As with anything of value, the concept of Oneness must be experienced to be understood. There is no intellectual path to understanding Oneness, except in the imagination of what it might be. Think of it this way: if you were looking to find water you cannot dig little holes all over the place and expect [...]

“UNLESS THERE IS OPPOSING WIND A KITE CANNOT RISE.” Chinese Proverb Do not wish for an easy path. Be grateful for the challenges you face. This is how life teaches us. Life will repeat itself until we learn and move on. Overcoming adversity gives us a chance to rise to new heights. The practice of [...]

Accidents do happen, but I would venture out and say that a very high percentage would be avoided if we were more in the moment. How could you cut your finger with a knife while cutting up some food unless you weren’t paying attention? How could you cut someone off and have their car run [...]

You will be what you will be; Let failure find its false content In the poor world, “environment,” But spirit scorns it, and is free. It masters time, it conquers space; It cows that boastful trickster Chance, And bids the tyrant Circumstance Uncrown and fill a servants place. That human Will, that force unseen, The [...]

Are you a good partner in your relationships? In the month of February we usually think of one special love in our life, but what about all of our relationships? There are many different kinds of people in the world. We don’t all think alike. Where some are extroverts others are introverts; some are happy [...]

Going… going… gone… No, I’m not talking about baseball. I’m talking about life. This is the time of year when things really get out of hand with all the holiday planning, get togethers, gift buying, etc. You need more time to get everything done and then your boss needs you to work late! All year [...]

Agitation from within robs one of reflection and clarity of vision. In this state of mind, it is of course impossible to act with presence of mind. The right thing, then, is to keep still until balance is regained. One can only do this, however, when he himself is not affected by the turbulence, although [...]

Will I use this situation as an opportunity for personal growth or will I beat myself up about it? One of the prerequisites to personal growth is a challenge of some kind. It is certainly possible, and even beneficial to create these challenges for ourselves. But we all know that life itself will consistently and [...]

As a martial artist, awareness is an essential skill. Awareness of your surroundings is necessary for safety, but also consider applying it to: your actions; your reactions; and your choices. Will this choice help to strengthen and extend my life and vitality or will it further drain my essence (Original Qi or Jing)? Every decision [...]

When you have a decision to make, big or small, try asking yourself, “Which choice will help to bring me where I want to go in the future, and which choice will keep me in the past?” Those who are moving in the direction of their dreams seem to have everything on their side. They [...]