Who am I?
I am a Seeker, a Healer, part Warrior, part Sage. I am both a Student, and a Teacher. I am a Fighter that values peace and self – discipline. I am an Intellect that understands, that it is what I do not know which makes me grow and learn. I am a good spirit, a Warrior of light, a vessel of energy. I am incomplete and evolving through self - acceptance and self -actualization.
I am MadzookJoe
I have experienced horrible pain and immeasurable pleasure. I have wielded deep darkness and I have discovered the absolution of powerful light. I have experienced sexual repression, guilt and shame. I have also discovered the joys and freedoms offered through sexual openness. I have trained hard and yet still tasted defeat. I have known the sweet savor of victory. I have hurt others, and I have been hurt. I have failed, and I have known varying measurements of success. I have argued, negotiated, and agreed with many Worldly and Astral perceptions. I believe in the physical and the meta - physical. I have searched for, and found the greatest depths within individuals. I have known how shallow humanity can be. I am a circle made of linear contrasts. I accept no label prescribed by another but have been labeled many things. I am born of storied experiences. I trust in the stability of balance while I seek the power of passion and spontaneity, the waves of an adventurous life. I live life to the fullest and go fast or slow according to the barometer of the present moment. I endeavor to enlighten and to discover. I am a soul on a journey. I am just going to be ME!
Joe Jekel
Joe Jekel holds a holistic approach to his lifestyle and perspectives, drawing schema from many theories of psychology, Eastern and Western philosophy, biology, quantum physics, physics, physiology, and kinesiology. Joe finds powerful contributions toward his spirituality contexts within the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, Druidry, Wiccan, Animism, Confucianism, Humanism, Gnosticism, Mayan, American Indian, Greek Mythology, Celtic Polytheism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity constructs. Joe is a practitioner of multiple martial arts and fighting styles. Joe is avidly involved in physical fitness components of living a meaningful life.
Joe considers himself a warrior, philosopher/sage, jester, visionary, and a seeker/nomad as defined in the MADZOOK eight characters. Joe believes that individual responsibility and personal accountability are important keys in fulfilling one’s personal life long journey. Joe is a husband, a father, a son, a student and a mentor. Joe has a strong belief in energy manifestations, and freedom of personal choice in all matters of sexuality expressions or determinations. Joe postulates that a primary etiology construct for human development and performance enhancement derives from self - discovery and acceptance, in contrast to blind tolerance or allowing one to settle for something rather than choose it. Joe believes life is a journey of perpetual discovery and education summed of experiential life and academic knowledge attainments. Joe is very candid and does not work with any clients that are not very candid with him. It is Joe’s philosophy, that performance enhancement and all development constructs of the self, do not manifest wholly when candor or communication of honest perspectives and contexts are absent. Joe takes a position that confidence and an appreciation of beauty (yours and others) is vital to become accepting of your own ability and capabilities, without cynical judgments or envy and pride as disruptions of the process.
Certifications/Qualifications:
EdD – Performance Improvement Leadership (current student)
EdD Post - Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Accountability
M.S. Sport Psychology – Graduated with distinction (3.93 GPA)
B.A. Psychology – Graduated Cum Laude (3.58 GPA)
CITI Certified for Human Research
A.C.E. – CPT (Personal Trainer)
Certified Boxing Instructor
Certified Holistic Life Coach
Certified Qi Gong Instructor
TEFL (ESL Teachers License)
Member - (AASP) Association of Applied Sports Psychology
Member – The Foundation for Critical Thinking
World Traveler
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