What makes us take a stand instead of being the silent bystander? When is it important enough for us to get involved? With many ills of society, the issue is worsen because us bystanders are silent.
Being a black belt, being a team lead at work - there is consequence to my actions but there is also consequences for inaction.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Exhaustion
This last week was hard. I was away in Pittsburgh from Monday to Friday. I had intentions to do lots of training while I was there but all my plans stayed as plans.
On Monday instead of going to the gym before my flight, I had to attend a meeting in the office. Then 10 hours later, I landed in Pittsburgh and I had to prepare for the next day, going to sleep at 2am.
Tuesday was long. Very long. I had full day meeting with the client and then few more hours with my partners. I was able to go to the gym but I was extremely tired.
Wednesday I was exhausted. When we were done with the day I went for a walk and then fell asleep. I was catching up on sleep so I thought I should be OK on Thursday.
On Thursday as I was walking back to the hotel, I sprained my ankle and found myself on the concrete floor. Needless to say I was not able to train that day.
Well, at least the weekend was good.
I was at open training. I practice my forms and was working with one of my girls. I connected with some people before the IHC meeting. I went for a run. Did lots of yard work.
Now I need few days to rest from last week and the weekend. Hmm. maybe next year...
On Monday instead of going to the gym before my flight, I had to attend a meeting in the office. Then 10 hours later, I landed in Pittsburgh and I had to prepare for the next day, going to sleep at 2am.
Tuesday was long. Very long. I had full day meeting with the client and then few more hours with my partners. I was able to go to the gym but I was extremely tired.
Wednesday I was exhausted. When we were done with the day I went for a walk and then fell asleep. I was catching up on sleep so I thought I should be OK on Thursday.
On Thursday as I was walking back to the hotel, I sprained my ankle and found myself on the concrete floor. Needless to say I was not able to train that day.
Well, at least the weekend was good.
I was at open training. I practice my forms and was working with one of my girls. I connected with some people before the IHC meeting. I went for a run. Did lots of yard work.
Now I need few days to rest from last week and the weekend. Hmm. maybe next year...
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Peaks and Valleys
When climbing a mountain, sometimes you need to cross valleys and sometimes you need to stop and view the beauty around you.
It is OK to take some break as long as you are able to continue with your journey. It is OK to go steady rather than sprinting and then collapsing without the ability to carry on.
I always try to do what I can sustain for future years. And I also grateful for all that I and the people around me have achieved.
It is OK to take some break as long as you are able to continue with your journey. It is OK to go steady rather than sprinting and then collapsing without the ability to carry on.
I always try to do what I can sustain for future years. And I also grateful for all that I and the people around me have achieved.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
More practice is needed.
Big city. Lots of people. High rise buildings. This is downtown Vancouv
Back to Kung fu reality - I recorded my form an I did not like it. I have lots to work on.
Videos do not lie. I have lots to practice.
Back to Kung fu reality - I recorded my form an I did not like it. I have lots to work on.
Videos do not lie. I have lots to practice.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Change
Part of my role at work requires me to let go of things I did in the past and get others to do it. It is hard sometimes to let go as you don't know if they will do a good job and if they will do it the way you want to do it. Also, there is some unknown in terms of what you are going to be doing if you are not doing what you did in the past.
Last Saturday I had the same feeling. We practiced the Dragon and I let Simon head the dragon. I was just on the outside giving feedback. This was different and challenging for me.
There is nothing permanent except change. - Heraclitus
Last Saturday I had the same feeling. We practiced the Dragon and I let Simon head the dragon. I was just on the outside giving feedback. This was different and challenging for me.
There is nothing permanent except change. - Heraclitus
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Photography Eye
It has been a hard week. I left last Sunday and got home on Saturday. 2 short weekends and a very busy week at a client site make it hard to focus on what is important to me.
So why do I do it?
Because I need to get better. There is something in me that will not let me stay stagnant if there is an opportunity to improve.
I was watching a photography course on the flight back and there was something the guy said in relation to becoming a good photographer that stack with me - "People that can't see that their work is lacking, will never get any better".
This is so true. Attention to details. Knowing what you did wrong. These are a must in the path of mastery.
"The rain has stopped and is no longer with us. We still love the rain and we miss him so much." Geshem, 2018
So why do I do it?
Because I need to get better. There is something in me that will not let me stay stagnant if there is an opportunity to improve.
I was watching a photography course on the flight back and there was something the guy said in relation to becoming a good photographer that stack with me - "People that can't see that their work is lacking, will never get any better".
This is so true. Attention to details. Knowing what you did wrong. These are a must in the path of mastery.
"The rain has stopped and is no longer with us. We still love the rain and we miss him so much." Geshem, 2018
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Memories
Decisions we make, actions we take are what makes us who we are.
Any change in our past would have changed where we are now.
Some decisions or actions could have had a major effect and some minor.
If I did not decide to join Kung fu years back, I would obviously not know most if not all of you.
Other things would be different as well. For the better? For the worse? Who knows.
Even the one event I would have want to change could have meant I would not be where I am now. Life and experience defines who we are. All we can do is learn and shape our future.
Love you and miss you Aba.
Any change in our past would have changed where we are now.
Some decisions or actions could have had a major effect and some minor.
If I did not decide to join Kung fu years back, I would obviously not know most if not all of you.
Other things would be different as well. For the better? For the worse? Who knows.
Even the one event I would have want to change could have meant I would not be where I am now. Life and experience defines who we are. All we can do is learn and shape our future.
Love you and miss you Aba.
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