Loser
A Zen Thing . Quotes . State of MindI realized today that I am a loser. It struck me just like that, no doubts just a sudden clear understanding that I was a loser. Oh I could make a million excuses for being a loser, they would make logical sense, but it wouldn’t change the fact, I am a loser. Now that I Read More
Sticks & Stones & …Words?!
Articles of Interest . For Kids . Politics . Questions . State of Mind . Training notesI got this notice in a Barnes & Noble advertisement (along with links to anti-bullying books). OK, I know as a Martial Arts instructor and Self-Defense advocate I should be totally on board with the new Politically Correct drive to stop bullying, but this just goes to far. I am very against this type of Read More
No fanfare for you…
Quotes“The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, now will there be monuments created in our honor. This does not lessen our potential impact on the world and the people we share it with. There are scores of people Read More
Loves Bonds Broken
A Zen Thing . Fun Stuff . QuotesLove such a despised wordShush before you are heard.Its a great verb!much better than any herbSo why the apprehension;to relieve your emotional tension?Don’t say admire or like you much,for stifling to the soul are such.For the sun never shined so bright,As when relieved of this plight.To speak as you feel,is such a great deal,Why do Read More
BP Oil Spill in Perspective
News . OffTopic . PoliticsThis needs to be seen by as many people as possible so I have decided to repost it here. I always tell my students everything is about perspective. It is important to find your own perspective, this video puts a slightly different perspective forward than what the mainstream media presents to you daily. Oil Spill Read More
D-Day
Events & Holidays . For Kids . VideoThere is nothing happy or festive about this day, a day when so many good men died. But this is a warriors day when we must bow our heads and remember the Martial Spirit that paved the path for victory and freedom. This video is perhaps the best remembrance which honors the sacrifice of these Read More
Live
A Zen ThingMeditation Point #117 The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. — Buddha Read More
Patient OR Cowardly
A Zen ThingMeditation Point #116 Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it’s cowardice. – – George Jackson I am a patient man though less so with each passing year. Perhaps I am becoming more brave? Though I have never been one to keep my mouth shut or to not act when injustice presents itself Read More
In Response To Fascism
OffTopic . ReviewsReflections on the controversy surrounding the movie The Golden Compass and the heated comments it has generated. The comments express a range of views, including concerns about the depiction of magic in the film, criticism of organized religion, and accusations of fascism. The author responds to these comments, highlighting the irony of those who attack Christianity while remaining silent about other religions, and questioning the lack of intellectual dialog in these online discussions. Read More
Truth: A Discussion
A Zen Thing . OffTopicI am a person of very strong opinions; very strong might be an understatement. In almost every aspect of my life I believe there is only one truth, one right answer. There may be many paths to this truth but there can only be one truth. It is a lot like math, 2 + 2 Read More
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