Conquer the world...

I just keep on learning...

Life is all about learning and at times I feel like I'm just starting out in life and other times I feel like oh yeah I've got this.  I guess that's a good thing because you know nothing stays the same forever!  So here's what I learned yesterday...

I had the opportunity to help with a junior Black Belt Test and it was an awesome experience.  From a parent perspective it's amazing to see a child (these kiddos are junior high age) understand and be able to defend themselves in high adrenal stress situations against people of all ages, sizes, and abilities.  During this test I was just helping (sparring, holding pads, ground fighting, & cheering them on) but wow did I learn so much.  It's a great feeling to help someone, yes I already knew that one!  However, this kind of help is completely different.  

I couldn't help but think about my dad last night.  He was always helping others reach their goals.  He constantly encouraged everyone around him in only ways that he could.  My dad had the ability to make you feel like you could conquer the world with the ability you had within you.  I've met many people that have told me or messaged me about how much my dad influenced their lives and encouraged them in a time when no one believed in them.  Growing up with my dad, I've always felt like I could conquer the world and to be real honest I took that for granted.  Trust me, I don't take that for granted now!  I want my boys to have that same feeling that my dad blessed me with and now I want others to have