It's a combination of things. I practice the basics of a martial art called Jook Lum which is a mantis form. I'm also a very spiritual person who enjoys praying and many years ago I was out on the farm and I caught a Chinese praying mantis with my bare hands. I had never seen one before and I can only guess that it migrated here on a shipping vessel and somehow made it to Tennessee
howdy back @mantishands! good to see you. Well sir, so the Chinese Mantis is only supposed to be in China? and you are in Tennessee, what a wonderful state, it's one that I've thought of moving to, like their conservatism and the place is growing economically isn't it?
when you say very spiritual, what type of faith, Christian?
Hi @janton, thanks for your message.
Yes, it's an invasive species. I think some were released for pest control by the government, as well. Tennessee is a great State and you're right it is very conservative and the economy is booming. There's lots of opportunities here and the gun laws are fair, also. I am a Christian, though I'm a bit on the unorthodox side. I grew up in the Methodist church but as I've gotten older I've gravitated towards Anglicanism and the Hebrew Roots movement. I also really like the mentality of Zen Buddhism and enjoy reading about it. You?
howdy again @mantishands! I'm a Christian and one of those crazy charasmatic, tongue talkin, faith healin radicals..so I don't fit too well either in most churches in fact most churches would throw me out because I believe the Bible! lol
what about that martial art that you mentioned, is that to keep in shape with or are you more dedicated than that?
howdy today @mantishands! how does it keep you in shape, I have no idea what those workouts are like, running and jumping and stretching?
and how is it good for the mind, mental exercises?
Thanks @janton!
you're very welcome! say ..that username you have is pretty unusual, do you like Praying Mantises or is there another reason you chose that name?
It's a combination of things. I practice the basics of a martial art called Jook Lum which is a mantis form. I'm also a very spiritual person who enjoys praying and many years ago I was out on the farm and I caught a Chinese praying mantis with my bare hands. I had never seen one before and I can only guess that it migrated here on a shipping vessel and somehow made it to Tennessee
howdy back @mantishands! good to see you. Well sir, so the Chinese Mantis is only supposed to be in China? and you are in Tennessee, what a wonderful state, it's one that I've thought of moving to, like their conservatism and the place is growing economically isn't it?
when you say very spiritual, what type of faith, Christian?
Hi @janton, thanks for your message.
Yes, it's an invasive species. I think some were released for pest control by the government, as well. Tennessee is a great State and you're right it is very conservative and the economy is booming. There's lots of opportunities here and the gun laws are fair, also. I am a Christian, though I'm a bit on the unorthodox side. I grew up in the Methodist church but as I've gotten older I've gravitated towards Anglicanism and the Hebrew Roots movement. I also really like the mentality of Zen Buddhism and enjoy reading about it. You?
howdy again @mantishands! I'm a Christian and one of those crazy charasmatic, tongue talkin, faith healin radicals..so I don't fit too well either in most churches in fact most churches would throw me out because I believe the Bible! lol
what about that martial art that you mentioned, is that to keep in shape with or are you more dedicated than that?
For keeping me in shape, but it's good for the mind as well.
howdy today @mantishands! how does it keep you in shape, I have no idea what those workouts are like, running and jumping and stretching?
and how is it good for the mind, mental exercises?