Back to back nights in the #dojo signals the end of the flu at our house. FINALLY! Now I get to close out the day with some #meditation before #bedtime – practicing some #mokuso or “still thoughts”. The inscription on my bench is #isshan #dotei (one in #mind and #body) – meditation is an essential part of my #karate practice. #martialarts #bushido #budo #mindfulness #innerstrength #innerpeace #focus #visualization February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Lol. #lotd #funny February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
It was a fun time in the ol’ #dojo tonight. Tonight was one of those special nights when everything seemed to click – all the kids (young and old) had really positive #energy and showed up with their A game. These are the #training days I live for. #karate #kobudo #martialarts #meditation #learning #bushido #budo #laughter @erickastengren @mish.mash.do @jay_the_sensational February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Vaughan Athletic Center View in Instagram ⇒
The #flu sidelined me from being at the dojo this week. 😢 But I’m over it now and enjoying some time out of the house. So if I couldn’t #train this week, I can still #write do here I am with coffee and a couple hours of “me time”. Writing about #meditation and, specifically, the practice of #Mokuso (“silent thoughts”). @erickastengren I think it’s something that R might really benefit from. #innerpeace #tranquility #center #mindfulness #breathing #mushin #stressrelief #karate #martialarts #budo #bushido January 28, 2018January 28, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
The family that gets the #flu together… yup, three out of four of us have the flu. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot, please do so! We got ours and even though we still got sick, the severity of it is dramatically reduced because we got the #vaccine. #psa #healthy #doctorofficeselfie January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Dinner in 3… 2… 1… #teriyaki #chicken in my #instantpot Got this for my birthday a couple months ago and love it! Trying to eat a #healthy #diet (not going on a diet, just changing it). Easy way to make quick meals and avoid the excessive salt and fats. #healthyfood #homemade #foodporn #cooking @leannekristal January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
Ah, back in the #dojo after the Christmas break. Felt great! #karate #kobudo #martialarts #meditate #jo #budo #bushido #isshin #dotai #oneinmindmanyinbody #kingfisherwoodworks @jay_the_sensational January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: X-Pro II View in Instagram ⇒
I have no idea who created this meme but I love it! #Tetris taught me that when you try to fit in, you’ll disappear. #philosophy #innerstrength #innerpeace #truth #character #identity #karate #martialarts #meditation January 6, 2018January 6, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
Just so that @erickastengren and @mish.mash.do don’t think I’ve have neglected #writing down my January #goals… but in keeping with a great piece of #advice from @jeremylesniak on his podcast @whistlekick I’m focusing on just one goal at a time (okay, maybe two). #karate #kobudo #meditate #meditation #martialarts #journal #training #health #wellbeing #newyearnewme January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Ludwig Photo taken at: Naperville, Illinois View in Instagram ⇒
In the void is virtue and no evil…#spirit is nothingness. – Miyamoto, Book of the Five Rings. #martialarts #meditate #meditation #warrior #bushido #budo #karate #kenjutsu #swordsman #wisdom #knowledge #training. #2018goals #newyearnewme #miyamotomusashi #bookofthefiverings January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 Rob Instagram filter used: Normal View in Instagram ⇒
