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CONVERGENCE BEAT TYPE 2 DIABETES

by Mike Gusky January 8, 2012

The second ring of the Health point of focus on my 2011 Convergence target was to have an average blood sugar of 140mg/DL with medication. I am both proud and pleased to share that I not only achieved that goal – I BEAT IT! My average reading for the last four months is down to 100mg/DL and it is completely med free. I am extremely grateful to have this in check without having to worry about the possible long-term side effects of the medicines previously needed to keep it in healthy range. There was a a lot that went into accomplishing this goal but the most important step was setting the goal!

“In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.”

The Secret

I whole heartedly believe in the power and magic of manifestation. But it is only one piece of the puzzle. It is a very powerful piece that can accelerate the achievement of your goals and dreams by both telling the universe of your desires and then surrendering to the flow of the energy to manifest those desires. I do, however, worry that too many proponents of manifestation are selling it as the only step necessary as if you can focus and visualize your dream and then just sit on the couch with a bowl of chips and wait for it to be delivered like a book ordered online. Not quite that simple. Definitely tell the universe of your desires, surrender to the flow of the energy, but then listen to the universe on what your next actions need to be and DO IT!

My Journey

I tell the universe of my desires and visualize them through the convergence target. The target covers many areas and lots of ground but the universe clearly directed my energy towards the highest priority. I didn’t consciously prioritize where to focus, it just flowed. In hindsight it makes complete logical sense that my first order of business needed to be fixing my body and subsequently my mind as a predecessor to achieving the desires in the other points of focus. I could research and even execute some actions in the other areas but body and mind had to be top priority. They all flow together and are interconnected, complimenting and supporting one another as my good friend Lou highlighted in his guest post.

So I went with the flow and it continues to pay dividends. Through my actions and focus to beat this malady I actually brought the entire “Health” point of focus into convergence through diet and exercise. This was my “Health” point of focus as proclaimed on January 17, 2011.

It is now not only fully complete but actually exceeded. I am probably in the best shape of my life. Even better shape than my Army days since my weekends no longer consist of consuming mass quantities of dark German beer like they did back then. Now its time to regroup and proclaim my 2012 desires in the form of a convergence target and see where the universe takes me.

What are your desires for 2012? How will you manifest them into reality?

ITS UP TO YOU!

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LETTERS TO THE LIZARD BRAIN (issue 1)

by Mike Gusky January 27, 2011

(Continuing from the initial letter in the No Excuses post this will be the first in a series of correspondence to that part of your brain that is the resistance – wants to hold you back – and looks to keep you average)

STALEMATE?

Dear Lizard Brain,

At first I was ready to concede this weeks battle to your resistance. The agenda and time demands provided numerous excuses to not stick to my diet plan, Blood sugar testing, or even medication plan. You won a few battles this week in your quest to stay average but the war is far from over.

I too won a couple battles this week; the largest of which is an increased resolve to defeat you and your quest. Even though I slowly caved into a few of your excuses to break my diet plan…

“The meals are arranged, it outs of your control.”

“A few pieces of that candy sitting in front of you won’t hurt, you need a pick-me-up”

“You better eat what is available – you dont have a choice”

… I still made far better food choices than I would have in the past and I will learn from this battle and plan a counter offense for the next battle!

Despite your resistance I made the first steps towards getting back into an excercise routine this week. Your “Ohio excuses” crumbled and I capitalized on your weakening defense to fit in some small steps. Push-ups, sit-ups, and 30 minutes on the elyptical may not sound like much but its a start with much more to come.

Although I would call the tactical results of this week a stalemate – the strategic results and increased resolve are your loss.

Be afraid, Lizard Brain, be very afraid.

Mike

I hope you are having victories against your own lizard brain. Remember that a couple set backs do not equate to defeat. How have you combated the resistance lately?

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Diabetes

Health

by Mike Gusky January 17, 2011

IT IS UP TO ME (YOU)!

I struggled a bit with using this quote knowing there are many individuals out there battling diseases and health issues that are in no way of their own doing but it is absolutely applicable in my own case and I am guessing in many of yours as well. To those that are fighting the good fight against what ever may be ailing you – you are an inspiration. Your strength and perseverance is something I can only hope to emulate. Everything I need to do to bring the “Health” point of focus into balance is completely in my power to either succeed or fail. I will succeed!

MY PLAN

Here is my plan to bring the “Health” focus point into convergence. The image shows the requirements to move the “Health” arrow inward towards the convergence point with green designated as complete.

Quit Smoking: “I don’t understand what’s so hard, just don’t light it up” – that has been my wife’s favorite line as far back as I can remember. Easy for a non-smoker to say, but in the end she’s right. I am actually embarrassed that, knowing everything there is to know about the health effects of smoking, I have been so unsuccessful in kicking the habit for good. It really is a testament to the inability of “Compulsion” to create a lasting effect. Add all the warnings and pictures you want – at the end of the day the individual has to want and commit to quitting. My latest trip onto the “wagon” was triggered by two things. Waking up in the morning hacking as if I had just walked out of a burning building and a trip to the doctor by my wife. During an appointment with our family doctor he asked her how I was doing and if I was still smoking. When she told him I was it was one simple candid reply that stopped me in my tracks………..”Well, tell him to make sure all his affairs of state are in order”. Wow, no lecture, no pictures, no pamphlets, no taxes – one sobering comment is all it took. That was October 11, 2010 and I had my last cigarette at 6:38 p.m. I haven’t quit nicotine all together yet as I still use the lozenges and an e-cigarette to curb the cravings. I dont even intend on trying to completely kick the nicotine in this first convergence target as there are other more pressing issues that need my focus. It can wait until the next set of goals. I am no longer inhaling carbon monoxide, arsenic, cyanide, formaldehyde, tar or any of the other roughly 4000 damaging chemicals into my lungs and that is HUGE! It is the only reason I consider the “Health” point of focus to be at the first ring of this convergence target.
Blood Sugar in control: Yes, I was doubly stupid! Not only was I a smoker but a diabetic smoker. Everything I have read says there are very few more deadly combinations. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 5 years ago and my commitment to managing it has covered the entire spectrum. When first diagnosed I immediately began researching all the variables that impact blood sugar levels and how I could impact them. I focused on doing everything right. Since then its been a roller coaster both in my commitment as well as results. I will get this under control first with the meds my doctor has me on and eventually in a future convergence target – without any meds!
Excercise routine / 20lb recomposition: Steeeeerrrrike THREE! YOU’RE OUT! – Add overweight with a sedentary lifestyle to the mix – aren’t I just the picture of good health? 🙂 Its going to be a little difficult to keep progressing in that great career from the inside of a BOX! In total I need to recompose ~40lbs but for this first convergence target I am looking at 20lbs and a solid excercise routine that I stick with. I actually love working out. There is no better high than immediately following a great workout. The hard part is MAKING (not finding) the time and getting through that first dip.

That is a high level look at my plan to bring the “Health” point of focus into convergence. As is the case with many data sets with multiple variables – correlation vs. causality can be difficult to identify. The three variables in my “Health” focus are no different but being a statistics junkie I plan on measuring the goals of this focus point very closely. The opportunity for improvement is limitless. I will keep my progress updated here. Next up is “Career” which is an easy one for this first target with so much else so far out of convergence.

What are your plans to improve your health and fitness this year?

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