The Misogi Challenge I am Jude. I believe that we need to be constantly challenging ourselves and embracing our personal growth. With that in mind, I decided to take on a misogi challenge. What is misogi? Misogi is a Japanese purification ritual that encourages individuals to do something extremely difficult once a year. The concept…
2023 Black Men’s Wellness Retreat I am Jude. The inaugural Black Men’s Wellness Retreat was held at the Tim Hortons Children’s Camp in Tatamagouche, NS over the weekend. In less than four months, the NS Brotherhood and some determined community members organized a FREE wellness event that attracted a diverse collection of Black men from…
The Cold Water Challenge I am Jude. I took a plunge in the ocean at Rushton’s Beach over the weekend. I completed this cold water challenge with a retired colleague, who incidentally seems to be enjoying retirement way too much. The assignment was simple. Find a location relatively close and get into the water. However,…
Springtime Review I am Jude. Spring has finally sprung. I can feel it. It’s a time for growth, rebirth and new beginnings. And accompanying its much anticipated return are longer days, warmer weather and the welcome sounds of songbirds again. The changing seasons also provide the perfect opportunity to revisit goals, renew efforts and take the…
A Life Well-Lived I am Jude. My heart goes out to everyone grieving Angie’s transition and I offer my sincere condolences to the Parker family. Death is never easy. However, I have come to believe that there are gifts on the other side of grief. Angie has left a remarkable example on how to Live…
Keep Going and Growing I am Jude. I continue to run every morning. It’s been almost two months now with the exception of two much needed recovery days. There is no clear goal or anticipated outcome and I’m certainly not trying to prove anything to anyone, except maybe myself. One day I simply decided to…
What I have learned from my Drink More Water Challenge I am Jude. Objectively, I recognize the benefits of drinking water and understand its central importance to our overall health and wellness. However, looking back over the last year I realized I wasn’t consistently getting enough water. So I decided to do something about it. …
I am Jude. I ran outside every day in December. I somehow convinced myself that I could do it and that persistent belief eventually developed into a 31-day personal challenge. Then I just started running. I have a regular 5k route that I follow most mornings but I like to mix up the length, scenery…
Pursue Your Passions in 2023 I am Jude. The new year is already upon us and I don’t know about you but I am excited about 2023. I understand that we will all experience our fair share of adversity, disappointment and struggle in the coming months. Pain, uncertainty and unexpected change are unavoidable elements of…
Chapter LVIII – Reflections and The Relaunch The Relaunch I am Jude. It’s time for a redesign! Judeclyke.com and The Book of Jude are under construction. I’m not sure what that means right now and I don’t expect any dramatic changes but I’m ready for something new. I’m looking forward to the unknown and the…