME0yl0mR3Yx0GRe_3XMN7AnnH4B5yrwWo_zPzPlOzy8xyYMjjAfQo6p_apcLkiibm-SGIcDwRmJIqwV0nmdSZoKbc0vnU5T64mnR6KRIFnevBTM611cV3mpwZ7rD_BkY92uDrZlykkOKmJPj9aXz3y6fT0d6n2UYdE6zhWGDqqDr/s2484/Picture1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1737" data-original-width="2484" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsulk0EoiY9yZME0yl0mR3Yx0GRe_3XMN7AnnH4B5yrwWo_zPzPlOzy8xyYMjjAfQo6p_apcLkiibm-SGIcDwRmJIqwV0nmdSZoKbc0vnU5T64mnR6KRIFnevBTM611cV3mpwZ7rD_BkY92uDrZlykkOKmJPj9aXz3y6fT0d6n2UYdE6zhWGDqqDr/s320/Picture1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">With
heartfelt gratitude, I look forward to January 2023 while focusing on spirituality, inward path or "sadhana", yoga, ayurveda, paranayama, staying positive, maintaining holistic wellness via sustainable positive
lifestyle with proper nutrition, rest, exercise, balance, and motivation.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">Taking
nothing for granted, also focus on regular fitness, training, and hopefully competing
in indoor and outdoor track and field events – while adhering to overall health,
wellness, and wellbeing. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">Also, continually boosting my immune system and <b><i>always
be highly mindful, live in the moment, continually generate positive thoughts,
words, deeds, have good habits, and radiate positive energy.</i></b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Most important, continue to do good, be good, see good, giving back and paying it forward. "Life is truly beautiful if we make it so". </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I'm
always staying positive and always going to cross the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fight On!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The purpose of
any and all mentoring, focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness,
nutrition, yoga, ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and
balance between Spirit-Mind-Body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
includes any and all associated proven processes, methods, techniques, therapies
which may also include educational purposes with the goal of creating awareness
and disseminating information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
information on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking
definitive prior advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical
physician and/or specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program(s). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program(s), it is mandatory to get a thorough
examination by a qualified medical physician and/or specialist. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, a medical physician and/or
specialist’s approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a
medical physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-47700617253844070132021-08-05T17:13:00.011-04:002021-08-14T14:15:16.404-04:00Cancer: A Continual Battle with an Enemy Within<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">On
July 31, I was truly grateful to compete at the 2021 Keystone State Games in
Pennsylvania in 400 meters, long jump, 100 meters, 200 meters, and 1500 meters
race walk.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">With heartfelt gratitude I was
able to get a gold medal in the 400 meters and the long jump events.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">I was able to get bronze medals in the 100
meters, 200 meters, and 1500 meters race walk. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;">I'm dedicating all medals in each event to my Dad (and Mom looking down
from Heaven above) and the outstanding radiation oncologists and entire medical
staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for helping me and supporting
me during the long continual battle over the last 4 to 5 years.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: justify;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_taiE1IKYIipCxv53n3Fm5vyGcbNas6VXoGFS-vY0IcTZPox0-swDlQCI1vhsQ6G9EGOxV_b00ODcXmmK_v7iVl6KjOIngck_HMfGpxqXJKNb_ZWwk5scCUFi4xhBc01CjRY_86isE0/s2048/1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_taiE1IKYIipCxv53n3Fm5vyGcbNas6VXoGFS-vY0IcTZPox0-swDlQCI1vhsQ6G9EGOxV_b00ODcXmmK_v7iVl6KjOIngck_HMfGpxqXJKNb_ZWwk5scCUFi4xhBc01CjRY_86isE0/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Fighting
cancer is a continual battle with an enemy which is within.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every individual person has key internal and
external influencing factors, determinants, and mechanisms which directly
impact their highly complex and integrated immune system response – <b><i>which
is very critical for overall wellness and wellbeing</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Internally, each person has their very own unique
DNA which intrinsically impacts their body’s various cells, organs, critical subsystems,
systems (e.g., central nervous system, neuromuscular system, and metabolic system,
etc.), inherent traits, and unique characteristics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Externally, there exists a plethora of environmental
factors which include, but not limited to, quality of air/water/food, stresses, personal responsibilities, obligations, liabilities, living conditions, personal interactions
and relationships, emotional/mental health, adverse substance abuse/addiction, and many others – <b><i>all of which directly impact overall
health, daily experiences, and lifestyle.</i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeLGnSeSwxl2FZp0sWdX5ed7K9lSBBiZEEA4wj4plLcwwplpARVXU4rAAoZ93U0LwqewawpxCOEp23sJCiGvGH9ZKkU8BWGMGaSIPj3u9YfuT1DUC2d_wHiUkgswmN9cdW59ACZshMqs/s2048/2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="2048" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqeLGnSeSwxl2FZp0sWdX5ed7K9lSBBiZEEA4wj4plLcwwplpARVXU4rAAoZ93U0LwqewawpxCOEp23sJCiGvGH9ZKkU8BWGMGaSIPj3u9YfuT1DUC2d_wHiUkgswmN9cdW59ACZshMqs/s320/2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: times;">There
also exists an important interrelationship, correlation, and balance between the
main causes of inflammation and the commensurate immune system response based
on the underpinning of positive lifestyle of the specific individual. To enhance the overall wellness and wellbeing, one specific key area of focus must be on the effective
boosting of the immune system response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span>From
the onset, it is always very important for each and every individual person to consult
with highly qualified allopathic medical professionals on the different
available pathways to boosting the individual immune system response - through innovative treatment, therapies along with medication - if required.</span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Along
with the various allopathic methodologies and approaches for treatment and
associated therapies, integrated alternative holistic approaches may also supplement,
support, and assist in effectively the boosting immune system response. Depending on everyone’s specific needs and
choices, a customized holistic strategy and plan can be developed incorporating
international (e.g., eastern and western) best practices and implemented to improve overall wellness and wellbeing. The main underlying driver throughout the
entire lifecycle process is to: <b><i>always be highly mindful, live in the
moment, continually stay positive, generate positive thoughts, have good
habits, and radiate positive energy.</i></b></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I'm
always staying positive and always going to cross the finish line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fight On!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-small; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The purpose of
any and all mentoring, focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness,
nutrition, yoga, ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and
balance between Spirit-Mind-Body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
includes any and all associated proven processes, methods, techniques, therapies
which may also include educational purposes with the goal of creating awareness
and disseminating information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
information on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking
definitive prior advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical
physician and/or specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program(s). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program(s), it is mandatory to get a thorough
examination by a qualified medical physician and/or specialist. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, a medical physician and/or
specialist’s approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a
