If you are willing to make a commitment to excellence and surround yourself with things taht represent ecvellence an pursue envents and experiences that become miracles, your life will change. When we speak of miracles, we speak of events and experiences in the real world that are beyond the ordinary.
Events that are beyond the ordinary. To be honest I find these experinces more often than not. It is in the stranger who lends a helping hand to those who need it. The constant kindness of human kind that comes out so often. But that is in a general sense of extra ordinary events in other.
My major experience with something beyond the ordinary would have to have been my wedding. There were many bumps in the road leading up to and on the wedding day, but it turned out amazing.
It had been a really warm week in the 2nd weekend of November last year. I really wanted a white wedding but there was nothing but the lovely shades of dirt and slush. Which was good for everyone driving up that weekend. But as it turns out, the night before my wedding it started to snow! We had a couple of centimeters come morning and it continued to snow big fluffy flakes all day. Not quite a Christmas miracle, but I feel wishing for snow was the closest that I could compare it to.
So may people who came and supported us. So many who gave up time for us and put effort into making mine and my husbands' day extra-ordinary. There was last minute preperations that needed to be done and people stepped up so fast to help us. As the wedding prep progress I realized that this was a celebration. Not only for me and my husband, even though we were the spotlight, but for everyone else. That our wedding was all about community and bringing people together for a celebration of us.
At the end of the day, I feel that this event was truly an extra-ordinary experience.
Thanks for reading again and I hope that everyone has a wonderful long weekend!
Friday, July 31, 2020
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Excellence in others
For most people, it start with technical excellence in a chosen field and a commitment to that excelllence. If you are willing to make a commitment to excellence and surround yourself with things that represent excellence and pursue events and experience that become miracles, your life will change.
Pursue events that represent excellence. Surround yourself with things that represent it. Be mindful of the media you consume and with whom you take company with. Find people who will have you improve yourself instead of tear you down.
I find that many times I am presented with media that shows up how "we can be better". Whether it is a make-up ad or a ad for a new protien bar, it always asks of us to change ourselves. Which, change, in and out of itself, is not bad. Change is inevitable, and it should be welcomed with grace and dignity. But to change for societal standards is, to think that we should have to buy our acceptance, is wrong. I feel this is a bit off topic that I wanted to get to. Because I feel this sentence is not talking about things as in material "things" but rather "things" we get by having an experience.
I used to have some people in my life who would refuse to see the positive in any situation and in the end of it all I found them rather nilhilistic. Never moving forward and thinking that its all worth nothing in the end. I found it rather tough to talk to them about anything and I found that talking to them more would sometimes have me running the same thoughts. This is not to say that the were bad or that they were abusive to me, but spending too much time with them I found myself dragged into the same spiral as them. It took me awhile to that out.
When I did though I found that being with different people charged me. Increased my happiness and kept me going. I discovered that some people want nothing more than to lift you up and enjoy your company amoung them. Those were the people that I wished to spend time with.
Being at the kwoon and surrounding myself with people who have the same goals as me has been a big push towards me achiveing excellence in Kung Fu. With out all of your guys feedback and support and without the constant presence of my little sister I doubt that I would be where I am today.
So thanks. And may we all strive towards excellence together!
Have a wonderful night and stay safe!
Pursue events that represent excellence. Surround yourself with things that represent it. Be mindful of the media you consume and with whom you take company with. Find people who will have you improve yourself instead of tear you down.
I find that many times I am presented with media that shows up how "we can be better". Whether it is a make-up ad or a ad for a new protien bar, it always asks of us to change ourselves. Which, change, in and out of itself, is not bad. Change is inevitable, and it should be welcomed with grace and dignity. But to change for societal standards is, to think that we should have to buy our acceptance, is wrong. I feel this is a bit off topic that I wanted to get to. Because I feel this sentence is not talking about things as in material "things" but rather "things" we get by having an experience.
I used to have some people in my life who would refuse to see the positive in any situation and in the end of it all I found them rather nilhilistic. Never moving forward and thinking that its all worth nothing in the end. I found it rather tough to talk to them about anything and I found that talking to them more would sometimes have me running the same thoughts. This is not to say that the were bad or that they were abusive to me, but spending too much time with them I found myself dragged into the same spiral as them. It took me awhile to that out.
