Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy

Mastering a Powerful Life

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

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts

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

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Reader

4 Ways to Practice Happiness

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

Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader, Self Defense

The Most Important Self Defense Ever

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

Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy, Reader

You, Only Better

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

Learn to Appreciate

Just Listen

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… Read More Just Listen

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Philosophy, Reader

A Majestic Bridge Taught Me Life and Martial Art Appreciation

  The Skyway Bridge is a majestic connection between two counties near where I live.  It is constructed of steel and concrete and spans 4.1 miles over the Gulf of Mexico.  It is a popular spot for automobile commercials and even movies because of its location and design. This beautiful structure is rated by the… Read More A Majestic Bridge Taught Me Life and Martial Art Appreciation