Comments on: Love and Hate relationship

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:08:07 +0000

You have accomplished much in a year. I wish I could choose such a life of training, you guys are role models to me. I understand that things are difficult, I have learned much more about my own inner problems from the time I have been doing martial arts and I don’t have to face them everyday. I wish you the best of luck.
I believe you can do it!
I hope one day I will get to meet you…

~Vanessa

By: SONIA

SONIA — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:55:42 +0000

You knew this was not going to be easy so hang in there, because in the end you will look back and you will be proud and you will be stronger..If this is what you really want…I know I’m proud of you and I often speak about this friend I have that had the balls to go after his dream…..

By: Dale Kent

Dale Kent — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:42:52 +0000

Hah! I can totally relate to how you’re feeling and you should be proud to be writing and thinking so clearly about such conflicting emotions. I lived at a Buddhist monastery for almost seven years and it was always a struggle. There is always the temptation to think that things would all be better if I could just go off by myself somewhere and travel semi-anonymously but I think that acknowledging all my doubts about the life I led and living in the midst of irritation and anger made me a much stronger person. I certainly learned a lot about myself. One thing I learned was that most of the time when a person really got on my nerves or made me angry there was something about them that was mirroring parts of myself that I would rather not have to see.

You have an amazing opportunity to study with Dr. Yang and every day you stick with the program is a gift you give to yourself and, ultimately, all of us out here who don’t have chance to do what you guys are doing. Ten years may sound like a long time but I know that for me the years I spent waking up ridiculously early and sitting 6-10 hours a day flew by. The days and years seemed incredibly long and difficult as I lived through them but now as I look back it hardly seems like any time at all. Good luck and safe travels in Canada! I am enjoying reading your blog and look forward to hanging out with you guys in August for Qigong 3.

By: Rob Palmer

Rob Palmer — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:38:33 +0000

I respect you a lot, sir, for making the commitment you have. I also hear you loud and clear and think that it is very important to be honest with your emotions about anger and wanting to quit at times. That’s probably the only way to stay sane! Anybody who has been in the military will probably tell you that you have to have a way to vent, living in the kind of conditions that you do!
As a former student of Jeff Bolt’s, one of Dr. Yang’s oldest students, I look forward to the day that you and your brothers graduate. I would like to train with you then, and if I have children, have them learn from you as well!
May the Force be with you!

By: M.B.

M.B. — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:15:45 +0000

“If the hate is your enemy…than you should try to find its source. If you overcome your hate you’ll overcome all your enemies!” That is what Buddhism says. Easy to be said – lol ) Buddhism also says that we should try to keep the clarity and calmness we achieve in meditation during all the day… But this is not advice – I’m just thinking what I would do in such situation…Reflecting is my best – lol )

You all have my support and prayers for success in the 10 year program!

Best wishes,
M.B.

By: Ruy

Ruy — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:15:53 +0000

The Butterfly Lovers or Liang Zhu

Vai com calma
Abraços
RS

By: Raul Pedro Santos

Raul Pedro Santos — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:27:02 +0000

I’d like to have some deep or inspirational advice to offer – but I don’t. I’ve been sitting here for like 15 minutes, starting at this blank text box, trying to find something to say.

Unfortunately, there’s not much to say, because this is a situation you will have to resolve on your own. Ultimately, you’re the one who knows best what you really want.

What I do know is that whatever you decide, it will be the right decision, because it is what you want at the time and you’ll decide it based on the best judgement you can do with the information life provided you until that moment.

And whatever you decide, you know your friends will support you.

By: RIbas

RIbas — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:51:37 +0000

Faço ideia dessa guerra constante que deves têr na cabeça…
Faças o que fizeres aproveita os momentos de “claridade” para tomares as decisões importantes, sabes que decidas o que decidires quando decidires toda a gente te apoia pá…

Abraço e força.