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Bully!

Started this discussion. Last reply by MarkTalbert Jul 2, 2012. 7 Replies

My given name, Michael, gives me an attribute of strength. When I'm not tackling primates from great and searing heights, I enjoy practicing styles of martial arts, mountaineering & climbing…Continue

 

Michael James Wellington King, Esq.

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30 Days to a Better Man - Day 3

Finding a MentorThis is a rather more solemn task to undertake for one such as I.There are precisely three men I can think of to mentor me. They have been a dear comfort to me of late, and I remember them often, and fondly. They drew me out of myself, challenged me, and listened to me. Their words and presence were always a comfort and an inspiration. I can think of none better.Their names shall remain known only to me, but while I know this is the day's task, I will be writing letters to them…See More
Jul 4, 2012
Michael King replied to Justin Cook's discussion What super hero is manliest.
"If we're allowed Non-Western examples: Simon, from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann "The tomorrow we're trying to grab for ourselves is not the tomorrow you set up for us; its the tomorrow that we chose for ourselves, a tomorrow that we…"
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Michael King replied to Cullen S.'s discussion Cheers to the Aom community!
"Welcome aboard!"
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30 Days to a Better Man - Day 2

Shining My ShoesWell well well! This is a turn out for the books! When I was younger, this was something I felt incredibly intimidated by. "Why?" I hear you ask. "They're shoes. How can a man be afraid of a shoe, unless it conceals a perfectly good knife, at which point one can just whip out their sword-cane and have at it with more splendour than the Hippodrome?"Too true, my fellow, too true. Alas, the scene is not so comic to my eyes. There is attached to this wholesome task a great fear -…See More
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"Hey Michael, welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us."
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Michael King replied to Michael King's discussion Bully!
"Thank you, Mark. I do my best, and if it isn't given to me, I define it for myself from my own life experience and what I value. What does your name say about you? Michael James Wellington King, Esq."
Jul 2, 2012
Michael King replied to Michael King's discussion Bully!
"Thank you! That is what I call a picture! Michael James Wellington King, Esq."
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Michael King replied to Michael King's discussion Bully!
"Thank you! I hope to sustain that impression during my time here. Michael James Wellington King, Esq."
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"Welcome aboard Mr. King. And that introduction is just epic."
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"Now that's what I call an introduction! Welcome!"
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Website
http://mjwking.wordpress.com/
Interests
Writing, Martial Arts, Spirituality
Books
Awareness, Anthony de Mello; The Writer's Journey, Christopher Vogler; Selected Poems, Rumi; Awakening the Heroes Within, Pearson
Movies
The Last Samurai, Ip Man,
Music
Hans Zimmer, Nightwish, Debussy
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Make the effort now, or you'll regret it later.

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30 Days to a Better Man - Day 3

Posted on July 4, 2012 at 3:30pm 0 Comments

Finding a Mentor

This is a rather more solemn task to undertake for one such as I.

There are precisely three men I can think of to mentor me. They have been a dear comfort to me of late, and I remember them often, and fondly. They drew me out…

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30 Days to a Better Man - Day 2

Posted on July 3, 2012 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

Shining My Shoes

Well well well! This is a turn out for the books! When I was younger, this was something I felt incredibly intimidated by. "Why?" I hear you ask. "They're shoes. How can a man be afraid of a shoe, unless it conceals a perfectly good knife, at which point one…

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30 Days to a Better Man - Day 1

Posted on July 2, 2012 at 3:30am 0 Comments

Core Values

Christ - Inner Strength - Integrity
Wisdom - Creativity

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Hey Michael, welcome to The Great Debate. Great to have you with us.

 
 
 

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