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.
Sunday, April 29, 2018
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.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Why? Because it keeps me (mental) healthy
On of the biggest changes I'm going through this year is the ability to ask WHY?
Everything I do at work, home, kung fu - I ask myself why? what is the point of what I'm doing? what is the purpose?
Talking about being in the moment, thinking about the now. What is the point? Taking deep breaths, focusing. Why? We live pretty stressful life and we need to realize the reason why we do this. Do I love being stressed at work? why is it worth it?
I watch this video yesterday that talks about our minds (rotten minds) and suggests how to make them better. I personally love the idea of smiling. There is something about this action of the face that makes your whole body relax.
Try it:
1. Smile
2. Deep Breath
3. Focus on Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YbWRqsnHdo
Everything I do at work, home, kung fu - I ask myself why? what is the point of what I'm doing? what is the purpose?
Talking about being in the moment, thinking about the now. What is the point? Taking deep breaths, focusing. Why? We live pretty stressful life and we need to realize the reason why we do this. Do I love being stressed at work? why is it worth it?
I watch this video yesterday that talks about our minds (rotten minds) and suggests how to make them better. I personally love the idea of smiling. There is something about this action of the face that makes your whole body relax.
Try it:
1. Smile
2. Deep Breath
3. Focus on Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YbWRqsnHdo
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Catch Up
As things change we need to change and adjust. As a well organized person, it is hard for me to adjust to the change before the change is happening. As much as I plan, I am not ready for what I do not know.
Once I've done it, I can refine the methods and procedure and make sure things are done correctly.
This is frustrating for me as I would have liked to make it work the first time. Especially with new team members, it is challenging to set expectations when you are not sure what they are.
The more I am thinking about this the more I realize that I need more patience but at the same time I need to make sure that what was agreed on is taken care of.
As all of the above was relating to my work, it is also apply to IHC. Specifically to starting a new year. Practicing a new form, setting new requirements. The beginning, until you develop the right habits is not easy. This year I had a road block with my back and my starting point was delayed. I have lots of catch up to do.
Once I've done it, I can refine the methods and procedure and make sure things are done correctly.
This is frustrating for me as I would have liked to make it work the first time. Especially with new team members, it is challenging to set expectations when you are not sure what they are.
The more I am thinking about this the more I realize that I need more patience but at the same time I need to make sure that what was agreed on is taken care of.
As all of the above was relating to my work, it is also apply to IHC. Specifically to starting a new year. Practicing a new form, setting new requirements. The beginning, until you develop the right habits is not easy. This year I had a road block with my back and my starting point was delayed. I have lots of catch up to do.
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