https://www.peterliciaga.com/ Life Mastery, Leadership, Discipline, Martial Arts, and Every Day Living. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:47:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://www.peterliciaga.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-Liciaga-image-13-32x32.png https://www.peterliciaga.com/ 32 32 Leadership, Discipline, Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Every Day Living. Peter Liciaga false Peter Liciaga pliciaga@gmail.com Peter Liciaga Peter Liciaga podcast Peter Liciaga's Podcast https://www.peterliciaga.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Podcast-image-3000px.jpg https://www.peterliciaga.com TV-G Mount Laurel, NJ Mount Laurel, NJ Daily 03fda2ef-97d9-5f82-a8ae-503694ea0fac https://www.peterliciaga.com/personal-spirituality-understanding-your-unique-journey-to-inner-peace/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:36:09 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=13367 https://www.peterliciaga.com/personal-spirituality-understanding-your-unique-journey-to-inner-peace/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/personal-spirituality-understanding-your-unique-journey-to-inner-peace/feed/ 0 The spiritual journey is an intimate exploration. It’s a voyage that each individual embarks upon, often silently, navigating the intricate pathways of their soul. It’s an endeavor without a definitive map or guidebook, and yet, its importance is paramount in understanding oneself and finding inner peace. For many, spirituality is about rituals, traditions, and practices […] The spiritual journey is an intimate exploration. It’s a voyage that each individual embarks upon, often silently, navigating the intricate pathways of their soul. It’s an endeavor without a definitive map or guidebook, and yet, The spiritual journey is an intimate exploration. It’s a voyage that each individual embarks upon, often silently, navigating the intricate pathways of their soul. It’s an endeavor without a definitive map or guidebook, and yet, its importance is paramount in understanding oneself and finding inner peace.



For many, spirituality is about rituals, traditions, and practices passed down through generations. But at its core, spirituality is deeply personal. It’s about the unique relationship one forms with the universe, a higher power, or simply their inner self.



Have you ever sat silently, letting the world fade, listening to the whispers of your heart? Such moments are spiritual in nature. They connect us to the essence of our being, offering glimpses into the vast universe within us.



The beauty of personal spirituality lies in its flexibility. Whether it’s through meditation, prayer, nature walks, or reading philosophical texts, each person has the freedom to choose their path. And while the journey is unique, the destination is universal: inner peace and understanding.



Cherish your spiritual journey. Embrace its uncertainties, its challenges, and its revelations. For in seeking, we find; and in understanding, we are liberated.



]]> Peter Liciaga full false https://www.peterliciaga.com/the-essence-of-gratitude/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:04:00 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=13327 https://www.peterliciaga.com/the-essence-of-gratitude/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/the-essence-of-gratitude/feed/ 0 The Essence of Gratitude: A Reflection with Peter Liciaga Welcome to another insightful session of ‘Daily Reflection for Living A Strong Life’. I’m Peter Liciaga, and today, we’re focusing on a powerful emotion that holds the key to a fulfilled life: Gratitude. The saying goes, “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” It’s a gentle […] The Essence of Gratitude: A Reflection with Peter Liciaga Welcome to another insightful session of ‘Daily Reflection for Living A Strong Life’. I’m Peter Liciaga, and today, we’re focusing on a powerful emotion that holds the key to a fulfilled life: G... The Essence of Gratitude: A Reflection with Peter Liciaga



Welcome to another insightful session of ‘Daily Reflection for Living A Strong Life’. I’m Peter Liciaga, and today, we’re focusing on a powerful emotion that holds the key to a fulfilled life: Gratitude.



The saying goes, “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” It’s a gentle reminder that joy doesn’t always come from acquiring more but from truly appreciating what we already have. Take a moment to ponder this. Can you list three things you’re genuinely grateful for today? These elements might be monumental or minuscule, ranging from a loved one’s comforting embrace to the rhythmic sound of rain against your window.



