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How Do We Love?

Posted by: soonmethod on: January 30, 2008

“There is no creation in the relative world; there is only the becoming of Being” ~Haji Bayram Wali
I hear a lot spoken, read a lot written — about love. But I do not experience much in the way of witnessing the expression of Love among every day people. 
When we Learn How to Love, We Come [...]

Focus on Truth, Not on Illusions of Fear

Posted by: soonmethod on: January 28, 2008

Fear is the Ultimate Illusion. 
When we convince ourselves not to do something our hearts truly desire, because we are afraid of the outcome, we have defeated ourselves.
Our competitors, Our enemies, Our critics — Have Not Defeated Us. We have defeated ourselves and we have given success to our competitors, enemies and critics.
Fear is the Ultimate [...]

Why Do We Train?

Posted by: soonmethod on: January 15, 2008

Why do we train? Why do we seek a higher spiritual consciousness? Why do we have so many questions?
I wonder these things constantly, my mind is like a fog or a dust cloud at times, wondering what I am doing Here, Now, in This Lifetime. It’s normal to ask ourselves (and others) these questions, we [...]

Training Under Pressure

Posted by: soonmethod on: January 8, 2008

Nothing teaches us more, than performing under pressure. How do you face pressure, How do you face challenges on a daily basis?
Very often we try to train within our personal comfort zone, we look for a training space that fits our idea and perception of what a martial art school ought to be, and we [...]

Code of Conduct

Posted by: soonmethod on: January 3, 2008

This Code of Conduct is a summation and declaration of acceptable, ethical, and professional behavior by which I conduct the teaching and business of Martial Art Training.
Code of Conduct
As a Professional Martial Artist, I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the following Code of Conduct:
1. Uphold the integrity of my vocation by [...]

Avoiding Conflict Part II

Posted by: soonmethod on: January 2, 2008

This is part II of my discussion on Avoiding Conflict:
Living in New York City, I can say that avoiding conflict is a way of life for many New Yorkers. We all have our own methods and practices that we follow in order to live in harmony with our surroundings and neighbors; well, at least many [...]