The Storm – Conflict

It Always Comes Before You’re Ready –
Here it is – the reason you became a warrior. You have to battle or go under. The force against you is superior – no question about that – you will have to be wily and know when to expend and when to conserve your strength.

Study Your Opponent – Some clever scholar has separated these opponents into groups & classes. Read up!

Danger – You fear fear, and you fear discouragement. Some opponents – physical contests, weather conditions – don’t even have a brain. So who are you playing against?

You Are Playing Against Yourself – your own fear, incapacity, beginner status. Seek mentoring so you have advice along the journey. Who is the sensei who will guide you? Someone who desires both your safety and your growth.

Reward Yourself – The best place to do this is your training journal. Think hard about every contest and how you performed. Assess your challenges and accomplishments. Way to go!

Models – “I used to tell myself, boy, if you can survive this, you can survive anything” – Tom Lichtenberg

“Laughter is the proof that our tragedies don’t define us. Laughter is the survivor’s language” – Josh James

“Cancer didn’t bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet” – Michael Douglas

“If you want to awaken humanity, awaken yourself. If you want to eliminate suffering, eliminate what is negative in yourself. Your gift to the world is our self-transformation.” – Lao Tzu

#Haiku: Sleuth

Named is
Tamed.
Brainstorm:
Exceed
Outstrip
Surpass
Unveil
Lay bare
Prevail