Dave Kovar Living Lessons

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Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Nine Healthy Eating Guidelines

I will be the first to admit that the whole subject of what and how to eat can be extremely confusing. There is much...
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Living Lessons: Brief Moments of Clarity

Brief Moments of Clarity was born of author Dave Kovar's ongoing quest to learn how he could be at his best - emotionally, spiritually,...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

How Would You

How would you breathe if you were totally calm and confident? Breathe like that. How would you walk if you were amazingly vibrant and healthy?...
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Taking Care of Yourself

I am sure that you know this, but.... It never ceases to amaze me how many really smart people fail to see the connection between...
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Make Good Choices

Every day we are faced with myriad of choices. Most of the time, they seem pretty insignificant. I am hungry for a snack, should I...
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I Got No Problems – Nurturing Gratitude

I got no problems and nurturing gratitude is what its about, as well as living with a sense of empathy and compassion. ~ Dave Kovar
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Teaching Martial Arts

This is one of my favorite memories about teaching martial arts. Even though it happened over twenty years ago, I remember him like it was...
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Don’t Speak Badly of Someone . . .

"If you must speak badly of someone, don't speak it, but write it... in the sand, at the water's edge, near the waves." ~ Anonymous
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Eating Mindfully

Eating Mindfully refers to eating in a calm, slow, deliberate way. What exactly is eating mindfully? Believe it or not, you have practiced eating mindfully plenty...
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Why Every Parent Should Have Their Child Learn Martial Arts

Here in Sacramento and at Satori Academy NJ, we are trying to send out a clear message to our community as to why every...
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Don’t Be A One-Upper

Don't Be A One-upper (A re-post from my book "Brief Moments of Clarity") Several times in my life I've caught myself trying to outdo someone...
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Be Grateful and Express Your Gratitude

http://youtu.be/cVua9fZQHME grate·ful adjective feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. "I'm very grateful to you for all your help" If you are grateful and you express your...
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Are You Easily Offended

Offended??? of·fend·ed: resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. Have you ever known someone that is easily offended...Someone that practically looks for reasons...
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Understanding The Value of Positive Daily Rituals

There is an old saying that goes, “Take care of the days and the years take care of themselves”. This quote is as true...
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Living Lessons: Grandpas, Guilt and Gratitude

My children have been blessed to have all four of their grandparents alive, healthy and living close to them. Each grandparent is amazing in...