Daily writing promptHave you ever broken a bone?View all responses With 47 years under my belt in the world of martial arts, it's no surprise the question of broken bones comes up. Photo by Vlad Dediu on Pexels.com Across full-contact styles (Kyokushin and Sanda just to name two) and grappling disciplines (such as Jujutsu), I've…
One of the most powerful opportunities we have, as human beings, is to live and enjoy every moment with full awareness and with our entire being, body, mind, and soul.
Holistic practices and disciples, engaging body, mind,and soul at the same time, are not something external we can add to our life. They are an integral part of it.
Some forget that the Universe is not here for us to possess or control it. We are a tiny part of it who cannot survive without its energy, so we should live accordingly.
As a practitioner, teacher, and researcher of both disciplines, World Tai Chi and Qigong Day holds a special significance for me. It's a day dedicated to celebrating these ancient mind-body disciplines and the profound impact they have on our holistic well-being. I am so grateful for what Qi Gong taught me that I developed MMQG,…
Daily writing promptWhen do you feel most productive?View all responses Ah, productivity. That elusive state we all chase! For me, it blossoms brightly in the mornings. Dawn - Photography by Raffaello Palandri It's during these precious pre-lunch hours that my focus truly shines, and I get the most out of my day. Here's why mornings…
Daily writing promptHow do you unwind after a demanding day?View all responses The question of unwinding after a "demanding" day is interesting to me, even naive, under certain aspects. In my perspective, there are no demanding days. A day is simply a day, a 24-hour canvas on which we paint our experiences, a full rotation…
Daily writing promptWhat are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?View all responses Happiness. It's a word tossed around so often, yet its essence can feel frustratingly elusive. But what if I told you happiness isn't a destination, but a symphony waiting to be played within us? A symphony composed of the everyday moments, the…
Daily writing promptDescribe something you learned in high school.View all responses High school wasn't just about classrooms and textbooks for me. It was a period of immense personal growth, a time when I discovered my love for philosophy and embraced the teachings of Buddhism. Around the age of 14, in my third year, a huge…
And here is also the GGSC Happiness Calendar for April 2024. GGSC Happiness Calendar April 2024 In our busy lives, often filled with pointless to-do lists, it's easy to forget the importance of simply getting some time dedicated to us, just for being happy, grateful, and free from stress. Remember that being able to unplug…
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