I have had a night off from teaching at my centre tonight.  Enforced upon me by lack of childcare rather than something I chose to do.  However, I have been thinking about my first post as I wanted it to be an indication of my own goals and thoughts.  I saw a quote for the first time recently by Mahatma Gandhi.  On the Facebook page of a student of mine of all places. "Be the change you want to see in the world" was the quote.  I have got to admit, I love quotes that get me thinking or really ring true with me.  This one immediately resonated with me in a number of ways.  I recognised it as something I am always striving for within my own life.  As my passion is Martial Arts, I realise how animated I become in conversation with complete strangers when we touch on anything close to this subject as I strive to convince all and sundry about the benefits of engaging in this particular activity.  As I have felt successful and fulfilled from my own training, I cannot help but wish the same for anyone that I meet.  Having now read this, I kind of realise that this is just my own small way of trying to benefit mankind.  My wife has constantly made playful digs at me about my change of pitch but now I kind of feel vindicated.  I am it would seem a natural follower of Gandhi's teachings.  I think I am going to knock on next door now and continue to spread the word....