Walking a different path, no longer fitting in, can be a test of character. When moving into unfamiliar territory, pioneers and visionaries typically face the fear of separation, being cut off from the group. At times like these, we need to remember that we’re not all here to fit in; some of us are here to lead.

"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson

For the Cosmic Athlete, even the ordinary tasks of life can become extraordinary. While many athletes may experience moments of clarity in “the zone”, most fail to expand this clarity into everyday life. Cosmic Athletes realize that "We are not the roles we play, we are the role players." A doctor out on the golf course is a golfer, not a doctor. A basketball player at home with his children is a father, not a basketball player. We express ourselves authentically when we surrender fully into what we are doing in the moment. In truth, we are not one of the roles that we play, but all of them. Each is an expression of our infinite self collapsed into a magnifying glass into the form of the moment.

This realization, allows Cosmic Athletes to capture the ease of "the zone" in every activity or venture in our lives. In this state of awareness, all sorts of consequent actions are brought into being as a result of very small and subtle intentions and movements. Rather than getting things done through effort and brute force, we start to operate very subtly. A flow of meaning begins to operate around us as if we were part of a larger conversation. Cosmic Athletes lead not only by doing, but by being.

The old paradigm of being a leader rests upon an underlying desire to stand alone atop the mountain looking down upon a cascade of admiring “lower achievers”. This is the essence of the "Darwinian Athlete" – the old paradigm. Let us enlighten you to the contrast of energy behind "The Darwinian Athlete" and "The Cosmic Athlete."

"Be the change that you want to see in the world." Mahatma Ghandi

Together we are creating a New Breed of Conscious Athlete Leaders that leverage the stage of sport to influence real change in the world. The essence of being the Cosmic Athlete is captured in the profound transformation that occurs within an individual which enables them to see the world through wiser eyes. When you are ALWAYS experiencing a deep state of inner calm and strength, you know that you have stepped up as an authentic leader on your team, in your community, society, and on the planet. Despite all of the perceived chaos "out there" in the world, you become THE touch-point for success, inspiration, and courage. Are YOU the Cosmic Athlete? If so, please contact us! We need to hear your story! Or, if you know someone who is the Cosmic Athlete, please nominate them by filling out the form on the Contact page.

“Damian will help athletes discover a new way to play the game and project a quality of leadership that reaches beyond just the team and touches the world.” Deepak Chopra Pioneer of mind-body medicine

Despite realizing a series of consistent successes early on in his high school and collegiate football career, Sean’s NFL career did not start out in the same vein. Because he did not fit the standard mold of the prototypical NFL receiver, standing at 5’ 11? tall, playing time was a tough commodity to come by. As a counterbalance to his early stream of successes, Sean spent the next four years in the professional ranks chasing after the illusive NFL dream, facing crossroad after crossroad in his path. The setbacks seemed abundant which could have prompted him to succumb to severe doubt and hopelessness.

A shift took place and he began playing the game in the same way that he approached his personal life – as a perpetual student on a path and process of mastering himself. As the shift materialized timing became his ally and opportunity knocked on his door for the first time in almost a handful of years. The first phase of his growth and the blossoming of his NFL career can be attributed to his tenacity. However, Sean’s greatness is a result of his thirst for growth both internally and externally.

The success that followed that shift resulting in 2 Super Bowl appearances, 1 Super Bowl ring, an appearance as a starter in the Pro Bowl, are all a by-product of his ability to couple tenacity with vulnerability. His tenacity is expressed through a powerful will to realize his destiny and realize the fulfillment of his desires. His vulnerability is manifested through his ever curious approach toward life – never the expert, always seeking knowledge and wisdom to fuel growth.

Sean is the Cosmic Athlete because his power comes from a place beyond his physical capacity. He embraces his role as an athlete with tremendous appreciation and fulfillment, because he is free from being identified with it. He is focused on the journey, not the destination. This “motto? is lived out by Sean each day of his career by directing his attention fully into the process of the moment, not the outcome or consequence of his actions.

This simple and subtle shift has opened Sean up to become not only a mythical hero and role model, but a visionary leader working with imagination, insight, and inspiration. Sean sets the bar higher for the modern day athlete as well as the athlete of the future. He pioneers a movement for athletes that lead by example and stand as true guides among their peers, their communities, our country, and across all humanity.

By seeing and acting upon that which is beyond just our personal needs and wants, we contribute to the whole of humanity. By transforming ourselves into greater beings, we create a collective evolution changing and healing the world. As so wisely expressed by Mahatma Gandhi in his statement "Be the change you want to see in the world", unity is created through this personal commitment.