Don't Complain About Negative Experiences, They May Just What You Need!

It saddens me to hear how people complain about their negative experiences these days. The truth is that life has been a challenging experience since birth, but you can change that instantly. 

If you took the time, find a peaceful, quiet place out in nature, by the ocean or lakeside, in the mountains. Spend time alone, yes, by yourself, for one full day fasting on water only. You'll be able to do it. 

Get some fresh ocean or mountain air, look out at the stars, and honestly reflect about who you are. Or change to who you'd like to be. Relax, think, and breathe deeply. Think seriously about your negative. Are you the one creating them? How?, Why? Don't leave until you accept that you are the creator of your choices and experiences. 

I practice daily meditation after my morning exercises. I think about each daily reminder. I accept the truth, it's my life, it's my choices, my experiences. It's never a matter of blaming, accusing, or pointing fingers at anyone. It's not a matter of fault, but rather always about choices. This mindset allows me to create harmony and balance throughout the day. 

For those of us who profess to be accomplished martial artists, it will not be difficult. You must have developed a level of discipline, courage, integrity, determination, and passion to possess the mental ability to focus and concentrate on developing skills in performing your basic drills and techniques. 

I was once asked to help a friend who was experiencing a great deal of stress, anxiety, self-doubt, and depression, and seriously contemplated suicide. After a set of tennis, we chatted for 45 minutes, I didn't see him for 3 months, then one day I saw him enter a bank across the street and called out to him. He turned and walked across the street to join me. Not having seen him for awhile, I was relieved to see he was well and in great spirits. He shared how our short chat months earlier helped him reflect on his negative choices and decisions and literally turned his life around. 

He said expressing daily gratitude for all his blessings by naming them gave him the courage and persistence to carry on with his life. 

Start with this important daily reminder, gratitude. Start by telling your family, relatives, and friends how much you sincerely appreciate them being in your life, and how much joy you receive by simply being with and around them.