When I did though I found that being with different people charged me. Increased my happiness and kept me going. I discovered that some people want nothing more than to lift you up and enjoy your company amoung them. Those were the people that I wished to spend time with.
Being at the kwoon and surrounding myself with people who have the same goals as me has been a big push towards me achiveing excellence in Kung Fu. With out all of your guys feedback and support and without the constant presence of my little sister I doubt that I would be where I am today.
So thanks. And may we all strive towards excellence together!
Have a wonderful night and stay safe!
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Commitment to Excellence
Mastery is the result of consistently going beyond our limits. For most people, it starts with technical excellence in a chosen field and a commitment to that excellence.
Commitment to excellence.
This applies to many things in my daily life. In my drawings or artwork I expect a certain amount of excellence from myself and the work that I put into it. Even if it not the best thing I have every done and I am frustrated with it, I take a step back, do something else and when I come back I find that things are not that terrible and that if I put that brushstroke there and add a few extra lines to that tree that all is not lost.
In cooking I strive for excellence because my food is rarely just for me. I want everynight to provide something (hopefully edible), to friends and family. And not just that, but I want to improve. I want to be able to make something that brings happiness and joy to the table. If I had added not enough salt or a little to much cinnamon to a dish, I recognise that it was a flop, but that I know better now. And the next batch will always be better!
In my Kung Fu it is the same. If there something wrong with a form that I am doing, stepping back from it and working on one section for a while will usually work it out. If there something missing from how I throw a punch or a certain element of a kick, I can always ensure that I know somthing is off consult a Sifu. From there I work towards prefecting it.
50,000.
Thats the goal. We got this guys!
Have a wonderful night!
Commitment to excellence.
This applies to many things in my daily life. In my drawings or artwork I expect a certain amount of excellence from myself and the work that I put into it. Even if it not the best thing I have every done and I am frustrated with it, I take a step back, do something else and when I come back I find that things are not that terrible and that if I put that brushstroke there and add a few extra lines to that tree that all is not lost.
In cooking I strive for excellence because my food is rarely just for me. I want everynight to provide something (hopefully edible), to friends and family. And not just that, but I want to improve. I want to be able to make something that brings happiness and joy to the table. If I had added not enough salt or a little to much cinnamon to a dish, I recognise that it was a flop, but that I know better now. And the next batch will always be better!
In my Kung Fu it is the same. If there something wrong with a form that I am doing, stepping back from it and working on one section for a while will usually work it out. If there something missing from how I throw a punch or a certain element of a kick, I can always ensure that I know somthing is off consult a Sifu. From there I work towards prefecting it.
50,000.
Thats the goal. We got this guys!
Have a wonderful night!
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Sticking to my guns
Mastery in our career and consciousness simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond the ordinary. Mastery is the result of consistently going beyond our limits.
Officially Day 1 of 15 min minimum. Already producing results. Heck yea.
Once again I don't think that I'l be posting all of these to Kwwon talk so if wanna see what I do day to day, they will all be on my blog...
On that note!
Mastery is the result of consistently going beyond our limits. I feel that this is really where discipline comes in. Always trying to improve ourselves whether it be phyiscally, mentally or spiritually. I would like to say that is it saying " I can totally shove 15 marshmallows in my mouth instead of 10" or " Today I can beat my record and sleep for 16 hours, because I can."
Instead of that I think it is more along the lines of " I feel really tired after that workout but I know that I can do an extra set of sit ups" or " I think that I did a really good job on X project, but I can help more!" Its recognizing that I reached a limit and that I can go even further. The descipline comes in doing exactly that.
Understanding that I can do that and will go farther, instead of saying " It's not worth it" "I'm too tired" " I can't do it today".
Going instead " I know that I am tired but if you do it, its a great accomplishment!" " You are going farther and getting stronger and are surely making an impact on yourself in someway!" Positivity instead of always saying no to myself.
When I write this blog, I know that I can continue to make promises and keep them. I will apply this to my daily life and see how it goes!
Till next time, stay safe and have a wonderful rest of the day out in the sun!
Officially Day 1 of 15 min minimum. Already producing results. Heck yea.
Once again I don't think that I'l be posting all of these to Kwwon talk so if wanna see what I do day to day, they will all be on my blog...
On that note!
