Fu For You – Food For Thought
A Lie Discovered
“A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed.”
~ generally attributed to Bram Stoker
“In improvisation, there are no mistakes.” ~ Miles Davis
I recently had a great conversation with a friend who is currently working on her PhD in improvisation. This made me consider where improvisation applies in our Kung Fu journey.
Knowledge, Desire, and Commitment
“I’ll believe that someone has the knowledge, desire and commitment to earn a Black Sash when I see it around their waist.”
~ Sigung Bob Schneider, Founder of Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy
Our Greatest Glory
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
~ Confucius
The Source of Your Smile
”Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Trust yourself. Create the kind of life you will be happy to live with all your life.
Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into the flames of achievement.
~Foster C. McClellan
The Student Has Hindsight; The Teacher Has Foresight; The Master Has Insight
Individuals should evolve from learning from the past to foreseeing outcomes and gain self-awareness.
Fear is a Wonderful Servant, but a Terrible Master
On the importance of facing fear.
Preparation is the Key
“I never won a fight in the ring; I always won in preparation.” ~ Muhammad Ali
Mastering Yourself
He who knows much about others may be learned, but he who understands himself is more intelligent. He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.” ~ Lao Tzu
‘Tis the Season
We wish for you that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.
Watching Ourselves
“Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
What your habits, they become character.
What your character, it becomes your culture.” ~ B.T. Swami
Accepting Emotions
“Emotions are like waves on the sea, or weather in the skies, rising and passing of their own accord. You cannot control your feelings by an act of intention or will. So, you are not responsible for your feelings; only for your response to them. Accept emotions completely, let your feelings be, just don’t let them run your life.” ~ Dan Millman
The Power of Love
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
Changing Your Mind
Integrity is deeply rooted in honesty, and sometimes honesty means accepting a different perspective.
Rewarding Dedication to the Journey
Congratulations to our black sash instructors. “To embark on the journey towards your goals and dreams requires bravery. To remain on that path requires courage. The bridge that merges the two is commitment.” ~ Steve Maraboli
The Power of Commitment
“Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions. And the actions that speak louder than the words. It is making the time when there is none. Coming through time after time, year after year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over scepticism.” ~ Unknown
Accepting Imperfection
“The task before us is not to be perfect, but to be able to accept imperfection.” ~ unknown
Courage
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow’!” ~ Mary Ann Radmacher, American Author & Artist
The Power of Teaching
“When one teaches, two learn.”
Robert Heinlein, American Science-Fiction Writer