Anxiety doesn’t just feel uncomfortable—it shuts systems down. When the nervous system is overloaded, learning stops. Decision-making narrows. Creativity disappears. What remains is survival mode. This is why anxious minds struggle to absorb information or make clear choices—not because of weakness, but because biology has taken over. One of the most misunderstood distinctions in growth work is the difference between thinking about feelings and actually feeling them. Analysis alone keeps emotion trapped in the mind. Feeling—safely, consciously—allows emotion to move through the body and resolve. This is where short, consistent mindfulness practices matter. Not long retreats. Not perfect silence. Just daily reps of awareness. These practices gently rewire the nervous system, teaching it that it’s safe to be present again. Meditation isn’t about bliss, emptiness, or getting it “right.” It’s about noticing what’s here without resisting it. Regulation comes before revelation. This applies everywhere—not just on the cushion. Teachers, leaders, parents, and children all benefit from learning how to regulate emotions in real time. Calm is contagious. So is chaos. Much of anxiety traces back to unresolved trauma, chronic stress, and emotional suppression. What’s unexpressed doesn’t disappear—it accumulates. That’s why true growth requires both waking up (awareness, insight, perspective) and waking down (embodiment, emotional integration, grounded presence). One without the other creates imbalance. Real growth lives in the nervous system— not just the mind. - retired Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine Hooyah!

This year got off to a hot start and it's just getting spicier. Tons of opportunities and things moving. I said I would only fight this year for charity or for the right amount of money. Well, I've been offered pretty close to the right amount of money. So I'm reflecting and contemplating. So manu things happening, it's hard to discern what to do. So the only answer is prayer. I've been praying , meditating, and just being present , listening for directions from the holy spirit. The most high authority, the creator, the redeemer, the father.. I'm listening closely and my faith is strong. I know when i follow the spirit, there is no wrong turn. Let me know how you're doing below. We haven't had as much group activities so far this year, so let's make sure we jump on super sunday and come together and support each other. Jan 25th, special guest Devin.the.one , the direct link is in the calendar. 7pm sunday the 25th.

Hey everyone I’m going to need all the prayers I can get this coming year I’m declaring war on myself. The reason for this is because this year I felt weak to many set backs and it was due to weaknesses in order for me to become the man God has destined me to be I need to destroy those weaknesses and become stronger not just mentally but physically and spiritually. My future family depends on me this year has opened my eyes and the Lord has revealed a lot about myself more than I knew. I’ll give updates throughout my process.

Goodmorning. Amazing start to the morning started with dumbbell rows single arm, then jumped straight into 225 on the bench press moved really good. Still more workouts to crush just wanted to share. Im feeling sharper than I’ve ever been and im stronger than ever. I’ve Cut out the processed carbs, increased the calories and healthy fats proteins and carbs started training like an athlete instead of a bodybuilder. Dumbbells and resistance bands have been a game changer as well it has increased my bench and helped me towards my job at work. New year is going to be amazing goals staying the same but this year gave me reasons to work harder⚔️.

Hey everyone processed carbs have been completely cut out of my diet and I’ve never felt so much better. Waking up I have so much energy a lot of fruits and of course the rice veggies and chicken I eat every single day. I use to eat a lot of candy or cookies even a whole cake I’ll wake up the next day sluggish with zero energy. That was one bad habit that I eliminated by first targeting the root. And the root was sweet cravings and that’s when the bad habit had been eliminated.