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Words Have PowerTonight during the instructor meeting, my cat Uzume decided she needed to join the Zoom. I chose to introduce her to the attendees after she kept demanding to be the center of attention. I shared that she is n…
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Recovery So FarSo far, recovery has been ok; the first week was mostly just spent sitting or lying down with my knee immobilizing brace on. I had crutches to use whenever I needed to move around, and I got a wrap-around ice pack…
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I’m glad you are finding a new normal as you navigate this season! Kia Kaha — stay strong!
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I am glad your knee is healing. Many of the black belt candidates went through injuries myself included. It makes the test very challenging. Let your body heal and modify the tasks until you are able to do them fully. Keep a positive attitude and continue to do what you can. I am around if you need advice.
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Knee InjuryI know what you’re thinking: “Avi, another injury? Jeez, what did you do this time? Was it sparring? Did you try to get off the shomen again?” Nope, I just got off the couch and somehow dislocated my kneecap; I kno…
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Oh my! That’s a lot to navigate! I’m glad to see you’re still smiling!
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October RecapThis past month, I think, has been the hardest of my test so far. Sadly, my Oma (great-grandmother) passed away late this month. It was a really big loss to the family, as she has been a really big part of our…
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Sounds like a challenging month. I’m glad to see you looked for — and found — a silver lining!
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I am sorry for your loss. It is good to spend time with family remembering all the good memories of her.
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Having FunHalloween is my favorite holiday, and it always has been! I’m not into the horror or gore that some people get into. I love the revelry around innocence and trust, such as when kids dress up and go tri…
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That is excellent advice. I often had to redirect my negative thoughts into positive thoughts during the challenge. The mind is a powerful tool. When I thought positive thoughts about something that was difficult for me it helped me get better at what I was working on. It will help when facing a hurdle.