Mastery is the result of consistently going beyond our limits. I feel that this is really where discipline comes in. Always trying to improve ourselves whether it be phyiscally, mentally or spiritually. I would like to say that is it saying " I can totally shove 15 marshmallows in my mouth instead of 10" or " Today I can beat my record and sleep for 16 hours, because I can."
Instead of that I think it is more along the lines of " I feel really tired after that workout but I know that I can do an extra set of sit ups" or " I think that I did a really good job on X project, but I can help more!" Its recognizing that I reached a limit and that I can go even further. The descipline comes in doing exactly that.
Understanding that I can do that and will go farther, instead of saying " It's not worth it" "I'm too tired" " I can't do it today".
Going instead " I know that I am tired but if you do it, its a great accomplishment!" " You are going farther and getting stronger and are surely making an impact on yourself in someway!" Positivity instead of always saying no to myself.
When I write this blog, I know that I can continue to make promises and keep them. I will apply this to my daily life and see how it goes!
Till next time, stay safe and have a wonderful rest of the day out in the sun!
Monday, July 27, 2020
15 Minutes Minimun
Mastery in our career and consciousness simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond the ordinary.
K, so. Hers is the plan. I'm gonna call it "15 min mimimum". I know that this year has been curve ball after curve ball for a lot of folks and it is sounding like an old record at this time. But I think that is part of the problem with me and my training. "Oh, it's just not a good day today, I'll get it done tomorrow." or "Its not like I don't have half a year to go I'll catch up sometime" or my personal one " I simply don't have time."
Thinking about what Sifu Brinker said this evening, and what I think that I Ho Chuan is, is that discipline and respect for my peers and teachers, but also for myself. I have never had delusions about Kung Fu being easy, but it never really wanting to reach the final goal.
I know it sounds dumb but it never really was about a black belt for me. Never about reaching a final goal. I really dislike when things just ... end. I just loved learning and being able to know that I could push myself to the limits was enough. I was one of those people who did start at Silent River because I wanted to keep myself active and find out how to do a martial art. And it was that way for a long time.
I quit during my final year of highschool due to not being able to keep up doing both homework and diplomas. I didn't return right away either. There was always something that came up. Whether it was financially, family or college. It was always one thing after another. It wasn't till once again when college became something that I could manage that I went back. Once again not called to becoming a black belt or a goal, but to simply learn and enjoy.
To be honest, its not till this year that I really wanted to have a goal. To have a purpose in what I do at the kwoon and at home. Last year, I really admired that people were pushing themselves at I Ho Chuan. That they had a determination and they strived towards that goal, no holds bar. It got me thinking that " I want that" That growth and change that comes with descipline and respect and I finally think that I want that black belt.
I have been thinking on this for a while. And I know that change won't be easy. So I am asking all of you to be patient with me as I try and grow.......
Okay I kinda got away with myself there... whoo thanks for sticking with me this far!
So here is the plan. Each day I am going to write a blog. They won't all be long and they won't all be bangers. And I doubt that I am going to post them all to Kwoon talk. BUT!! I am going to write them! For FIFTEEN MIN MINIMUN!! I am going to sit down at my computer and writer something. For the first bit I thinks its gonna be about Master by Stewart Emery. Or maybe it will be something cool I learned about that day.
I want to strive, and change, and grow and learn. I want to go above and beyond the ordinary.
So once again, thanks for sticking with me and I hope that y'all are having a wonderful Summer and staying safe! See ya Thursday!
K, so. Hers is the plan. I'm gonna call it "15 min mimimum". I know that this year has been curve ball after curve ball for a lot of folks and it is sounding like an old record at this time. But I think that is part of the problem with me and my training. "Oh, it's just not a good day today, I'll get it done tomorrow." or "Its not like I don't have half a year to go I'll catch up sometime" or my personal one " I simply don't have time."
Thinking about what Sifu Brinker said this evening, and what I think that I Ho Chuan is, is that discipline and respect for my peers and teachers, but also for myself. I have never had delusions about Kung Fu being easy, but it never really wanting to reach the final goal.
I know it sounds dumb but it never really was about a black belt for me. Never about reaching a final goal. I really dislike when things just ... end. I just loved learning and being able to know that I could push myself to the limits was enough. I was one of those people who did start at Silent River because I wanted to keep myself active and find out how to do a martial art. And it was that way for a long time.
