The List

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the

other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a

space between each name.

Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say

about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the

remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as

the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on

a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said

about that individual.

On Monday she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the

entire class was smiling. "Really?" she heard whispered. "I never

knew that I meant anything to anyone!" and, "I didn't know others

liked me so much," were most of the comments.

No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew

if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it

didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The

students were happy with themselves and one another. That group

of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Vietnam

and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She

had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He

looked so handsome, so mature.

The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who

loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the

last one. As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as

pallbearer came up to her. "Were you Mark's maths teacher?" he

asked. She nodded: "Yes." Then he said: "Mark talked about you a

lot."

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together

to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously

waiting to speak with his teacher.

"We want to show you something," his father said, taking a wallet

out of his pocket. "They found this on Mark when he was killed.

We thought you might recognise it."

Opening the wallet, he carefully removed two worn pieces of

notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded

many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were

the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of

Mark's classmates had said about him.

"Thank you so much for doing that," Mark's mother said. "As you

can see, Mark treasured it."

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie

smiled rather sheepishly and said, "I still have my list. It's in

the top drawer of my desk at home."

Chuck's wife said, "Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding

album."

"I have mine too," Marilyn said. "It's in my diary." Then Vicki,

another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her

wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. "I

carry this with me at all times," Vicki said and without batting

an eyelash, she continued: "I think we all saved our lists."

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for

Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.

The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that

life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will

be. So treat each day like it will be THAT day.

-- Author Unknown

Children and Animals

I've  just realized that while children are dogs -- loyal and

affectionate -- teenagers are cats. It's so easy to be a dog

owner. You feed it, train it, boss it around. It puts its head on

your knee and gazes at you as if you were a Rembrandt painting.

It bounds indoors with enthusiasm when you call it.

Then around age 13, your adoring little puppy turns into a big

old cat. When you tell it to come inside, it looks amazed, as if

wondering who died and made you emperor. Instead of dogging your

doorsteps, it disappears. You won't see it again until it gets

hungry -- then it pauses on its sprint through the kitchen long

enough to turn its nose up at whatever you're serving. When you

reach out to ruffle its head, in that old affectionate gesture,

it twists away from you, then gives you a blank stare, as if

trying to remember where it has seen you before.

You, not realizing that the dog is now a cat, think something

must be desperately wrong with it. It seems so antisocial, so

distant, sort of depressed. It won't go on family outings.

Since you're the one who raised it, taught it to fetch and stay

and sit on command, you assume that you did something wrong.

Flooded with guilt and fear, you redouble your efforts to make

your pet behave.

Only now you're dealing with a cat, so everything that worked

before now produces the opposite of the desired result. Call it,

and it runs away. Tell it to sit, and it jumps on the counter.

The more you go toward it, wringing your hands, the more it moves

away.

Instead of continuing to act like a dog owner, you can learn to

behave like a cat owner. Put a dish of food near the door, and

let it come to you. But remember that a cat needs your help and

your affection too. Sit still, and it will come, seeking that

warm, comforting lap it has not entirely forgotten. Be there to

open the door for it.

One day your grown-up child will walk into the kitchen, give you

a big kiss and say, "You've been on your feet all day. Let me get

those dishes for you."

Then you'll realize your cat is again, a dog. 

 

Mental Golf

A prerequisite to improving your golf game will be goal setting.  This is where you tell your brain which direction it is going. You must set goals that will push your mind and body beyond its normal limits. You can accomplish whatever you really desire. Do not listen to those little voices of doubt in the back of your mind.

Decide where you want your golf game to improve. This is the time to get passionate! Let yourself dream of already accomplishing your goal.

Most people fail to goal set because they are afraid of failure. They want to avoid pain. Some are afraid of success. Learn to associate pleasure with goal setting, and link massive pain to not reaching your goal. Don’t let life pass you by. Nobody ever won on a sure bet. When you have a goal that excites you, every cell in your body becomes turbo charged! You will become obsessed, and nothing will be able to steer you from achieving your goal.

Make a picture of your goal in your mind. See every detail unfolding as if it were a motion picture. What will you see? What will you hear? What will you feel? What will you smell? Who will be present? It is imperative that your goals are stated in a positive format. An example of this would be: I want to win the company golf tournament, and set a new course record.

As opposed to: I don’t want to finish second place an out of the money.

Try to insure that all your goal outcomes are in your control. Do not become to dependent on others to reach your goal. Encouragement is good, but never let anyone interfere with unleashing all your untapped energy toward your goal.

Next, set a time and place where your goal will be accomplished. Don not let anything side track you from sticking to this time frame.

If possible, try to visualize any barriers that may stand in the way of you reaching your goal. Be prepared for the worst even though it probably won’t happen. Be very honest with yourself. If you run into a barrier, plow through it. Remember – link massive pain to not working through a barrier.

Decide where you are at the present time. What will be needed in the way of mentors, equipment, etc? Start to chart a road map that will lead you to success. Chart short, medium, and long-term goals to keep you on track. Know what needs to be done on a daily basis. Don’t waste time, because it is a precious commodity. Always stay focused!

Create a 15 Second Goal Mission Statement to help you stay focused on your goal. Include as much detail as possible about achieving your goal. Commit this statement to memory, and repeat it upon wakening and before retiring to sleep.

