Faith – Dissolution & Passing the Torch
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it onto future generations." -
-- George Bernard Shaw
I had what one would call a martial arts spiritual experience after I returned from my summer get-a-way. I did some bike riding and visited two dear friends of mine who have some fairly serious health issues. As soon as I returned from vacation, my neighbor had told me a friend, who I was best man for his wedding, had passed on at 47. When I returned to teaching I was in a rather, melancholy, reflective mood. Then I took an enthusiastic intermediate class outside. Shortly after we started class a rainbow formed above them. Call it a coincidence, but it greatly lifted my spirits. It made me realize the circle of life. This new generation of young Martial Artist, to whom I am passing the torch of leadership. We all share one common destiny. We all will face our time of dissolution, but for now I have a lot go get accomplished as I slowly pass the torch of leadership to the new generation of Martial Artist.
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