medical physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-87993074072481553822021-06-24T15:57:00.007-04:002021-06-24T15:57:57.172-04:00Congrats to USC Women's Track & Field in 2021 NCAA Championships<p> A very big congratulations to the amazing Coach Caryl-Smith Gilbert and the University of Southern California (USC) Women's Track & Field program!</p><p>The USC Women's Track & Field team wins its second NCAA Outdoor Championships in three seasons! Also, the team scored the most points ever at the NCAA Outdoor Championships!</p><p><a href="https://usctrojans.com/news/2021/6/12/track-field-usc-women-win-second-ncaa-t-f-title-in-three-seasons.aspx" target="_blank">Go Trojans!</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-85952839061457442662020-05-09T15:53:00.001-04:002020-05-11T01:51:07.903-04:00Holistic Approaches for Boosting Immune System Response<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Each
and every individual person has key internal and external influencing factors, determinants,
and mechanisms which directly impact their highly complex and integrated immune
system response – <b><i>which is very critical for overall wellness and wellbeing</i></b>.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
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<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Internally,
each person has their very own unique Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) molecule which
intrinsically impacts their body’s various cells, organs, subsystems, systems
(e.g. central nervous system, neuromuscular system, and metabolic system, etc.),
inherent traits, and unique characteristics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Externally, there exists a plethora of environmental factors which include,
but not limited to, quality of air/water/food, stresses, responsibilities, obligations,
liabilities, living conditions, personal interactions and relationships, and
many others – <b><i>all of which directly impact overall health, daily experiences,
and lifestyle.</i></b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There
also exists an important interrelationship, correlation, and balance between the
main causes of inflammation and the commensurate immune system response based
on the underpinning of positive lifestyle of the individual. An important objective is to address major metabolic diseases which are currently prevalent such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, and many others. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In
order to enhance overall wellness and wellbeing, one specific key area of
focus must be on the effective boosting of the immune system response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the onset, it is always very important for
each and individual person to consult with highly qualified allopathic medical professionals
on the different available pathways to boosting the individual immune system
response. Throughout the consultation process,
based on proper science, innovation, and latest technology, it is essential to
clearly understand:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The nature of the underlying diagnosis impacting proper individual immune system response</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The probable and possible underlying cause(s)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The effective course of corrective action(s)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">§<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The impact and outcome(s) if the corrective action(s) are implemented with associated risks and mitigation measures</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Along
with the various allopathic approaches and methodologies for treatment and
associated therapies, integrated alternative holistic approaches may also supplement,
support, and assist in effectively the boosting immune system response.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Starting with proper nutrition (e.g. key health benefits from phytochemicals via fruits and vegetables), rest, fitness, exercise, balance, and motivation, positive lifestyle can be achieved in a definitive manner. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Depending
on each individual’s needs and choices, a customized holistic strategy and plan
can be developed incorporating international best practices and implemented to improve
overall wellness and wellbeing. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The main
underlying driver throughout the entire lifecycle process is to: </span><b style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;"><i>always
be highly mindful, live in the moment, continually stay positive, generate positive
thoughts, have good habits, and radiate positive energy.</i></b></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The purpose of
any and all mentoring, focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness,
nutrition, yoga, ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and
balance between Spirit-Mind-Body. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
includes any and all associated proven processes, methods, techniques, therapies
which may also include educational purposes with the goal of creating awareness
and disseminating information. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
information on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking
definitive prior advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical
physician and/or specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program(s). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program(s), it is mandatory to get a thorough
examination by a qualified medical physician and/or specialist. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, a medical physician and/or
specialist’s approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body
fitness and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a
medical physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-2343261862570823212019-08-19T00:34:00.001-04:002020-05-09T15:55:55.082-04:00Overcoming Key Challenges to Empowering Women, Minorities, and Disadvantaged<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Globally,
there many valiant efforts which have been made in overcoming the key challenges
to empowering women, minorities, and the disadvantaged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The journey of life is long and must be
endured with unconditional love, fortitude, empathy, compassion, and forbearance
until success breeds success in any substantive efforts in the near-, short-,
medium-, and long-term.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In this regard,
there must always be renewed and enhanced focus.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Greater emphasis must be placed on the key
underlying definitive problems, factors, drivers, and issues which both directly
and indirectly impact the proper and just cause of enabling a better quality of
livelihood and lifestyle for the many women, minorities, and the disadvantaged who
daily struggle all over the world.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Once
the cause and nature of the underlying problems, factors, drivers, and issues
are well understood and appreciated, an effective course of corrective action
can be ascertained, assessed, and evaluated prior to determining next steps
towards implementing solutions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Good, sound,
humane, and just socio-economic and public policy driven by effective overarching
framework, legislation, regulation, and directives are just one aspect of the
paradigm shift which must continually be in-place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Based on efforts made over the last fifty
years, capacity building programs are a key element which must be properly strategized,
designed, planned, and implemented in order to ensure measurable metrics with results
on a qualitative and quantitative basis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Greater
emphasis, via public-private-partnerships (PPPs), can potentially enable capacity
building programs focusing on primary, secondary, and collegiate education as
well as technical skills training in various vocational trades.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In addition, well designed micro-finance programs
can enable women, minority, and disadvantaged to undertake small business and
entrepreneurship – an important area for empowerment.</span></div>
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key area is to focus on overcoming important health, wellness, and well-being challenges
related to lifestyle diseases directly and indirectly impacting emotional, mental,
and physical health (including substance abuse and addictions).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Increased emphasis must be placed on propagating
a proper lifestyle which addresses greater focus on proper diet, nutrition,
rest, exercise, balance, and motivation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In many cases,
effective “holistic and integrated solutions” can provide definitive intervention
to those women, minorities, and disadvantaged who are truly helpless and
require a helping hand in dealing with overcoming key challenges which impact
their daily quality of livelihood and lifestyle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes,
methods, techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with
the goal of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information
on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior
advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).
Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it
is mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician
and/or specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s
approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness
and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical
physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-11829123928508004412019-07-14T22:40:00.001-04:002019-07-14T22:43:53.367-04:00Cancer: Just Cannot Be Afraid, but, Stay Positive!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">It has
been over two years journey so far on this long and winding road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the original cancer diagnosis, I did not
opt for surgery, chemotherapy, standard radiation, but underwent high dose
radiation treatment and resulting painful side effects with fatigue and other
related issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I must go back in
September for another MRI and biopsy to verify and validate any spread in the
region.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most recently, I had to get a skin
biopsy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The oncologists are doing their
best and I am truly grateful for their efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On my
personal side, there has been an increased focus on maintaining a positive
lifestyle based on proper diet with good nutrition to improve my immune system,
try to get more rest, ample exercise, while doing my best to maintaining proper
balance and motivation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is very hard
sometimes, however, I just cannot be afraid, make excuses, but, stay positive and
move forward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Most important
and key positive enabler is the outstanding moral support from family, friends,
and the entire global track & field (athletics) community consisting of
coaches and fellow athletes.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I am truly
grateful for all the encouragement and guidance to keep focus on the essential
elements in battling cancer: Character, Health,
Fitness, Training, and Competition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I am not
going to give up and keep going.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Going
to try and do my best to continually train and compete in the 100 meters, 200
meters, and 400 meters.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I will always
remember the great words of the legendary Coach Vern Wolfe, our former head
track & field coach at University of Southern California, “Always believe
in the power within you. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Life is truly
wonderful.”.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Also, the most precious
words of Coach F. Eugene Driver III, our head coach and President of the Trojan
Masters Track Club, “always finish first in your lane”.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I realize more than anything else that Life
is more about just “always crossing the finish line, no matter what - that itself
is victory.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I constantly
pray for all my fellow human beings worldwide during their own Life journey as
they battle cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My thoughts and
prayers will be for them always.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The
journey of Life is not over until it is really over…I am going to stay positive
and keep moving forward and never ever look backward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes,
methods, techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with
the goal of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information
on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior
advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).
Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it
is mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician
and/or specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s
approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness
and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical
physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-47854561087912925372019-03-25T22:21:00.000-04:002019-03-27T23:42:24.427-04:00Ongoing Fight with Cancer<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>"Life is truly beautiful - believe it and experience it"</i></b></div>
<br />
It is now nearly two years with the initial diagnosis of
cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The journey has been long, arduous, many
times uphill, with lots of uncertainty, sometimes much doubt, and many times
taking it one-day-at-a-time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throughout,
some key influencing factors require continual focus, attention, and plenty of
mindfulness. These include, but not limited to, making
definitive and constructive lifestyle changes with emphasis on a proper diet,
nutrition, rest, exercise, balance, and motivation - <b><i>taking a "holistic" approach</i></b>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: Trojan Masters Track Club</td></tr>
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During the entire process, it was and continues to be essential
to seek and undergo the required professional medical expertise, effective medical counseling, getting multiple independent professional opinions, key biopsies, and focused treatments and therapies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Making time and taking time in maintaining the
day-to-day routines, disciplines, ups and downs, as well as attending to critical appointments with doctors and specialists.</div>
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An important area which continues to be essential is ensuring
maintaining proper overall health, fitness, and training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Particular attention in getting proper
hydration, vitamins and nutrients, ample strength and resistance training, and enough stretching and flexibility exercises. Most importantly keeping a
close eye on the various forms of fatigue and stresses (metabolic, neuro-muscular, and
central nervous system), and staying within the resulting pain threshold - <b><i>knowing my limitations</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, I cannot ever look back at the past, must be continually
mindful of the present, and not get too overwhelmed by the future which is
totally unknown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Moreover, never ever feel sorry for myself, yet be grateful for each and every day as a blessing and one more chance to be a better human being and person. Always continually praying for others who may be also undergoing battle with cancer and other illnesses.</span><br />
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In addition, I must get back to regular competitive running which is very helpful in setting timely fitness
and training routines, achievable goals for meets, events, and times, and making
positive forward progress - <b><i>keep moving ahead and never look back</i></b>.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn8GI4jT1BKkSVhv1yorRvwqCx-N-jD9t4nC9tzEh8qlw4l2s32Feh9YA_njK_Q8vR8ZqByJDSJnz-31V_mDTOqFSFpnN1_LFY9agC59DsIczOnYWuOFb0Au4Z1ZrAyK-kWYkXzTJTig/s1600/3-2019+USA+Track+and+Field+Masters+Indoor+Championships-New+YorkNew+Jersey-Staten+Island%252C+New+York-Feb.+10%252C+2019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOn8GI4jT1BKkSVhv1yorRvwqCx-N-jD9t4nC9tzEh8qlw4l2s32Feh9YA_njK_Q8vR8ZqByJDSJnz-31V_mDTOqFSFpnN1_LFY9agC59DsIczOnYWuOFb0Au4Z1ZrAyK-kWYkXzTJTig/s320/3-2019+USA+Track+and+Field+Masters+Indoor+Championships-New+YorkNew+Jersey-Staten+Island%252C+New+York-Feb.+10%252C+2019.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: Trojan Masters Track Club</td></tr>
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It is time for me to get back to a sound balance of aerobic
training via longer distance running, anaerobic training via high intensity intervals,
and speed training via starting blocks, strides, and wind-sprints. I must make sure to do ample hills or stairs training at
least couple of times per week. I am
going to focus and plan to compete outdoors in key events; 100 meters, 200
meters, and 400 meters - hopefully get a chance someday to compete in 800 meters.<br />
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Come what may, it really does not matter much what the future
holds, however, it is what is done in the present which can potentially make a
difference in the near-term, short-term, and eventually the medium-term and
