A personal post

This post is a little personal. I always love it when I get comments on how people never see me without a smile, always see me happy and always see me in a wonderful mood. It means that I've come along way. People tend to stare in disbelief then when I talk about my past. I've gone through many periods of darkness. Many periods of intense violence, anger and hurt. But, not only did I survive and make it out on the other side. I also came out a much happier, stronger person. One that's completely in love with life, at peace with myself and the world around me, and unconditionally happy. I've always known that it is my path to help as many others live the lives of their dreams; and the lessons that I've learned, and the scars that I've beared; have only helped me in my quest. Remember, the wake my always trail behind the boat, but it has no bearing on the boat's direction. And, no matter where you are right now, no matter what you're going through, you can not only survive and make it out the other end; but you can find out that the best is yet to come for you!! Much love and happiness to everyone! =)

 

 

 

A little from Seneca

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult." --- Seneca

 

 

 

 

Keep away from.....

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." -- Mark Twain

 

 

 

 

There is no way.......

There is no "Way to the peaceful warrior." There is only the "Way of the Peaceful Warrior."

-- Dan Millman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The highest realm of the true warrior

Warrior cultures have always followed certain principles based on honor, integrity, respect, loyalty and protection. But what the true warrior seeks, above all else, is peace. The highest realm of the warrior's life then is to become an instrument of pure peace and love. -- Brett Stepan

 

 

 

 

 

 

My way of sendng a message of lvoe and hope to the world!!

I felt the need to send some love and hope out to the world today, ad this is my way of doing it. My version of White Lion's "When The Children Cry." This one is dedicated to all of my brothers and sisters out there regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political leaning, ethnicity, nationality, etc. or any other way that people try to divide us. We're all one and the same and much love to everyone out there!!

 

Here's the Link to the Video:

https://youtu.be/3XdWO_YSq2k?t=5

 

 

 

Living a truth

In my journey of life, I know that my life's work is to help as many others reach their hopes and dreams and find their happiness, as I can. With that comes inherent risks, situations that make you afriad and can lead to being hurt in many ways. But, the warrior still does it anyway, knowing that it's right. And knowing that helping others create their dreams is always the most amazing reward possible!!

 

 

It's hard to believe.....

Throughout my life I've had the honor and privelage to study a variety of martial arts; from the common like boxing, wrestling, and karate; to the rare like pentjack silat, sombo, and Chin Na; and I love and respect them all. It's hard to belive that it's now been a few decades since earning my first black belts in Karate, Judo and Jujitsu. What a wonderful journey it still is =)