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“Just imagining an alternate reality where sometime from the age of 16 years to 25 years the name of the person we’re "meant to love” appears imprinted on our wrists.

Maybe Anna will find “William” imprinted on her wrist and vice versa for William and they’re cool with that. Anna and William get married and live happily ever after in a quaint house with a white picket fence and three kids and a golden retriever.

But maybe Michael will find “Louis” imprinted on his wrist and he’ll stare at it horrified that his parents might (would) positively hate him, so even though he’d give the world for Louis, Michael never tells his best friend anything. Instead he wears a watch over the name and goes out to propose to Lucy.

Maybe Lucy looks at Michael’s hidden imprint but never asks. Why should she, when he never pries at the bangle on her own wrist hiding “Cecelia”?

Andrew comes out of the shower and finds “Samantha” on his wrist and he’s terrified and confused because Samantha is his best friend ever - Samantha who lets him borrow her eyeliner and crash at her place when his parents kick him out for cavorting with boys.

Maybe Janet wakes up one day to find “Mandy” imprinted on her wrist. She stares at it and rubs her eyes again and again until they’re raw and red and tearing but her vision isn’t impaired. And she tries to rub it out, because she’s scared and ashamed.

Maybe Mandy discovers “Janet” on her own wrist and hates it, but before she can tell her long time boyfriend turned fiance Nathan about it, he finds out and shoves her away, sneering about how he “doesn’t want anything to do with non-breeders”. It breaks her heart that 7 years together can’t win over a label on her wrist.

Meanwhile Peter’s imprint surfaces and he locks himself in his room and doesn’t come out for days. But when he does, his eyes are red-rimmed and his mother comes to wrap her arms around him in a tight hug, trying to comfort him because his “Sally” has already gone to a better place.

And Carl? Carl waits and waits while all his friends find their partners. But his imprint never appears.“

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My mother once told me that trauma is like Lord of the Rings. You go through this crazy, life-altering thing that almost kills you (like say having to drop the one ring into Mount Doom), and that thing by definition cannot possibly be understood by someone who hasn’t gone through it. They can sympathize sure, but they’ll never really know, and more than likely they’ll expect you to move on from the thing fairly quickly. And they can’t be blamed, people are just like that, but that’s not how it works.
Some lucky people are like Sam. They can go straight home, get married, have a whole bunch of curly headed Hobbit babies and pick up their gardening right where they left off, content to forget the whole thing and live out their days in peace. Lots of people however, are like Frodo, and they don’t come home the same person they were when they left, and everything is more horrible and more hard then it ever was before. The old wounds sting and the ghost of the weight of the one ring still weighs heavy on their minds, and they don’t fit in at home anymore, so they get on boats go sailing away to the Undying West to look for the sort of peace that can only come from within. Frodos can’t cope, and most of us are Frodos when we start out.
But if we move past the urge to hide or lash out, my mother always told me, we can become Pippin and Merry. They never ignored what had happened to them, but they were malleable and receptive to change. They became civic leaders and great storytellers; they we able to turn all that fear and anger and grief into narratives that others could delight in and learn from, and they used the skills they had learned in battle to protect their homeland. They were fortified by what had happened to them, they wore it like armor and used it to their advantage.
It is our trauma that turns us into guardians, my mother told me, it is suffering that strengthens our skin and softens our hearts, and if we learn to live with the ghosts of what had been done to us, we just may be able to save others from the same fate.

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A Parents Guide To Selecting A Good Martial Art School

What to look for in a Martial Arts school.

As instructors, even before we opened our own school, we have been asked what people should tell friends or family in other cities to look for in a martial arts school.

The Instruction

The martial arts style is less important than the personality, teaching style and teaching qualifications of the Chief Instructor(s).

Ask if the Chief Instructors are at the school during all the classes and if they teach most of the classes.
Are the Chief Instructors old enough to have the experience and maturity to handle difficult situations that might arise.
Watch a few classes to see if the Chief Instructors seem to genuinely like teaching, know the students’ names, use positive reinforcement, and maintain control of the classes while keeping it fun.
The Chief Instructors should be at least 3rd degree black belts. Beyond that, teaching style is more important than rank. Many 2nd and 3rd degree Chief Instructors have better teaching and communication skills than instructors who have much higher rank who are considered “masters” of martial arts.
All of the people in charge of teaching classes should be at least a black belt and have been certified to teach by some national martial arts group. If colored belt students are used, it should be in supporting roles to keep order.
How important are the Chief Instructor’s competition history and trophies? An instructor’s personal martial arts accomplishments do not give any indication as to his/her teaching ability. It is more important that the instructors be able to communicate well with children during kids martial art classes and during adult martial art classes, be able to demonstrate proper technique, keep classes fun and interesting, and motivate students through positive teaching methods to develop self-confidence and achieve their goals.
Check to see if the Chief Instructor is affiliated with a national martial arts organization that provides on-going training and quality control.
The Classes

Inquire about the number of classes that you or your child can attend each week. The more options you have, the better. Anything less than three times a week is too little. Make sure that the class times are flexible so that if a hectic week forces you to change your schedule you can still attend class.
Ask if parents and spectators are allowed to watch classes. A closed-door policy is a red flag that something is wrong with the teaching methods in the school. (It is normal, however, for schools to ask parents to not talk to students during their class because it can distract the student and result in an injury.)
Are classes fun or is it the same thing day after day? While repetition is important, classes should be an interesting, fun learning experience.
What activities does the school offer besides classes, testings and tournaments to promote a family atmosphere? Look for activities such as lock-ins, parties, picnics, etc.
The School

Assuming you like the instructors and the program, the more convenient the location, the more likely you will attend classes regularly and get the most out of the program. If you choose a school all the way across town, even though it may be less expensive, you may attend less because of traffic and the longer drive time.
Does the school look bright and smell clean? How often is it cleaned?
The Membership

Any schools you are considering should ask you to try a free class or two before you sign up for any martial arts program.
One-year memberships are standard in our industry among full-time instructors. Many schools also offer an introductory special to allow new students to try classes for one or two months for a fee. When you are ready to sign the one-year memberships contract, it is better to make monthly payments rather than the entire amount up front, in case the school should close. Also, check to see if they offer a written guarantee that will let you out of the contract if you change your mind within the first 30 days.
Ask how often the students test and how much testing costs. Specifically ask how much it costs to test for Black Belt (at some schools this could be hundreds of dollars). Also ask what equipment the students are required to have, when they are required to have it, and how much it costs.
Make sure that the rates are reasonable, but do not make a decision based solely on price. The cheapest place may not be the best deal and the most expensive school may not offer the best program.

Here at Pride Martial Arts, we strive to offer the best programs for every child. Please feel free to contact Pride Martial Arts with any questions and see what P ride can offer your family.

http://pridemarts.com

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Stumbled upon and taken (without permission) from Facebook, Elizabeth Deborah Ann Chin. I apologize if you find this.

A Parents Guide To Selecting A Good Martial Art School