A Way Of Life

I was watching a programme about the monks at the Shoalin Temple yesterday. What really stood out to me was not their years of accumulated psycho training, but their dedication, patience and focus. Developing these qualities will help us all to become better people. It does'nt matter what we are involved in, it's the way we conduct ourselves in society. Meeting new people you can make a good impression because it's human nature for others to judge and make their own minds up about you, wrong or right. But, only you know you, you owe yourself so much respect it's silly. By respecting yourself and then others, you will come across people with the same thoughts or interests. This is called bonding (making friends). I know the shoalin monks have all their waking lives to train and improve, but so do we. The only difference is that our lifestyle doesn't consist of a huge temple in which to practice. But it does if we treat ourselves as the temple...

Your best treasure is deep within

I often feel a lot of the time that I have more to offer of myself. It's almost like I feel lazy at times when I should be doing more. We all have a buried treasure chest that we keep locked and buried deep within us. The hardest thing is finding the key, or finding the chest, but it's there. You will feel it, your cause. Try doing something that you enjoy, or are quite good at. It may be something from school, such as drawing or singing. Mine is writing, so I need to keep on writing so I can keep improving. Because if I don't I will become stale and my treasure chest will be lost and forgotten. We can all open our treasure and take a little look at it, it might be fun, who knows?

BLASTING THROUGH THE GALAXY!

I blast the galaxy and nobody can stop me! I travel at the speed of light and look down on humanity. I feel the wind on my face, I feel alive and free. My name is Duane Emsley, and don't you forget it. I will always be here, here to support you all. God has chosen me to give truth and to contribute to the Martial Arts. After these OCTOBER NIGHTMARE'S are over, and ENAUD YELSME is gone...I will return bigger and better than ever with a whole new look, and BLOG! Keep reading and logging on, invest in yourselves and do the right thing! In this one world and one life we have, lets share it with each other and blast the movafuckingalaxy!

STILL WATERS RUN DEEP...

I was placed into this life under the symbol of the Scorpion, I am the eight sign in the Zodiac. I'll clear this make believe view up here and now for the sceptics. I don't follow the planets and I don't go by everything I read. However, along the way I have noticed that certain star signs can be typical of what they are stated as. Now, whoever came to these conclusions I don't know. But it's safe to acknowledge that it stems from methodical times, geek and Latin. I was later to learn though, that there are three types of Scorpio.

Lizard: Is a nasty piece of work, sly cruel and the lowest crook.

Scorpion: Is pure, and travels an even plane.

Eagle: The most noble one who has found spiritual enlightenment, and rises from the ashes like the Phoenix. (My other creature)

Obviously I'm working hard to retain my place an an eagle. But I do have a dark side. I have Pluto which is the planet of mystery, death ,birth, sex and regeneration. And Mars which is the god of war.

POSITIVE TRAITS: Resourceful, caring, advisable, researcher, determined, passionate, hard working, resilient, patient, careful, planner, creative, imagionative, deep thinker, fair.

NEGATIVE TRAITS: Ruthless, cunning, private, shy, vindictive, vengeful, sensitive, views life as black and white, extreme, wreck less, over indulges, misunderstood, self fish, hot tempered.

I know this can be everyone, so I'm only writing what I know and have read. Some of it is true, the rest I'll keep to myself.

Here's some for my fan's.

EARTH SIGNS:

Taurus-leader of the earth signs, practical, earthy , patient, careful, stubborn, loving.

Capricorn-Good sense of humour enjoys activities like rambling etc, hard working

Virgo- Fussy about themselves and can hold a good argument, many footballers are Virgo's.

FIRE SIGNS:

Leo- leader of the fire signs, bold, artistic, generous, warm, fun, shy?

Aries- Impatient, risk taker, quick tempered, warm friend, fun.

Sagittarius- Sporty, fearless, comedian, writer, stubborn

AIR SIGNS:

Aquarius- Leader of the air signs, creative, friendly, individual, honest, comical, opinionated, intelligent.

Gemini- Clever, communicator, puzzle solver, kind, duel taskful, laid back, sensitive temper

Libra- Romantic, creative, fun loving, indecisive, unreliable.

WATER SIGNS:

Scorpio- Leader of the water signs, has Pluto n Mars as planets...

Pieces- Dreamy, imaginative, subtle

Cancer- Homemaker, caring, sensitive, strong.

It's down to you to decide if you want to believe. I know that I only have to look at a Scorpions behaviour to know, that I am peaceful and private until disturbed...