long-term future. <b><i>Fight On!</i></b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-24068652272743270672019-01-01T17:52:00.001-05:002019-01-01T17:52:25.213-05:00Happy New Year 2019!Happy New Year 2019 and best wishes to everyone every where!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-45630469249918202062018-11-26T12:27:00.000-05:002018-11-26T12:29:44.323-05:00Go Baker Mayfield!Great game by Baker Mayfield! <a href="http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030921" target="_blank">Browns vs. Bengals</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-58051343883871346842018-03-11T00:04:00.000-05:002018-03-11T00:04:02.825-05:00Immunotherapy…a Positive Direction<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">After over
a year, it has been a long journey of fighting cancer while undergoing numerous
tests, high dose radiation treatment and its resulting side effects and symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Thankful
to great doctors including world-class radiation oncologists, nurses, and other
medical professionals, the main focus was on addressing and dealing with the
carcinoma in a definitive manner.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Also, proactively
maintaining proper emotional, mental and physical health enabled effective
recovery during this period.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I also came
to know through the specialist doctors that my carcinoma was a result of not
hereditary reasons or some other causes but…<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">most probably due to a genetic
mutation</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">I am
grateful to get proper consultation, guidance and advice from renowned
immunologists and now focused on moving forward with immunotherapy in ensuring
no recurrence of the carcinoma or any potential metastatic effects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">Key
emphasis is now on making the most effective lifestyle changes while
eliminating processed foods, refined foods, artificial ingredients, increasing
intake of fruits, vegetables, and natural phytochemicals to properly restore
the original DNA structure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, regular
meditation, mindfulness, yoga, maintaining getting proper and timely rest,
fitness, and training – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">with the main goal of drastically boosting
my auto-immune system</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">The
journey of Life is not over until it is over…I am going to stay positive and
keep moving forward and never ever look backward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes,
methods, techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with
the goal of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information
on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior
advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).
Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it
is mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician
and/or specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s
approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness
and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical
physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of undertaking
any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-6438005117930441762017-12-31T14:59:00.002-05:002017-12-31T15:08:52.816-05:00Staying Positive into 2018…<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">As the New
Year 2018 dawns, in retrospect, it has been a challenging journey over the last
one year in dealing with the various multiple tests for cancer markers, biopsy,
MRI scans, preparation for treatment and subsequently undergoing high dose
radiation treatment.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Further, addressing
and moving forward with daily, weekly, monthly next steps in tackling both side
effects and additional symptoms on a 24/7 basis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">Looking
ahead into 2018, my journey continues, but, it is important to focus on staying
positive and taking definitive steps with proper lifestyle, diet, rest, exercise,
balance and motivation.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>In addition,
getting back to definitive emphasis on health, fitness, training and hopefully
competing again soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">Each and
every hour, day, and week, I am thankful I to have another chance and to make
it to the next moment which lies just ahead.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Cannot look back, but, only forward.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>It has been said that the past is not recoverable at all, the future is totally
unknown, for it is the present which total contains both the past and the
future, and, it is the present which truly matters in making a difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">Staying positive
into 2018…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes,
methods, techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with
the goal of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information
on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior
advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).
Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it
is mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician
and/or specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s
approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness
and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical
physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-87858372250957706832017-11-12T21:23:00.000-05:002017-11-12T21:25:20.360-05:00Fighting Cancer - Holistic Approaches<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">As a
person diagnosed with cancer for the first time and also a pure novice to
cancer, it was very difficult for me in trying to understand and appreciate the
challenges as well as the various methodologies and approaches for treatment
and associated therapies.</span><br />
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">From the
onset, keeping an open mind, it is always very important to get highly
qualified multiple professional opinions on different available pathways to
address effective course of action.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Throughout the process, with proper science, innovation and technology,
it is essential to clearly understand the nature of the diagnosis, the probable
and possible underlying cause(s), the effective course of corrective action(s),
and the likely impact and outcome(s) if the corrective action(s) are
implemented along with risks and mitigation.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">Through an
interactive, consultative, collaborative, and focused process with the
different physicians, I had to deal with specific options such as; surgery,
chemotherapy, standard radiation, high dose radiation, hormone therapy and
brachytherapy.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>In addition, after
additional advice and consultation, I accepted the fact that I must also undertake
restorative, regenerative, and alternative holistic therapies such as Yoga,
Pranayama, Ayurveda, Tai Chi, and related pathways. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">I realize
that it is very critical to clearly listen, understand and appreciate what is
being advised to me by the various physicians and to make and take personal
time to concentrate, contemplate and meditate prior to arriving at a definitive
decision on taking next steps.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I also realize
it is very important to undertake a proactive focus as well as accepting personal
responsibility to continually stay positive and avoid negative energy.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">In
addition, there must be individual emphasis on paying daily attention to
constructively undertaking positive lifestyle changes in ensuring proper rest,
diet, wellness, wellbeing, exercise, balance, and motivation.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Also, continual emphasis on further enhancing
health, fitness and training (if possible) to preclude direct impact of adverse
side effects and symptoms from the prescribed treatment and therapies.</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; margin: 0px;">I realize
cancer is an uphill journey which I cannot ever be over-confident nor ever look
back, but, only move forward with each step and doing my best in staying
positive.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It is also very important to
be highly “mindful” and take it hour-by-hour, day-by-day and week-by-week – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">as
long as it takes to complete this journey</i></b>.</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes,
methods, techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with
the goal of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information
on the Blog in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior
advice, diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).
