Not Just Fencing
The Order of the Rose was established as a company open to anyone who wanted to learn how to fence, without fear of ridicule or judgement. We welcome safe, honorable, fun-loving people who desire to become skilled swordsmen.
Thoughts
Think Before You Leap
Sometimes, it’s beneficial to take a step back and think before you leap into the fray.
Getting Back to My Journal
Thought I’d take a minute and jot down some thoughts that have been stuck with me over the last few weeks.
Characteristics of Emotional Intelligence (with a sword)
As you’ve probably determined, emotional intelligence can be a key to success in your life – especially in your career (with a sword).
What is Emotional Intelligence (with a sword)?
Each one of us must develop the mature emotional intelligence skills required to better understand, empathize and negotiate with other people — particularly as the community has become more global. Otherwise, success will elude us in our lives and fencing careers.
There’s more than one way to be “smart” with a sword
Understanding ourselves better is the best foundation for being able to discover and develop our potential with a sword.
Commander: To Lead
Be effective and gain the confidence of those you lead and be the Commander you will one day need to be…
Distillation
Distillation is the process of separating a liquid from chemicals, minerals, and other solids.
Top 10 Things I Love About Fencing
My Top 10 reasons I love fencing and being a part of Terrasylvae and the Order of the Rose.
Why Do We Tell Stories?
“We are all only one thread, but when we share our stories we weave together into a beautiful tapestry.”
A Life of Dreams
“He was calmly eating his soup, laughing with pleasant good-humour, as if he had come all the way to Calais for the express purpose of enjoying supper at this filthy inn, in the company of his arch-enemy.” – Emmuska Orczy, The Scarlet Pimpernel
A Moment Worth Living For
“Don’t you sometimes feel bewildered when you think of the millions of things that put life together? I’m not bewildered. I’m filled with the deepest awe and wonder. The miracle is that in its complexity it all works.” – Julie Andrews Edwards, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
Obsession
Obsession: the domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc