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A student recently sent this link and I thought a few might enjoy it; enjoy!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Why or what?
This is an amazing video. I believe if more people used this as a model for there family, there business, and there life, the world would change for the better. One of the best success related and practical talks I've heard, maybe ever!
Friday, April 16, 2010
The ideal student/dojo relationship
I was thinking the other day about what makes an ideal student. I think I could write a book about it, but here is one of the most important criteria.
First, is the student consistently taking more value from the dojo than what they are paying in tuition? In other words are they using Martial Arts as a tool to really improve their lives? Are they getting in better shape, are they in class regularly, are they STUDYING the Martial Arts, and using it to live a happier life?
Secondly; are they bringing more value on the mats for the other students than there would be if they were not present? In other words is the dojo a better place because of there attendance than it would be without them?
It's very clear, and it's very simple. This is the double win of a good student/dojo relationship. It's maintaining this relationship that assures a dojo has an atmosphere that helps others grow. Maintaining this relationship requires constant attention, but when it is present both student and dojo can accomplish truly great things.
First, is the student consistently taking more value from the dojo than what they are paying in tuition? In other words are they using Martial Arts as a tool to really improve their lives? Are they getting in better shape, are they in class regularly, are they STUDYING the Martial Arts, and using it to live a happier life?
Secondly; are they bringing more value on the mats for the other students than there would be if they were not present? In other words is the dojo a better place because of there attendance than it would be without them?
It's very clear, and it's very simple. This is the double win of a good student/dojo relationship. It's maintaining this relationship that assures a dojo has an atmosphere that helps others grow. Maintaining this relationship requires constant attention, but when it is present both student and dojo can accomplish truly great things.
Monday, April 12, 2010
A terrific quote.
Saw this quote and thought I'd pass it on today; a nice guideline to start the day with and makes me smile.
"Be easy about it. Don't rush into things. Savor them more. Make more plans
and be more deliberate and specific about the plans you are making, and in
all you do, let your dominant intent be to find that which pleasures you as
you imagine it. Let your desire for pleasure and your desire for feeling
good be your only guiding light. As you seek those thoughts that feel
good, you will always be in vibrational harmony with the Energy that is
your Source. And under those conditions, only good can come to you -- and
only good can come from you."
--- Abraham
Excerpted from the workshop in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, April 14th,
1998 #406
www.abraham-hicks.com
"Be easy about it. Don't rush into things. Savor them more. Make more plans
and be more deliberate and specific about the plans you are making, and in
all you do, let your dominant intent be to find that which pleasures you as
you imagine it. Let your desire for pleasure and your desire for feeling
good be your only guiding light. As you seek those thoughts that feel
good, you will always be in vibrational harmony with the Energy that is
your Source. And under those conditions, only good can come to you -- and
only good can come from you."
--- Abraham
Excerpted from the workshop in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, April 14th,
1998 #406
www.abraham-hicks.com
Monday, March 22, 2010
The philosophy of Martial Arts in one sentence.
Meditation raises our consciousness by allowing us to stop thinking. When we stop thinking we let go of all of our negative thoughts, concepts, and self limiting beliefs. Since our natural state of being is a powerful and joyous one, with practice meditation therefore creates happiness in our lives.
Another way to create this powerful natural unlimited state is by using positive thought purposely. There are many tools and techniques to do this; I teach and use many of these on a daily basis; but the long and short of all of these techniques is learning to consistently think in a direction that makes you feel more joy and more freedom. In other words to retrain yourself to always think good and kind things.
So in considering all of this I remembered Thumper's Mom from "Bambi". She said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
Now that's great advice for all of us; but I'm going to modify it only slightly and then you will have the entire internal philosophy of the Martial Arts as I teach them. The entire philosophy of the Martial Art in one sentence is:
"If you can't THINK anything nice, don't THINK anything at all (meditate)."
Easy to remember and true.
Another way to create this powerful natural unlimited state is by using positive thought purposely. There are many tools and techniques to do this; I teach and use many of these on a daily basis; but the long and short of all of these techniques is learning to consistently think in a direction that makes you feel more joy and more freedom. In other words to retrain yourself to always think good and kind things.
So in considering all of this I remembered Thumper's Mom from "Bambi". She said, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
Now that's great advice for all of us; but I'm going to modify it only slightly and then you will have the entire internal philosophy of the Martial Arts as I teach them. The entire philosophy of the Martial Art in one sentence is:
"If you can't THINK anything nice, don't THINK anything at all (meditate)."
Easy to remember and true.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
How to change your life!
When you think a thought the thought creates a feeling. Your feelings create your actions; and your actions create every aspect of your future. Your beliefs are simply well rehearsed thoughts; thus the saying "Your belief forms your reality" is absolutely true.
This very powerful technique will teach you how to take control of the thoughts you think and consequently make effective changes to your beliefs and as a consequence create quick and powerful changes in the quality of your life.
Listen in by clicking the play button below.
This very powerful technique will teach you how to take control of the thoughts you think and consequently make effective changes to your beliefs and as a consequence create quick and powerful changes in the quality of your life.
Listen in by clicking the play button below.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Loyalty
Here are my thoughts on the subject of loyalty; where does it really come from?
Just press the play button on the player below to listen in.
Just press the play button on the player below to listen in.
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