Prior to starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it
is mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician
and/or specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s
approval must be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness
and/or training program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical
physician and/or specialist during the entire duration and course of
undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-9427102768386688942017-07-29T21:53:00.000-04:002017-07-29T21:55:16.316-04:00Through The Clouds<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Took a
walk today, I saw the sky above and the earth below</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Everywhere
I went, it was so from here, there, and everywhere<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Through
the valleys and mountains, it’s seems so much so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Just
looking up and seeing above the hovering clouds all over<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">As they pervade,
roam and float through the sky from dawn-to-dusk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Seems as
though there are clouds always there up above each of us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">With the
sky, the earth and the clouds here, there, and everywhere<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Took a
moment and pondered on a vision, mission and purpose<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Saw brilliance
of the sun shining so effortlessly through all clouds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">So inspired,
closed my eyes and took a deep breath of fresh air<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Rejuvenating
my inner spirit, mind and body so much so<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">All thoughts
became so very clear with the feeling of exuberance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">With a deep
breath of fresh air, positive energy radiating from within<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">World
appears as a reflection, reaction and resound of inner being<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">While focusing
on feeling good, seeing good, being good and doing good.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Copyright
2017. Pat V. Sonti, Volunteer Mentor. All rights reserved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-14195236428566621502017-05-13T20:27:00.004-04:002017-05-13T20:29:12.878-04:00Striking a Balance between the 2 I’s<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">As my journey
in dealing with cancer continues, I am realizing more each day that there is a
lot I must also do on my own besides the allopathic treatment efforts
undertaken by my doctors and specialists in taking tangible steps in overcoming
this illness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">At times,
it seems as if each and every day is always uphill with ongoing bouts of
fatigue and feeling down. However, I am
doing by best to overcome any negative thoughts and feelings. Accordingly, I have started to refocus on
specific and tangible steps I must take with respect to positive lifestyle,
health and wellness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I am also
re-looking at tangible ways to reduce any sources of inflammation while boosting
my immune system.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I am specifically focusing
on my diet, rest, exercise, training, and motivation as a means to strike a
balance between inflammation sources and my immune system.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I have started to do regular hatha yoga,
pranayama (deep breathing), bhajan (devotional songs), increased my hydration
via water, regular drinking of vegetable juices (beet root, carrot, ginger
etc.), taking turmeric, and cutting down on any artificial / processed foods.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Deep down,
on this journey, I realize that there is no “silver bullet”, but, I must also
help find ways to actively complement, support and assist the efforts of my
doctors and specialists as they undertake my treatment. I also got to keep going, one step-at-a-time,
be practical and realistic on my expectations as well as outcomes. Since “it is what it is”, I just have to look
forward and not look back. All things
are possible when I start looking within to tap into an inner source of
strength leading to positive thoughts, words and actions.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes, methods,
techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with the goal
of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information on the Blog
in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior advice,
diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or specialist
related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s). Prior to
starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it is
mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s approval must
be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical physician and/or
specialist during the entire duration and course of undertaking any
Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-71603891208763688572017-04-22T22:12:00.001-04:002017-04-28T23:51:16.709-04:00A New Journey: Staying Positive with Cancer<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">My last
competitive Masters Track races were in Woodbridge New Jersey in mid-September
2016 in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. I kept training and focused on the upcoming
2017 indoor Masters Track events which start in early January and continue into
late March. I was really looking forward
to competing in the 60 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">September 9, 2016 - Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On a cold
fall Saturday, in October 2016, I went to my primary care physician for a
complete physical exam with the normal routine of tests.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Based on the results, all key parameters seemed within the
various limits and I really felt good about it.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I read further and on the last page of the report, I noticed my PSA
levels were very high.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> Accordingly, m</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">y doctor
recommended that I see a local urologist and thus got a referral and made the appointment.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">During a
span of the next three (3) months, I went and met three (3) different
urologists and got varying opinions and viewpoints. I also got additional tests done, an MRI, and
finally got a biopsy. I was mentally
prepared to just be brave and braced myself to accept whatever the results may
turn out to be. The results of the MRI
and biopsy indicated I tested <b><i>positive</i></b>. Upon hearing the news, at that instantaneous
moment, I did not feel any emotion, took a deep breath and just kept thinking of
the “C” word – Cancer.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">September 9, 2016 - Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Thereafter, over
