We've got future

[Militis]

Everyone on here has a good future to look forward to, but we younger ones have more future to look forward to, assuming we live to old age. I think it is good to make plans for the future and go through with them. But as we all know, things don't usually work out how we expect them to. So when something that you have been planning forever doesn't work, but some other opportunity comes along, don't be so quick to disregard those opportunities because they don't seem like what you want to do. You might just end up more successful than you ever dreamed. I am saying that you should always have an open mind. This way you will have a better chance at doing what you want to do and will be less prone to mistakes.

[JoaNor]

Originally Posted by Militis

Everyone on here has a good future to look forward to, but we younger ones have more future to look forward to, assuming we live to old age. I think it is good to make plans for the future and go through with them. But as we all know, things don't usually work out how we expect them to. So when something that you have been planning forever doesn't work, but some other opportunity comes along, don't be so quick to disregard those opportunities because they don't seem like what you want to do. You might just end up more successful than you ever dreamed. I am saying that you should always have an open mind. This way you will have a better chance at doing what you want to do and will be less prone to mistakes.

Can't see how we could discuss this topic, but a good response to my last thread

[Militis]

Originally Posted by JoaNor

Can't see how we could discuss this topic, but a good response to my last thread

Yeah, I hate it when you put effort into a thread, but then that effort results in a thread that everyone understands and has nothing more to say. It shows that you are good at getting your point across, but a forum is meant for discussing. I made this thread just to add one more thread to this section though

[Jalek Moye]

nice words of wisdom, but not much to discuss

[Militis]

Originally Posted by Jalek Moye

nice words of wisdom, but not much to discuss

We could discuss not discussing threads.

[Chapel]

What are different ways that you young martial artists have handled diversity in the past? (Sorry to break the age rules, just creating conversation.)

[Jalek Moye]

not sure what you mean?

[Hajilee]

Originally Posted by Chapel

What are different ways that you young martial artists have handled diversity in the past? (Sorry to break the age rules, just creating conversation.)

Mostly it's hard, I guess if the person from a different age, sex, race etc. is stronger than you/more skilled. Then in sparring you earn a whole level of respect. Mostly, at least, at my school... if their's a dispute it's a chance for the class to see some nice sparring.

[Chapel]

Originally Posted by Jalek Moye

not sure what you mean?

Oops, said 'diversity' should have said 'adversity.' The original post involved plans not working out, so my question was about how people have handled obstacles in your past, or how you are currently handling problems.

[Militis]

I am going to answer both the diversity and adversity questions.

As far as racial diversity, it has been hard for me. I am not racist, but I have been brought up in a small town with 70% white people, 28% hispanic, and like 2% black people. I feel at home around hispanics, because I live with so many. The one family of black people that live in our town are more white than black (metaphorically speaking), so when I come across someone with a different dialect ( my moms boss is black. he has a heavy southern accent, and his voice rolls like thunder) I get a little antsy. I am not racist, I am just not used to other cultures, and so it is hard for me to meet people of other cultures. Anyways, how is that for honesty?

Ok, now for the question intended. I used to be the loud mouthed ADD kid that wouldn't shut up and wouldn't sit still. I would always try my hardest to be right and get my way. I have went through a lot (to much to explain here) since my early childhood, and I am an altogether different person now. Partially from my training in the martial arts, but mostly because of how Jesus has affected my spirit. I can say with honesty that I can handle pretty much any situation you throw at me, because in all my years (slight sarcasm) I have already experienced most of it.