Month: October 2026

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Light Bringer Tear Jerker…

Steve Rowe

I wrote this in my novel the ‘Light Bringer’, each time I read it, it still brings a tear to my eye…. “Then one day he was at rock bottom, he couldn’t even manage his small daily routine. He cancelled his chemo session without telling anyone and was thinking that he might commit passive suicide by not taking future treatment. Instead of going to the hospital he decided to take a walk in the park. It was a chilly day, so wrapped up, he sat on the park bench. There was a dog walking group all happily watching their young, … Continue reading Light Bringer Tear Jerker…

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Tension in the Martial Arts

Steve Rowe

Any skilled martial artist understands that unnecessary tension in the body reduces mobility, sensitivity and power. Getting rid of that unnecessary tension means examining the causes, often rooted in anger, aggression, anxiety and fear. Easy movement requires an easy mind, and this is why martial art coaches need to be both mind and body coaches with exercises to train both. Grappling is an essential part of all traditional martial arts, and in addition to that easy and mobile body, the practitioner needs to utilise the energy and power of the opponent and serve it back to them. The chain of … Continue reading Tension in the Martial Arts

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The Kettle’s Always On

Steve Rowe

Sometimes I’m asked why I write about people that are troubled and depression and they think I’m writing about myself. I’m a people watcher and an empath so I feel quite powerfully what others are feeling. Sometimes it relates to my own experiences but not always. So my writings are not a cry for help, I’m simply pointing out the things that I feel others miss. Today’s thought….. Talking doesn’t always helpSometimes you don’t share a burdenYou double itAn empathic personAsks how you areAnd you unload on themThey now also carry that burdenThey didn’t need that on top of the … Continue reading The Kettle’s Always On