the next few days, it felt as if I had hit a brick wall. Deep in the back of my mind, I just kept on
thinking and saying to myself to just stay positive and I must go through whatever
hurdles I need to go through to get over this new bump-in-the-road, a new hurdle,
and a new challenge.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks to
my closest family, friends, colleagues, teammates and inspiring coaches at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/1tmtc/" target="_blank">Trojan Masters Track Club</a> and <a href="http://usctrojanforce.com/" target="_blank">USC Track & Field Program</a>, with deep introspect, I renewed
my inner faith.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I have duly
accepted to be responsible to myself and those around me. I made a commitment to seek-out, listen,
understand and appreciate the guidance and advice of proper doctors, latest
state-of-the-art science and technology, implement proper lifestyle changes
(diet/nutrition, rest, balance, and motivation) and most importantly – <b><i><u>overcome
fear</u></i></b>. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">A new journey
has now started for me and I can never ever look back. I realize I must keep walking forward,
step-by-step, stay positive and, Fight On!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">The purpose of any and all mentoring,
focusing on holistic wellness, health, sports, fitness, nutrition, yoga,
ayurveda and related is to promote healthy lifestyles and balance between
Spirit-Mind-Body. This includes any and all associated proven processes, methods,
techniques, therapies which may also include educational purposes with the goal
of creating awareness and disseminating information. All information on the Blog
in no way precludes the mandatory need for seeking definitive prior advice,
diagnosis and/or treatment from a qualified medical physician and/or specialist
related to Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s). Prior to
starting any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s), it is
mandatory to get a thorough examination by a qualified medical physician and/or
specialist. In addition, a medical physician and/or specialist’s approval must
be obtained prior to undertaking any Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training
program and as well as continual examination(s) by a medical physician and/or
specialist during the entire duration and course of undertaking any
Spirit-Mind-Body fitness and/or training program(s).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-19469822681856912872017-03-14T22:45:00.004-04:002017-03-14T22:45:56.407-04:00An Amazing AchievementThe USC Women's Track & Field Team, under the great leadership of Coach Caryl-Smith Gilbert, set the U.S. collegiate record in the 4 x 400 Meters Relay at the 2017 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships at Texas A&M University.<br />
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A truly great feat and so proud of the Women of Troy! Fight On!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-59954654063586042912017-03-03T21:14:00.002-05:002017-03-03T21:15:50.435-05:00NCAA Basketball's "March Madness"It is nearing that time of the year when all eyes will be focussed on the collegiate basketball.<br />
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Looking forward to the start of <a href="http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology" target="_blank">2017 "March Madness"</a>.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-53558583455938994112016-12-18T13:03:00.002-05:002016-12-18T13:44:40.153-05:00Character Can Overcome Adversity<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Over the
last eight (8) plus years, it has been a very long, tedious, grueling, often
frustrating and winding road for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USC_Trojans_football" target="_blank">USC Trojans Football</a> program. So many ups and downs, including but not
limited to, multiple changes in coaches; coaching staff; crippling NCAA
sanctions; reduction in scholarships and; the list goes on and on. For a
historic program, full of heritage and legend, USC Trojans Football brings
great memories of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Jones_(American_football_coach)" target="_blank">Coach Howard Jones</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McKay_(American_football)" target="_blank">Coach John McKay</a> and the various players,
people and personalities surrounding the prestigious and elite <a href="http://www.usctrojans.com/" target="_blank">USC Athletics</a>
program. In addition, the incredible and
amazing memories of the most awesome games, close finishes, and breathtaking
feats. Today’s global media has an
excellent digital footprint for the public record on all of the above and it can
be readily accessed from anywhere and anytime on 24/7 basis.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USC Coach Clay Helton<br />
Source: www.LarryBrownSports.com</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Beyond the
hype, glitz, glamour, fame and fortune, many times it’s not what we just see on
the outside which is only a resultant, but, the inherent and intrinsic “unseen”
which actually determines what we think, speak and ultimately do in our daily
lives which makes all of Life so precious.
Whether it is just walking on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Southern_California" target="_blank">USC campus</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Jones_Field" target="_blank">Howard Jones practice field</a> or <a href="http://www.usctrojans.com/blog/2014/01/photo-galleries-new-heritage-hall.html" target="_blank">Heritage Hall</a>, the awe inspiring sights, sounds,
environment, atmosphere…it’s the power of the USC Trojans that radiates. One can witness firsthand by seeing it in the
eyes, the words, the feelings, the emotions, the pursuit of both academic and
athletic excellence with the realization of the full utilization and potential
of one’s own inherent and innate natural talents, skillsets and core competencies…always doing your
best and leaving the rest.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USC Quarterback Sam Darnold<br />
Source: www.SportingNew.com</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Just
looking back at nearly the last one (1) decade, through the adversities,
trials, tribulations, doubts, fears, and so on, USC Trojans Football is now
back. Even in late September 2016, there
continued many doubts and words of despair.
What is it that made USC Trojans Football overcome and prevail? What is
it that made them win every game while starting off with a three (3) loss record
with losses to top-ranked Alabama, Stanford and Utah? It is just good coaching or just
playing purely fundamentals of football?
These and many more questions which cannot be just answered from looking
outward, but, inward.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">USC All Purpose Offensive & Defensive Player Adoree Jackson<br />
Source: www.FoxSports.com</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">It has been said
over time immemorial, all that we see is nothing but a reflection, reaction
and resound of our inner being – that which cannot be defined, not described,
but, is in each and everyone one of us, regardless of whatever we are on the
outside or walk of life or where we came from.
