Gratitude

I am currently reading “Walking a Tiger’s Path” by Margitte Hilbig.  There is a lot to be taken from this book.  This read, combined with a Kung Fu magazine that I have read to tatters and an article regarding Kung Fu early origins in North America really hit home how lucky and fortunate we are to be studying Kung Fu. 

In this world where entitlement seems to be the norm, I was humbled by the relatively short history that Kung Fu has had in North America.  The fact that we can study Kung Fu in a place like Silent River is a real privilege. A privilege that would not have been available to me a mere 50 years ago.

It makes me appreciate what I have.  It makes me want to learn about our lineage and history.  It makes me want to train even harder.  It makes me want to thank the pioneers of Kung Fu in North America including the Sifu’s that take the time to train us. To them we all owe a great debt of gratitude.