Turning Thoughts to Things | ETHX 053

Years ago I witnessed a simple exercise that made a profound impact on my life. I want to share it here because I think it will give you an idea of what we’re talking about when we say “turning thoughts to things”. This experience was something that took place during an Aikido Seminar at 3 Shapes Aikido. AlejAndro Anastasio was our Sensei, and owner of the dojo. He’s been on the show before, here and here. If you haven’t had a chance to check out his podcast, One Hand Speaks, I highly recommend it. Not only is he a professional public speaker, but he has lived (and continues to live) an extraordinary life. He shares his experiences on his podcast. As a side note, in addition to his deep dedication to Aikido, and teaching us solid technique, he would tell us stories that supported what we were learning. It was an exceptional experience, and one I will always remember. Getting back to my story…  At this seminar, Robert Nadeau Shihan demonstrated the powerful concept of embodying an idea. It’s something we can all do to rapidly accelerate the realization of our goals and dreams in life. Because, at the end of the day, everything we want in life is an idea, or a concept. Embodying the idea of what we want will cause us to act in ways that bring it to us. This is one of the great practices we human beings can engage in. Here’s a video showing Robert Nadeau talking about ideas and presence during a class session. We can learn a lot from him on many levels. Thank you Shihan Nadeau. Quote of the Week: First there’s the idea…now it has to shift down to the system.  We call it body, or functioning system.” ~ Robert Nadeau Shihan Resources Mentioned: None this week Awesome Resources Created Just For You: Just Be It! – Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily! The Alchemy of Despair – 17 of the most effective techniques I’ve ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness! The Magic of Being – Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way! Connect with me Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+ How to review the show on iTunes – If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you’d take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it! All the best – health, wealth, and success! Mark