Evolution
365 days ago, I was a very different person from the person I am today. While I maintained the same core values, my personality, outlook, and spirituality were a world apart from the way I am now. I am coming to see the growth in many aspects of my life, particularly growth within myself as a human being, as well as growth of my life's work and Mission with Bayani Warrior Group.
365 days ago, I was in a tough place in my life. I was emotionally drained, spiritually devastated, and in a financial struggle. Now, I am seeing where God is taking me. I am seeing where Bayani Warrior Group is going...how it is truly growing both in size and number, and how so many doors, both personally and professionally, are opening before me left and right. I am getting more and more students. I am getting more and more offers to speak and teach at different schools and for different organizations. I am seeing how both my financial and spiritual growth are moving in a positive direction with Bayani Warrior. I never refer to Bayani Warrior as my "dream" or even my "passion" in my life. I don't believe the concept of Bayani Warrior came from me. Rather, I sincerely believe it is a mission that Almighty God has put in my heart. I was not put on this earth to just teach Filipino martial arts. I've been put on this earth to speak, lead, teach, and inspire people to become better people. I am using Filipino martial arts as an avenue for that purpose, and everyday I am blessed to see the results of God's providence in my life and in Bayani Warrior.
I am not the person I was 365 days ago. I am evolving every minute, of every second, of everyday. The way I speak, love, eat, pray, and fight are completely different than the way I was 365 days ago. I am experiencing an evolution unlike anything I've ever seen or experienced in my life.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines evolution as:
Evolution: (noun) (1) a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state (2) a process of change in a certain direction
In the Filipino martial art system of Atienza Kali, an Evolution is a drill of prescribed movements that mirror a combative exchange. There are several Evolution drills, and each drill is designed to defeat the Evolution drill that came before it. For instance, Evolution 2 defeats Evolution 1, and Evolution 3 defeats Evolution 2. I feel that in my life, the Evolution I am in right now has defeated the Evolution I was in 365 days ago. I am better spiritually and mentally, and I know I will continue to grow and evolve as this year continues.
I feel that in this past year, through all the struggles and hardships, that God is sending me on the path He wants me to be on. I am moving in a different direction. I simply pray everyday that I am evolving according to His Purpose.
I will continue to pray and take massive action towards this Mission.
May the Evolution continue...
365 days ago, I was in a tough place in my life. I was emotionally drained, spiritually devastated, and in a financial struggle. Now, I am seeing where God is taking me. I am seeing where Bayani Warrior Group is going...how it is truly growing both in size and number, and how so many doors, both personally and professionally, are opening before me left and right. I am getting more and more students. I am getting more and more offers to speak and teach at different schools and for different organizations. I am seeing how both my financial and spiritual growth are moving in a positive direction with Bayani Warrior. I never refer to Bayani Warrior as my "dream" or even my "passion" in my life. I don't believe the concept of Bayani Warrior came from me. Rather, I sincerely believe it is a mission that Almighty God has put in my heart. I was not put on this earth to just teach Filipino martial arts. I've been put on this earth to speak, lead, teach, and inspire people to become better people. I am using Filipino martial arts as an avenue for that purpose, and everyday I am blessed to see the results of God's providence in my life and in Bayani Warrior.
I am not the person I was 365 days ago. I am evolving every minute, of every second, of everyday. The way I speak, love, eat, pray, and fight are completely different than the way I was 365 days ago. I am experiencing an evolution unlike anything I've ever seen or experienced in my life.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines evolution as:
Evolution: (noun) (1) a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state (2) a process of change in a certain direction
In the Filipino martial art system of Atienza Kali, an Evolution is a drill of prescribed movements that mirror a combative exchange. There are several Evolution drills, and each drill is designed to defeat the Evolution drill that came before it. For instance, Evolution 2 defeats Evolution 1, and Evolution 3 defeats Evolution 2. I feel that in my life, the Evolution I am in right now has defeated the Evolution I was in 365 days ago. I am better spiritually and mentally, and I know I will continue to grow and evolve as this year continues.
I feel that in this past year, through all the struggles and hardships, that God is sending me on the path He wants me to be on. I am moving in a different direction. I simply pray everyday that I am evolving according to His Purpose.
I will continue to pray and take massive action towards this Mission.
May the Evolution continue...
posted by Mike Pana at
10:12 AM
2 Comments:
365 days ago I was a loser & a damn complainer. Now that I've taken up boxin' it's makin' me a spiritually stronger person. Take care, pinoy.
Hey I found your blog randomly while looking at a post for Filipino parents. Your blog is great! I do martial arts too (jiu jitsu and arnis). Inspiring posts!
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