Where our efforts go...

The below was posted on the SCARS website and reminds me of how easy it is to make a difference. I have not personally adopted from SCARS, but both of my cats are rescues.

I appreciate the efforts of this charity and the good that they do. Neutering, feeding, fostering, educating and adopting out animals is so very important. They connect lonely and loving animals to people and families that have a lot to offer. I am proud of the students at Silent River Kung Fu for raising awareness and funds for a charity such as this one.

 

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Posted on: Feb 7, 2017in Announcements, Past Events

Please join us in thanking the Silent River’s Kung Fu Benevolent Foundation. SCARS Volunteer, Amanda Foster, gave a short presentation about SCARS and accepted a donation of $3,000 at their annual banquet in late January. The Foundation has been extremely generous to SCARS over many years. Every year they host a banquet for their students to celebrate Chinese New Year and to award donations to the charitable organizations they support.

The Silent River Benevolent Foundation focuses on raising public awareness of global issues through the Chinese Lion Dance and various projects. They believe in teaching children strong values through their charitable projects and initiatives that improve lives locally and globally. They are based in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Onoway, Parkland County, and Lac Ste. Anne County.

Those benefitting from their annual fundraising efforts include: Kidsport Parkland, the Northern Lights Wolf Centre, the Children’s Ability Fund, Atsikana Pa Ulendo – Malawi Girls on the Move, Second Chance Animal Rescue Society, the Tiger Temple (Thailand), the homeless of Kathmandu, the Town of Onoway Fire Department, the Onoway Public Library, and local students and schools through our Annual Scholarship.

We are very grateful to be included as one of the charities they support.

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Forever a student

I know that when I started Kung Fu, I didn't think I would always be a student. As a white belt, I did believe that black belt was the end. But with each passing day, I am reminded of how much I don't know. Every class I teach, how much more there is to learn is reinforced.

Everything I practice brings new questions on my journey. Everyone I practice with has something to teach me. Every student has something valuable to offer.

I have been a student since 2003 and yet, my knowledge is incredibly limited. However, I find it very exciting to know that I will never stop learning, as long as I never stop doing.

How cool is that?

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An act of kindness in this seemingly angry world

I was reading the news today and was touched by this story. I'll paraphrase and the gist is this. A late evening Air Canada flight from St. John's was turned back to its departing airport due to weather conditions, and essentially left its passengers stuck in the airport. All airport restaurants were closed of course and they were told that there wasn't anything that could be done. So along comes a pilot from a rival airline, who went and ordered pizza and had it delivered so the passengers could at least eat.

This was a nice reminder that it doesn't matter what the situation is, there is always room to be kind. It isn't about making headlines, but simply the kind thing to do. He saw an opportunity to help some people out and did. I really appreciate our acts of kindness requirements as they serve to keep us in the moment, and in turn we become better people. There is so much to get from giving, and it's these little things that can bring about change.

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A glass of milk

 

Well, this week so far has been less than optimal as far as training goes. 3 migraines in 4 days kinda takes the wind out your sails. But that is part of the journey right? Ups and downs will always be present, but it's how we handle them that makes the difference. Do you quit when it gets hard? Or do you just forge ahead and find your way again?

A journey like the I Ho Chuan is something that defines a person, whether or not they complete their goals. Each day brings a new challenge to fit in your requirements while the unknown is before us. We never truly know what each day will bring. However, if you keep forging ahead, take your trials as new tools to carry on, you will be a better person when you go to bed, than when you got up.

Here's hoping for a headache free day tomorrow, so that I may fully seize it!

 

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