Eternal optimism.

This is a powerful performance by Dananjaya Hettiarachchi of Sri Lanka. Dananjaya shares a story about his path in life explaining his early troubles including failing out of high school at age 17. He says, “Mothers cry tears of joy, tears of sorrow, and tears of shame. After I was arrested, I saw my mother cry tears of shame and this changed me.” Dananjaya’s father put it bluntly, “Son, I want you to be a better man.”

Dananjaya’s life was soon altered for the better because of individuals who reached out to him while he was struggling, people who gave him a chance. If there’s someone in your life who is in need, someone you might be able to help, give them a chance. You might just change their life….

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Keith Mitchell, the NFL, Yoga and Athletics

Keith Mitchell talks about his experience of football leading him into the world of yoga and meditation in the attached video made for NFL films.

Thoughts on Keith Mitchell NFL and Yoga Video:

As a former player I can only agree with everything Keith says. After putting more than fifteen years into the sport and it all ending so suddenly, I too was forced to reevaluate life. Yoga helped this process. Instead of looking for external validation and others to tell me that I was still a success, the practice and process on and off the mat taught me to appreciate the moment and to not worry about the things I couldn’t control. I have yet to experience any feeling so incredible as some of the meditation experiences both during and after challenging yoga practices.

Athletic Yoga

We feel that the trend of  yoga for athletes will continue for years to come. Think of ten years ago when yoga was widely perceived in the US athletic sector as a feminine irrelevant matter. In more recent years, professional athletes are leading the charge, showing the broader public that yoga is a practice that can help on and off the field. Through Gaiam, former NFL runningback Eddie George and NBA Star Kevin Love are developing an “Athletic Yoga” program for athletes of all ages. Also at the forefront are amazing teachers such as Sage Rountree.

What are your thoughts on the NFL and yoga and athletic yoga in general?

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Via U.S. Soccer

Source: NPR

Patagonia

Amanda Machado wrote an interesting piece on how our generation is changing the way people travel the world.

I agree with Amanda, the more I get out on the road, I’m always amazed at how many people are out there backpacking, seeing the world from the ground.

I thought Asia was packed with young backpackers; college kids, teens, recent graduates. South America on the other hand was mostly recent graduates and people in their late twenties and early thirties. A party scene where you want to find it, but not a crazy party scene like you will find in Southeast Asia.

Does anyone else see the shift in travel thought process? Let us know in the comments section.