Gratitude is not just about saying ‘thank you’; it’s about feeling a deep sense of appreciation that permeates every fiber of your being. In our modern, fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to bypass these moments of gratitude. Yet, by consciously cultivating this emotion, we anchor ourselves to the present moment, seeing the world not as a series of challenges but as a playground of opportunities.



As you navigate through your day, let this reflection be a gentle nudge, a beacon guiding you towards a more appreciative and fulfilled life. Let each moment be an opportunity to acknowledge, to thank, and to love.



For those who’ve been touched by today’s reflection and seek more daily insights to empower their journey, I invite you to subscribe. Visit PeterLiciaga.com and immerse yourself in a world of reflections designed to inspire, challenge, and uplift.



Remember, life is not about the number of breaths we take but the moments that take our breath away. Let gratitude be one such breathtaking moment.



]]> Peter Liciaga full false https://www.peterliciaga.com/embracing-growth-opportunities-2/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:25:39 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=13340 https://www.peterliciaga.com/embracing-growth-opportunities-2/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/embracing-growth-opportunities-2/feed/ 0 Peter Liciaga full false https://www.peterliciaga.com/admitting-your-mistakes/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:49:00 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=7055 https://www.peterliciaga.com/admitting-your-mistakes/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/admitting-your-mistakes/feed/ 0 We are teaching our students at Dinoto Karate Center How Admitting Your Mistakes Is the Best Thing You Can Do It happens to all of us…we are going to make mistakes… What do you do when you make a mistake? What are you teaching your children? Here are four things you can do to own […] We are teaching our students at Dinoto Karate Center How Admitting Your Mistakes Is the Best Thing You Can Do It happens to all of us…we are going to make mistakes… What do you do when you make a mistake? What are you teaching your children?







We are teaching our students at Dinoto Karate Center How Admitting Your Mistakes Is the Best Thing You Can Do



It happens to all of us…we are going to make mistakes… What do you do when you make a mistake? What are you teaching your children?



Here are four things you can do to own your mistakes and come out looking like a hero.



1. Own it.



Take responsibility for whatever you did and understand the possible impact. If you don’t show your mistake, how will it get corrected? Of course, you’d rather figure it out on your own, but no one is right all the time. So, give yourself permission to be wrong, and don’t defend yourself in hindsight. Defensiveness is your number one enemy.



2. Be proactive about solutions.



How did the mistake happen? Pinpoint where you went wrong. Then ask yourself what you can do to fix the problem. Can you fix it on your own or do you need someone’s help? Don’t try to sweep it under the rug–that could backfire. Who should you tell? A co-worker, family member, friend?



3. Communicate the mistake to those affected or to those who can help.



Learn to communicate in ways that appeal to people’s humanity. Show your human side and be sincere. Show that you care to fix it. Be honest about your struggles and let others surprise you with their empathy and good will.



4. Trust people to help you.



Taking responsibility means sacrificing your pride, not pumping your ego. It also means showing trust in people to help you. What if everyone you knew owned up to their mistakes and wanted to fix what they had done? “Imagine if [people] could trust everyone else to have their back when things don’t go according to plan,”



This would be a beautiful thing…Yes?
]]> Peter Liciaga 1 1 full false 2:31 https://www.peterliciaga.com/self-responsibility-is-true-power/ Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:58:38 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=9048 https://www.peterliciaga.com/self-responsibility-is-true-power/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/self-responsibility-is-true-power/feed/ 0 Taking full responsibility of your life is true power. Once you understand this, you stop relying on others to help you live the kind of life you want or blaming them for things that don’t work out as you hoped. Taking responsibility of your life also means living a life with purpose and intention. It […] Taking full responsibility of your life is true power. Once you understand this, you stop relying on others to help you live the kind of life you want or blaming them for things that don’t work out as you hoped.





Taking full responsibility of your life is true power.



Once you understand this, you stop relying on others to help you live the kind of life you want or blaming them for things that don’t work out as you hoped.



