I have a banner on my wall that says, "In the end, what matters most is how well you lived, how well you loved and how well you learned to let go." It's a statement which I live by, because when "life happens, " sometimes the unexpected occurs.  It can be a welcomed surprise or a "blesson" which we are meant to learn under unfortunate circumstances.  (And ooooohhhh...have their been some real "prizes" lol).  The KEY is that we never stop but instead have moments of pause.  Allow ourselves to enjoy the good.  Allow ourselves to learn from the unfortunate.  It won't be the only time, however, each time you will get better at how quickly you can embrace life's little "plot twists" and you will be a better and stronger person because of it all.  

Some food for thought when considering change and shift.  "The purpose of pain is to move us into action, it is not to make us suffer."  Tony Robbins  Remember, that enough pain or discomfort causes change, because we never want to stay in the uncomfortable.  At the same rate, we must get used to living in the mystery and be okay with the unknown because that is were the essence of truly living resides.  It's more painful to simply exist than it is to live...don't you think?

Have you checked out this months issue of Scottsdale Health Magazine!?  Copy and paste the link into your browser. It will bring you to the Balance section where you can discover ways to manifest and create your own luck this year. 

https://www.allyouneedforhappiness.com/issues/2017mar/index.html#/34/
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Checkout this month's issue of Scottsdale Health Magazine.  In the month of LOVE...do you have a solid connection to the most important relationship in your life?  Pssst...it's the one you have with yourself first. 

https://www.allyouneedforhappiness.com/issues/2017feb/index.html#/34/

Just a thought...As another year comes to a close, I always sum up my feelings with one word and that is GRATITUDE. We may all be done with 2016, however, I never view a year as "good" or "bad." Life happens. Shift happens. Every year there are opportunities presented to us, people that become part of us, moments that teach us, and lessons that grow us. No matter what, we are stronger because of another year of life that we all experience together. Go into 2017 with gratitude. Take the lessons and bless the rest. Honor those that are with us. Remember those we've released and those who have passed. The New Year is upon us and I stand in gratitude for all of you. I could not be where I am today without all of my teachers, life lessons and influences which have and continue to shape the man I am still becoming today. Take a moment as we finish 2016 to express your gratitude to those who have been a part of your growth...even if they are not a part of your life any more...simply say...Thank YOU!   Looking forward to a kick ass 2017!!  See you all there!!  ~James

As we get ready to enter into 2017, remember that YOU are an example to someone.  As you grow and shift...be sure to set the tone for someone else to follow in their own ways and for future generations to mirror. 

What will you add to your routine in 2017 to "give back" and "pay it forward" as you create the abundant life you desire most? 

I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for all the blessings I have received this year both personally and professionally.   2016 was a year for the books when it came to a HUGE amount of change and while there were many ups and downs just like any other year, 2016 pushed the envelope and I'm still standing...LOL.  Thank YOU for whatever role you have played in my life.  I hope to give back even more in 2017 and expand even further as I get to share my gifts with all of you and continue to educate and encourage everyone to "make shift happen!"  Bring on the rest of 2016!!  Sending lots of love and blessings to each and every single one of you from myself and everyone who has worked with James Patrick Lifestyle Training!! 

Click the link below to read my latest article in the September issue of Scottsdale Health Magazine:

https://www.allyouneedforhappiness.com/issues/2016sep/index.html#/34/

Hey there everybody!!   After a nice little "summer break,"...I'm back!!  Ready to share more wisdom and lessons learned along the way.  The most recent share is this article recently published in this month's issue of Scottsdale Health.

Alter- Ego
By James Patrick
“The ultimate aim of ego is not to see something, but to be something without attachment to it.” ~Anonymous. 
It goes without saying that in today’s world there are many factors which determine how we show up in our day to day lives. WHO we truly are may often be masked by an “alter-ego” in an effort to adapt to particular roles with friends, family or environments like work and social atmospheres. There are standards today that dictate who someone is “supposed” to be in order to be considered significant, money someone is “supposed” to make to be considered successful and things someone is “supposed” to own to be considered valuable.  Yet, the truth is that everyone has a different definition of what significance, success and value is in their lives.  So, the question becomes how we can alter ego to live authentically, keep ourselves in check and avoid being defined by factors that do not align with our true self and purpose?

1. Define Your Role.  You are one person within this infinite universe.  Yet, the universe is still bigger than all of us.  Focus on the part you play and what contributions you choose to make that will add value to your life AND the lives of others.  Remember, that if there is not a balance of give AND take, then no amount of abundance or wealth is sustainable. 
   
2. Build Your Team.  The late author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn states, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”  So what is your sum?  Do the people you surround yourself with challenge you and push you to be your next best self?  Are there some within that circle that may need to change?  You want to be lifted up and have the strength to do so for others when it is needed most.  Successful minds breed success together.
3. Everyone plays!  There are no extras. Accept that everyone has a role to fill, plays a part and has the potential to do great things in this life IF they choose to do so.  You are never bigger or more important that anyone else.  Every life matters in this human experience. Be a support; serve as a mentor or perhaps a member of someone else’s team. 
4. Enjoy the journey.  Each day set personal and professional goals to strive for and avoid getting hooked on the perfect plan.  As you move forward, remember that there isn’t just one path.  Sometimes it may also mean moving forward by going back to a path you’ve previously traveled.  Life experience may have allowed you to gather the tools you’ve needed to finish what you once started.  To take one step forward can mean taking two steps back.  You’re still moving forward.
5. Laugh and be vulnerable.  One of the greatest strengths you have is the ability to laugh at yourself and not take life so seriously.  Be willing to be vulnerable when life throws you a curve ball.  Laugh, learn and own your missteps.  It shows that you are human just like everyone else.  You are willing to put yourself out there and be the example that some may follow. 
6. P.U.S.H. Yourself.  Create Positive, Unique, Sustainable, Habits which put you into productive daily routines.  These include things like proper diet and exercise.  They will enhance your frame of mind, promote structure and discipline for your goals and motivate an authentic expression of self.  The ego has no room to play because YOU approve and love who you see in the mirror. 
    
   At the end of the day, choose to wear the mask or don’t.  According to Deepak Chopra, “Ego thrives on approval, wants control and is sustained by power, because it lives in fear.”  Everyone wants to be seen and to know that their life meant something.  The version of that self which will be seen depends upon how ready you are to release that fear, act and BE yourself versus the reflection of someone else.
   

Checkout the Full issue here: https://www.allyouneedforhappiness.com/issues/2016aug/index.html

This is by far one of my favorite quotes to share.  We ALL have our "quirks" AND at our core we are ALL capable of great things.  There are moments we will SHINE and be seen.  There are moments those quirks take over and we will wish that spotlight were somewhere else.  It's all perfectly imperfect and part of this human experience.  Own it!  Give yourself permission to accept ALL of who you are before you expect any one else to.   Blessings. JP