The Power of Language

While I was training with Sasaki Sensei, a Shinto priest, he often spoke of the power of language. He said have you ever noticed how people in prison communicate? They are often guttural, vulgar, abrasive, mean, and violent. If you look at those that are educated or in high society, their language is very precise, prim and proper. It is almost as if their language creates their reality or environment.

This idea is the basis for neuro linguistic programming (NLP), Tony Robbin’s Neuro-Associative Conditioning, self-talk, as well as affirmations. Dr. John F. Demartini speaks about Paul Bragg who gave him an affirmation, when he was 17 years old. He was told to say, “I am a genius, and I apply my wisdom.” He has said it every day for over 30 years, and he claims it to be the source of his success. Today, if you read his books, such as How to Make a Hell of a Profit, and Still Get to Heaven, you will find tons of affirmations throughout.

This self-talk is inherit to our minds as human beings. They say that we have anywhere from 12,000 to over 50,000 individual thoughts on any given day. The question is, how do we talk to ourselves. What is our most dominant thought? What thought gets repeated over and over, training our brain and our instincts?

Who's Your Sensei??

I'm sure many of you have seen the wonderfully, hilarious movie Napoleon Dynamite. Well, It's not my intention to become an instructor or REX KWON DO, or to register you in a self defense class. Though I teach traditional Japanese martial arts, I am much more than your average strip mall franchise fitness or babysitting martial arts school instructor.

I take my role seriously. I try to fill the shoes of my master instructors, living the lifestyle and sharing the wisdom of the ancients with all of those I come in contact. My instructors were shinto priests, authors, self-help gurus, spiritual leaders and international speakers all rolled into one.

I started on my path of becoming a well-rounded individual and Sensei when I was 12 years old. I knew that life was more than punching and kicking, and realized the need to have both sides of every coin. I delved into the duality of man, and knew I was to be a healer and a martial artist.

Today I have a wellness practice where I assist people with their physical ailments through Japanese Acupuncture and gentle chiropractic. I also teach the traditional Japanese arts of aikido and iaido. Perhaps, most importantly I share and help guide people through challenging times and events to help them realize their potential to live the life they would love.

Some of my greatest spiritual mentors have been Masando Sasaki, Tempu Nakamura, Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, and Dr. John F. Demartini. People that hire me to consult with them find that I employ techniques and distinctions from them all.

The concept of Balance through Yin and Yang is at the core of what I do. I lead people through a process of balancing perspectives, and balancing there lives.

More to come, but for now check out the links to our websites to learn more or Call 303-322-5015 to receive a FREE consultation to see how I might be able to help you.

Dr. Albright is available for consultations and may be reached at 303-322-5015. To learn more about him visit www.whosyoursensei.com, www.rockymtnwellness.com, and www.craikido.com