Taking responsibility of your life also means living a life with purpose and intention. It means having a clear idea what you want out of life, having a plan on how to achieve it, and consciously making decisions that take you closer to achieving your desires.



It means intentionally doing the right thing, even if it might be difficult or painful at the time.



Taking responsibility for your life takes you from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat of your life.



Rather than simply following life wherever it takes you, you take the reins and start determining the direction of your life.



Take full responsibility of your life and experience true power.



#lifemastery #blackbeltstrong #power #responsibility
]]> Peter Liciaga full false 47 https://www.peterliciaga.com/the-power-of-your-intentions/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:39:00 +0000 http://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=5618 https://www.peterliciaga.com/the-power-of-your-intentions/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/the-power-of-your-intentions/feed/ 0 Intention can be a powerful force. For it is with intention that thoughts are transformed into results, that goals are achieved, that dreams are brought to reality. The intentions you are following are the ones you really, truly have adopted and empowered with your commitment. What matters are not the intentions you merely talk about, […] Intention can be a powerful force. For it is with intention that thoughts are transformed into results, that goals are achieved, that dreams are brought to reality. The intentions you are following are the ones you really,




Intention can be a powerful force. For it is with intention that thoughts are transformed into results, that goals are achieved, that dreams are brought to reality.
The intentions you are following are the ones you really, truly have adopted and empowered with your commitment. What matters are not the intentions you merely talk about, but the ones you actually bring to life with your actions.
Every genuine intention leads to a result. Every intention puts you solidly on the path toward whatever you intend. The trouble is that your intentions so often are contradictory, and end up working against each other. For doubt and fear are intentions just as much as are confidence and desire.
Imagine for a moment what would happen if you could get rid of all those negative, self-defeating intentions. Imagine the spectacular results of giving free reign to your positive, creative, productive intentions.
The truth is, you are completely free to choose your own intentions, and the ones you choose will determine the results you get.
So choose those intentions that truly move you forward, and leave all the rest behind.
Until next time, be black belt strong and live life courageously!]]> Peter Liciaga full false 2:03 https://www.peterliciaga.com/you-have-the-strength/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=5587 https://www.peterliciaga.com/you-have-the-strength/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/you-have-the-strength/feed/ 0 You have the strength to choose your thoughts. You have the strength to choose your actions, your attitude, and your feelings in any given moment. You have the strength to decide what to focus the energy of your life upon. You can be strong in any way you choose to be strong. Life will often […] You have the strength to choose your thoughts. You have the strength to choose your actions, your attitude, and your feelings in any given moment. You have the strength to decide what to focus the energy of your life upon.




You have the strength to choose your thoughts. You have the strength to choose your actions, your attitude, and your feelings in any given moment.
You have the strength to decide what to focus the energy of your life upon. You can be strong in any way you choose to be strong.
Life will often come at you fast and furious and in an unrelenting way. Yet as intense as it may become, it never has to overwhelm you.
For you can choose to be as strong as you must be. You can think strong and positive thoughts, and follow through with strong, decisive actions.
You can reach inside and feel the ever-growing strength that comes from the truth of who you are. You can connect that strength to everything you do.
You have the strength because you have the choice to live in accordance with your deepest, most treasured values. Choose to be strong, and bring those values more fully to life with every experience.
Until next time, be black belt strong and live life courageously!]]> Peter Liciaga full false 1:55 https://www.peterliciaga.com/my-parenting-lesson-for-today-change-myself-and-stop-taking-everything-personally/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:01:33 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=9023 https://www.peterliciaga.com/my-parenting-lesson-for-today-change-myself-and-stop-taking-everything-personally/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/my-parenting-lesson-for-today-change-myself-and-stop-taking-everything-personally/feed/ 0 The quickest way to change my children’s behavior is by first controlling mine. Almost every single issue I will be confronted with will come back to me learning how to control my own reaction and response. I have so much more power by controlling myself than controlling my children. The truth is that I have […] The quickest way to change my children’s behavior is by first controlling mine. Almost every single issue I will be confronted with will come back to me learning how to control my own reaction and response.





