The Master of N|one

As I begin nearing the end of my late 20s I feel a sense of perceived strength that overtakes my body, mind, and spirit. Maybe this is what they say it feels like to enter your "prime." I'm more ambitious than I have ever been, as I utilize each day to its maximum, leaving little more to be asked for.

Years ago now I started on the road to acquire many skills, to both humanize myself to a far degree, slowly approaching what I hope to be my potential. The truth is, there was a time when I didn't believe in myself as much–a feeling I have not forgotten. With time, I've seen myself grow and stand up tall time after time in unfavorable situations without crying or trying to escape. This has taught me the depths of my own resilience and limitless hunger to ascend through practice and good will.

Martial arts is a still new area to me, but one that I've grown increasingly more comfortable in since this past fall. In the last few months I have begun nearly daily sessions with the Bo-staff and Nunchucks, two of my favorite weapons. I've produced a small compilation below that shows my progress with the former in past five months, which is nothing short of satisfying!

This hobby has transformed my life, truly, which is saying something because since I was an early teen, I have consistently had something to keep me busy. From art, to academics, to running, to language learning, to acrobatics, to poetry, to music, I find no shortage of areas to evolve in. I know that the possibility of me attaining a mastery level of prowess in any of these capacities is unlikely, given my wide range of interest(s).....but that's completely okay.

Don't misunderstand, I strive for becoming the best version of myself that is possible, however, I don't need to be the best to ever do it, so in that regard perhaps I'm a simple Jack of All Trades, Master of None. But you see, there is something I have that very few carry–which is the will to live completely until my death. And if that means anything in this world then maybe it's just the fundamental spark, the gift, the fire to become full.

He who holds that then, could evolve into something extraordinary.

A master of one.