Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: We give good gifts......

Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: We give good gifts......:      'Sorrow doesn't come without seed'.         T.D. Jakes  This seed, is a message that something needs to change, It&#39...

We give good gifts......

    'Sorrow doesn't come without seed'.         T.D. Jakes

 This seed, is a message that something needs to change, It's a gift.. If we listen to the message we receive the gift. We get strength through our sorrow. Don't suffer the pain without receiving the benefit. Change your mind.

    Nothing is as powerful as a changed mind. Like a computer we're governed by our 'default settings'. We operate from repeated behaviors that hurt us and those whose lives we touch. Changing our mind or changing our 'default settings' allows us to create lasting change in ourselves. With these changes the lifestyle you create becomes a life long journey or  a mistake.

And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.                   

   Hebrews  12:13

   Value is determined by sacrifice With fitness and nutrition it means portioning, cleansing and regular exercise. Adhering to this even while occasionally slipping or cheating will send a message to your body, your friends and will change your metabolic 'default settings' .

 Value is determined by sacrifice Every gift has a weakness. In relationships  it's the strengths that are advertised and not the weakness. Be careful not to say 'I do' to the strengths cause it's the weakness that you have live with. She wants to workout, he wants to get high. He gets mad at the amount of time he spends in class because he puts no value your training. She gets mad at the amount of time he spends getting high because she values her time as a currency for creating lasting change.

 Value is determined by sacrifice. Communication is key. As you navigate life make sure to communicate your desires and priorities to those who touch your life. If your sacrifice goes unrecognized it will be unappreciated. Communication is key.

We give good gifts

For me giving good gifts is not a seasonal thing or a holiday thing, I aspire to honor my mentors by giving consistent quality gifts like confidence, courage, loyalty and self esteem.

We give good gifts, a Christmas story.   

Once upon a time while trying to 'give good gifts' our subject driven by love and perhaps a little crazy braved 'white out' weather conditions in a near antique vehicle to ensure timely delivery of a Christmas gift and message. The vehicle died and the tow never came that snowy night. The gifts  went unappreciated and the sacrifice unrecognized.

Value is determined by sacrifice

Sometimes a gift, given without expectation, is taken for granted and goes unappreciated even when given at great personal sacrifice. We would do well to remember that gratitude, thankfulness and appreciation stem from grace and not all of us have an unlimited supply of that. Gifts and love are like seed and often require time to be recognized and their true value appreciated.Never steal a heart then break it.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son

John 3:16

Take your time, breath deeply, give without expectation, love yourself and your 'team', look to the stars and imagine yourself running with them. Be thankful for what you have and you'll have more; not what you had and lost or don't have. The hardest part on the journey is having the patience to wait  for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed by the result we encounter.

Merry Christmas

Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: Geppetos' wish

Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: Geppetos' wish:  Geppato  who carved a wooden puppet named Pinnochio.  The puppet is brought to life and is informed that he can become a real boy if he...

Geppetos' wish

 Geppato who carved a wooden puppet named Pinnochio. The puppet is brought to life and is informed that he can become a real boy if he proves himself to be "brave, truthful, and unselfish". Pinocchio's efforts to become a real boy involve encounters with a host of unsavory characters and situations.

The martial arts are ultimately self-knowledge.

 A punch or a kick is not to knock the hell out of the guy in front, 

but to knock the hell out of your ego, your fear, or your hang-ups.”

- Bruce Lee

I remember many challenges, breakthroughs, and setbacks during my years of training and still do. What I do not remember are distractions or gimmicks like you often see at your local health club. At the martial arts studios and boxing gyms where I trained there was just hard work and sweat equity. As a martial artist, your child or your inner child, will learn what it is to be still, challenged, and focused.

Unfortunately stillness and silence seem to be rare to find. At some juncture in life, every one of us comes to learn that the greatest obstacle we face in this lifetime is ourselves. That battle is fought in the stillness of our hearts and the willingness to confront ourselves

In the martial arts, you will learn what it is to take a hit, whether that hit is a literal blow or a disappointment like failing a test or losing in the ring.

A martial artist is taught to see, feel, and listen - both internally and externally. 

Tapping into intuition, fear, and courage are examples of being able to put the physical with the mental How often have we heard the phrase “being paralyzed with fear”? Being able to combat such a thing is what you learn in the martial arts.

Geppeto Sensei we need to remember that ,

'Pinnochio might not be ready to be a real boy'. 

Our personal aspirations and feelings dont take presidence. Take the time to nurture the hopes, dreams and aspirations of a student they may never be a fighter or a teacher and even if they are wearing their,

 'wishbone where there backbone should be' .

 We cannot walk the path for them, we can only point the way.

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Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: The assignment

Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: The assignment: The struggle is real Life gives you so many experiences, some are good and some are bad. Struggling is the real meaning of life, witho...

The assignment

The struggle is real

Life gives you so many experiences, some are good and some are bad. Struggling is the real meaning of life, without it you will not be able to do big things in your life. The more struggle, the more you succeed. You will meet so many people, some people will provide good experiences and some will give you a bad experience. Don't be affected by the people who give you a bad experience, instead be thankful they gave you a chance of finding someone or something that makes you someone who is better than before. Be strong and keep smiling in whatever condition. One day life will be tired of hurting you.

Know your assignment

Everything created was created to solve a problem. A car solves transportation problem,telephone communication problems etc. You were created to solve a problem; problems are catalyst for creativity. Somebody needs, wants you today. You are necessary to somebody somewhere today. You get rewarded according to the problem you solve.

You are absolutely perfect and genetically accurate for solving a specific problem for somebody on earth. Somebody needs exactly what you have been given by God. Someone is literally dying emotionally, mentally or spiritually waiting for you to come along and rescue them. You are their reward.

What you love most is the clue to your assignment; you will always have wisdom towards what you love. What really excites you, brings great enthusiasms and happy moments (days) of your life is a clue to your assignment.

What you hate is a clue as to something you are assigned to correct; you cannot really correct and or change something unless you have a hatred of for it…you cannot change what you tolerate. Hatred and Anger is passion, you need them.

What grieves you is a sign, clue, to something you are assigned to heal; what makes you cry is a clue to a problem God has anointed you to change, conquer and heal. Also, where you hurt most is a clue to what you may heal best.

My assignment

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. Anthony Robbins says, 'The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck.' Combine that with Buzz Durkin s reminder that 'success is waiting' and BOOM !
I feel I am lucky. I am grateful for this life that God has given me. I am happy, as I am getting to do work that I want to do and enjoy doing it. It seems the harder I work the luckier I get !

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Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: Shes just plastic

Fearless Fitness/Martial Arts: Shes just plastic: Shes just plastic she doesn't need to be nurtured or understood. But we aren't plastic are we ?  We enter the Dojo and take o...