This is my write up of what I have discovered through the WINNING WARRIOR Program, I hope that you ENJOY these words, for without the help of you, they may have never been written. And I may have never been me.
Much LOVE to you, Rose Marie.
APOGEE Acu-Tone: WINNING WARRIOR © Program.
Before I begin to address what I have
learned through my teachings of the seven point WINNING WARRIOR program, I must
first say that what I have gained from this learning experience is much greater
than what can be summed up in seven points. Through my teachings of this
program I have begun to have a profound sense of not only self, and who I am as
a person; but a much deeper understanding and awareness of what I can do as a
person. I now fully understand that
there is nothing that I cannot Be, Do, or Have. Yes, it is true that through
this learning process you will cover a wide variety of topics that are
essential for one to ascend and become the highest version of themselves, but
ultimately I believe that it is through these seven different points that you
develop a grand understanding of the bigger picture that is SELF. To understand
the whole, you must know the parts, and to understand the parts; one must know
the whole. This is a prime understanding of one way that the WINNING WARRIOR Program
works. Once you understand the many different aspects of what creates a
harmonious existence, do you truly begin to realize your human potential and
ability to be the co-creator of your reality; as above – so below.
My experience of the
seven different program points.
1.
The
Basis for Health and Vitality – One of the most important things I have
learned from the understanding of what the basis for health and vitality is, is
that if you truly wish to keep a healthy body; one must cultivate a healthy
mind. “Your mind is a garden, your
thoughts are the seeds, you can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.” If we
constantly chose to have negative thoughts or make negative decisions that
don’t serve our highest purpose, than these thoughts will echo into our life
and shape our reality. Aside from what
consequences, or awards, we receive from making a conscious effort to be the
observer of our own thoughts, we must also come to realize that taking care of
our bodies properly should be of upmost importance. We must not neglect our
bodies for we are only given one during this lifetime, and if you wish to live
in harmony; your health should be of great concern. If you are out of balance,
your body will always find a way of letting you know in many subtle, or,
screaming ways.
2.
Breath,
Power and Focus – I have come to find that if one has control
over their breath, one has control over their emotions; and ultimately their
own life. I have found out that how one
breathes is crucial in maintaining a myriad of different things. Being aware of
how you are breathing under certain circumstances, has the power and potential
of shaping how you react in any given situation and what the outcome is. Our
breath is the very instrument that orchestrates our lives. Very simply put,
the way we breathe is what gives us life. It enables us to view things much
more clearly, and allows us to stay focused. Its very power is what sends all
of the body’s internal messages to each and every cell within us, signaling
life. Once you begin to realize how powerful proper breathing is, you will come
to realize the power that you have within yourself to face all of life’s
challenges. Stay focused on your breathing, and you will find out a lot about
yourself. Breathe properly, and you will see that whether or not you are to be
thrown out of balance by any person or situation; is ultimately up to you. You
have the POWER, but you must FOCUS; and BREATHE. To breath fully at any moment,
is to live life fully in the moment. And when you live life completely in the
moment, you will understand just how joyful life is; and the perfectness of
where you are.
3.
Intention,
Attention, and Perseverance – Placing your attention on what
your intentions are, will effortlessly bring forth what is that you desire in
life. We often refer to someone who has good intentions as being a thoughtful,
caring, and great human being. This relates back to the Law of Attraction, if
you wish to make a change in your life, you must first declare what your intentions
are for making that change. By focusing your attention on it, and by staying in
the vibration of what it is that you are asking for; you will come to find out
that what you are asking for will always manifest. By vibration, I mean, tuned
in to that same mindset for which you intend to happen! If we want to hear a
specific type of music being played in our car, we change the radio station.
Our minds are no different, if you wish to receive a specific outcome in life,
you must change your intentions to receive the desired outcome; BUT YOU MUST
stay in the present. Your intent is for the future, but your attention must be
in the present. Your intentions are like the road map for which direction you
chose to travel in, but you will never get where you desire to go if you do not
pay attention to where you are presently heading! If your intention is to make it to work on
time, and you really mean it, you will place your attention on doing everything
possible in order to manifest this outcome. Ultimately, you will PERSERVERE. Perseverance
comes from having the right intentions, and focusing on that feeling of what it
is that you wish to happen. Change the signal that you’re putting out into the
world, so that you can change your life for the better.
