The other day I was watching a movie that referenced a parable called “The Drowning Man”. In it a man refuses to leave his house during a flood because he prays that God will save him. First, someone in a rowboat comes to save him, then a motorboat, and finally, a rescue crew in a […]
Written by Tri-County Wildlife Center (TCWC) is a wildlife rehabilitation center. We take in almost any wildlife, except big game wildlife. Our busy season is from about May to August. Most of our animals are songbirds, skunks, opossums, raccoons, and birds of prey. Our basic function is to rehabilitate the injured and raise the young until they […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
I was drinking my good earth tea in the morning when I read this writing on top of the tea bag. “May you always do what you are afraid to do” by unknown. It seemed the perfect fortune for me. I have been afraid of this black belt test since it had been introduced that […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
About two weeks into the challenge and I find myself pressed for time. I had a plan in mind, but the execution isn’t quite right. I am either hyper focused on the goal or I get completely wrapped up in work, family, etc and time is flying by. I tell myself its just an adjustment […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
This past week I have been feeling really sick and that has really affected my progression in my test. I couldn’t get any miles in, I could barely do any push-ups or crunches, I couldn’t really do kata, and it was a little harder to get my acts of kindness in. Luckily I was feeling […]
Written by Brody Hocking
A good self-improvement book is grounded in core principles and makes an impact. Impact is the key word I’m throwing out to y’all. You know what else makes an impact? A gut punch and a kick in the rear. A memorable self-improvement book should kind of feel like that. I love the scene in Kingdom […]
Written by Phillip Debord
This week was my first week of the hardest challenge I will ever face. My Black Belt test. So far I have felt extremely excited for this upcoming year but also a bit nervous too. I know I have so many people by my side and supporting me as much as they can and that […]
Written by Brody Hocking
I began my black belt test 12 days ago. It still doesn’t feel real that I have been allowed to begin this test. Over the next 13 months I must do 50,000 pushups and sit ups, complete a 1,000 mile journey, complete 1,000 acts of kindness, read 6 books, post weekly blogs, 12 video blogs, […]
Written by Jake Ross
Wow! I am still amazed that I am qualified to be a black belt candidate. I started karate many years ago because my son was doing it. I thought it would be good to have a similar activity that we could share and do together. I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would be […]
Written by Elan Wilbur
It was my pleasure to spar with some of the black belt candidates on Saturday. Elan, Lucas, Jake, and Matt all demonstrated the heart, skill, and willingness that black belt candidates should possess. I enjoy being pushed myself and they did that. As a coach this year, I feel some of the same concerns I […]
Written by Phillip Debord