In May of 2000 I began training at a martial arts school. During one of my early conversations with my Sensei or martial arts instructor he shared something with me. What he shared with me changed the way that I looked at life. He said, "What I do is give you ingredients -- what he would teach me and I would learn there at the martial art school -- your job is to gather … [Read more...]
Life is likened to… Making New Year's Resolutions Video Presentation
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live my friend. Thank you for making the decision to stop by to visit with me. A day from now will be New Year’s Eve. At this time the topic of new years resolutions come up in discussions. Several days ago I wrote an article Life is likened too… Making New Year's Resolutions. As you consider your new year's resolution, may I encourage … [Read more...]
Life is likened to… Making New Year's Resolutions
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live my friend. Thank you for making the decision to stop by to visit with me. Two days from now will be New Year’s Eve. At this time the topic of new years resolutions come up in discussions. Several days ago I wrote an article Life is likened too… As you consider your new year's resolution, may I encourage you to -- as I need to … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Ingredients — Part 2 or 2
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 for context. Thank you. Patience provides the road to that goal. Through my patience I have been prepared to enter a 10 month preparation period to test for my black belt in mixed martial arts in October 2009. As a traumatic brain injury survivor living with an invisible disability I have been presented with a host of challenging experiences and bewildering … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Ingredients — Part 1 of 2
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. Thank you for stopping by to visit. You are a tremendous blessing to me. When I first started training at the martial arts school my Sensei -- Instructor -- used an illustration to outline my journey as a martial arts student at the school. What he shared with me on that day has stuck with me. That was 7 1/2 years ago. He … [Read more...]