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Remembering to “Be Thankful”

Thanksgiving Day is often a time when we gather together to remember all of the things to be thankful for but why not be grateful every day for the good times and even the bad? Here is a wonderful poem that brings homes this point beautifully. “Be Thankful” By Unknown “Be thankful that you don’t […]

Are your Decisons Taking You in all the Wrong Directions?

There is a saying, an old Taoist saying from Lao Tzu, ancient sage – “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. But that step requires a decision. Once a decision is made, it has the potential to be very powerful. If you think of your life like a map, you are […]

How do you know when you are pushing yourself too hard physically training?

Q&A with Shifu Ahles

How intense should you train is relative to where you are in your training – meaning how much body conditioning has already taken place for what you are practicing. You know how much you can push yourself based on if you are exhausted you are when you are done. If later in the day you […]

99 Balloons for Elliot

It is impossible to watch this beautiful video and not be moved and inspired. A true lesson in how one’s perspective can make all the difference in the world. Watch and share…

The Secret to Creating Your Own Conscious Will

There’s a saying, “Environment is stronger than will”, is it? When Ananda, a student of the Buddha, asked his teacher, ‘Master, is it true that half the battle is one’s associations?” to which the Buddha replied, “No, Ananda, this is incorrect, it is the whole battle.” Modern research strongly supports the Buddha’s answer from thousands […]

How to Choose the Right Meditation Posture & Meditation Cushion

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Besides consistent practice and following guidelines on how to meditate, probably the other most important thing in achieving a state of deep meditation is proper body alignment. Here we will go into more detail on the options for meditation postures, understanding why the proper posture is important and which cushions facilitate correct body alignment allowing […]