Everyday for the next however many days we have on this spinning ball of solids, gases and liquids you will have to open your eyes and attempt to seize the day. This is something that, ideally, will happen day in and day out. It’s something we can rely on in…
Continue ReadingThe ideas of kindness and compassion can be a stark contrast with ideas of individualism and self interest that are such major components of this corner of the world we live in.
Continue ReadingWe often hear this phrase “be present, be in the ‘here and now’” but what does that actually mean?
Continue ReadingHow many times have you told yourself you’re going to add more mindfulness to your life only to have a week, or even months pass before you realize you haven’t had a single deeply intentional moment of presence?
Continue ReadingDeepak chopra says the ego is our self image, not our true self. It’s built by our judgements, misinterpretations, and the opinions of the world around us.
Continue ReadingLearn to Fail or Fail to Learn | Self Criticism vs. Self Compassion, Gratitude, Humility and more
Continue ReadingFor the last week Sensei Nick and I have been getting harassed by fake accounts on Instagram. So today I will be sharing with you 10 ways to cope with Internet Trolls.
Continue ReadingThe True Self Have you ever asked yourself “Who am I?”, “What should I be doing with this life?”, “How will I know when I’m in the right place?”. I know I do, almost daily. I recently had the opportunity to chat with a kind soul and member of our…
Continue ReadingHave you ever been so frustrated in a situation that you blow up at someone you care for? Maybe you were rude to someone in a public setting or someone was rude to you? Maybe you lost it on your parents or your children? Maybe this uncertainty we’re experiencing at…
Continue ReadingMindfulness is one of the goals of martial arts. It’s an ongoing practice that we learn and improve the longer we’re in the dojo. Martial arts and even kickboxing have been quickly pushed into the category of gym or fitness centre. The physical aspect of the practice, the strength, is…
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