Grandmaster Suh always chatted about life. He revealed quaint philosophies and stories that, if we paid attention, could change our lives forever. He talked about rust and how it weakened metal and related it to laziness weakening our lives. He talked about laziness and called it our “monster” … “laziness is your monster”, he yelled out. Then, he had each one of us spell it!

My first class with him threw me for a loop! First, we’re doing the basic warm-ups – yep, the same ones we do today. Then, he steps forward into the class slightly and begins to chat. “Good man is sincere. Humble man is strong man. Sincere man knows how to repay kindness. Kind heart is forgiving”, he continued. Then, I hear my name: “Don Baird … spell KINDNESS.” My first class … my first lesson … and I feel like I’m back in an English class at Clairemont High School. I couldn’t believe it.
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It seems that chaos is the greatest challenger to true inner peace.  Chaos imparts confusion rather easily to the psyche of the human mind.  And beyond, chaos in its endless forms begins to dominate more of society, families and its individuals.

Instead of being “peaceful”, people are finding “peace” through “distraction”.  The television is a perfect example of that.  Something of a babysitter…. something of a distraction (which may bring temporary peace into the mix of chaos) disguised as entertainment….. but we know better…… it’s really adding to the chaos and from hints to demands, you are to buy new products etc……. television’s ultimate goal – an ultimate sales tool.  But worse, it tries to manipulate who you are and what you believe.  It gives you one liners that are designed to “stick” and soon….. public persuaded.
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There was a time when it was not only natural but revered when someone could touch another to heal. Not hiding in caves or under aliases an ancient healer could walk the streets with appropriate pride and honor. Thousands of years of understanding and study poured out the hands of loving souls called Masters, Teachers, Essenes, Christians and numerous others………… healing people of countless afflictions. (Click here to read more >>)