Schools in Iowa City, Solon, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and Fairfield are overseen by Master Choe, three time Korean National Champion and 8th Dan Grand Master.

Learn: Discipline, Self control, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Defense

Build: Strenght, confidence, conditioning, Indomitable Spirit

For More Information: Call Fairfield Instructor Dean Goodale 641-919-4559

Personal Note: I've been taking this class for about 11 months and love it. I believe that martial arts is one of the best types of exercise for holistic physical, mental and spiritual development appropriate for all ages. Dean is an excellent teacher and is assisted by several other black belts in the class of various ages. It's a great class for the whole family. I could go on and on about what a positive transformation this type of exercise has made in my life. If you're interested, email me and I'll tell you more. Better yet, give Dean a call and check out the class.

"if we could sufficiently understand the order of the universe, we should find that it exceeds all the desires of the wisest men, and that it is impossible to make it better than it is,not only as a whole and in general but also for ourselves in particular, if we are attached, as we ought to be, to the Author of all, not only as to the architect and efficient cause of our being, but as to our master and to the final cause, which ought to be the whole aim of our will, and which can alone make our happiness."

I attended an amazing talk by this lady tonight. I believe there are saints all around us. This lady was down to earth, simply profound, truly awake, and full of divine love.

"Dumb Little Man: Tips For Life" may become one of my favorite blogs. Check out the "How to Be Bold" post on my work blog for a good article on the site and the story of how I was introduced to it. I also recommend "Ten Simple Things We Should Say More Often." It's not rocket science, but I'm suspecting that most good things in life are common sense that takes uncommon goodness and discipline to really practice.

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I REALLY enjoyed reading John Sherman's free ebook. Thanks to Michael Baxter for a Facebook video post which alerted me to River Ganga.

Beautiful music, art, and awakening by my cosmic brother Matt Ahearn.

I just stumbled on the very cool site: The Church of Yahweh. I especially liked the distinction between translating Yahweh as "I Am Who I Am" and "I Will Be What I Will Be." This highlights the relation and distinction between Being and Becoming as well as their identity at the deepest level. The page "God is Not God's Name" and the final picture of YHWH really hit me.

My body aches in a wonderful way from a full day. I took the afternoon off work and worked on our land: chainsawing and mowing. It's a beautiful fall day. Meditated outside in our little hidden clearing with the statue of Mary. A quick bite and then Taekwondo class with my daughter Clara taught by the wonderful Dean Goodale. I'd say it's only recently that I've recognized that hard work and physical exercise are some of the best things in life for the body and the spirit. Better late than never!