4.
Exercises
– Readiness for Action -
All of the exercises that I have learned through this winning warrior program
have benefited me greatly. They have allowed me to stay in balance, or let me
know when I have come out of balance. These exercises (which I cannot share all
of them with you) have ultimately helped me maintain my sense of self, and have
given me the power to come out of all negative and stressful situations that
might typically make someone feel frustrated, angry, and worn out very calm and
relaxed. I understand that in order to be able to give 100% of myself, I must
be 100% of myself at all times. These exercises allow me to do just that, to be
able to lend a hand, or face any situation; without feeling like I have just
ran a marathon. By being given these tools, I have been given the ability to
give myself to others, without having to sacrifice parts of myself. This is
crucial to becoming a WINNING WARRIOR.
5.
Learning
and integrative approach – Beat the Barriers – yes, it is indeed
true that life is full of obstacles. The difference now is that I view every
challenge, past, present, and future; as being an absolute blessing and
opportunity for me to grow. I no longer believe in coincidence, there is only
synchronicity. So if life comes knocking on my door and presents me with a
challenge, I know that there is ALWAYS something I can do to face and overcome
that challenge; and that there is ALWAYS a lesson to be learned in the process!
Being able to have the knowledge, strength, and wisdom to beat the barriers
that stand in your way is key in becoming a Winning Warrior. The Winning
Warrior knows that there is nothing he cannot do, and that the only true
obstacle in ones live is SELF. This is why it is so important to KNOW THYSELF.
If one wishes to bring order to the world, one must seek the chaos within; for
ones life is no more than the extension of self. From this point of view, we can see that
darkness is nothing more than the absence of light, and “darkness cannot drive
out darkness;” so therefore the only way to beat the barriers in ones life is
to shine the LIGHT on them. If we want to release the hold that other people
have on our lives we must either do something, realize something, or come to
terms with something. But no matter what it is that we have to do in order to create
harmony within ourselves, we must do it out of LOVE, FORGIVENESS, and
ACCEPTANCE. LOVE is the most powerful weapon in the world. It is through the
power and connection of LOVE that brings people together, builds relationships,
builds bridges, creates opportunity, what allows us to express and realize our
passions; and it is through LOVE that we will heal ourselves and the people
around us. It is thanks to the WINNING WARRIOR program that I have understand
the power of love, and the power that it has to heal. Learning this integrative
approach has indeed allowed me to beat the barriers and once again, live from
the heart.
6.
Communication
and Creativity – An interesting thing began happening to me
during this process, it’s almost like the creative child within me started to
come out again. I now find myself always drawing, writing meaningful works of
poetry, and wanting to play any instrument I can get my hands on; even though I
haven’t learned how to play anything! I simply feel the music, and follow the
direction in which my hands want me to go. I can now see and feel the beauty of
art and its many forms, how art and music allow us to express ourselves without
the use of words. Sometimes it is just best to feel. This amazing sense of self-expression and the
ability to create with words and sounds now flows within me. I now understand
the meaning and power of human communication, and just how important it really
is. What is more beautiful than connecting with another human being? I have
realized that everyone I meet has something to say, a word of wisdom, or story
that is moving and powerful. We can learn so much from others if we simply just
listened, but not just listened to what they have to say, but listen to what
they truly mean. All of this is possible, but you must realize the connection
we all have to each other, so we can understand the beauty of interaction.
Learning to communicate with people is very important, especially how to
communicate with those that make us feel unworthy, sad, and frustrated. You
must realize that what people think of you is only a matter of their projected
reality, and what they say is only true if you agree with it! When I now
communicate with these people who used to make me feel this way, I do not see
these feelings of unworthiness in myself; but within the person speaking these
words. The great Tibetan author, Thich Nhat Hanh, would tell you “When another
person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and
his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs
help.” During this program I was given
the gift of being able to hear the truth behind what one is communicating. But
you must pay very close attention, for the true message that is being sent, is
very subtle. Communication and creativity, these two combined allow the very
expression of self.
