Ask an Expert, and Actually Listen

   It's summer, it's nice outside, so I'll be brief.

   Yesterday ( Saturday Aug 1 ), we had another little Rat get together. Fun stuff. While I wish more people could have been there, I fully understand why they weren't. Between the 6 of us who where there, we came up with a fun little demo for Lau Gar. This allows for the whole form to be demoed while keeping each of us to about 15 seconds. I think it looked pretty cool. It is rough and needs lots of work, but it was a lot of fun coming up with this little diddy, great input by individuals turned a thought into an actual kind of demo. Whether we use this or not, it was a lot of fun playing with this idea and watching it turn into what it became. This is why we practice, you never know when or where an idea may come from. Great work team!!

   Before the practice started, I had a chance to chat with  Mrs Poitras about masks. She is a health care professional so I listened to what she had to say, and it was eye opening.

   We all know it is coming, so why not be prepared. Yes, there is a lot of resistance on the subject of wearing a mask when you go out into public, but I think it is finally time for us to get over that, me included. I'm not going to preach on the subject, but I am going to suggest you get an informed opinion on the subject ( not social media ) before you make the same mistakes I was making. Do some actual research on the subject, it could be life saving.

   You would think that all masks are created equal ( a pretty mask is probably made for looks, not function ), that handling a mask is child's play, that "disposable" masks are good for a few uses before replacing them. Something as simple as how you put on a mask and more importantly, take off the mask, is actually something you should take very seriously if you want to be part of the solution and not the problem. I got schooled ( nicely ) by Mrs Poitras on this. This is why you ask an actual professional. Her knowledge and expertise just may have saved someones life, mine or someone else who I come into contact with included. I thank you for this Karine, and for all you do to try and keep us alive and well.

From Mastery

On the path to mastery, erase any resentment you have towards masters. Develop compassion for yourself so that you can be in the presence of masters and grow from the experience

Yesterday, I felt I grew a little because of Mrs Poitras and her knowledge. Kung Fu is everywhere if you look hard enough for it.

Time to enjoy the day, Peace....