Welcome to leadership 101. Today’s lesson? You are a leader. That’s right. You are a leader. No one has to tell you that you are leader. You just have to believe it. There is a difference between being a leader and being a follower. Neither is more important than the other. The truth is that… Read More Self-Leadership
There is something special about practicing a martial art in nature. You feel the air engulf you and your senses come alive. You are “in the moment.” For me, the warm sun and vast Tucson desert give me a new perspective. I am exactly where I need to be in this very moment. MARTIAL ARTS AND… Read More A Single Moment
The best thing about courage is that it already exists inside of you.… Read More Courageous You
You may not see it right now, but your power and purpose are waiting for the right time, the right moment, to emerge.… Read More The Right Moment
In Tai Chi, perfection is not necessary or required for benefit.… Read More 5 Ways Tai Chi Helps Me Heal
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!
Do martial arts make me a positive person? Martial arts give me the confidence and conviction to step out and share what I know and what I’ve learned. There are times when I take my black belt for granted. I concede, somehow, that it is not that important. That is because I forgetfully wipe all… Read More Attitude and Positive Expectations
If it is morning where you are, rise and shine…and I mean SHINE! There is no better time than today to focus on a new you. Inside, you already have a wealth of knowledge, emotion, aptitude, skills, qualities, and interests that make you the most unique person on the planet! Be inspired to continue on… Read More Shine!
