I was off work last week. After an exceptionally busy holiday season which spilled over into the new year, it was much needed. I strive to be a very active person and so building in rest can be quite difficult. It’s important for every person to get adequate rest, not just adequate sleep. I have … Continue reading “Getting Rest”
Written by Jake Ross
Last week was finals week at my school, and overall I did quite well on all of my finals. I had three tests and three projects, and all of them went well. My math final was definitely the one I was most worried about and my preparations for it paid off. At my school, west … Continue reading “Finals Week”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I spent the weekend volunteering for a fried rice fundraiser for my daughter’s basketball team. We cut up everything that needed to be cooked the day before. The next day it was cooked and boxed. It is a rewarding way to spend my time, because everyone works as a team to get the job done. … Continue reading “Teamwork”
Written by Brody Hocking
The first book I completed is called Happiness and it was written by Thich Nhat Hanh. This book mainly talks about the different types of meditation like breathing, walking, sitting, bowing, eating, and so on. It also talks a lot about bringing yourself into the present moment so you can enjoy life as much as … Continue reading “First book completed”
Written by Matt Nedresky
I recently had an experience involving a good friend having a near altercation with someone while we were walking in to an event. It was actually a group of 3 people. They were all making fun of the friend I was with because of what he was wearing. Insane, right?! Personally, I was offended. Our … Continue reading “Letting Go of Anger”
Written by Elan Wilbur
I recently just started teaching a morning karate class on Monday and Wednesday from 11:10 to 12 pm. This is a new experience for me. I have never taught a full class before. In regular classes I have helped new students with what they are learning for portions in class. It is usually one on … Continue reading “Learning To Teach”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Originally, this started out as my Black Belt essay with a little twist…. Towards the end I decided to change it. So now, this is my challenge to you all, for empathy training and random acts of kindness. As a child, I was never proficient in any sport. I was athletic enough to make it … Continue reading “Challenge Within A Challenge”
Written by Lucas Grant
I passed my black belt test! I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing community and had the privilege to participate in such a test. Out of the 13 months there were some ups but there definitely was their fair share of downs. The test itself was brutal, I’ve never been too … Continue reading “Lucas Grant: Week 52”
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Video 2 Ummmm… apparently I need to figure out how to post these videos the correct way lol If you click “Video 2”, I think it should play……😅
