Since my last post the training has been up and down, at turns inspired and motivated, then struggling to fit in with the other demands of life. Monday was a definite high, meeting at the dojo to prepare the baskets of socks for the “Sock the Homeless” project–well done, everyone! Heading down to the Loaves and Fishes “campus” and meeting …
Week 10 – And some new goals
First and foremost I’m publicly stating my vow: From here on out… I will brush my teeth with my left hand. So, clearly I’m right handed. My right arm is way stronger and way more coordinated than my left arm. So I did some research and that’s how I decided on the tooth brushing thing. It is a great way …
UBBT Week 10
The focus this week was on a book I recently finished. Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. It described Siddhartha’s life and the many paths he took. At one time a holy man, then a wandering nomad, next a business man, and finally a lowly oarsman. Each path revealed a different aspect of himself. Each was a different but equally true self. …
UBBT Week 6
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything. I have been very busy. Between my continued martial arts training, doing my UBBT necessities weekly, going to school 5 days a week, trying to find a new place that I can afford that is closer to Sacramento I haven’t had a lot of time. Add on top of that the fact that …
Persevering on the (Reclaimed) Road (UBBT Update)
The most important UBBT requirement for me right now is “No Quitting,” not that I’m thinking about doing that, but I’m seeing each day of activity as progress toward that requirement, however it takes shape. Daily perseverance. I’m exploring a couple of the more mental/attitudinal requirements in new ways–the meditation and the acts of kindness–and look forward to building greater …
UBBT- Week 9 Perspective
As usual, I got stuck in my own rut. All it took was a friend’s casual comment to snap me out of it. Last Friday was a superproductive day in regards to my declutterization goals. Living room furniture was rearranged. More useful items found their way to the thrift store for a new home. Some went to the antique store …
Week 8 and 9 and Hello February!
Time is going too quickly. Week 8 and 9 are over. And today marks the end of the second month. That’s 62 days in. That’s 9255 Push ups 9300 Sit ups 178 kata repetitions 173.4 miles of my journey 180 acts of kindness 1 book read I’m a little bit behind on a few things and a little bit ahead …
February is here!
Wow, it’s hard to believe the first official month of UBBT is over. I’m not sure if this went by fast or slow. Either way, we’re 1/12 to the finish! This process has certainly made me mindful of what I need to do every day and I’ve learned that it’s easier if I keep my schedule consistent day to day …
Off the Road, but Missed the Ditch (UBBT update)
It seems I’ve veered off the UBBT road a little bit. Not irreparably so, as I’m regularly posting progress in all of the requirements, just shy of my daily goals, and a bit overtaken by other life activities, like work, which is bursting the boundaries of an 8-hour workday. With it being the end of a month, and a beginning …
UBBT Week 7 & 8
There is so much to reflect on in the last two weeks. The tournament was quite an experience. So was the class at the Joslin dojo. There was also my green belt project at Ride To Walk. All this seems hazy though. In the UBBT spirit is perseverance, here is the last two weeks assembled from loosely written reflections after …