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Elan Wilbur wrote a new post
Holiday JoyIt is Christmas time. I love this time of the year. I get to see family I have not seen for a long time. I enjoy eating great desserts and lavish meals. We see x-mas lights around town. We get a x-mas tree…
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I get this same feeling around the holidays. The combination of the cold weather and the feeling of being blessed with good food, shelter, health, and a loving family and community really puts things into perspective about how lucky I am.
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Phillip Debord wrote a new post
Unleash The Beast with MusicI recently joined the 21st century and paid for a premium subscription to Spotify. I’m a Gen Xer. That mean’s I’ve long resisted paying for anything online that I can get for free. However, I think that’s a 20th ce…
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I’ll send you my Disney playlist 😅
On a serious note, I do have a playlist on Spotify named ‘Pick Me Up’. It’s a playlist I listen to when I need a mood adjustment 🫶🏻 My go to lately is ‘You’re the Best’ from The Karata Kid. 🎋
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I look forward to seeing your Disney playlist! I bet Little Mermaid is on it, lol. The Karate Kid had a great sound track 👍
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I feel like every movie night from back in the day was Karate Kid or The 3 Ninjas movies lol It always takes me back!
And YES! Of course it is, The Littler Mermaid is my faaavortite movie lol
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I love music and dancing. I still go to Zumba once a week during this test. I have to remember to listen to my favorite music when I am soar and tired and dance.
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Dancing alone is a great workout! It’s fascinating how music makes you want to move.
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In my heart, I’m still looking for mp3s on Napster.
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Matt Nedresky wrote a new post
Seizing the MomentThe 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 row…
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That is good advice. I will have to try it in sparring next time.
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Being able to see ‘opportunities’ is such an important skill to have in a fight–and in life. It’s a trait is consistent amongst some of the most successful people that I know.
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Elan Wilbur wrote a new post
A Message In A Cup Of TeaI 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…
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Brody Hocking wrote a new post
My sick weekThis 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…
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It’s not uncommon for illness to hit early in the challenge. Your immune system may have taken a hit as you adjust to the new stresses. Make sure you are putting a priority on getting good sleep, decent diet, and drinking lots of water.
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I am glad you are feeling better. Good to see you back in the dojo today. I’m glad you were able to do reading and meditation when you were not feeling well.
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You’re absolutely right, being thankful and giving to others is good for all involved. Merry Christmas to you and your family!