Further, on overcoming adversity, a former great USC coach once said, it
is not always about falling down in Life, but, getting up each and every time
and never looking back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Yes, it is
true that No. 9 ranked USC Trojans Football earned their way and will play in
the <a href="https://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-bowl" target="_blank">103</a></span><sup style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-bowl" target="_blank">rd</a></sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-bowl" target="_blank"> Rose Bowl Game</a> on January 2, 2017, “The Granddaddy of Them
All” versus Big 10 Conference Champion No. 5 ranked Penn State which has also
undergone its own journey of trials and tribulations. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">103rd Rose Bowl Game<br />
Source: www.AmericaJR.us</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Regardless of the outcome, it is not just about winning or loosing a college football bowl game which is an annual sports event. There is something more, something that poets
may write verses about, artists may paint about…the power of the human spirit to be
inclusive, collective, collaborative, come together with total unity as one
seamless cohesive group against all odds and to ultimately prevail.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">USC Trojans Football, in its own way, is an
example that end-of-the-day, “Character Can Overcome Adversity”. Fight On!</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-30750545960554056362016-09-03T16:48:00.005-04:002016-09-03T18:48:00.333-04:00Today’s Millennials are Shining Stars<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Over the
last 2-3 decades, with the global dynamic convergence of the brick & mortar
vs. the digital age, information, knowledge and business processes have also
undergone major changes as well as transformation. Some attribute this to
seismic shifts in global monetary policy, deflation vs. inflation, fiscal / financial
/ regulatory policy & framework, commercial market scenario, macroeconomics
and microeconomics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Accordingly,
today’s key demographics and market segment is the dynamic Millennials
generation. Much has been written and continues to be opined and commented on the
Millennials. The past “industrial age” of prior generations gave way to the
Baby Boomers generation. The recent “information age” of Gen Xers has further
given way to the present and future “intelligent age”. While others view that
Millennials want multiple options, experiences, selectivity, are lifestyle
conscious, passionate about work and career choices, and sensitive to their purchasing
power. In addition, Millennials are subject to being both identified and targeted
by Omni-channel branding, marketing and sales.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">As a
volunteer mentor, globally, I have been very fortunate and extremely lucky to
associate, guide and work with many Millennials right from high school to
college and also on their various career and lifestyle paths. I have observed first-hand
that today’s Millennials are actually “shining stars”. So many are, in their
own individual and special dynamic way, creative, inspiring, innovative,
entrepreneurial, and inventive. In addition, it is truly amazing to see that Millennials
have also their own individual as well as inclusive and collective viewpoints
and insights on self-empowerment, social responsibility, community service, sustainability
and positive lifestyle (diet, rest, exercise, mindfulness, motivation and balance).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">I have
realized that it is very important, at times, to just listen, understand,
appreciate and also learn from Millennials. They have their own uniqueness in their
innate value system, inherent perception, knowledge, experiences, maturity and
wisdom. Whatever the key catalysts and drivers may be, Millennials globally are
day-by-day making a major positive impact and difference in various aspects of
daily life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">More than
anything, key is to further empower Millennials, as needed and as required, with
effective mentoring, coaching and guidance while further assisting, supporting
and enhancing them on their positive career and lifestyle choices and paths. In
addition, counseling them to make prudent choices and decisions as well as
creating the proper awareness and disseminating right information. Finally,
providing the necessary tools and metrics for further developing their continuing education, advanced training, professional certification, skillset, areas of expertise, core competence, accomplishments and proven track-record.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-34743578753560418832016-07-23T12:47:00.001-04:002016-07-24T11:02:01.026-04:00Eric Liddell: A Role Model<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There are just
a few weeks away from the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in
Brazil. Under the current global scenario and events, there is so much
happening worldwide which may create seemingly unfathomable dark clouds over
the many intangible aspects which provide an inspiring Vision, Mission and Purpose.
In addition, at times like this, it is also very important to focus on the inherent positive traits, qualities and attributes which enable true goodwill, sustainability, social
responsibility, and empowerment.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7frqBTJ36rpcQik1rkUQlValzB_8F-cGVb7PQ9M0m4-cMbZ6ZuqfF7pZxGZ29pr8YIm2YkFomN5fLRkYPBISu_WmHShx0AnCAqLIoxbV91xlOI4fi-1qqmFcNcaESH0FjSZXYM3v7RE/s1600/Pix-2-artist.maestro.fm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7frqBTJ36rpcQik1rkUQlValzB_8F-cGVb7PQ9M0m4-cMbZ6ZuqfF7pZxGZ29pr8YIm2YkFomN5fLRkYPBISu_WmHShx0AnCAqLIoxbV91xlOI4fi-1qqmFcNcaESH0FjSZXYM3v7RE/s320/Pix-2-artist.maestro.fm.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: www.artist.maestro.fm</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The sport
of "Athletics" or Track & Field is also undergoing so many controversies, debates,
battles, and issues. This core sport, which is one of the premier events of the
Olympic Games, will once again be in the spotlight featuring athletes from
various corners of the globe and walks-of-life on their journey to athletic
glory. Some may break world records, some set Olympic records, some set
national records, some with personal records, some with the personal
satisfaction of just crossing the finish line, and, others with just the thrill
of taking part in the competition.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: www.bbc.co.uk</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">At moments
like this, there are many names, but, a name keeps standing-out over and over
again from the pages of history; <b><i>“Eric Liddell”</i></b>. Historically, through
various forms of modern media, it is well documented who Eric Liddell was, his
accomplishments at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games and dedicated, selfless service
and personal sacrifice in China.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Eric
Liddell may not have had the “classic” running form of a world-class sprinter
in the 100 Meters, 200 Meters or 400 Meters. In fact, it is said that he did
not have the prerequisite “GAIT”, nor the biomechanics, nor the bioenergetics, nor
the kinesiology of the elite world-record setting Olympic champions of his
time. His training, for achieving world-class status, may not have been at par
with internationally well accepted sports science, fitness and training
standards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SnJzfGT00i8pBSAG84ZFNVDTLltCOokhVJGCt_-r-h76xBuHBtenx940yPdjJX1l8RHil5FuEKxVlDNidwm8I1yYfY_kfvR46g_CwLQjOd9cz2AMeZFQutKv6R3pscrVXDEy1hJ9fJc/s1600/Pix-1-legacybreakfast.org.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SnJzfGT00i8pBSAG84ZFNVDTLltCOokhVJGCt_-r-h76xBuHBtenx940yPdjJX1l8RHil5FuEKxVlDNidwm8I1yYfY_kfvR46g_CwLQjOd9cz2AMeZFQutKv6R3pscrVXDEy1hJ9fJc/s320/Pix-1-legacybreakfast.org.png" width="208" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: www.legacybreakfast.org</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There
must be something which made Eric Liddell think, speak and do what he did. For
his inspired deeds and accomplishments are indeed not paltry nor meager. In the
classrooms he taught or on the stadium tracks he ran or elsewhere in his life,
Eric Liddell was “A Role Model”. Speaking a kind word of hope or a kind gesture
to a complete stranger or shaking the hand of his rivals and competitors in the
locker room or at the starting line prior to each race; this was Eric Liddell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Looking
back, Eric Liddell was not just a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a
teacher, a friend, nor a world-class athlete; for all these roles, duties and
responsibilities were just an extension of the true innate personality of Eric
Liddell. It has been said that the power of the human spirit emanates from deep
within each and every one of us; which truly makes us “human”. Also, it has
been said that it is not always what we are outside, but, what we really are
inside for all is nothing, but, a reflection, reaction, resound of our inner
being. So many more books, films, and other forms of media content may come in
the future, but, the essence of Eric Liddell is truly what he was inside.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-23986739417825344652016-07-09T18:04:00.005-04:002016-07-14T08:47:01.793-04:00A Key Role for Sustainability<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The global
economy is undergoing different possible and potential scenarios with respect
to monetary policy, currencies, fiscal/trade/investment/financial/regulatory
framework as well as subsequent resulting impact on macroeconomics and microeconomics.