Try to feel as if you were actually achieving your goal. An example of a Goal Mission Statement would be: I’m at Augusta National on the 18^th hole. I am putting for a birdie that will insure me a victory at the Masters Tournament. I feel very confident and energized. After repeating your Goal Mission Statement, you should feel flooded with energy, and excitement. If you don’t maybe you have picked the wrong goal. Take your time with goal setting, because it will allow you to build a powerful mental foundation for life.

Auto-Diagramming

Golfers are capable of exhibiting multiple emotions. These emotions can be positive, or they may be negative in nature. Learning to communicate such feelings with your inner, (subconscious) mind will be quite helpful in reaching your goals.

Diagramming will uncover many facets of your life. It can show you that your future goals can be effected by past coaches, books, sports, people, etc.

This type of goal setting is not only productive, but is fun to perform. One thing will lead you to another. Some things will not appear to make sense immediately. Relax, and move your mind to another area of the diagram. Do not become critical of yourself. You can do no wrong here. Let the inner you take over.

Now go to a quite place where you will not be disturbed for the next 20 to 30 minutes. You will need a pencil, and a piece of paper. It’s time to construct your Auto-Diagramming Blueprint.

Diagramming Your Goal

1.Bring to mind a goal you would like to accomplish in the next 6 weeks. Make sure it is goal that really excites you.

2.Write your goal in the center of the paper and put a circle around it.

3.Now close your eyes, and relax for a few moments. Ask your inner mind to give you suggestions on how to reach this goal. This may seem a bit esoteric, but the answer you receive will amaze you.

4.Now open your eyes, and write down the first thing that comes to your mind. Put a circle around it and draw a line connecting it to your goal.

5.Please look at diagram 1-1. This person’s goal was to break 80 over 18 holes. Notice the many facets they have blended together. They equate breaking “80” as being fun, in control, and very enjoyable. Some of the things you will diagram will have a direct effect on your physical training, but keep in mind that our main goal here is developing mental toughness.

Past experience has shown us that the more clearly we can define our goals the more chance they will have of becoming a reality. Our will to win will be strengthened. This will directly influence our strength, coordination, balance, and endurance.

It takes about 2-3 seconds to swing a golf club, but keep in mind that your body and mind will process over 90 bits of information during this time.

After completing your Auto-Diagramming Blueprint. Put it in a place where you will be able to see it on a daily basis. The more you review your goal – the deeper it sinks into your inner mind. Make a habit of reading your Goal Blueprint upon wakening, and again at bedtime.

Stretching 101

I see no disadvantages to stretching – unless, of course, you do it improperly, which is actually easy to do if you don’t know what you’re doing. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before beginning any stretching program:

· DON’T bounce when stretching

Hold your position for the specified time.

· DON’T stretch cold muscles

Always do some type of warm-up for at least five minutes:

jogging in place, walking on a treadmill, light jump rope, etc.

· DON’T overstretch

There should be a little discomfort, especially if you’re not

used to stretching, but it should not be painful.

· DON’T stretch a muscle improperly

If you are not sure of the proper stretch or how to perform

it, always ask for assistance from a professional.

Chiropractic Info

Chiropractors work with the subtle substance of the soul. We release the prisoned impulses, a tiny rivulet of force that emanates from the mind and flows over the nerves to the cells and stirs them to life. We deal with the magic power that transforms common food into living, loving, thinking clay; that robes the earth with beauty, and hues and scents the flowers with the glory of the air.

In the dim, dark distant long ago, when the sun first bowed to the morning star, this power spoke and there was life, it quickened the slime of the sea and the dust of the earth and drove the cell to union with its fellows in countless living forms. Through eons of time it finned the fish and winged the bird and fanged the beast. Endlessly it worked, evolving its forms until it produced the crowning glory of them all. With tireless energy it blows the bubble of each individual life and then silently, relentlessly dissolves the form and absorbs the spirit into itself again.

And yet you ask “Can chiropractic cure appendicitis or the flu?” Have you more faith in a knife or a spoonful of medicine than in the power that animates the universe?????????

Be In The Now

Visualize there is a bank that credits your account each morning

with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every

evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use

during the day.

What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!!!! Each of us

has such a bank. Its name is TIME.

Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it

writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest

to good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no

overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it

burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day's

deposits, the loss is yours.

There is no going back. There is no drawing against the

"tomorrow". You must live in the present on today's deposits.

Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness,

and success!

The clock is running. Make the most of today.

To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a

grade.

To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to

a premature baby.

To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly

newspaper. .

To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting

to meet.

To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the

train.

To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided

an accident.

To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a

silver medal in the Olympics

Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because

you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your

time. And remember that time waits for nobody.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome starts when the Median Nerve gets pinched in the wrist. Pain signals originate in the brain, and then travel down the neck region. They then move down the arm, and manifest in the wrist. In the wrist is a tunnel that allows the nerves to travel through. This tunnel narrows, and impinges upon tendons, ligaments, and the median nerve.

C.T.S. has many causes, and inflammation of the soft tissue is very common. This will crowd the tunnel, and interfere with nerve transmissions. Inflammation in the neck region can also cause C.T.S. The median nerve controls the thumb and fingers, all except the pinky finger. Pain, weakness, and numbness are common complaints in the wrist.

Aspirin, and ibuprofen are commonly used to help decrease the symptoms. Surgery is also recommended in some cases. Chiropractors have good success treating C.T.S. They perform an exam consisting of Orthopedic, neurological tests, followed by x-rays. Treatment consists of  therapy, realingment of the bones, exercise, nutritional supplementation, and bracing of the injured areas. Most case are resolved in 3-6 weeks.

Dr. Bob Moulas