BENEATH THE SURFACE

The deep side of man and world sends us a bleak search below. We think of going down as dark, but you will realise that in this very place you will find your guiding light. Many people have hit rock bottom with despair only to bounce back up, and be strong. For it is in this dark miserable place in which we find growth. It beats us down, screaming at us to die. So you have a choice. A choice? Yes, we all have choices. Give in, lie there waiting for the currents of darkness to sweep you into the forgotten. Or fight! You decide to fight, you summon up all of your courage and swim for the surface. You can feel the light guiding you, it was always here but when things were bad you failed to notice. Now your almost there and nothing will stop you. You emerge better than ever before, and you are elated that you choose your life. Maybe digging beneath the surface wasn't so bad after all?

I CAN BE AN IDIOT

'O, THAT DUANE IS A NUTTER. HE'S MAD, A PSYCHO.'

'Really? When did you hear of me going around harming others?'

'HE'S A BIT WEIRD/STRANGE.'

'I do have a yampy sense of humour, but don't we all in our own individual manners?'

'PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND HIM.'

'True, I have been misunderstood in the past. That's your view of me.'

'HE'S DIFFERENT.'

Yes, I am me.'

'HE HAS A VIVID IMAGINATION.'

'Thank you.'

FINDING THE BALANCE

I once read somewhere that if you was to juggle two balls, one hobbies/work and the other family. And you were to drop the hobby ball, that would be o.k because it would just bounce. You can always pick it back up later. But.. if you were to drop the family one, like an egg it would crack and break. Finding the right balance is the most important part of the universe and it's secrets. Karma will always give you back what you put out in this world. The world spins a cycle, so beginnings end and what goes up must come down. I'm working on this myself, the balance is finding time for everything and maybe sacrificing some of your own needs for others. Stop for a moment and take a look around you, someone will need you or something you've been meaning to get done is just smiling at you.

Be well.

FORGIVNESS

Being forgiving is not a weakness. That's the first rule. It is a strength. By forgiving the people in your life, you allow yourself to move on with yours. It is quite easy to bear a grudge, no matter how deserved and hurt you feel. It doesn't really take much effort does it?
'Wait till I see them!'
'I'll make him, or her pay.'
Do to others as they do to you.'
And my favourite one of all time...'I'll never forgot, I'll tell you that much. I'll have my day.'
It all comes easy to say when you feel betrayed, because we safe guard ourselves so well. But remember, the more you harbour these negative feelings, the more they will eventually rob you of your self and your happiness. You only have to turn onto the morning chat shows to see family at each others throats, each blaming the other for their mess and an innocent child stuck right in the middle. If we behave responsibly and apologise then I believe forgiveness is the Nobel thing to grant.
Forgiveness also means forgiving yourself. There are times when we as people have made mistakes and unfortunately our uncontained energy has hurt others in the circle. Now, naturally we feel guilt and beat ourselves up. We turn in ourselves and self punish. This turns to self pity and can only rob you more. You have to use that strength that I know we all have inside, and move on. Lighten your load because your journey through life needs all your resources. Negative energy equals more negative energy. Positive energy equals positive energy.
You will of course encounter people who, beyond your board of control cannot compromise with. Just tell your self that they are not ready just yet, and channel your power else where. If you feel angry or sad, deep breathing form the stomach should help. We breath this way as babies and as we get older we breath from the chest.
Forgive, forget, let go, move on and free yourself from the prison that you have built.

HAPPY HEART

A happy heart is a healthy heart, that has been fulfilled with love and ambitious passion. Concealing this happy heart will be a touched caring person, who can offer love and friendship if needed. Every person in the world has the ability to love, and be loved. Having a good heart is the result of generosity, caring, sharing, giving and also needing, for we all have needs in which we expect those close to us to full fill, or answer. A strong mind, healthy body and a compassionate nature, equal to a very noble and sufficient human being. It all depends on our own understanding of ourselves, and of those close to us. Along with the ability to recognize our own mistakes, we can honestly rectify the wrong so that the right can shine. Only then will our spirit be cleansed of selfishness, bitterness, and any other profound negative energy.

Good luck on your journey.

MY OWN SPACE

If there's one thing I dislike, it's people invading my personal space. I feel uncomfortable when ignorant people feel the need to talk in my face. I'd never dream of doing that back. I realise we are different, but that's my way. I prefer to eat without a lot of people facing me either, or others smoking around me. When they get the hump about me moving, they might complain that... 'Do we smell?'

I'll continue to just be me and look after my self. I don't need to justify my actions.

Some just don't understand.