Benefiting yourself through helping others

Perseverance is having a strong will. Do you as a warrior have what it takes to endure a physical challenge? Can you overcome intellectual conflicts without breaking your spirit? This idea of perseverance is represented by our “nin” kanji in the To-Shin Do crest.
What is one way to practice the art of perseverance? How about starting close to home—or in the home. Apply code of action 14 to your day and see what you can produce:

I work to build love, happiness and loyalty among all members of my family.Once you have identified the need and desire for perseverance, and have a support system in place, we then look at the integrity and indomitable spirit of your life.

I avoid putting temporary personal gain ahead of the welfare of those I love”

Can you continue to pursue that which is of the highest good for you and your family? Integrity will be an important piece of the puzzle; do what you say, say what you do.

Your task this month is to share how you have applied the perseverance with integrity lesson this month by providing feedback on the following:

“In my life, one person demonstrated the strength of integrity by……”

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We encourage all to leave comments about how these lessons and observations can and have impacted your lives.

Taking responsibilty for what you experience

We start our year with the concept of winning. What is winning to you? As a student of NPMAC, we encourage you to subscribe to the concept that winning is being successful and getting what you want and the world is a better place because of it.

Notice, we didn’t state that winning is beating down another person. Beware of martial arts that promote violence instead of intelligent compassion.

How do we take steps towards a winning life? We take responsibility for the world around us. Look at your friends, your work, and your passions. Surround yourself with positive influences.

How have you seen the theme of “creating effects in our life” come to fruition in your life this month? What dreams have you taken action of (and turned into goals)? How have you been a winner this month? Share your stories and inspire others. We look forward to exploring your discoveries!

To-Shin!!