Written by Sensei Mitch on February 18, 2010
Never Compromise
A Zen Thing . Quotes . State of MindIn her book, entitled Capitalism: the Unknown Ideal, Ayn Rand wrote, “In any collaboration between two men (or two groups) who hold different basic principles, it is the more evil or irrational one who wins.” In a compromise between life and death, freedom and slavery, good and evil, only the latter group can win. [Source] Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 16, 2010
Meditation Point #127
A Zen Thing . Quotes“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become.” — Buddha I am no Buddhist, to the contrary I am a Christian but this quote resonates within me. Those that question this quote should think about the life of Helen Keller since her Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 14, 2010
One Last Kiss?
A Zen Thing . OffTopicWhat if today was it? Would I be content? Would I have sorrow and regret in my heart? Or would I feel content and happy? Have I done my best? Could I have done more? What was our last kiss like? Yes, my life revolves around your kiss. Your kisses can make me soar to Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Events & HolidaysFor each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, For love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. – Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) These words are not my own but the meaning is from the heart. Despite having a normal life with normal complaints I am Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 22, 2009
I Asked GOD…
A Zen Thing . ReligionI asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary. I asked God to grant me patience. God Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on October 28, 2009
Don’t be a victim – Protect yourself
Announcements & Press Releases . Guest Posts . Karate . Self-DefenseThis Class is being taught by my Karate Instructor-Sensei Mitch and is well worth the time and $$. Make sure you tell him you read it here on “The Wearne’s in the Woods” Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on October 15, 2009
Finding Your Limits
A Zen Thing . Training notes“If the body is the limit, the spirit can go even further.” Shigeru Egami There are dangers in learning to control your Self. As Martial Artists we strive to control our physical, mental and spiritual selves. Obviously this is a perpetual journey since to be in total control of those three aspects of your life Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on September 12, 2009
The Meaning of the Brown Belt (3rd – 1st Kyu) – Revisited
Articles of Interest . Styles . Training notesPreviously I posted the meaning of the Brown Belt, the first of three brown belts in our Dojo. I’ve been thinking about this for a while now and have written a different perspective of the meaning here that flows from the meaning presented for the previous two belts. Here is the revisited meaning, post a Read More
Written by Sensei Mitch on September 11, 2009
A Time to Remember
Articles of Interest . Events & HolidaysThere is little that needs to be said on this said day. Let us all reflect today on the blessings we have in our lives and remember the importance of protecting against those who would harm us. Read More
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