Giving the Time of Day!!!

Something at church this morning sparked an idea in my brain on this early Sunday after St. Valentine's Day. It was the notion or concept about leprosy and how in the old days many people were thought to be unholy or not well to be around. This back in the day was noticeable by the scars they had on their skin.

Now a days it doesn't happen that way nearly as much... or does it. How many times have we pulled up to the corner (especially in Austin) and seen a homeless person. We read the sign and as they near our car, we quickly look away or act busy. All this so we don't make eye contact and feel guilty or haggled to give something.

How about when your co-worker or friend gets laid off from work. Maybe not you; but have you ever noticed how some people run the other direction and try not to associate with that person anymore. As if getting laid off was some type of contagious disease that we didn't want to catch, lol.

Well in all cases (I'm sure there are more) I think we need to implement a form of kindness. I'm not one to give money to people on the corner; but I often give in other ways like Capital Area Food Bank or to my church which helps in things like this. But could we roll down the window and at least give a "hello" or "how's your day going?".

Just to offer some form or kindness all around would be pretty amazing I think.

Be careful though, it could get addictive. There could be a moment in time when you will not only change yourself but possibly others around you.... WOW!!!

This could make an impact. You being kind to one person could make an impact on both them and you. They would feel good and because of that... you would feel good.

Even better, be sure to do it in front of your co-workers, friends and family. Make sure they see you do it and be sure to talk about it afterwards. It might even catch on with them. The next thing you know we could be living in a world where people actually give each other the time of the day :) Guro Larry

I Caught the Training Bug!!!

Training with Guro Dan is always fun and exciting. It was also great to attend and spend the weekend with Jeremy, Adam, Jamie and Andrew. It was all of their first times so I know it was a great eye opening experience. It reminded me that I am coming up on potentially getting my Associate Level Instructorship soon under Guro Dan. This has helped me find a new goal over all for the rest of the year. I have started adding every seminar that is near by to my calendar for both Guro Ron and Guro Dan. I am excited to be making plans to bump up my training for the rest of this year and see where it places me in both skill and rank.

I am also excited because I know along my journey and goal for this year many of you will be along for the ride with me. Look forward to some awesome adventures coming up over the next 10 months.

Thanks to Jeremy, Adam, Jamie and Andrew for helping start this bug :)