In this context, it is important to better understand and appreciate a key role
for Sustainability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In
conventional or traditional commercial market dynamics and segmentation,
typical components for various sectors, industries, products, and services includes,
but not limited to, Supply, Demand, Unmet Gap (demand minus supply), Elasticity
(in demand and income levels), Infrastructure (existing and planned),
Influencing Factors (political, bureaucratic, and legislative), Competition (existing
and emerging), and Alternative Market Scenarios (mercantile system vs.
structured project finance).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">As global
convergence has been underway since the early 1990s between various developed
and emerging economies, there has been considerable emphasis by various
stakeholders (Governments, Corporates, Academia, Non-Profits, and Individuals) on
the important relevance and roles for Sustainability, Innovation, Social
Responsibility and Empowerment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">An
essential ingredient and definitive driver which requires increased focus is
Sustainability. For the last 2-3 decades, there have been multiple definitions
which include; “Energy-Economy-Environment (E</span><sup style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;">3</sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">)” and “People-Profits-Planet
(P</span><sup style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;">3</sup><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">)”. In due course of time, there may be many more.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">During the next 2-3+ decades, for various stakeholders, Sustainability will also play a
critical role in determining the interrelationship between Purchasing Power vs.
Standard of Living. Inherently, the “Capacity-Ability-Affordability-Willingness-To
Pay” of different wholesale and retail customers/consumers (B2B/B2C) as
well as Direct-To-Customer (D2C) may be further impacted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In
addition, current global Supply-Demand chain(s) for various products and/or
services may also be further impacted due to the key role played by
Sustainability along with Innovation, Social Responsibility, and Empowerment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> Accordingly, it will be important to monitor and further evaluate any potential
transformative shifts and/or changes in conventional and traditional commercial
market dynamics, segmentation and lifestyle demographics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-9478823076013404872016-06-26T16:05:00.001-04:002016-06-27T14:03:26.739-04:00BrExit vs. Impact<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Over the
last few days, there has been considerable media coverage of “BrExit”. Various
opinions, viewpoints, insights continue to be heard from all perspectives
around the globe. These include, but not limited to, potential impact on political,
bureaucratic, socio-economic, and cultural issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">On a “secular”
economic-financial level, as the days, weeks and months unfold, it may also be very
important to observe the global impact on; monetary policy, fiscal &
financial policy, regulatory policy, macroeconomics and microeconomics. Further,
potential scenarios regarding inflation vs. deflation, deleveraging, asset
valuations, mark-to-market, competitive currency markets, as well as
geo-political issues and their impact on various commercial markets, sectors
and industries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Based on
the above, on a practical level, potential impact must be assessed on various
stakeholders across Governments-Corporates-Academia-Individuals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Specifically,
based on stakeholder demographics and consumer segmentation, it will be
important to clearly determine and monitor key metrics as highlighted in adjacent figure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The key
driver and metrics for viable risk mitigation is emphasis and focus on sound
and sustainable Asset Class(s), Income Stream(s) and positive Cashflow(s). </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">In
this regard, there can be a positive renewal in increased emphasis on
re-building Balance Sheet(s) of various stakeholders. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">A plausible path forward for
achieving above may be to advocate and enable increased focus on “Science-Technology-Engineering-Arts-Mathematics-Innovation-Entrepreneurship”
(S-T-E-A-M-I-E). In addition, an enhanced commitment to; Holistic Solutions, Social
Responsibility, Empowerment, Sustainability and other related positive areas.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7778451879510494616.post-5644478667024935902016-06-08T22:31:00.004-04:002016-06-08T22:34:12.795-04:00Understanding Elasticity of Demand<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">The global
conventional market value chain is based on fundamentals of Supply and Demand.
Whether it is products and/or services, Supply Chain sources intrinsically are
interlinked to Demand uses consisting of wholesale and retail customers and
consumers. It is important to note that Revenues flow in the opposite direction
of the Supply Chain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Depending
on the specific industry(s) or sector(s), basic commercial market scenario(s) are
driven by key components:</span><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Supply-Demand<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Unmet
Demand Gap<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Elasticity
of Demand<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Existing
and New Infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Regulatory
& Policy Framework and Policy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Alternative
Supply Sources & Competition<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Influencing
Factors (Political-Bureaucracy-Socioeconomic etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Macroeconomics
and Microeconomics<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">A key
interrelationship which is paramount for a viable, sustainable and balanced commercial
market scenario is Elasticity of Demand. As shown below, both Income and Price
have a direct impact on Demand. In order to achieve effective Demand Side Management
(DSM) as compared to Supply Side, a better understanding of Income and Price is
essential as a prerequisite to just <b><i>“build it and they will come”.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">As part of
any prudent strategy and planning, it is important to correlate the various
components which comprise both and Income and Price Elasticity. Further, in
order to carryout proper DSM evaluation, a detailed “bottom-up” economic and
financial analysis must be undertaken to establish definitive “Purchasing Power”
of wholesale and retail customers and consumers and their </span><b style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;"><i>“Capacity-Ability-Willingness-To
Pay”</i></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">It should
be noted that any DSM assessment is also subject to; Market Segmentation; Demographics;
Monetary Policy (Inflation / Deflation / Currency Value); Fiscal / Financial /
Regulatory Policy; Macroeconomics, Structured Project Finance and; Microeconomics.</span></div>
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