We inhale oxygen and release carbon dioxide, while trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. We are not in the universe; we are the universe and it is us. Everything this universe is made up of, came from a singular, tiny point. No matter how far it expands, there’s nothing more and nothing less. … Continue reading Connection and the Universal Human
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The Day My Ego Got a Smack-Down
And ...it was awesome! I felt the presence of my master instructor across the dojo, as I practiced kicks on the heavy bag. I knew he was watching and so, I did a bit of showing off. A Retired South Korean military (ROK Armed Forces) and a sixth degree black belt, his experiential wisdom was … Continue reading The Day My Ego Got a Smack-Down
If at First You Do Succeed, Try, Try Again
Somewhere, back in the early 1800’s, Thomas Palmer, in an effort to encourage American schoolchildren to do their homework, he wrote in his teacher’s manual, “’Tis a lesson you should heed, try, try again. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Shortly after that, Edward Hickson put the phrase in his ‘Moral Song’ … Continue reading If at First You Do Succeed, Try, Try Again
Kung Fu in 5 Easy Steps
“I know Kung Fu”, said Neo (The Matrix). Wouldn’t it be great if we could just “jack-in” and upload knowledge directly into our brains? Is it upload or download? I don’t know. But, a four-year degree is completed in an hour with no effort. Martial Artist, Yogi, or pianist. Just sit back and relax. Hmm. … Continue reading Kung Fu in 5 Easy Steps