It is written
I have finished two books in the last few weeks. The first was Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. It was hard read and has taken me the better part of three months to read. I am sure I will need to read it a few more times to really even start to have a concept of comprehension. I feel some level of accomplishment having read this book.
The second book I read in just under half of a day. The Alchemist was a very moving study. You can’t help but stand back and take a look at your life after reading such a book. Call it omens call it signs or even the writing on the wall I can understand why this book speaks to so many people. I have already turned three more people on to this read. It is sure easy to look back and say oh that was a sign, a little harder when it is happening at that moment. Reading really has taken the place of other forms of entertainment for me as of late and I think I am better for it. Right now I am just picking off books that others have listed as books they have read. A book club through the kwoon would be such a great idea. I think that might be a great community based project I could take on someday to help engage others through exchange. Reading sure inspires me to get up and out and advance myself.
I think I need a light read so I have picked up a copy of Randy Couture’s new book “Life in and out of the cage”. I am sure I will finish it on my days off. I also picked up “Peace in every step” by Thich Nhat Hanh. Much heavier but still helping to move me to a better understanding of the person I strive to be.
Changing gears completely. I am so excited for what the future holds if I can improve my life as much as it has in the last six months since my return to Kung fu. The biggest change would be my family’s support and commitment. My parents started Thi chi a few months ago and are totally engaged. I am so proud of them. Oliver continues to learn the importance of concentration and discipline through his classes two times a week. The latest recruits are my brother’s two children who have joined the Saturday morning class. They both received their first strip on their white belts .I am just as proud when they all succeed as I am for myself. Frances continues to push and guide me. Kung Fu life is great.
Brady
I have finished two books in the last few weeks. The first was Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. It was hard read and has taken me the better part of three months to read. I am sure I will need to read it a few more times to really even start to have a concept of comprehension. I feel some level of accomplishment having read this book.
The second book I read in just under half of a day. The Alchemist was a very moving study. You can’t help but stand back and take a look at your life after reading such a book. Call it omens call it signs or even the writing on the wall I can understand why this book speaks to so many people. I have already turned three more people on to this read. It is sure easy to look back and say oh that was a sign, a little harder when it is happening at that moment. Reading really has taken the place of other forms of entertainment for me as of late and I think I am better for it. Right now I am just picking off books that others have listed as books they have read. A book club through the kwoon would be such a great idea. I think that might be a great community based project I could take on someday to help engage others through exchange. Reading sure inspires me to get up and out and advance myself.
I think I need a light read so I have picked up a copy of Randy Couture’s new book “Life in and out of the cage”. I am sure I will finish it on my days off. I also picked up “Peace in every step” by Thich Nhat Hanh. Much heavier but still helping to move me to a better understanding of the person I strive to be.
Changing gears completely. I am so excited for what the future holds if I can improve my life as much as it has in the last six months since my return to Kung fu. The biggest change would be my family’s support and commitment. My parents started Thi chi a few months ago and are totally engaged. I am so proud of them. Oliver continues to learn the importance of concentration and discipline through his classes two times a week. The latest recruits are my brother’s two children who have joined the Saturday morning class. They both received their first strip on their white belts .I am just as proud when they all succeed as I am for myself. Frances continues to push and guide me. Kung Fu life is great.
Brady
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 |
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A book club is a cool idea. You should start one!
I have given it some thought and would really like to brainstorm some ideas.
With a good plan it could be a long term project.