During this very special time of the year wouldn't it make implicit sense to focus on the role of forgiveness in our lives? Forgiveness is misunderstood by so many and yet so important to our overall health. Forgiveness is in its essence a gift to oneself.

What matters most in life ? This astounding little video places the question squarely in your lap ! Be mindful of the remaining time and what truly is most valued in one’s life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOksW_NabEk

Let me introduce you to my friend, Phobay Kutu-Akoi.When we first met in February 2008, Phobay, was trying her best to sucessfully complete her St. John’s education while running track. This beautiful young woman who had suffered much adversity in so many aspects of her life, especially during the frequently embattled civil wars in her hometown of Monrovia, Liberia.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o

Change in everyday life is inevitable. Yet, most of us fight change in our lives because we fear the unknown and it also makes us feel a tad out of control. If our internal battle against our life’s changes become frequent, it’s very easy to get stuck in an emotionally, un-resourceful state of mind: a mental “rut’ that most human beings generally don’t climb out of easily.

If you’re reading this post and you can identify with this human struggle you are not alone!   In fact, you're reading this is NOT a random coincidence but rather a wake up call from the universe:) https://vimeo.com/18732737

Activities that force us to enter the present moment have the power to change our lives! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEu42L0ufBY

A series of instructional workshops focusing on “awakening to the spirit within” including such topics as Strategies of Master Achievers, Principles of Present Moment Awareness, Designing Your Personal Mission and Personal Leadership: What Matter’s Most To apply contact Mark’s office at beyou@optonline.net or markarmiento.com