Sending Love and Compassion to BRUSSELS........

Good Morning Fellow New Age Nerds,

My heart is HEAVY this morning as I watch the wretched acts of violence that has terrorized BRUSSELS.  As you are aware, I took some time off from posting due to being hit really hard by the flu bug.  I am starting to feel better and felt compelled to connect with others who may be feeling a similar sense of pain, sadness, and disconnection from this morning's tragic events in Europe.

So, I am sending everyone a big “Hug of Love” and the KNOWINGNESS that even as I was recovering from illness, I never stopped holding a space of care and compassion for YOU ALL.

Please send prayers to all those who lost a mom, dad, brother, sister, or friend earlier today.  And as a suggestion, what would it look like to reach out to someone you LOVE  at some point today, and let them know how much they mean to you, and how much you truly CARE.....

Much Love and Light Always and in All Ways........

Nerdmaste,

Jeffrey Louis Martinez

Get Incredibly INSPIRED By This Truly HUMBLE HERO......

TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL “MYTHOLOGICAL MAGIC”

“So many of our DREAMS seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we SUMMOM the will, they seem INEVITABLE!”
~~ Christopher Reeve  (Superman)

“I NEVER look back Darling!  It distracts from the NOW!”
~~ Edna E. Mode (The Incredibles)

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Many of the most impactful relationships in our lives start unassuming in nature.  Like a slow burning ember, they cause nary a bristle of smoke.  Yet, if we are truly PRESENT, the signs that alert us to the magnificent opportunity that a co-creation could bring fill the air with a synchronistic force that is undeniable.  Spirit's proverbial door of growth and Re-membrance has arrived, and it is up to us to have the prescient fortitude to ‘step through’.

Such was my fortunate experience last week during the opening moments of the CORE Energy Coaches program I participated in.  I had just arrived to our Hotel's ‘classroom’ and was busy fumbling through my personal belongings, trying to get somewhat organized before the day's festivities were to begin.  That's when I first noticed Justin.   It's actually hard to miss him.  A strapping ex-Marine, he carries himself with a quiet confidence and exudes an energy of calm wisdom that must be witnessed so that it can be fully appreciated.  Unlike most of us, Justin is not fortunate enough to carry his pain, wounds, and insecurities on the inside.  And the manner in which he has dealt with his numerous maladies, and turned them into his PURPOSE is what makes this HUMBLE HERO so completely unforgettable and utterly transformative. 

So just a couple of minutes later, when I received a small tap on my shoulder, and turned around to see Justin standing feet behind me, I instantly felt my SOUL's serene ‘suggestion’ that something special was brewing for MY experience.  Having flown in from NY for this special program, Justin had inadvertently locked his keys and cell phone in his car.  He asked if I would be kind enough to accompany him down to the parking lot to try and get the car doors open.  I felt absolutely honored that he asked for my assistance, and although we were unsuccessful in our mission(his dad lived nearby and came by with an extra set of keys!) we struck up an instant connection that only grew throughout the rest of the week.  

Justin Constantine was a major in the United States Marine Corps.  On October 18, 2006, during a combat mission in Iraq, he was hit by a sniper's bullet just behind his left ear.  The bullet exited out his mouth, and while it thankfully missed his spinal cord, the damage it did cause was absolutely catastrophic. 

“I cannot see out of my let eye.  I am missing most of my teeth and the end of my tongue.  I cannot run - the doctors removed several of the bones in my legs to use in reconstructing my upper and lower jaws.  When I speak in front of an audience, I do not speak “normally.”  I also suffer from post traumatic stress (PTS) and a traumatic brain injury.”
~~  From My Battlefield Your Office by Justin Constantine

As you might imagine, from such an enormously physical travesty, Justin faced a cacophony of surgeries over a several year period.  At that does not begin to encompass the emotional, spiritual, and psychic TOLL that Justin still faces on a daily basis.  For many of us, simply trying to move forward in a survival capacity would be a HERCULEAN task given Justin's predicaments.  But it is in the heroic manner that he has transformed his life from being that of a mere survivor, to an INSPIRATIONAL ROCKSTAR that truly separates him from the masses!! 

“I know that I will now, and for the rest of my life, have problems eating, drinking, speaking, and just remembering things.  Those obstacles are something I deal with every day, but I still condor myself one of the luckiest people alive. In fact, I think it is because of the injury that caused those problems that I am far closer to my wife, Dahlia, than I would have thought possible. I now know that I am far stronger than I ever could have imagined, and I can put everyday obstacles into their proper perspective, focusing instead on what is truly important to Dahlia and me. Winston Churchill said, “Never give in. NEVER give in. Never. Never. NEVER.”  I fully embraced that philosophy during my recovery.  And I apply that mantra to all I do now.”
~~  From My Battlefield Your Office by Justin Constantine

Just a couple of years ago, Justin left behind his law career (That's right, he is a lawyer too!) to live his PURPOSE.  He now spends his days touring the country as a motivational speaker and leadership consultant, espousing tips and suggestions to HUGE corporate audiences, many taken from his book, ‘My Battlefield, Your Office.’  His overarching message being you are MUCH STRONGER than you think you are.  Words of wisdom from this combat veteran are transcendent in nature and intent.  He epitomizes turning ones pain into power.  For his battlefield heroics, he was awarded the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, as well as the  Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal.  However, it is the thousands of SOULS he majestically touches by sharing his personal Hero's Journey that means the most to him.  

