31May2019
The Arts
May 31, 2019
The past couple weekends have been pretty special for me. See, I’ve been using a commercially-produced Bo staff for my weapons training for a while now. It was ok, but it had no character, no soul… and it was poorly finished in a way that made it just plain annoying to use. So I spent these past two weekends making my own with my grandpa's guidance.
10May2019
General
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May 10, 2019
I have historically had a hard time forgiving others. It’s not like holding a grudge was part of my personal brand or anything like that, I just grew up having trouble letting go of some things. Then something happened that changed that. I’m going to be honest with you: today’s post was a tough one to write. It was one I needed to think through and grind out, and backspace and redo. I think of this as my final step in a situation I’m dealing with right now, and I hope that my story inspires you to let go of any long-standing grudges you might be holding as well.
3May2019
General
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May 3, 2019
I know this blog is about happiness and positivity… but I’m human, and sometimes it’s just hard, okay? As a rider of public transit on my commute to and from work, I see a lot of things that make me shake my head. So today, I hope you’ll indulge me in a post about 5 of my public transit pet peeves that drive me up the wall.
26Apr2019
Careers
April 26, 2019
When we hear the term networking, we often conjure up this image in our minds of a slimy businessman working a room to collect as many business cards as possible before signing all of them up for his mailing list against their will. The very thought makes you feel like you need a shower. Networking doesn't have to be a dirty word, though.
12Apr2019
Uncategorized
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April 12, 2019
My sensei was teaching us a lesson on mastery the other day, during which he argued that the people who achieve mastery are the ones who have the courage to be unknown. In other words, true masters focus on their teachings, not on trying to become famous. As I reflected on this perspective, I realized that I agreed… mostly.
29Mar2019
Karate
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March 29, 2019
As I walk into the dojo, I hear unfamiliar voices. There are students from other dojos here to attend today’s seminar on Iaido and Aikido. Exciting stuff; this seminar is one we’ve been anticipating for a while now, and I’m pumped it’s finally here. I set my bag down in the change room and start changing into my gi.
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