When you have to choose between being right or being kind, choose being kind and you will always be right. You may not remember what someone may have said to you in the past but you will remember how they made you feel. Choose each day to make the conscious choice to represent the best […]
One of the Code of Ethics taught to students in my karate school for over 40 years is “I will give so much time to the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others”. Students from age 5 and older are asked to learn this code of ethic and to explain and […]
Remember that the best way to predict the future is to create it. The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor. I firmly believe that universal forces are always at work that pulls us inexorably toward the deserving results of our […]
Many people may say they aren’t satisfied with where they are in their life for one reason or another, but continue to stay where they are. For many, this may be because change can take you out of your comfort zone. Sometimes we need to get comfortable with the uncomfortable in order to make positive […]
If you have to choose between being kind and being right, choose being kind, and you will always be right. Kindness is all about loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness. Go out of your way to compliment the beautiful things you see in others. It may take a few seconds […]
You become what you think about most often. When you believe in yourself, you have 100% of the people you need on your side. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. You are not […]
I firmly believe that universal forces are always at work that pulls us inexorably toward the deserving results of our thoughts and actions. When things in your life are not going well for you, pay close attention to the things you’ve been thinking, saying, and doing; especially, as these things pertain to others. We must […]
If you are not where you want to be in life, don’t blame your childhood, your previous relationships or other people, those are just excuses and do not dictate your destiny. Ultimately, the only person you are destined to become, is the person you decide to be.
As people grow older, they begin to find ways to be more productive and make use of their time. For senior citizens, in particular, they find that there is even more time they need to utilize and want to do so effectively. Many will go out and find other jobs while others will pursue hobbies […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]