Author Archives: frankcarbajal

We are all on an incredible journey that has been inspired and some what dictated by the Corona virus that has impacted the entire world. Who could ever have imagined in our wildest dreams that we would all be wearing face masks, social distancing, and spending so much time nearly locked up in our homes.Continue reading “An Incredible Journey”

Recently I wrote how important it is to maintain a sense of CALM and peace in spite of the world swirling around you. In order to do that your must create an emotional state that can take you there instantly. This is where your powers of imagination, creativity, and visualization will come to your rescueContinue reading “Changing Your State”

A week or so ago I wrote about my Uncle Mike’s passing. In many ways he mentored me without evening knowing, and sometimes that might even be the best kind of mentoring. I believe in a subconscious way his talks were sinking in without me even knowing. All I know is that he gave meContinue reading “Who Do You Look Up To?”

As we move into our sixth month of Covid-19 we must remain strong. With news going on nearly 24-7, about the pandemic, and now about the pros and cons of reopening our schools it’s quite normal for our stress level to rise. Staying positive with many negative reports surrounding us is one of our biggestContinue reading “Our Growth is Essential”

Yesterday I received news that my Uncle Mike passed away. When you lose someone you are close to it sends chills through your entire body when you hear the news. It wasn’t totally unexpected, but it wasn’t expected this soon. I new he was struggling somewhat with some health issues, but totally caught off guardContinue reading “Life is Precious”

In difficult times it’s very important that we connect with our Higher Power. We must listen to our heart more than we would normally do. Our heart will guide us on the path we need to take. Our analytical brain often over-rides our heart during stressful times. But, it’s our heart that has a veryContinue reading “Soul Speak”

When I was teaching in the California Prison System I wrote a poem on gratitude. I read the poem to the female inmates that were in attendance at an outdoor activity. I felt then, and I still feel the same way today, that we need to be grateful each day for the thing that weContinue reading “The Spirit of Gratitude”

This morning I practiced a technique I wrote about in my book. I meditated for about 18 minutes. It was refreshing and usually it leaves me feeling more alive and closer to my spiritual center. Like I expressed in the book, meditation takes discipline and I wish I could tell you it’s easy to practice,Continue reading “A Lesson from the One-Minute Prisoner”

Hello my name is Frank Carbajal and this is my first blog entry ever. I want to tell you briefly why I wrote “The One-Minute Prisoner.” After spending 20 years teaching inmates in the California Prison System know as the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), I had planned 10 years prior to writeContinue reading “The One-Minute Prisoner”