"Unlocking potential to live a fully-engaged
life". This is the mission that Defence Unlimited has committed to and
constantly promotes in its marketing material.
So what exactly is a "fully-engaged" life? Well,
in my definition, it is one where I am living a life that I choose. But you
will ask me, many people want to have a life filled with many things, but never
seem to achieve them - things like "job satisfaction",
"financial freedom" or "eternal peace and harmony". I say,
yes, that is true, but is that not because they don't take the necessary
ACTIONS to fulfil that kind of life? That is a different topic all together as
it deals with the mental attitude and actions to go out and create that kind of
life. We at Defence Unlimited can merely start to "unlock the potential"
to have that kind of life. This is key though - In order to have THAT kind of
life, the basic foundation, must first be addressed. In our case, the need to
feel secure, and taking the necessary precautions to ensure that security. This
is also referred to as the "security needs" as defined by Maslow's
hierarchy of needs. Without this secure security foundation, any attempt to
build something upon it will crumble like a deck of cards build on a table with
2 legs. And trust you me, in this day
and age, it will eventually come crashing down. It is my humble opinion, that
if one does not create this security foundation, and at is most primal form,
the PHYSICAL and MENTAL security foundation, there is no way in hell they will
succeed in reaching those large, gregarious goals, whatever they may be.
"Fully-engaged" also implies to
a life that is filled with moments of fun, joy, laughter, and occasionally
sprinkled with some heartache, sadness and crying. It is these emotions and
every other emotion in between, and our expression of these emotions that makes
us human. It reminds us that we are alive and that each breath we take will be
unique both to us and to that exact moment in time and space. It's about being
present for each of those moments where we linger not on the past or have any
fears the future. We take charge of this moment in time and live it to the
fullest. I have heard of too many people who have been victims of crime and
have become reclusive in their homes.
They are not willing to face the present because the unfortunate past
event has chained them to a life of fear, paranoia and depression. I have heard
of others still that, out of fear or frustration, have focused all their
energies on the negative current state of affairs, and the eminent doom and
gloom of the country and the world. They have forgotten that their body is
still bound to the present and they have no interest in enjoying the moment for
what it is, thereby not living a life, but rather just passing negative
commentary about it.
This brings us back to the final piece of our mission, "..through
effective self-defence training". I truly believe that effective
self-defence training can unlock ones potential to live a fully-engaged life.
Effective self-defence training installs three vital characteristics: confidence,
resilience
and discipline. Confidence is the first step as by
installing confidence, one builds the capacity to be able to face life head-on,
with head held high. Having the knowledge and skills to be able to protect ones
self and ones loved ones, will give you confidence that you can take on the
world! This is very different from being arrogant, and there is a clear
distinction between the two, especially in self-defence terms. Next is resilience.
Let's be realistic - not everyone or every situation is going to do or go
exactly as planned. We need to accept the fact that sometimes, we might get knocked down, and it will hurt either
mentally, physically, or even both. However, the important thing is that we get
back up, brush it off, and continue forward. All too often, a person will give
up to easily because they got knocked off their feet, or it hurts too much. Being
able to get back up and press on is the hallmark of a successful person!
Lastly, discipline. Doing the same thing over and over again is perhaps
the most boring and dullest thing I could ever do. However, change that mind-set
that doing the same thing over and over again from something boring to
something that will make me better, well, that is certainly worth striving
towards. Whether it's mentally positively honing yourself, or physically doing
it, discipline is another key to success.
With that, the mission of Defence Unlimited is very clear.
We may be a bit fluffy on the outside, but we are sure as heck want to unlock
and unleash as much positive human potential as possible within our lifetime! After
all, don't we all want to have world peace?
Get EDUCATED, Be EMPOWERED. Live a FULLY-ENGAGED Life.
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