Why it is.
F.L.I.P.
Future Leader In Progress, is what that means. It sparked flame a in me growing up, I wanted to become a leader. So I studied far and wide about different aspects of life and the life changing events that leaders have went through. This is an important to leading your own life, knowing how to lead every step with intention. F is Future. Water is always at constant flow. Moving like water is not letting other people make decisions for you. You know what you want, trusting that instinct is the first step into the Future. L is for Leader. "A leader that would challenge a mountain, will always be on top." Boredom is a useful tool, sparks creativity. Time and Persistence is the what makes everything grow and change. I is for In. In with the breath, the tether. I have understood that the breath brings life, relaxation, a sense of peace. P is for Power. Fire is the element I wanted for power. A uncontrolled fire will destroy everything around it. Fire that is controlled can never be stopped.
This symbol has a lot of meaning to myself. I have had many dreams where this was the focal point of all the lessons I learned through meditation. Sort of an awakening, I had to take a step back to look at different scenarios with various perspectives. From a eagle soaring through the clouds to a tree dancing in the wind. Perspective is a key component in understanding. A simple 1... 2... 3... Can change your view on a problem or idea. It's not hesitation, it's planting yourself for your next move. Stay attentive to your step, as that is what makes you, you.
The F.L.I.P. the world Story
Mark of a Mission
I've always wondered what I envisioned life would be as a young kid. I never sought miraculous wants but more as I grew I envision myself making a better situation for the ones around me. That thought was introduced to me by my dad. He also barred this marking. He would tell me that it was home. Where he was meant to be, I never understood what he meant by that.
I've had long nights reminiscing about the stories he would tell me, all of our quests. I remember he dreamt of a better life for our family. He wanted to take me to islands and show me how our ancestors would live. I realized he wanted to show me the world, how vast it is. My father is the reason why I dream big, because what is a man without a dream?
Life has been confusing for awhile now, but one thing that remains certain. Is death but without death there won't be life. Without life there won't be death. Our lives tend to be at a constant push and pull. Are you the fisher or the fish?
Path of Destiny
Kung Fu Panda has been a big factor in my life that I am thankful for. The story writing and the lessons of it all depict many key points in my own life that have helped me work through it. The Peach is the center of it as my favorite scene is when Master Oogway was talking to Po how to trust the moment now and to trust himself. The petal to the right of the middle is the staircase up to the Jade Palace as I've always took it as that will be the hardest thing you'll have to do. Moving last to the right is the Secret Panda Village mountain, never give up hope on being the only person to be that way. Move to the bottom right is the night Lord Shen ordered to have the panda's massacred. As my understanding is "it's not how you start but it's how you finish." The heart petal 1, 4, 3, aka "I love you." bottom left petal is the scene of Po defeating the cannon reaching inner peace through all the trauma. The last two petals, it's crossroads no matter how far in life you are you'll reach a crossroad where there may be an easy path or something in your way. Either take the clean path or take the path with obstacles as you may clean it for someone else that may go down the same road as you at one point.
Ol' wise Chief. No sudden movement as one may disturb peace within. Meditate to nourish the mind, live to nourish the body. Find peace with both to nourish the spirit. With peace help the tribe.