Tip#985: Re-Energize in Nature, Part 2 - The Legend of Tarzan

I just moved back home after 10 weeks of house sitting a friend’s beautiful home and I am already missing it especially the lush backyard garden (see tip#970). Everyday it was filled with the sounds of robins and chickadees singing and bathing themselves in the fountain pool or the sprinkler I’d set up. Squirrels were also jumping around and once in awhile I’d catch them just sunbathing sprawled out under the hot sun!

This was the first time I spent this length of time in nature and I really soaked up the feel of the grass and earth under my bare feet. I always felt re-energized! I also loved seeing how many cherry tomatoes were ripe enough to eat each day. They were so delicious and they reminded me of my dad’s cherry tomatoes in his garden when I was a kid. He loved gardening so his spirit was always with me in the garden.

My dad's memory also came up when I saw the film The Legend of Tarzan because we’d watch the old black & white Tarzan films on Sunday afternoon TV! Fond memories.



The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

The action adventure film, The Legend of Tarzan, is about Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård), also known as John Clayton III, and his return to Africa with his wife Jane (Margo Robbie) after a decade living in Victorian England. This is a thrilling update of this classic character and filled with lush locations in Africa and mesmerizing scenes with lions, apes, elephants and other wildlife. See: movie trailer 

I am really glad this film delivered what I enjoyed about the old Tarzan movies like how he communicated with animals, exotic locations and his trademark yelling! Skarsgård also created a very noble and heroic character who was also sporting a super ripped body! Some of the jungle scenes were so beautiful they felt like iconic visuals I wanted to see again.

And despite problems I had with the film’s pacing and editing I still highly recommend you see it especially if you are a fan of Tarzan. Actors Samuel L. Jackson and Christoph Waltz also star and give good performances.

You can always feel re-energized by watching a favourite film. At the same time if you are able to get outside into nature you can feel and soak up the beauty of fresh water, green grass, lush trees and plants as well as the sun shining in a bright blue sky. Whatever way you choose to re-energize yourself enjoy each and every moment down to your soul (or sole)!

Related Tips:
Tip#367: Feel The Bliss of Nature – The Black Stallion
Tip#544: Re-Energize in Nature - The Fox and the Child
Tip#985: Re-Energize in Nature, Part 2 - The Legend of Tarzan
Tip#1103: Re-Energize in Nature, Part 3 - Open Range


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Tip#984: Life Lessons in Your Favourite Movies, Part 5 - The Godfather

In my previous post I used the term “beautiful and brutal” and it can also be applied to one of my favourite movies, The Godfather. It is an epic, cinematic experience on so many levels and so beautiful to watch. And despite its brutal violence there are enduring life lessons to embrace about family, loyalty and not taking things personally.

The film has made a tremendous impact on cinema and on pop culture over the decades. It has also become a popular resource for teaching lessons on life, leadership and business. Just check out the many listings on Google:

The Godfather: Life & Business Lessons
The Godfather: Leadership Lessons



The Godfather (1972)

The crime film, The Godfather, chronicles the Corleone New York crime family from 1945 to 1955 first highlighting Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and then the transformation of Michael Corleone (Pacino) from reluctant family outsider to ruthless Mafia boss. This incredible cinematic achievement is filled with iconic, memorable scenes, dialogue, music and performances by Brando, Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and the rest of the supporting cast. See: movie trailer 

Whenever I see this film I always receive some sort of inspiring lesson or reminder of how to get unstuck in a life or work situation. It would show me actions to do and not to do. What resonated recently was the calm confidence that Tom Hagan (Robert Duvall) demonstrated when being yelled at by the film producer early in the film. He maintained a peaceful, articulate, professional attitude which Vito also demonstrates in the first part of the film and later by Michael as he begins to take leadership of the family business. As it is repeated throughout the film the lesson is to not take things personally and that it is only business.

