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May 2018 Newsletter
It was a dark and stormy night, where’s the captain? People think leaders are “in charge” and “get their way.” But real leadership is steering the wheel of a ship so that it lands at a destination that is good for everyone on the ship. Leadership is a place of serving ...
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We looked at the key ideals/words for the lower ranks (White-Grey 2). Now let’s look ahead a bit to the higher levels Black 1-Black 9. What happens after one reaches enlightenment of black 1? One is still a student and one still continues to learn. Remember the code "Always learn ...
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What Does It Really Mean to Be a Black Belt? Does enlightenment mean one can perceive all the mysteries of the universe? Yes. I mean no. I mean yes there should be a perception of us in the right place in the universe – but there will always remain unfathomable mysteries ...
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The level of Black higher level One is often associated with great knowledge and skills - an almost mystical power seems to be bestowed upon those who attain it. And indeed in our system the key word for Black 1 is "Enlightenment." But does enlightenment mean one can perceive all ...
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March 2018 Newsletter
Wisdom Better than Riches Wisdom is not your mental ability, but your spirit ability to make good choices. You might know everything to know about food and drink and calories and cooking, but it is wisdom to know eat healthy. Read more on Sigung Steve's blog... WARRIOR WEEK - 24 Seminars - ...
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Wisdom Better than Riches
Wisdom is the key ideal for Gray 2 level. Wisdom is not just knowledge but how and when to use knowledge. It is not getting 100% answers on a test, but knowing when to apply that knowledge to real life. It is not being smart, but being discerning. Wisdom is ...
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February 2018 Newsletter
7 Times Stabbed, 8 Times Loyal “I am betrayed!” Those words mark unparalleled pain – because we are hurt not only by the injury but even more by the surprise of who hurt us. The injury came from someone we trusted, someone whom we never expected. Read more on Sigung Steve's ...
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7 Times Stabbed, 8 Times Loyal
“I am betrayed!” Those words mark unparalleled pain – because we are hurt not only by the injury but even more by the surprise of who hurt us. The injury came from someone we trusted, someone whom we never expected. So came about the expression “a knife in our back” ...
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January 2018 Newsletter
New Blog Post - I Am Yawn-Worthy; See Me Sigh Did you wake up this morning and say to yourself: "Today I'm going to be mediocre!"? Some may not say those words, but that is there attitude: "Bah! Another day...whatever I do today I'm going to do it half-hearted. I'll pick ...
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I Am Yawn-Worthy; See Me Sigh
Did you wake up this morning and say to yourself: "Today I'm going to be mediocre!"? Some may not say those words, but that is there attitude: "Bah! Another day...whatever I do today I'm going to do it half-hearted. I'll pick at my food. I'll lounge around the house. I'll ...
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