Aside from the gender bias of Thomas Carlyle’s quote which I do not like, the essence of what Carlyle is saying is especially poignant in our current state of affairs in the wold. How we treat each other in our daily lives right now is a reflection of the greatness that we each have the opportunity to show each other. It is actually in our own enlightened self-interest, in which kindness and compassion can unlock life’s abundances through our collaboration with others. Kindness has a way of connecting self interest with collaboration. When we act in kindness toward any person we essentially join them in working toward a common goal. When we collaborate, are more successful and we are more powerful. As a matter of fact, when we act with compassion then collaboration seems to be the default.
Browsing Category: Wellbeing and Mindfulness
What Do You Offer To Yourself And The World?
Me, former 8x Mr Olympia Lee Haney and my brother Asao Inoue
Mastering The New Year’s Life With Gratitude
I am starting this new year off with thoughts of gratitude. We all walk our life’s path the way we choose to. And no matter what happens along the way, we get to decide if our journey will be joyful, sad, angry or loving. We decide in every moment by that attitude we take toward […]
Belief Is Our Lens Which We Create With
This picture is from a photoshoot just a day before the 2010 North Americans. One of my favorite shots inspired by my friend and Hall of Fame bodybuilder, Shawn Ray! Thank you for inspiring me buddy! THB: The year is ending today and we will embark on a new year at midnight tonight. What awaits […]
I Am What I Feel
Me backstage at the Masters Nationals in 2010. I placed 3rd in the heavies that year. I loved competing and did so from 1989 until 2015. Now I just focus on coaching my clients, working with my athletes and judging some of the IFBB pro contests. My life as a retired athlete was a hard […]
How Do I Always Get What I Really Want?
Here is a shot from me at the 2008 North American championships, back when it was held in Cleveland. I have competed in 57 shows in my lifetime, in just about every weight class. What a wonderful competitive career I have had. While I do not plan to ever get back on stage, I love […]
You Are An Emotional Magnet
Well it is almost Christmas time so I had to post a picture of my favorite tree! LOL! I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful holiday season so far and I hope that your mind and heart is focused on the love and warmth that we all are entitled to in this life. THB: Another […]
You Are A Joyful Creature By Nature
This picture was just a few years ago at a the Fresno Classic. It is always great to chat with Kai Greene. I don’t know him well, but he is always wonderfully positive and truly a thoughtful person whenever we get the chance to chat! THB: Relaxing into our life’s wellbeing is essential to feeling […]
The Health Of Laughter And Love
Me being goofy a couple years ago at the Olympia with Danny Hester! Laugher and brevity have always been at the center of my ethos my entire life. Whether I am working or not, it’s always time to laugh, especially at myself. THB: Our health is determined by more than just what we eat and […]
Embrace Your Bias As A Part Of The Larger Whole
Here is a stage shot from the 2007 LA Championships, I won the heavy class that year (I’m center). Wow, life moves at the pace we decide to pay attention at. This days seems just like yesterday! THB: I can only see the world through my unique perspective. This bias is my limitation to understanding […]