Just occurred to me that i truly enjoy checking in with The Boabom Journal. Often with anticipation, as to what new thought provoking and insightful positive it will hold. At times there will be a gap between entries, which could for one less secure prove a disappointment, or a let down. Last time the Journal went awhile without an entry, in true Boabom Style, i turned my disappointment into a positive and reread some of the older entries.Possibly after a most positive “rassa – frassa” or two!!!!!! So my new found slice of security replaced my recently departed disappointment. Such a brave little soldier, almost tantrum free!

This small bit of progress for me coincided with a Teacher telling us of a favorite book he often returns to. He spoke of how the book provides different and new insights each time he revisits it. Like many things i have learned since becoming a student at The Boston School of Boabom, this too had been my experience. When i think back to how many times i had said roughly the same thing of a different book, it produces the smirk and positive head shake of Eureka! Finally getting something that has been sitting under that big ole imaginary Flashing Neon sign, is both enriching and humbling. But then that was teacher’s point, i think.

The book does not change, but the reader does. If they are constant, positive and open to change this can occur in a most favorable way. This as well led to another realization of how very much i learn, listening to students and Teachers while waiting for class to begin or in conversing after class as well. Something about this Art called Boabom and the few special folks who practice and share it with all they contact, make everything about it a positive experience. Well, most everything; a few memorable warm ups at the beginning of class were in the moment a challenge. But then that was my doing in the energy i chose to put into them. May well have been told about conserving energy. But that lesson sits under an imaginary neon sign i am not yet ready to acknowledge. It’s a gift! That often the recessive Guy Gene lies to me and lets me believe i’m still 20 and in shape. Such a mischief maker that Guy Gene! But in this there is realization, growth and a better me headed down a more positive path.

At this point i am in much better shape on a number levels. This due to a small bit of constancy on my part and a bit of guidance in The art from some exceptional Teachers. Oh and maybe just maybe a boat load of patience by those Teacher types as well. But this for me needs to be refreshed and replenished in an ongoing cycle. this requires input!!!!!!

Soooooooooooo, fellow students and Teacher types how’s about sharing some of your lesson’s insights, realizations, passions, experiences and ideas so my new found security is not tested by lack of new articles in The Journal. You all know what they say about “idle hands”. From experience it is far worse for an idle mind when visited by The Guy Gene! Don’t know about anyone else but i am always trying to eat and live healthier so maybe a recipe for a healthy meal or a healthy recipe for life!!! Better yet, make me laugh. Whatever you share it is all good !!!!!!

Sojammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!!!!

–Anonymous Student, Boabom North