Inspiring Themes:
• Having a Vision
• Passion
• Perseverance
• Indestructible Optimism
• Resilience
• Business
• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Family
• Supportive Relationships

Favourite movies affect each of us emotionally as well as intellectually. This is why I highly recommend viewing these films and listen carefully to what they are telling you. The movie heroes could be showing you how to solve a current challenge or issue in your life. Check out a favourite film of yours today and see what you will learn!

Related Tips:
Tip#642: Life Lessons in Your Favourite Movies, Part 1 - The Croods
Tip#701: Life Lessons in Your Favourite Movies, Part 2 - About Time 
Tip#901: Life Lessons in Your Favourite Movies, Part 3 - A Home of Our Own  
Tip#951: Life Lessons in Your Favourite Movies, Part 4 – Learnography’s Brunchography – Freedom Writers  
Tip#984: Life Lessons in Your Favourite Movies, Part 5 - The Godfather
Tip#676: Life & Work Lessons from Movies – The Internship



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Tip#983: The Power of Emotional Release, Part 2 - Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru

“Out of pain comes unbelievable strength.” 
Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru

This summer has been both amazingly beautiful and brutal. House sitting and tending the lush green garden with warm, sunshine weather has been rejuvenating and re-energizing. At the same time I’ve had to deal with the unexpected death of a friend (tip#981), death of a stray cat (tip#977), sciatica pain (tip#979), tennis elbow, a fractured tooth and family issues that made me aware of long term suppressed anger I needed to deal with. And I knew somehow all of these situations were connected and the future of my life and career depended on releasing inner blocks and trapped emotions. I have found that personal growth intensive seminars can be an effective method.

If you've attended any personal growth program or retreat then you know how powerful they can be. Over the years I have attended T. Harv Eker’s The Millionaire Mind Intensive twice (tip#465) and The Mastery of Self Expression (tip#538 and tip#351) and each time my life has been transformed. These events allowed me to slowly peel away layers within me like an onion of issues stemming from childhood. These layers were blocking joyful experiences I wanted in my relationships with family, finances and mental health.

I’ve also been curious to what taking a seminar with Tony Robbins would be and now I (and you) get a chance with his Netflix documentary. All motivational speakers and workshop facilitators have different styles and now you can see if Robbins and his program is what you need to shake up your life and mindset for the better!

Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (2016)

The documentary film, Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru, is a behind-the-scenes look at "Date With Destiny" a six day seminar facilitated by internationally renowned author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins. This movie is filled with intense, emotional moments of individuals revealing personal issues they want to be free of and the methods Robbins uses for them to understand, embrace and let go of these blocks. See: movie trailer

For years I’ve had an undefined fear about Tony Robbins and seeing him in action in this film helped me see that what I feared is what needs to come out within me. His intensity, tenacity and lion-like assertiveness mirrored trapped emotions within me wanting to come out such as suppress/unexpressed anger since childhood. Robbins fierceness is shocking (so many F-bombs!) and yet highly effective. Seeing the courage of individuals highlighted in this movie inspired my own courage to go even deeper within myself then I’ve ever done before!

The film is not an in-depth look at the person behind Tony Robbins but is more a taste of what his programs are like. Yes you could see it as a two hour advertisement but I highly recommend you view it through an optimistic mindset and see how its insights and emotional scenes provide answers for your own life and work problems. Issues like painful relationships, abuse and suicide are addressed. Allow these personal stories to stir up your own emotions and insights of what you could do to improve your perspective of who you are and your inner strengths. And keep watching the show past the end credits for an amazing bonus scene!

Documentaries can inspire you to look at yourself in a whole new light. They can give you real-life examples of people with the courage to overcome painful, life-long challenges. They can also demonstrate methods of personal growth that could inspire you to utilize. Let documentaries and their heroes motivate you to be a courageous, fearless lion!

