Justice is what love looks like in public.
~ Cornel West
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Justice →
Day 93/100 – creeeeeak →
oh my, based on the deep aches…. definitely a good workout on precision jumps yesterday
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Day 92/100 – elements →
Dropped into the Lehigh Valley Parkour Academy to check out the Elements class… 45 minutes of increasing-dificulty precision jump challenges. oof!
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Day 91/100 – walkin’ →
Walked 2.5 miles. Forgot– yes, agaian– to take a photo. Here have a cool shot of this awesome new sweatshirt!
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Day 90/100 – rail →
Horrible session (unmotivated to start, tired, extra weight in recent weeks, just a total mental nader) cursed at the rail for about twenty minutes well into the dark… #100days #artdudeplacement https://constantine.name/100days
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Day 89/100 – soon →
Matthew Poprocki: Artistry, challenges, and personal expression →
What motivates individuals to transform their lives and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and creativity?
Matthew Poprocki does what he loves. Formally a visual artist, he is now a movement artist who likes to play and overcome obstacles. He discusses the challenges he’s faced and how he rediscovered his artistic expression through Parkour.
I realized after a few years, I didn’t lose it, I’m still an artist, I’m a Life artist.
~ Matthew Poprocki (7:16)
The conversation explores the profound journey of an individual who transitioned from a career in graphic design to becoming a movement artist and coach. Struggling with dissatisfaction in a desk job, addiction, and health challenges, Matthew found solace and purpose in Parkour. This shift allowed him to embrace creativity and play, not only as an outlet but as a way to teach and inspire others.
Key topics include the philosophy of overcoming obstacles, the transition from visual to movement arts, and the role of Parkour in cultivating resilience and mindfulness. Through personal anecdotes, Matthew shares insights on viewing challenges as opportunities and finding joy in being present, creative, and connected to life.
Takeaways
Creativity through movement — Parkour offers a new medium for artistic expression and personal fulfillment.
Life as art — Redefining artistry by integrating creativity into daily activities and experiences.
Resilience in adversity — Viewing life’s challenges as opportunities to demonstrate strength and adapt.
Philosophy of play — Rediscovering joy and presence through movement and coaching.
The transformation of perspective — From seeing obstacles as burdens to viewing them as opportunities for growth.
Impact of mindfulness — Being fully present enhances life experiences and fosters creativity.
Redefining success — Prioritizing passion and fulfillment over societal expectations of work and productivity.
The role of Parkour in teaching — Empowering others through creative coaching and sharing lived experiences.
Resources
Parkour Generations — Mentioned as a movement-focused community and training resource.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)
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Day 88/100 – run →
Evening run Emmaus
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Arrive at the conviction →
There is a time in every man’s education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is suicide; that he must take himself for better, for worse as his portion; that though the wide universe is full of good, no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him to till. The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Day 87/100 – naked →
Sometimes you need to leave it all behind… runnin’ like the wind (if the wind was lazy, slow, dolorous, …)
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