I quit during my final year of highschool due to not being able to keep up doing both homework and diplomas. I didn't return right away either. There was always something that came up. Whether it was financially, family or college. It was always one thing after another. It wasn't till once again when college became something that I could manage that I went back. Once again not called to becoming a black belt or a goal, but to simply learn and enjoy.
To be honest, its not till this year that I really wanted to have a goal. To have a purpose in what I do at the kwoon and at home. Last year, I really admired that people were pushing themselves at I Ho Chuan. That they had a determination and they strived towards that goal, no holds bar. It got me thinking that " I want that" That growth and change that comes with descipline and respect and I finally think that I want that black belt.
I have been thinking on this for a while. And I know that change won't be easy. So I am asking all of you to be patient with me as I try and grow.......
Okay I kinda got away with myself there... whoo thanks for sticking with me this far!
So here is the plan. Each day I am going to write a blog. They won't all be long and they won't all be bangers. And I doubt that I am going to post them all to Kwoon talk. BUT!! I am going to write them! For FIFTEEN MIN MINIMUN!! I am going to sit down at my computer and writer something. For the first bit I thinks its gonna be about Master by Stewart Emery. Or maybe it will be something cool I learned about that day.
I want to strive, and change, and grow and learn. I want to go above and beyond the ordinary.
So once again, thanks for sticking with me and I hope that y'all are having a wonderful Summer and staying safe! See ya Thursday!
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Hello fellow kwooners,
Summer is here and already halfway done! I hope everbody is getting plenty of sunshine, even if it seems to be raining every other day. It just seem like the summer is slipping away before it even had a chance to begin. But! This is not the summer for missed oppertunities! As such I have been away to Jasper already and was enjoying the trails
Being out there, in Jasper made me realize just how much I missed the outdoors. Between trying to self isolate and keeping busy at work I really haven't had time to just go out an enjoy nature. Me and a couple friends went to the Valley of the 5 Lakes and couple of other hiking trails in and around Jasper. It was oddly, relaxing.
Not relaxing in the way of "hey I'm gonna sit on this rock and absorb some sun for a couple hours like a lizard" but more of " I don't have any respondsibility" kind of way. It was really a sucker punch in the face as to how much I had grown used to the constant fear and paranioa at work. The cloying stress of getting to work and getting a headache from the constent smell of the mask and going. "Is this it?" "Have I endangered everyone in my vicinity?" and then having the rest of the shift to work in a subdued stupor of stress. Alliteration, baby.
But I digress
When I got out there though, in the wilderness, it allowed me a moment to myself. It made me re-think my priorities at work and how I am approaching the work load. While I haven't quite figured out how to decrease the stress of the "impending doom" that most people at my work are sure is coming, I have taken time to realize that I am doing the best I can in the situation I am in. And for me, thats all right.
So, once again, I hope that you all have a wonderful summer and I am super excited to see you all at the Kwoon!
Summer is here and already halfway done! I hope everbody is getting plenty of sunshine, even if it seems to be raining every other day. It just seem like the summer is slipping away before it even had a chance to begin. But! This is not the summer for missed oppertunities! As such I have been away to Jasper already and was enjoying the trails
Being out there, in Jasper made me realize just how much I missed the outdoors. Between trying to self isolate and keeping busy at work I really haven't had time to just go out an enjoy nature. Me and a couple friends went to the Valley of the 5 Lakes and couple of other hiking trails in and around Jasper. It was oddly, relaxing.
Not relaxing in the way of "hey I'm gonna sit on this rock and absorb some sun for a couple hours like a lizard" but more of " I don't have any respondsibility" kind of way. It was really a sucker punch in the face as to how much I had grown used to the constant fear and paranioa at work. The cloying stress of getting to work and getting a headache from the constent smell of the mask and going. "Is this it?" "Have I endangered everyone in my vicinity?" and then having the rest of the shift to work in a subdued stupor of stress. Alliteration, baby.
But I digress
When I got out there though, in the wilderness, it allowed me a moment to myself. It made me re-think my priorities at work and how I am approaching the work load. While I haven't quite figured out how to decrease the stress of the "impending doom" that most people at my work are sure is coming, I have taken time to realize that I am doing the best I can in the situation I am in. And for me, thats all right.
So, once again, I hope that you all have a wonderful summer and I am super excited to see you all at the Kwoon!
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