Related Tips:
Tip#57: Activate The Power of Your Mind, Part 1 - 11 Movie Tips
Tip#836: Activate The Power of Your Mind, Part 2 - Trapped Emotions - E-Motion
Tip#839: Activate The Power of Your Mind, Part 3 - Trapped Emotions – Pleasantville
Tip#912: The Power of Emotional Release - Supergirl – Creed
Tip#983: The Power of Emotional Release, Part 2 - Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru
Tip#986: The Power of Emotional Release, Part 3 - A Monster Calls  

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Tip#982: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining, Part 4 - Life, Animated

I believe there is always a silver lining in every person’s dark cloud in life. There can be great learning for that person and for the people that hear their story. I see the mental health challenges of my life path to be an epic journey of self-discovery and enjoy sharing it on this blog, my books and motivational presentations.

And recently I’ve begun to see a pattern with daily hydration, nutrition and psychological issues as my causes and cures for symptoms of clinical depression. It feels like light is slowly revealing why I've been riding a roller coaster for over 15 years. So if you or someone you know is dealing with depression and seeking alternative solutions then this post and my story is for you.

Daily Hydration:

On a recent hot, humid day I experienced sudden symptoms of depression and later did a meditation for what to do next to feel better. I then received a strong insight to research the keywords “water depression” and found online articles and websites like www.watercures.org that said increasing water intake daily was a surprisingly simple and effective method for lowering symptoms. It makes sense too since 75-80% of our brain is water and our body is 50-60%. And since each person is recommended to drink eight 8-ounce glasses (2 litres or half a gallon) per day I then realized I was unintentionally dehydrated. I wasn’t drinking half of that! I immediately went out and bought a new water bottle with measurements on the side and have been drinking 2 litres per day and am feeling better. I don’t even mind that I have to go to the washroom more because my mental health is the priority! Learn more: Water & Depression

Daily Nutrition:

The brain/gut connection I’ve been researching and documenting on this movie/wellness blog (see tip#880 & tip#945) and on my Instagram channel continues to reveal long-term nutritional deficiency as causing depression symptoms such as loss of focus, concentration, hopelessness and extreme heaviness in my arms and legs. This summer I was relaxed about my gut health diet inspired by Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Josh Ax’s research and ate less vegetables and had more white flour based foods.

Recently I ordered a freshly made Belgium waffle and after my first bite my body was screaming not to eat it. Not wanting to waste it I ate half and finished the rest the morning after. That’s when I began to feel a loss of concentration and catatonic very much like Robert De Niro’s character Leonard in the 1990 film Awakenings. The condition I experience is actually called psychomotor retardation.

Thankfully, I was cognizant I was slipping into darkness and my gut was telling me (no pun intended!) the lack of green vegetables and the waffle were the cause. Since I am a visual learner I found inspiration on Instagram and found delicious photos of meals using the hashtag #eatmorevegetables that I could prepare. The next day I focused on buying, cooking and eating a tasty vegetable stir fry and later roasted vegetables and salads. Recommended amounts are 3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups fruits. I began to feel much better. For me it feels like inflammation is what happens in my brain and body so the silver lining is discovering how fun healing can be with uplifting foods!

Psychological Issues:

I continue to benefit from the two Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programs (CBT) I took last year (see tip#863 & tip#910). With recent relationship issues that triggered much anxiety I feel blessed that the silver lining is revealing life-long repressed/suppressed anger feeding the inflammation of my mental health challenges. Dealing with trapped emotions is what I've already been exploring in order to remove chronic blocks in life (see tip#912). This is an area I’m currently researching for therapeutic options and resources to heal. One powerful resource that flooded me with insights was Netflix’s documentary Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru. I’ll be featuring this film in an upcoming blog post. See: movie trailer

See tip#899: Three other factors for managing depression

If you resonate with any of these solutions then please try them out for yourself. I am just documenting what methods work for me and feel it is my calling to share my journey to help others. It is equal to my passion for writing about films that teach me about myself and that help me persevere and stay resilient during life’s challenges. There is so much to learn from movies and documentaries especially ones about real people who discovered the silver lining of their own dark clouds.


