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Someone asked me recently, do you know who you are? I provided the usual reply, “a mother, wife, martial artist, writer, friend…” blah, blah, blah. The truth is I didn’t take even a moment to think about it. And, what I spewed so quickly are the roles I play, not really who I am. No, to get… Read More Who Are You?
Steps to Success There are a lot of steps that you must take to succeed such as practice, knowledge, ability, perseverance, dedication, humility and diligence, to name a few. Success rarely just lands on your lap without these. But, there is one attribute that nearly encompasses all of these components in one swoop, and that… Read More Using Focus to Achieve Success
A kata is a choreographed set of martial art moves or techniques that simulate fighting an attacker. They are composed of blocks, kicks, punches, and stepping patterns. When rehearsed over and over, they help you improve in your skills. Some people claim that a kata, or form, is useless or no longer relevant. I believe… Read More Life is a Complicated Kata
Listen and Hear Sometimes the most profound things happen when we listen. The first cry of a newborn or the last breath of air exhaled at the end of a person’s life. One breath. That is all that holds us on the cusp between life and death. My father suffered from Multiple Sclerosis since he… Read More The Art of Listening
I’m not sure how to tell you this. There is nothing in this entire world that can make you happy. There is no person who can make you happy, not a spouse, lover, friend, father, mother, child, co-worker, minister, or acquaintance. It’s all up to you and it takes practice. Happiness doesn’t just happen. That… Read More Practice Happiness
Martial artists are all positive people, right? They don’t have bad days or difficult obstacles because they practice a martial art, right? Surprise. Martial artists are just like every other person. They train and teach and keep the momentum, but that is not to say that they do not struggle like everyone else. The difference is… Read More Five Ways to Overcome Negativity like a Martial Artist!
Practicing motherhood and martial arts together helped me improve as a human being. … Read More Fill Your Circle
Your practice in this specific moment helps you face some of your issues and concerns differently in the next moment.… Read More Improve Your Stress with Martial Arts
You and I face hard times. 2020 is an unusual year, at the least! One thing that I know about hard times, however, is that they drive me to find new and innovative ways to find opportunity and success. … Read More From Struggle to Opportunity
Martial arts they offer encouragement and improvement. Practitioners become more fit and healthy, learn to defend, are courageous, push their limits, and experience a jolt of success. … Read More No More Doubt
