Posts Tagged ‘gratitude’
Meal Blessings for a Healthier, Happier Okinawan, Japanese Meal
When we made our big trip to Okinawa, Japan, we learned some beautiful, important cultural traditions regarding meal blessings.
Read MoreGenerosity 2: Students’ Generosity
This is a continuation of my last blog citing our students’ generosity. I constantly and consistently learn from my trainees about many aspects of the human condition. That is in addition to the deeper understanding of martial arts when studied from the prospective of the instructor as well as the learner. Here you will find…
Read MoreGroup Gratitude
This year perhaps more than any before, our dojo has evolved into a group effort. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our students and their families in the setting of their dojo. Here, we practice gratitude for the blessings that have strengthened our dojo this year. We are all part of a team…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger I was “in a funk.” The year had been hard on me. Way too busy. Most of the busyness was good—we had non-stop visits from family and friends, and enriching events to attend. But our finances were severely strained and I saw no solution. My own schedule was pulled in so many…
Read MoreTHE BEST GIFT EVER
I know a young woman who received a life-changing gift on her birthday many years ago. It was her husband’s gift of karate lessons for both of them to take together. They loved traditional karate from the start. The teacher’s contagious positive attitude and mutual respect flowed throughout the school. Karate provided a fun path…
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