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Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Mar 10
- 3 min
Breathing, Promotions, and Traveling
How do you restore your strength after class? Do you return to the office for a few minutes? Perhaps, you go to the bathroom or recover...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Run and Reach
Do you have any fitness goals? Is 2023 your year to lose weight and gain muscle? January is a prime time to take the first steps toward...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Oct 21, 2022
- 4 min
THAT Stinky Professor
The human body does not release toxins through its pores. Sweat is the ingenious way we cool off when temperatures rise or exert...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
Sunday Barks, Biceps, and Beer
Last Sunday morning, the dog barked at two ladies on the road outside our house. The walkers started the week with a few good steps...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 17, 2022
- 3 min
Lace, Walk, and Run
Do you run? If you are non-disabled, you can run. Today, you may not be able to run far or fast, but you can move a tad more quickly than...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Before You Speak
How do you prepare for a classroom lecture, meeting presentation, or another form of a speaking engagement? I've thought more about my...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Oct 8, 2021
- 3 min
Climbing Through The Struggle
What problems are you facing today? If all is well with you, take a few moments to be grateful. It’s also important to realize that...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Sep 10, 2021
- 5 min
A Marathon Without Training
How can you run a marathon without training? That's a foolish question! It would be best if you didn't attempt to run 26. 2 miles/ 42...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Capoeira Without Input
How much time do you spend on social media interacting with friends and looking for inspiration to develop your capoeira game? It’s been...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- May 14, 2021
- 3 min
Capoeira Circles and Life Squares
It's 5:49 AM on a Saturday, and I am standing on a circular wooden deck overlooking the Caribbean sea. I turn to the left and right of me.
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Mar 12, 2021
- 2 min
Mindful Moments
How can you incorporate mindful practices into your everyday activities? It takes consistent practice to bring your full self to the...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
Tattoos, Muscles, and Legacy
Do muscles, tattoos, and children make you a man? I’m sure you know the answer to that question. In case you’re having a fuzzy moment,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
Connecting Passion to Purpose
What is your passion? If passion is too strong, begin with interest. What interests you? After reflecting on these self-awareness...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 20, 2020
- 5 min
Teaching Capoeira and Learning Strategies by Instructional Design
How much time do you spend thinking about and working to improve your teaching practices?...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
Delayed Elections, Birthday Reflections, and Capoeira Completions
Did you vote in this year's election? I am not attempting to shame you if you decided to stay home and not vote. In some past elections,...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Oct 23, 2020
- 4 min
Life, Capoeira, and Faith
What changes have occurred in your life since she arrived at your home? Has Ms. Corona broken...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Oct 9, 2020
- 4 min
When Dark Meets Light
How are you managing this week? As we continue adjusting to social distance practices, it is important that we check-in with each other.
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
- Sep 11, 2020
- 3 min
Why mornings?
Have you ever experienced a rough couple of days?
This week has been tough. One of my young students passed away.
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