Episode 7: The Benefits of Ego Use, Compartmentalization, & Meditation

Episode 8: Crafting Your Journey

Ritchie discusses important aspects of life's journey and how we can go about gaining happiness, a sense of accomplishments, how to deal with adversities, and more importantly manifesting self-evolution. The meaning of life is finding meaning in your journey and Ritchie analyzes vital components which can serve as great tips if you're experiencing difficulties with obstacles, challenges, and set backs. He talks about how you can suppress or eliminate negative self-talk and overcome doubts which can derail you from your journey or goal.  Ritchie also recognizes that we all individuals so experiencing life, embarking on our journeys, being successful, making plans, and achieving goals our approaches will be different so he highlights that some of us will have to use unconventional ways to keep momentum. He talks about how we need to rethink failure, use failure as a learning tool, what can you gain from failure, perhaps its self-confidence, self-esteem, courage and determination.   So tune into this informative episode because believe it or not we are all on a journey.  "Start from nothing, stop at nothing, actions speak louder than words, so say nothing." Check out this interesting read from Matt Williams:  https://mattwilliamscreative.medium.com/lets-break-down-the-phrase-life-is-about-the-journey-like-intellectuals-8f5878a6cbe8

Episode 7: The Benefits of Ego Use, Compartmentalization, & Meditation

White Dragon Sifu Chris Miranda and Rock On Ritchie goes into an elaborate discussion about the ego and how it misdirects those who are easily influenced by external forces such as Social Media, Commercials, and even family or friends. Sifu Chris actually dispels the idea of making a need into a want by discussing how the ego is a master manipulator if we don't keep our sense of self-awareness sharp. We analyze how society dictates false desires, fraudulent needs which does end up leading into dissatisfying detrimental pursuits. Also, we talk about how the ego can push someone down confusing paths that lead to emptiness, void of emotions, confused thoughts and how unconventional ideas can cause deep seed issues.    Our discussion of compartmentalization gets very interesting as we discuss how meditation works in tandem with organizing thoughts, ideas, emotions, situations, and resolving personal issues. Sifu Chris reflects on his past in regards to how he had to suppress his ego when he initially opened his 1st White Dragon School at the age of 19 and how he realized that he didn't need a fancy school to promote quality instruction.  Sifu Chris dives into his reasoning behind evolving as an instructor and what his goals really are for his students, he speaks of it as a gift.  We discuss how Martial Arts and fitness work hand and hand and how simplicity and the efficiency of physical movement is all connected to the meditative process and how one can successfully achieve a resolution or tranquility. Also, we have fun talking about how one student came in and attempted to challenge him and how his ego left him bruised physically.  More importantly Sifu Chris really explains in details his student process, how you can get involved, how his school is family, women, and group friendly. His Colorado based White Dragon School has been in operation for 20 years so it is a prominent pillar in the Wheat Ridge/Arvada community.  So take a look at the link below if you're interested in more information:    https://www.whitedragonmartialarts.org/

Episode 7: ECM Stinger

Hey, Power Gang we have special guest, Sifu Chris Miranda of the White Dragon School in Colorado joins us at the Power table to discuss ego, compartmentalization, and meditation. So be sure to tune in tomorrow because this is one of the best episodes of the season.  "It's All About The Power Within You"

My Traumatic Past Leading Into Panic Attacks

Rock On Ritchie specifically reflects on his past by taking you on a journey through certain pivotal points of his childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood which were the key areas of where his panic attacks were triggered later on in his adult life. His personal experience reveals some physical, mental, and verbal abuse that he encountered from his Mothers Ex-Husband, getting jumped and bullied in grade school through junior high school by three boys, just because he was considered different and refused to follow the crowd. Ritchie fully expresses his time with a therapist, and how his therapist applauded his resolve and how he aided with analyzing traumatic memories in order to prevent panic attacks presently.   Listen to how Ritchie wonders why he's still here because of a near fatal car accident on a Texas Highway in the 1990's while he was in the Army. He talks about his 3 close teenage friends who all endured physical, sexual, mental, and verbal abuse and how they formed a comradery which helped them survive day by day. Ritchie recounts a horrible crash during a night vision convoy in the Army and how that changed him forever. He also recalls his time spent in Seoul, Korea and how visiting the DMZ made him realize how appreciative he was of residing in America. Ritchie is offering this relatable episode to help those who are experiencing panic attacks, to let them know that you're perfectly normal and there are ways to preventive ways to cope with panic attacks. Panic attack management is the best way to get out in front of those stints, being able to recognize what will trigger panic attacks, maybe there's some past trauma or memories that need some attention or resolution in order to prevent future panic attacks.  So hey, take courage, seek some help...its not your fault, ever.  Panic Attack Tips:  https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-a-panic-attack#2.-Recognize-that-youre-having-a-panic-attack  https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/panic-attack-how-to-help

Victim Mentality: Drama Kings & Queens

* Have you ever played the victim card or know people who play the victim constantly?  * Have you ever felt like you were being manipulated by a friend or family member who always had an issue? * Have you been told to take the victim players side in a conflict not knowing the full truth behind a situation?  * Has a victim player said that they knew that you wouldn't believe them?  Rock On Ritchie goes into depth on the Victim Mentality subject as he discusses how some friends or family members play the victim card when they're really the villain or the catalyst of every issue, situation, and/or conflict that happens. Ritchie discusses how to ask the victim critical thinking questions, how to get to the bottom of the issue, how to set boundaries, prevent disrespectful treatment and most importantly how to minimize your involvement with those drama types who constantly refuse to accept responsibility for their actions.  Ritchie also talks about how to observe red flags, tell tale signs, habits, behaviors, defensive mechanisms that victim players use in order to play on your sympathy, use your loyalty, and leverage your affection for them so it works in their favor. He discusses noticeable patterns that victims show in friendships, relationships, home life, work life, and other areas. He discusses how people who play the victim are usually isolated, alone, always playing the "woe is me" attitude, always involved in some drama or controversy and how they are unstable, very opinionated, leave out important facts, unreasonable, and they're usually toxic to good friends and family members so they end up being ostracized or cut off from others lives.   There are 3 sides to a story: your side, their side, and the true side; so Ritchie peels back the layers to help you identify fact from fiction, truth from omission, honesty from drama and most importantly protect yourself from people who play the victim when they're villains and manipulators in disguise.  If you're constantly being played or used by a friend or a family member who constantly plays the victim then you need to listen to this episode. Ritchie goes in no holds barred.  "Lets Help You Take Your Power Back!"