Episode 79 - Everyone Needs Something to Call Their Own

<p>Today's episode is very different. Over the last few months,

we've bumped into a recurring theme from our guests. That theme

being the support martial arts provided to them during difficult

times, especially as children. I've been struggling with how to

tell my piece of this story, and whether or not to even tell it. In

the end, I felt it was important to share simply because it may

help provide context to someone who hasn't experienced the same

sense that I felt as a child - that many of our guests felt. It is

my sincere hope that, as a result of this episode, some of us may

become a bit more conscious of the need for everyone, especially

children, to have something in their lives that they can feel

joyful passion towards- whether that be martial arts or something

else. I feel strongly that it is this sense of ownership - this

sense of belonging - that can help everyone (again, especially

children) traverse challenging times in their lives.</p>

<p>To put it another way, We all need something we can look to and

claim as our own. To have an external manifestation of our

identity. Whether that's martial arts or not, I don't think it

matters. For me it was (and is) being a martial artist. If you know

someone without that outlet - that passion they can identify with,

please help them find it. It may be the most important thing you

ever do for them.</p>

<p>Thank you for listening. ~jeremy</p>

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