Running to stand still....

So I finished my first draft of my curriculum for UBBT 7. I feel pretty good about it I still need to finish my ten personal victories. I am still unsure how big or small I will make them. I need to seek out a meditation teacher but most are centered around yoga. Some are done in conjunction with Buddhist practice. That is the direction I would like to go in but definitely would like to take baby steps. The field of study is so vast I don’t even feel adequate to discuss the topic. I really want to discover the philosophy of Buddhism and have done a lot of reading on the subject but I don’t think that can replace a true teacher. As of now I can meditate for short durations and enjoy it.
So many directions to explore but I need to stay focused and the bottom line which is I want to create lifestyle and work towards becoming a black belt physically and mentally. Lifestyle is what I need to be mindful of or everything becomes a task. I need to live the lifestyle live the daily and weekly routines. I guess I am just looking for a blanket to throw over top of the entire process.
I know this a personal blog but at this point there is so much I it’s really bugging me. If I third partied the blog that would be just silly, but it’s so hard saying I I I .
One of my community /personal goals is going to be to come up with or expand my idea for a book club. I think I can facilitate the project with the help of Frances. The idea would be to collect books from students that would like to participate. Once a month bring the books in that I could store in big bins and let book club students sift through and swap books. The books could cover vast amount topics that have to do with Kung fu and living great lives. Some other touches could be adding pockets to the back pages that would allow you to see others that have read the book and possibly left a comment. This may also allow good discussion between students.
Some books are keepers and people might like to close, but many people have books they may like to share. Any thoughts or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. The concept still needs details worked out but that’s my big project I have in mind.
Until next week

Brady

It is so amazing how through teaching you learn. Oliver teaches me something every day. He started hockey a few weeks ago. I was shocked at how the first few weeks have challenged him. But still he continues to enjoy even when reduced to tears. Oliver has always picked things up very quickly he started walking at nine months and actually started skating at the age of two. So it was a little shocking he had so much trouble his first hockey practice. Three practices in and he has struggled but is still enjoying it. It has taught me even though you are challenged at a task you still can find enjoyment in the process.
On a few random notes I think I have decided to become right handed (kind of). I need to shift my thinking into a conventional stance so it becomes natural. Practice right handed until it is believable. I would like to have the first draft of my live like a champion curriculum done this week. I am sure it will take a few drafts but the first should be the main body.

"Green represents the colour of the seedling venturing clear of the protective earth into the tender light of a calm spring day. Each day brings wondrous growth and change as the young seedling matures and strives to prosper".

B