Pandamonium

Tonight we had a meeting to discuss the pandamonium stuff. I have to say I find the event a little overwhelming. Our team is blessed to have so many skilled people committed to making this year a success. I agree with Sifu Brinker though about trying to get the students involved to. 

This is an empathy project, not a fundraising project. I find it hard sometimes not to focus on the money. After all, we need to raise a significant sum to support things like the Malawi girls going to school. But I'm glad that we were reminded about the true purpose behind it. Learning to relate to others and see things from their point of view is important, not just for touchy-feely reasons, but for  Kung-Fu reasons too. In Kung-Fu you need to be able to relate to your opponent if you are going to read them properly and predict their behaviour. Empathy has a real in-your-face importance when it comes to self-defense. 

I think it's important too that we teach our student's to get involved in projects they are passionate about.   These charities are causes that we as a school believe in. We believe that everyone should get a chance to go to school. We think animals should be treated with dignity and respect. We want everyone to have a full tummy when they go to sleep. We believe that all children should be able to get around with ease and not be held back by a disability.

I think Sifu Brinker is right though, the passion has to start with us as instructors. If we are passionate, we can inspire others through that passion. If we let our passion for these causes wane, then no one is going to take notice. If no one notices, nothing will ever change.

Today I consumed: a bran muffin, 2 cheese and tomato sandwiches, some tuna with crackers, half a chicken quesidilla with fries and veggies, 3 cups of tea, 5 cups of water and NO COFFEE!