Meditation Point #99
A Zen Thing . Quotes . Reviews“Like dogs, some folks will go with whoever feeds ’em. Makes you think.” Robin Hood, Sherwood Parke Godwin I just finished reading the historical fiction Sherwood. In the book is the above quote which stuck with me, especially since it is true. It also struck me that points of reflection can come from anywhere. This Read More
Meditation Point #98
A Zen Thing . QuotesThe turnip farmer points the way with a turnip. — Issa Perspective, one of the most important things to gain in life. Our perspectives are derived from our experiences. In life we have ourselves and our experiences. Our Self emerges from our experiences and our reactions to those experiences. The problem is that the world Read More
Meditation Point #97
A Zen Thing . Training notesListen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf. – – Native American Proverb Listening is an essential part of communication. And it is different from hearing. Being a good and patient listener helps you not only solve many problems at work or home, but also helps you see the world through the eyes of others, Read More
Autumn Leaves
A Zen Thing . OffTopic . QuotesWind blows and fills the skies with gold and yellow butterflies which flit to earth with skips and hops to dance and twirl like spinning tops. The last one dips in a puddle to float like a single scarlet sailing boat. By Marilyn Helmer Read More
Rocky Knows
A Zen Thing . Quotes . Training notes“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place. And I don’t care how tough you are. It will beat you to your knees and keep you permanently there if you let it” “You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard Read More
Meditation Point #96
A Zen Thing . QuotesThere is no I in Team, but there is a ME. – – Mitch Saba It is important to be part of a team but it is more important to maintain your individuality. Even in groups we must be willing to stand up for what is right and just. While team sports and events are Read More
Real Martial Artists
A Zen Thing . Training notesLet me apologize for the lack of posts recently, I have been suffering from writer’s block. It happens ever so often and for the life of me I have no idea why. One of my readers took me to task yesterday on my lack of posting, mostly to see if I was still alive. It Read More
Pessimist or Optimist?
A Zen Thing“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill So which are you? Every day we all have to decide, how are we going to deal with the world today? Will we strive for our best? Or will we let life run us over? The one Read More
Your pain and mine…
A Zen Thing . Articles of Interest . Training notesI had an interesting conversation with a very nice woman today about Yoga and the Martial Arts. Her name was Tammy and she teaches Yoga. As we spoke it seems we have a lot in common. We spoke about different training techniques and our experiences. We also got to talking about pain and Tammy said, Read More
Meditation Point #95
A Zen ThingMy lifetime: today it may appear like the morning glory. Opportunity is never expected and as such if we are not ready and waiting for it we may well miss it. Read More
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