Taking a Moment

Busy. Always busy. This time of year is relentless for the Chinese martial arts. Lion dances, banquets, festivals, and all the planning that goes with them makes for constant engagement. Unfortunately, constant engagement does not always mean mindful engagement.

The irony that the lunar new year is all about fresh, positive, beginnings while I am running around putting out fires is not lost on me. If you want a fresh start, you better make sure that you are aware of where you are and what you are doing. The festivals are more than just blind celebration, they are about renewal and opportunity.

Time to slow down, I am moving too fast.

“If you abandon the present moment, you cannot live the moments of your daily life deeply.” - Thich Nhat Hanh (b. 1926)