Category: meditation
Meditation of the Week: Integrity
“Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked.” ~ Proverbs 13:6 The Greek words alētheia (ἀλήθεια) and alēthes (ἀληθής) are translated as “integrity” in the New Testament and mean “truth or the state of being true.” Jesus is referred to… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Integrity”
Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle
While the immediate meaning is likely clear, the word “battle” is weighty with meaning. Primarily, “battle” refers to self-defense or non-consensual conflict. This may be a verbal or a physical altercation. Either way, we are to train in such a way that we do not… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle”
Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship
Honor Friendship is the third code of Tang Soo Do. Like many things, the notion of friendship differs from culture to culture. In many Middle Eastern countries, people consider themselves “friends” the minute they meet. In some European countries, continuous contact is required to… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship”
Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship
Honor Friendship is the third code of Tang Soo Do. Like many things, the notion of friendship differs from culture to culture. In many Middle Eastern countries, people consider themselves “friends” the minute they meet. In some European countries, continuous contact is required to… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship”
Mediation of the Week: Obedience to Parents
Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy and respect. Tang Soo Do’s second code uses the term “parents.” I want you to expand the definition of “parent” to imply father, mother, teachers, elders, and instructors, and supervisors. It is respect for others–esteem, honor, and… Continue Reading “Mediation of the Week: Obedience to Parents”
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