It was a really nice evening at the Banquet last night, I am very happy for the new Sifus, they are a special group that inspired me to change things this year.
For a long time I have been doing more or less the same thing , review , train and practice. Sometimes very focused most times to maintain a certain level of proficiency. But always on my own.
This year I am excited because I feel I have something different to experience with the I Ho Chuan.
The group of new Sifus have inspired me by the way they supported one another and trained with one another. I believe they brought themselves to a greater level through their efforts and and went beyond because they could count on one another and motivate one another.
Good for them and we can all learn from their example, I hope to!
Oh, by the way, thank you Sifu Brinker for your generous words, I was a little shell shocked at the time and probably did not say thank you properly.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Procrastination
Why do we procrastinate?
I think we avoid doing something because we are avoiding the stress or challenge it will induce or its something we just don't find interesting.
If we think into the future, how would I feel once this is accomplished , I imagine a sense of freedom, a feeling of space , room to move or building blocks set in place for a higher achievement.
However, sometimes the task is or has become so large it takes the wind out of your sails to get started.
Starving the Procrastination Bug starts with one meal at a time.
If you have a form to master, a room to de-clutter or finances to get in order it all starts with a well thought out plan. One that has small steps to reach the final goal. A commitment to each of those steps that includes a timeline.
But be careful, if its too strict of a plan and you fail at any point you need to be forgiving and remember that the plan is just that, a plan.
Don't talk yourself out of something just because its going to be challenging, stressful or boring. Don't plan to have it all covered or completed in one go. 10 or 15 minutes of something frequently, can add up in short order.
Procrastination isn't because you are lazy, there are other thoughts working in the background that convince you to stay on the couch. Recognize the real reason you are not tackling something and go after it.
Now... where did I put that tax file...
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
I think we avoid doing something because we are avoiding the stress or challenge it will induce or its something we just don't find interesting.
If we think into the future, how would I feel once this is accomplished , I imagine a sense of freedom, a feeling of space , room to move or building blocks set in place for a higher achievement.
However, sometimes the task is or has become so large it takes the wind out of your sails to get started.
Starving the Procrastination Bug starts with one meal at a time.
If you have a form to master, a room to de-clutter or finances to get in order it all starts with a well thought out plan. One that has small steps to reach the final goal. A commitment to each of those steps that includes a timeline.
But be careful, if its too strict of a plan and you fail at any point you need to be forgiving and remember that the plan is just that, a plan.
Don't talk yourself out of something just because its going to be challenging, stressful or boring. Don't plan to have it all covered or completed in one go. 10 or 15 minutes of something frequently, can add up in short order.
Procrastination isn't because you are lazy, there are other thoughts working in the background that convince you to stay on the couch. Recognize the real reason you are not tackling something and go after it.
Now... where did I put that tax file...
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Assumptions
Last night I was driving home on the highway when a truck in front of me lost control on the Devon bridge.
I stopped to make sure he was OK and he was, but his truck was wrecked.
Turned out he was an older man probably in his early 70s and to my surprise, no cell phone.
Honestly, these days when you see a vehicle on the side of the road the assumption is they have a phone or they are on the phone.
Its easy to assume everything is OK then it gives you an excuse to keep to your own business.
I won't be assuming people have cell phones anymore.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung fu, Alberta, Canada
I stopped to make sure he was OK and he was, but his truck was wrecked.
Turned out he was an older man probably in his early 70s and to my surprise, no cell phone.
Honestly, these days when you see a vehicle on the side of the road the assumption is they have a phone or they are on the phone.
Its easy to assume everything is OK then it gives you an excuse to keep to your own business.
I won't be assuming people have cell phones anymore.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung fu, Alberta, Canada
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Off and Stumbling
Not so good.
I 'm back in the hotel room, obviously out of town, and now I am reflecting on goals I have set for myself this year.
So far, I am off and stumbling.
I hate when I get this busy with work, the days seem to pass by too quickly without recognizing opportunities or important moments.
I promised myself to implement more balance this year so I could work on some changes and I am not off to a good start.
Anyways, enough with the "poor me" attitude.
I will just have to dig deeper and stand my ground.
Brought to you by "Tired Thoughts on a Tuesday Night"
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
I 'm back in the hotel room, obviously out of town, and now I am reflecting on goals I have set for myself this year.
So far, I am off and stumbling.
I hate when I get this busy with work, the days seem to pass by too quickly without recognizing opportunities or important moments.
I promised myself to implement more balance this year so I could work on some changes and I am not off to a good start.
Anyways, enough with the "poor me" attitude.
I will just have to dig deeper and stand my ground.
Brought to you by "Tired Thoughts on a Tuesday Night"
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
RESCUE
We went to the Telus Science Center on the weekend and seen the IMAX showing of "RESCUE".
Essentially, it was about the Haiti earthquake and how ships, airplanes, helicopters and the people who operated them came to help.
I really liked it because it was about the people, the individuals themselves who worked in various occupations like the Canadian military or a Volunteer firefighter in California or a pilot with the American Airforce. It showed how an individual became a bunch of individuals, all coming together for a common cause.
The end result was a global effort. A united human global effort.
It was very inspiring and very humbling.
The documentary did not get into the complications or corruption that was underlying with Haiti but that's not what it was about.
It was a message about potential and a message of what we can achieve on our own and as a team.
It gave me hope for human nature and an insight into our potential.
It also made me want to be a firefighter!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Essentially, it was about the Haiti earthquake and how ships, airplanes, helicopters and the people who operated them came to help.
I really liked it because it was about the people, the individuals themselves who worked in various occupations like the Canadian military or a Volunteer firefighter in California or a pilot with the American Airforce. It showed how an individual became a bunch of individuals, all coming together for a common cause.
The end result was a global effort. A united human global effort.
It was very inspiring and very humbling.
The documentary did not get into the complications or corruption that was underlying with Haiti but that's not what it was about.
It was a message about potential and a message of what we can achieve on our own and as a team.
It gave me hope for human nature and an insight into our potential.
It also made me want to be a firefighter!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Monday, January 2, 2012
The Science within the Art
My focus has turned to the science of the art. My quest is not focused on the physical training but on the mental and analytical aspect.
I need to move deeper into the reasons why we practice the applications the way we do, and recognize my own weaknesses and strengths and the weaknesses and strengths of how others move.
This is something we start doing from a white belt, it is why Kung fu becomes so addictive. It becomes mentally engaging constantly.
My goal is to bring the mental engagement to a deeper level.
All marital arts have basic fundamentals because, well, the common factor is the human body. Knowing the the biology and mechanics of the human body and some basic physics is knowledge you can apply to the science of martial arts.
When this is in the forefront of your training the science can become pure in your movements. The art in martial arts is the physical practice that discipline and commitment will help you achieve.
To become an actual artist is the lifetime goal , knowing and recognizing the science is one of the stepping stones to the goal.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
I need to move deeper into the reasons why we practice the applications the way we do, and recognize my own weaknesses and strengths and the weaknesses and strengths of how others move.
This is something we start doing from a white belt, it is why Kung fu becomes so addictive. It becomes mentally engaging constantly.
My goal is to bring the mental engagement to a deeper level.
All marital arts have basic fundamentals because, well, the common factor is the human body. Knowing the the biology and mechanics of the human body and some basic physics is knowledge you can apply to the science of martial arts.
When this is in the forefront of your training the science can become pure in your movements. The art in martial arts is the physical practice that discipline and commitment will help you achieve.
To become an actual artist is the lifetime goal , knowing and recognizing the science is one of the stepping stones to the goal.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
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