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There are many things we cannot change. We struggle with scenarios out of our control. We easily divert to negativity. It does not need to be that way. We can make a difference. We can combat negativity by doing our best to create positive energy in a negative world.… Read More How to Combat Negativity
I really miss walking through the dojo door. These days, I practice martial arts at home or take online classes. While I am happy these opportunities exist, I miss the transition from daily life to when I take my steps through the door to the floor of the martial art dojo. The frame of the… Read More The Dojo Door
That is when I learned one of the biggest lessons of my life: the lack of opportunity I felt, was created not by circumstance, but by me.… Read More Break Through!
In its most basic form of martial art practice, no words need to be spoken and no language barriers exist.… Read More The Universal Language of Martial Arts
Let’s face it. We all have days when we do not feel positive, when life takes a difficult direction, or when we are not feeling our best. Even the most positive people struggle with the daily grind and the highs and lows of life. Sometimes it is okay to feel a little off kilter, or… Read More 5 Reasons You Are Incredibly Awesome
The Right Choice A lot of people wonder why I choose positivity. Yes, it’s a choice, and not always an easy one. Like you and many others, I am predisposed to a negative mindset and must muddle my way to something more positive. Years ago, I easily gave up on myself. Giving up seemed like… Read More Never Give Up
Every person has undiscovered passion, purpose, and talents.… Read More Pick Your Passion
In a world of strife and turmoil, how can you keep a positive outlook and believe that there is still good? Difficult times seem to surround you from every direction. I listen to the news sometimes and my heart drops and skips a beat. I wonder where we are headed. What direction is the world… Read More Change Your Heart
Balance On occasion, someone thanks me for being brave enough to put myself out there on social media. When I began my social media journey 8 years ago, I never really thought of it that way. But back then there were not many women promoting themselves or their martial art or allowing a personal glimpse… Read More Bravery
Martial arts taught me about overcoming. The air in the dojo is filled with effort and diligence. Learning martial arts creates a situation where you never have the opportunity to give up.… Read More Martial Arts and Mindset
