Cynthia stars in a documentary about her life called “By your side” due to be screened soon.
Happiness is a base line that we all would like to have as a constant in our lives. Yet it can be here one minute and gone the next. Why is that so?
As we get close to our first Super Session Grading on 28th March, I thought that I would check in with you to see how your preparation is going. Have you registered yet? Have you made the commitment? Gradings are great for self improvement. As Northstar develops lifestyles and not fighters, use your grading preparation to hone all aspects of your life.
Between now and grading as well as getting physically fit, lets also overlay some of the mental and emotional qualities we practice at Northstar.
I posted a question at the end of last week on where does spirituality sit with Martial Arts. Is it there? Has it ever been there? Is it an important part of the training? Is it necessary ?
Here are some of the contributions so far:
Great article on the power of intention by Yaro Starack
What Made A Difference?
Below are adjustments to my life and my mindset that I made this year, which I consider most responsible for the significant shift in results I’ve experienced.
Reprimanding people when they have got something wrong or failed to live up to their own standards is one of the hardest things a manager can do.

Cancer survivor, and now a living example of the goodness in life, Dr Ian Gawler shares some of his incredible gems for living NOW
Quote: If I had to choose between loving you, and breathing. I would use my last breath to say I LOVE YOU.

Sorry team, it just does not cut it! Ask yourself another question. Am I just being lazy??
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People everywhere seek peace, happiness and freedom from life’s entanglements – without realising that what they seek is already within themselves. Read more…
It costs nothing and it is so easy to give. Just takes a little practice. You can choose to be kind and you can put kindness first in all action. Kindness is at the heart of loving, loving self, loving others, loving life.