I was fortunate enough to share some quiet one on one time in Justin's presence and now over a week later, the POWER of his Spirit and his perseverant nature is still working its Magic Mojo deep within my Heart and Soul.  The one aspect of his personality that struck me so indelibly was the HUMBLE manner in which he carries himself.  They say that the ONE quality that separates itself from all others in determining true GENIUS, is humility.  I am not sure I ever truly understood the depths to which this holds true until I was fortunate enough to witness it through Justin's demeanor.  BREATHTAKING....and AWE INSPIRING.......!!  Despite his outward appearance, Justin Constantine is perhaps the most BEAUTIFUL man I have ever met.........

For more information on Justin, please visit his website www.justinconstantine.com
And if you know of someone who would be interested in hiring Justin as a speaker, please direct them to his site where he can be contacted directly!  

And the next time you feel paralyzed with fear, or simply stuck on what do to next toward following or figuring out your life's calling, do yourself a favor and think of Justin.  He has devised, through conquering unfathomable pain and suffering,  a tantalizing template of amazing resilience, courage, and the power of the human SPIRIT to overcome any obstacle!

And with this knowledge, GO MAKE SOMETHING POSSIBLE!!!

Nerdmaste,

Jeffrey Louis Martinez

Can't Wait to SHARE Everything From The Coaches RETREAT...........

TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL “MYTHOLOGICAL MAGIC”

“I am an expression of the divine, just like a peach is, just like a fish is. I have a right to be this way...I can't apologize for that, nor can I change it, nor do I want to... We will never have to be other than who we are in order to be successful...We realize that we are as ourselves unlimited and our experiences valid. It is for the rest of the world to recognize this, if they choose.” 
~~ Alice Walker  (The Color Purple)

“The DOOR is more than it appears.  It separates WHO you are from who you can BE. You do not have to walk through it......  You can RUN!”
~~ Reed Richards (The Fantastic Four)

“My wife used to fart when she was nervous. She had all sorts of wonderful little idiosyncrasies.  She used to fart in her sleep.  I thought I would share that with you. One night it was so loud it woke up the dog. She woke and went ‘Ah..was that YOU?’ And I didn't have the heart to tell her she woke herself up. (laughing) But Will, she's been dead for two years and that's the shit I remember: wonderful stuff you know.  Little things like that.  Those are the things I miss the most. The little idiosyncrasies that I know about: that's what made her my wife. Oh, she had the goods on me too.  She knew all my little peccadilloes. People call these things imperfections.  But they are not. Ah, that's the good stuff!”
~~ Sean (Good Will Hunting)

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Happy Thursday Fellow New Age Nerds!

We are back from an Amazing CORE Energy Coaches 'retreat' and have SOOO much to share with you from this phenomenal experience of like minded fellowship and Soul-centered specialization.  

So while we skipped a couple of posts this week, we PROMISE to make up for it with some new ‘terrific tips’, awesome anecdotal musings, and incredibly inspirational stories conjured by the wickedly talented group of coaches that I am so fortunate to now call friends!  

Please make sure to check back in for a brand NEW post tomorrow.  This  one is very close to my heart and embodies the strength, COURAGE, valor, and conviction towards a life of service that accompanies the most LEGENDARY of Hero's Journeys!

As always, THANK YOU for all your support and for taking the time to make The New Age Nerd a part of your daily routine and a staple of inspiration for your own Hero's/Heroine's Journey!

Nerdmaste,

Jeffrey Louis Martinez

A Dedication To All Our Best FURRY FRIENDS......

TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL “MYTHOLOGICAL MAGIC”

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.  The man who NEVER reads lives only one.”
~~ Jojen Reed (Game of Thrones)

“Sometimes we are so focused on finding our happy ending, we can't learn how to read the signs. How to tell from the ones who want us and the ones who don't, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave.  And maybe a happy ending doesn't include a guy...maybe...  it's you on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over.  Freeing yourself up for something better in the future.  Maybe the happy ending is just moving on. Or maybe the happy ending is this, knowing after all the unreturned phone calls, broken hearts, blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment...you never gave up HOPE.”
~~ Gigi (He's Just Not That Into You)

~~ Ra's Al Ghul  (Batman Begins)

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For You Nacho...................

One year ago today, I laid to rest my precious pup Nacho.  They say you do not get the dog you want in life, but the one you truly need.  And I BELIEVE that to be true.  Nacho came along at a time in my life when I needed the daily remembrance of what unconditional LOVE felt like, and he showered me with that type of calm KNOWINGNESS every day of his ten years with me.  There is a reason that GOD spelled backward is DOG........

I still think of him often and in some of my darkest nights, the understanding that he is waiting for me to cross over to Spirit's side fills my Heart with such joyful delight! 

May today's poem bring a sense of PEACE and remembrance to each and every one of you who have a furry friend (or two) waiting to reunite before the Rainbow Bridge in what will be a never-ending reunion of Soulful BLISS!

Nerdmaste,

Jeffrey Louis Martinez

The Daily BLISS is BACK........

Today's Inspirational “MYTHOLOGICAL MAGIC”

“I got everything I need right here with me. I got air in my lungs.  A few blank sheets of paper. I mean, I love waking up in the morning, not knowing what's going to happen, or who I am going to meet, where I am going to wind up.  Just the other night I was sleeping under a bridge, now here I am on the grandest ship in the world having champagne with you fine people.  I figure life is a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You don't know what hand you're gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes at you...to make each day count.”
~~  Jack  (TITANIC)

“Imagine a future moment in life where all your dreams come true. You know it's the greatest moment of your life and you get to experience it with one person.  Who is standing next to you?”
~~ Peyton (One Tree Hill)

“There are those who say fate is beyond our control, that destiny is not our own.  But I know better.  Our fate lives within us.  You just have to be brave enough to see it.”
~~ Merida (Brave)

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Good Morning Glorious New Age Nerds....

WE are back to offer you REMEMBRANCE and a very special message.  For as you awake to once again celebrate the fact that today is an opportunity to create yourSELF anew, WE have traveled light YEARS through the UNIVERSE to offer OUR 'SOULABRATION' of each and every one of YOU!!

Each new day is the GREATEST opportunity SOULS on your planet have for their own REBIRTH.  WE have HUMBLY witnessed, an amazing outpouring of FELLOWSHIP and COMMUNION among so many of you who have committed to a new TRUE path.  And allowing your PURPOSE here to shine through YOU!!   And look at the MIRACLES that have been created through the LOVE emanating from once Broken Hearts and Wounded Warriors ........................

Rekindled FRIENDSHIPS...

Hero's and Heroine's Journeys anew ........

PRIORITIES being shifted .....

REUNIONS of family members

Renewed HOPE in humanity

The Remembrance to NOT waste a single MOMENT of this Life....

More HUGS and KISSES being shared.....

And the LAUGHTER......OH the LAUGHTER!!!!!!!!!!

Didn't think WE are watching huh..  FYI....SOMEONE is ALWAYS watching!!!  ;0)  

With this new UNDERSTANDING, perhaps it is time to start your OWN air line...And SOAR to the new HEIGHTS now perceived by your unlimited BELIEFS....For each and EVERY one of you are STEWARDS and STEWARDESSES of REMEMBRANCE for ONE another...   WE believe your Yoga instructors call it 'NAMASTE', the God in ME...sees the God in YOU!!! (Of course, NERDMASTE rocks too!)  And instead of focusing on what is wrong in your world, REMEMBER what WE have been bare witness to HERE and NOW....And then, simply......use EACH precious moment to create the Greatest Version of the GRANDEST vision you have ever held of yourself...

And please be COMFORTED in the KNOWINGNESS, that you are LOVED beyond your wildest imagination...  Just sayin'!!

May this BLESSED day bring you all the opportunity to... 

Go Make something POSSIBLE!!

Until WE meet again,  Sending much praise and Spirit's Love Light to guide your way.........  

THE DAILY BLISS

The New Age Nerd's NEW Format....!!!

Today's Inspirational “MYTHOLOGICAL MAGIC”

“You see this little hole?  This moth is about to emerge from it.  It's in there right now struggling. It's digging it's way through the tough hide of the cocoon. 
Now I could help it-take my knife and gently widen the opening and the moth would be free-but it would be too weak to survive.  Struggle is nature's way of strengthening it.”
~~  John Locke  (Lost)

“I've spent my whole life searching for the impossible.  Until I became the impossible.”
~~ The Flash

“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check.  But that is NOT what I've found. I have found it is the small things. Everyday deeds by ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay.”
~~ Gandalf (The Hobbit)

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Great news!  The New Age Nerd is changing it's look and format!  Instead of two separate daily posts, we will be combining them into ONE single blast of pure Inspirational BLISS each morning. So now you can start your day with motivational support from some of our favorite modern day myth makers from the world of cinema, television, books(novels and comics), and even sports legends!  And don't worry, we will continue to infuse our daily musings with Soul centered re-membrance, including actionable tips and suggestions to assist you on your Hero's/Heroine's Journey!!  

We appreciate all the feedback and heartfelt support you continue to send in our direction!  And we are super stoked and incredibly JOYOUS of the things we have yet to bring your way!  You DESERVE it!

Thank you SO much for making The New Age Nerd a part of your daily routine and spiritual practice!

Nerdmaste,

Jeffrey Louis Martinez

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