There are some mornings when I wake up tired and in a bad mood. I know, that’s a terrible way to start the day! I have to remind myself that for many people I am a source of inspiration and encouragement. That is how I start to turn the negativity around. I remember that I… Read More Stretch Before You Practice
I frequently talk about the benefits of martial arts. They are not only a physical exercise, but they promote great mental wellness, too. In tough times, a martial art mindset can lead you in the right direction. You can win mental battles and increase physical strength at the same time. They empower women, men, and… Read More 4 Misguided Interpretations of Martial Arts
The other day I was driving when I ran into a few storms. I take it for granted that most mornings are dry and dark as I weave my way through a few country roads, then enter the highway and mesh with the oncoming traffic. It’s not too difficult and not too stressful. … Read More Reacting to the Storms of Life with a Martial Art Mindset
Today I checked out of a hotel after a four night stay. The vacation was mostly relaxing, although I did some work along the way, set a few appointments, and finished up a few projects. Well, that’s me. I cannot turn off my brain! Being away from home helped, though. I cut down on the… Read More Check-In To Your Best Life Ever
As an established blogger, I often get asked by new bloggers if they should promote their writing more via social media. Their first concern is criticism. Bloggers put themselves out there in the world in a number of different ways. Their grammar, their ideas, their opinions, their beliefs and their personalities are subject to criticism,… Read More Self-Confidence Trumps Criticism
Someone asked me recently when I was going to start saying “no” to all the different requests that I receive from people to write, review, or help in some way. He saw that I was starting to feel overwhelmed a little bit and pulled in many directions. It happens. I feel as if saying “no”… Read More Prioritize, Not Compromise
I admit it. I’m a peacemaker. Always have been. Always will be. I hate to see someone unhappy. I try to figure out why. I take the time to listen. I smile, I nod, I let them know it’s okay, whatever they are feeling. It makes me feel useful, to be a good listener, and… Read More Negativity In Your Face
I know, I know….why am I focusing on being a “female” martial artist and not just a “martial artist,” you are wondering. The reason is simple. I am a female martial artist and I see life through that perspective. There are plenty of explanations about why I feel being a woman in this industry is… Read More What Being a Female Martial Artist Means to Me (Video Blog)
When I was around eleven years old, I started writing poetry, songs, and short stories. It was an interesting time to explore music and words, feelings and thoughts. I could never figure out from where the words and thoughts came, but they did, and I released them onto a sheet of paper like releasing an injured bird… Read More The Contract
I’m part of a small challenge because I mentioned in a prior blog that I could find a way to relate anything…even a hamburger…to my martial art. Geez, what was I thinking? When Joelle, of http://abeginnersjourney.azurewebsites.net, called me to task and challenged me to write a meaningful blog about…all things, a hamburger, I had to… Read More The Martial Art-Hamburger Theory