Life, Animated (2016)

The documentary, Life, Animated, is about how classic animated Disney films helped a young autistic man, Owen Suskind develop reading, writing and communication skills. This heartfelt, inspiring story shows the empowering and healing aspects of films while shedding light on what living with autism is like. See: movie trailer

There are two areas of inspiration in this film, one is Owen’s resilience and resourceful use of cinema as a learning tool and second is the love and support of his parents and brother. When Owen suddenly showed his mental challenges at age 3 and solutions seemed hopeless his family never gave up on him. And through animated classics like The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and more, Owen found the strength and means to persevere and learn how to grow into a young man and live a fulfilling life.

This documentary also touched my heart because it mirrors my life path of how movies saved me in dark times and taught me how to take personal leadership in my life, career and mental health. I’ve also had a vision that my life story would one day be made into a movie so it could inspire others. That would be the ultimate silver lining of the roller coaster ride of my life experiences!

Activating your indestructible optimism is about first believing there is a silver lining in the challenges you face. You’ve got to envision it even if you can’t see any hope or a solution in front of you. Real-life stories and movie heroes can help you see the invisible. Be motivated today to be the hero in your own life story and see through the dark cloud you are in!

Related Tips:
Tip#67: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining, Part 1 - 4 Movie Tips
Tip#621: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining, Part 2 - Silver Linings Playbook 
Tip#902: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining, Part 3 - Mental Health - K-PAX  
Tip#982: Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining, Part 4 - Life, Animated
Tip#200: How To Build Indestructible Optimism - 9 Movie Tips


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Tip#981: See New Perspectives - Now You See Me 2

I attended the most amazing memorial for my friend Caryl Herbert who unexpected passed away from cancer. It was onboard a cruise ship on Lake Ontario that sailed through the Toronto Islands on a gorgeous sunny, breezy August Monday. And since she was part of several singing groups there were many friends performing songs and encouraged us all to sing along. The warm summer air was filled with songs by the Beach Boys, Del Shannon, Elton John and The Beatles.

It was a different perspective to celebrate someone’s life instead of their death in such a wonderful setting. Being on the water and seeing the lush green of the island trees warmed each of our souls. There were moments of tears and yet more laughter and smiles as I met new people and shared our memories of our absent friend.

I first met her at The Gift Circle Meetup group (see tip#683) back in the summer of 2013 and later organized movie nights at her luxurious condo theatre (see tip#707). It was a time where friends made from the Gift Circle could reconnect and enjoyed good food, good conversation and uplifting films like Groundhog Day, The Artist and Christmas in Connecticut. These memories and Caryl's generous, supportive spirit is what I'll hold close to my heart when I think of my friend.



Now You See Me 2 (2016)

The thriller film, Now You See Me 2, continues the adventures of illusionists, The Four Horsemen, who resurface from hiding and are forced into performing an almost impossible heist. This entertaining movie is filled with exciting magic tricks, illusions and twists and features returning actors Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. It also welcomes new additions Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Radcliffe, Jay Chou and Sanaa Lathan. See: movie trailer 

I loved the first film, Now You See Me, and the second part continues the beautiful reveals of how seemingly impossible performances were done once a new perspective is shown. At first I thought these events were far-fetched or ridiculously impossible and yet once most were explained I was amazed and wanted to see the film again from the new perspective. These are life lessons from the cinema that always inspires me to see problems or sad situations from a new vantage point. And I think my friend Caryl would have enjoyed this movie because it was fun, entertaining and had a sense of wonder to it.

Yes, there will be sad and unhappy days we all go through. To turn your attitude around let movies and movie heroes demonstrate how to see these situations from a new perspective. Turn on your optimistic mindset and see the positives in the negatives in front of you. Films can help take you out of your reality for awhile and return you re-energized and with new eyes to see with! 



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