Can Shyness become a Negative Force?

The first time that Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim explained this concept to me, I did not understand, "Can shyness become a negative force?"  I used to think of shyness as just a characteristic, or that shy people are just scared or weak and unable to come out of their shells.  But she helped me understand it on several levels, and over the years I have observed "shyness".

      For example, especially for would be instructors and teachers that have important things to share with people.  If they have the ability to really help others.  If they let shyness get in the way of expressing themselves in front of others, or helping others, then in my view, they are not doing their part.  They are standing by while others are in need or suffering.  In my view, that would be wrong, and becomes a negative force in your life.

As instructors, we have a responsibility to help others, and we may hold some golden nuggets to share with people that would improve their lives, but if we don’t share, and let people go on suffering when we could have helped, that is terrible.  Instead we must be brave, and fight our inner fears, so we can share our good fortune and years of training with others. 

I    If in your life, you have been lucky enough to have had a good teacher, or mentor, or coach, shouldn't we be grateful, and share our blessings with others.  I feel that responsibility, and it motivates me to be strong and more outspoken.

2.     Many people often hide behind shyness.  Many people that I have known over the years that have seemed shy, often turn out to be the wildest ones in their private lives.  They often have a wildness or behavior that they don’t want anyone to know about.  Not always, but often.  So this falls more into the category of hiding negative behavior that they are not proud of, or feel bad about.  This negative behavior often falls into the category like wild partying, drug or alcohol abuse, abuse, lying, stealing, sexual impropriety, criminal activity, etc…

After thinking about this deeply, I can remember that there were times when I was in a group setting, and I have something important to say, but I didn’t say it.  Is that shyness or is that evil?  I find myself sometimes not wanting to contribute for many reasons, or are these just excuses?  Others are talking, or I feel a little shy, or I am worried what others will think of me, but I now realize that I have to break out of that shell.  I need to realize that it is a sin to let those petty reasons prevent me from speaking out.  I have to break whatever it is that holds me back, and be bold, and with good intentions try to help others.  Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim reminded me that Jesus called it, “feed the sheep”.  These are our brothers and sisters.  If we have something good to share, don’t keep it bottled up. 

Thank you Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim, for showing me the light, helping me to be a better and more giving person.

Dr. Tae Yun Kim receiving Gold Medal at Stevie Awards 2017.

Every man dies, not every man really lives..

Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim teaches us this strong fighting spirit at the Jung Suwon Martial Art Academy.  She teaches to find our inner strength and to be strong.  Dr. Tae Yun Kim teaches us to be loving and kind to others, but to have backbone and ethics and stand our ground for what is right.  The story of Braveheart, and William Wallace is a heart touching story, of man dedicated to help Scotland fight for its freedom.  When the odds were impossible, he never gave up.  It was like he was training in Jung Suwon Martial Arts Academy.  There, Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim teaches us the spirit and art of challenge and overcoming.  When we have a positive purpose in our hearts, and we fight for what is right, we can accomplish the impossible.

Dr. Kim always teaches her motto, "He can do, She can do, Why not me!"  which came from Mathew - Peter walking on water.  see: http://jungsuwon-instructor.blogspot.com/2012/03/origins-of-he-can-do-she-can-do-why-not.html

When I first saw Braveheart, I was most impressed by the power of its battle sequences; after seven years, I am most impressed by the enduring power of its story. It is a great movie because it seriously argues that one man's lifelong personal experiences and struggle can make a difference, if not in the world then at least in the lives of others, it is a great movie because it is ultimately an inspiring story of perseverance in the face of considerable brutality and heartbreak, greatness because a thousand words are not adequate to express all of its emotional power and impact. I do not have the heart to give Braveheart less than a perfect score, even if I wished, because it is much more to me than mere entertainment...It is a constant reminder to me that I must never lose heart, to stand up for what one believes in, to be true to ones self.

"You have bled with Wallace...now bleed with me!"

Thank you Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim for standing up and fighting, when it would be so easy to run or compromise.  You fight for what is right.  You live your live with honor, love, and strength.  To me, that is what life is all about.  Thank you for your books and teachings, like "Seven Steps to Inner Power".  It is an honor to be your student. :)

Snow White and the Huntsman

I love the way Great Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim helps us to analyze movies.  We recently saw the movie “Snow White and the Huntsman”.  I hadn’t heard much about it, and didn’t expect much.  But is was surprisingly good.

It started off  with the good king's wife dying, and he rescued a pretty woman from the evil enemy.  It looked like she was in dire need, but it was a setup, and they planted this lovely looking girl to capture the King's heart.  The plan worked and the King married her the next day and made her Queen.  That same evening, as the King was about to make love to her, she stabbed him with that big knife in the picture, and then she let her evil army in and they took over the empire.  Snow White, the king's little daughter was put into prison and held there for many years.  In the mean time the Evil Queen brought misery and death to the empire.

How often have you heard of someone being tempted by temptation, only to ruin their lives.  We as humans often succumb to the dark side:  power, sex and money.  Which one do you desire, and how far will you go for it?  That is the question that everyone in their life will face.

Grandmaster Tae Yun Kim helps us to find inner strength to fight temptation, and fight for what is good and right.  We need to train ourselves, and discipline ourselves, so we can control our emotions, and become the master of our lives.

Even though you have made bad decisions, and you may now be in a horrible situation, you need to know that God loves you and will forgive you.  Even in the most impossible situations, there is always hope.  Repent, and change your ways.  Generate love and help others.  Use your experiences as your fertilizer to make you a stronger person, and more dedicated to follow the light and do good in your life.  Never give up.  I love that energy.  I love when Snow White finally decided it was time to fight back against the evil queen and win.  No matter what, fight for what is right.  The movie ended in a very positively, and I like that.  Of course, I am an optimist.

With honor and respect.  :)