The quickest way to change my children’s behavior is by first controlling mine. Almost every single issue I will be confronted with will come back to me learning how to control my own reaction and response. I have so much more power by controlling myself than controlling my children.



The truth is that I have control issues. I am anxious about my children’s future. I have perfectionism issues. I bring my own expectations from my childhood. I this is all normal; and I must realize that this is my issue, not my children’s. It’s just that my children, especially my strong-willed child is the absolute gift because they cause all my issues to surface…so that I can be the grown up and change who I am.



There’s no blame or guilt here. I just need to be honest and humble. Being honest and humble will break down my children’s defenses and model the right way to live. Just realize when my child is giving me attitude or yelling at me, he’s probably angry at himself. So when I take things personally, I’m making it about me instead of giving my child the time and wisdom to help himself.



So, I need to stop taking everything personally and act like the mature grown up. Stop looking to my child for respect and demonstrate self-repect. Stop reacting, getting annoyed, and giving my child power over me, no matter how frustrating he is. I cannot follow his lead. I need to lead. Lead with self-respect, self-control and self-discipline.



Yes, this parenting thing is hard and being immature makes it even harder…. for both me and my children.



Have an amazing day and let me get back to work.
]]> Peter Liciaga full false 4:09 https://www.peterliciaga.com/be-bold/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:15:00 +0000 http://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=5679 https://www.peterliciaga.com/be-bold/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/be-bold/feed/ 0 If you have something to say, say it. If you have a point to make, make it clearly and unambiguously. There is nothing to be gained by timidly hiding behind vague insinuations. Get your opinion out in the open. Say what you mean to say, with confidence and clarity. When you’re clear about what needs […] If you have something to say, say it. If you have a point to make, make it clearly and unambiguously. There is nothing to be gained by timidly hiding behind vague insinuations. Get your opinion out in the open. Say what you mean to say, If you have something to say, say it. If you have a point to make, make it clearly and unambiguously. There is nothing to be gained by timidly hiding behind vague insinuations. Get your opinion out in the open. Say what you mean to say, with confidence and clarity.
When you’re clear about what needs to be done, take decisive action and do it. Not halfway, not halfheartedly, but with courage and determination. See it through to completion, boldly overcoming the obstacles which will surely arise.
Failing to speak up for what you approve of, gives support to what you oppose. Failing to decide, is a decision to fail. Failing to take action, allows opportunity to slip through your fingers.
You know who you are. You know what you believe. You know what must be done, and you know how to do it. Be confident. Be bold. The opportunity is now. Get it done.
Until next time, be black belt strong and live life courageously!
]]> Peter Liciaga full false 1:51 https://www.peterliciaga.com/my-3-rules-for-training-in-martial-arts-at-my-age/ Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:50:46 +0000 https://www.peterliciaga.com/?p=9005 https://www.peterliciaga.com/my-3-rules-for-training-in-martial-arts-at-my-age/#respond https://www.peterliciaga.com/my-3-rules-for-training-in-martial-arts-at-my-age/feed/ 0 Hi everyone! Today I found myself reflecting and reviewing my training in martial arts at 60 years old. In this video I share my 3 rules as I move forward in my martial arts training at my age. Thought I’d share. Have an amazing day. #martialarts #martialartsatsixty My 3 Rules For Training In Martial Arts […] Hi everyone! Today I found myself reflecting and reviewing my training in martial arts at 60 years old. In this video I share my 3 rules as I move forward in my martial arts training at my age. Thought I’d share. Have an amazing day.





Hi everyone! Today I found myself reflecting and reviewing my training in martial arts at 60 years old. In this video I share my 3 rules as I move forward in my martial arts training at my age. Thought I’d share.



Have an amazing day.



#martialarts #martialartsatsixty



My 3 Rules For Training In Martial Arts At My Age
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