Don’t forget to thank those who make a positive impact on your life
Someone asked me recently, do you know who you are? I provided the usual reply…”you know, 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 off are the roles I play in life, not really who I am. No, to get an… Read More Who Are You?
I was out to dinner with my mother the other day when a man and his wife and daughter walked by. The man said “hello!” I looked around. Is he talking to me? There was no one else there, so I realized he was looking at me and I responded with a sprite “hello!” right… Read More Hello World.
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/themartialartswoman/04_The_75_Item_Rule.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:14 — 15.4MB) | Embed THE RULE In 1999, a top business executive in corporate America made a decision. It was not a decision that he needed for the advancement of his professional career, or one that promoted, demoted, hired, or fired someone. It didn’t have to do with the… Read More The 75 Item Rule
The day after Father’s Day Dads go back to being who they are Trying to figure out their teenage sons’ choice of music Or why their wives change their hair color When they are already well-loved the way they are They get up in the morning for work Or line up what they need… Read More The Day after Father’s Day
Like you, I’ve had tons of struggles with time issues, staying positive through challenges, raising a family, working and multi-tasking just to keep up. I don’t have a lot of “me” time and I sometimes compromise sleep or eating well. If this is also you, don’t worry! If you can carve a few moments out of… Read More Mastering a Powerful Life
Ego. The bad kind still exists but really should be snuffed out. You may have millions of dollars and wear the nicest clothes; or, you may be very smart and create new and incredible things. You may own a mega corporation or have fifteen children and a nanny. All that is great, but you are no… Read More Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts
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, either, not a spouse, lover, friend, father, mother, child, co-worker, minister, or acquaintance. Happiness doesn’t just happen. That is like a martial art student believing that… Read More 4 Ways to Practice Happiness
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be threatened at gun point or physically assaulted? Being shoved in a car against your will or scurried away into the wilderness? How would you defend yourself? Would you grapple on the ground, kick and punch, or yell and scream at the top of your… Read More The Most Important Self Defense Ever
There’s only one you. You are made up of bits and pieces of parents and family. You base decisions on friendships, events, and past experiences. You like things a certain way. You are already the person you are meant to be…or are you? By changing your attitude, magnifying your talents, exploring your uniqueness, and exchanging… Read More You, Only Better
I walked along a path at the park one day with my family. We had to walk quite a while, past a sandy playground, down along a wooded area, then through the picnic grounds just to get to the river. There were a lot of steps to take, but it was worth it. We took… Read More Find Your Life Path