7.
The SELF
defined – The self as defined… S pirit – E ternal – L ove – F aith. It
is very clear to see after reading this that the key to becoming a winning
warrior, is to find your SELF. It is to find the eternal spirit, to feel and
give love that you have within you, and to have the knowingness and the faith
of the perfectness of where you are. Finding your SELF is an extremely powerful
feeling; it is confident, compassion, awareness and an understanding of each
other with the lack of an egotistical mind. Through the WINNING WARRIOR program
I have experienced all of this, it is almost like I have been given a fresh set
of new eyes. I now see through the veil of greed, unworthiness, shame, pride,
anger, and defeat that I once could only see. It is through great vulnerability
that I have found my strength and SELF. In
order for one to become the highest version of themselves, one must understand
their weaknesses first. Vulnerability
has led me to humility, and a certain humbleness that can only be learned
through personal experience; not taught. Feeling vulnerable is a beautiful
thing, it is being unapologetically who you are; it is an expression that words
could never describe. It is that same vulnerability that has led me to BE my
very SELF. If I wasn’t willing to do so much self reflecting, if I wasn’t
willing to allow change to take place in my life, no matter how drastic and abrupt,
if I wasn’t willing to put myself out into the world to seek the wisdom of
others, be open to criticism, no matter how harsh, drop my pride and allow
myself to believe in some things that I couldn’t explain or prove, accept
myself, LOVE myself and ultimately BE my SELF; I do not know where I would be.
I have the power. I chose my own path. I
heal myself. I create my reality. I take responsibility for my life and who I
am. I am in control. I am a WINNING WARRIOR and above everything else; I AM.
This is me 100%, and this is only the beginning of my journey. It is my
postulate to help inspire others so that they can come back to the realization
of who they truly are, and so that one day you too, may find your “I AM.” This
is life of the WINNNG WARRIOR
Eric Toher, Your perspectives and service offerings are most welcomed.
Lately I've been getting a lot of questions about what Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is, so I figured it was only right to post something about it to help answer some of those questions. ...
September 10, 2015
Eric Toher at Harriman State Park
Woke up early this morning to catch the rising sun 🌄. Spent my time listening to the rain and hanging with a few fish. Even though I was by myself, I did not feel alone. "If you go off into a far forest and get very quiet, you'll come to understand that you're connected with everything."
Sky above - Earth below - Peace within
After many months of self work, inner reflection, and change; I have been bestowed upon me the symbol of the Winning Warrior, and proclaimed a Winning Warrior myself. In this post I have shared with you the final Paper I have written in my last task of obtaining this achievement. The contents included in this paper are the highest expression of what it is that I believe to be true in life, and in myself as well. This paper is who I AM, tested and proven. And it is also all that I have learned within the last 6 months. The willingness to search for, and BE ones SELF is no easy task, and I consider this to be a true Graduation to becoming ONE with all that is within me. I invite all to read this paper I am sharing, for within it is the expression of my heart, and truth of myself. I Hope it inspires you to find your own self as well. -- "KNOW THYSELF, as written on the forecourt of the temple of Apollo at delphi. You have opened the very portals of cohesive consciousness. Best ever unto you - Rose Marie Raccioppi Founder/Director." -- A huge thank you to my teacher for guiding me along the way. More work is to be done smile emoticonPAPER is on my blog. Link in my bio! smile emoticon much love to all! http://www.toherhealthandfitness.com
The WARRIOR Within
Pulsing sounding of heart
Breath and life ne’er depart
Reaching, grasping quest be known
The cry, the call for love be shown
Tenderness and care, constant be the refrain
Life and destiny calling its claim
Heed well the need, the desire
For expressed be the passion and fire
The questing soul holds to light divine
Beyond all constraint, all confine
The WARRIOR Within sounds liberation’s plea
The SELF, the SELF, the conceived destiny.
Rose Marie Raccioppi
Founder/ Director
APOGEE Paradigm™
WINNING WARRIOR Program©
For Personal Enrollment and/or more information contact:
Rose Marie Raccioppi, MS FABI
APOGEE Acu-Tone™
Tappan, New York
