Sometimes earning a living gets in the way of living life


There has been alot happening. One child getting ready for college. Hosted a camp. Went on a cruise. Work. Work. To name a few.
I was at an aikido black belt test over the weekend. One of my students did a wonderful job. Another student gets much credit for meeting early in the morning, for about 6 weeks, to help prepare the candidate for his test. The camaraderie is humbling, and appreciated. It is good to see how some things can bring friends/ people together and strengthen the bond that forms when people train together. It doesn't have to be just physical training either.
Last month, at the camp I hosted, there were about 9 people who tested and the level of training and commitment to each other was readily apparent. Again, humbling. I think this is one reason that I do what I do.
Of course, there are instances of people bringing un necessary drama to a place where others do not want it. When it gets out of hand, the leader must lead in order to maintain the homeostasis (look that one up) of the group. That is one of my least favorite responsibilities, albeit necessary. And time moves on. I try to be careful how I spend mine.