Congratulations on doing well on finals. Time management is difficult. It takes practice to get better at it. Don’t worry you will catch up kata with time.

I sympathize with you completely. I feel the same way with my kata. We’ll get it though!

I am reading You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh. It has similar ideas. I think you will like reading it.

@brodyhocking20, Thich Nhat Hanh is truly one of the best when it comes to conveying the art of mindfulness. He cuts through the trappings and gets right to heart of the matter.

@elan, Teaching is going to make you a much better martial artist. And, like you have alluded to, you will continue to learn a lot about yourself. I have seen you take notes on the topics you plan to cover. We know that your heart is in the right place.

These are great ideas about kindness and empathy. It only takes a little act of kindness towards to anyone to make their day brighter.

I can certainly remember recess at Alta Vista Elementary School in Auburn. It was a good day if I didn’t get picked last for kickball. So, I accept your challenge.

@eclark, This one really hits home. I had a rough time in elementary school. My latter years were particularly rough as I wasn’t particular athletic and I wasn’t into most sports like other kids my age. It actually wasn’t until I moved to Auburn that the bullying stopped and I met an awesome group of friends. As a martial arts teacher, I often see that version of myself in our youngest students. It’s a good reminder that a space like the dojo and their karate training might be their one safe place where they are treated with respect and kindness and are picked first.