RobinDesHautbois

In gratitude for James Topp and his trek across the country to raise awareness for critical issues facing our generation. On this June 30, 2023, we mark the year after your arrival at the War Memorial in Ottawa by replicating your gesture at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You, James, are nothing less than a Canadian Hero and we stand with you, in spirit and in as many ways as we can, in your time of "trial" (in more ways than one!). Thank you for having set such a high bar of excellence in attitude and outlook on our country, for our country!

We do NOT have to accept depravity or brazen attacks on innocence and the overturning of common sense. But we gain nothing at reinforcing people's misconceptions by providing them with reason to hate us. ... The featured speaker, V4F Ops Sgt-Maj Jeff Evely, might well hold a contrary purpose to my introduction => but that doesn't matter! There is enough common ground between our purposes that I find his experience and testimony immeasurably valuable. We both share the conviction that finding enough common ground to discuss in a civilized manner with people who oppose our values is the best way to build the Canada of friendly freedom that we used to know. What other choice do we have? ... Like it or not, we are all in this together, and always will be. You can see Jeff Evely's original exposé in its entirety here: https://www.facebook.com/vets4freedomcanada/videos/1286136872131781

HOLD THE LINE! Never give up! ... but really never give the adversary our ammo!

Il faut continuer la lutte! Faut pas arrêter ... il ne faut surtout pas donner nos munitions à l'adversaire!

Quelques observations depuis quelques jours. - Il n'y a pas de liberté sans vérité. - Nos actions toujours pacifiques et respectueux de la loi => nous véhiculons l'amitié, jamais le harcèlement! - Plusieurs façons de s'engager dans la lutte: appuyons-nous mutuellement même si les autres ne suivent pas dans nos pas. - ATTENTION à la fatigue, la frustration et à la rage, même lorsque bien justifiées.

A few things came to mind over the past few days. - There is no freedom without truth. - Always act peacefully and lawfully => we promote friendship, never harassment. - Many ways to engage in the defence of freedom: let's encourage each other even when others won't follow our lead. - BEWARE fatigue, frustration and anger, as justifiable as they may be.

- Focus on Breathing and helping with shortness of breath. - Begin mobility of the arms and leading motion from the torso and shoulders. CAUTION! Shortness of breath can come from MANY reasons, so do indeed get examined by your health care professional: there may be reasons for you to not do these exercises (e.g. some heart problems do not allow arms over the head). There is SO MUCH to discuss in these topics, so this is just the beginning, there will be more to come many times later. - Working standing strength and stability - For EVERYBODY: veterans, musicians, truckers, computer professionals - Fight depression and overcome pains - Injury Prevention! - Feeling the Chi - Tai-Chi = deadly martial art! => Please ask questions in the comments!

Mobility of Torso and Stability of Stance - For EVERYBODY: veterans, musicians, truckers, computer professionals - Fight depression and overcome pains - Relaxing the shoulders and neck. - Preventing injuries in the knees and ankles. - Feeling the Chi and assessing your limits. - The starting point for all martial applications. - Preparing Fa-Jin: explosive power. => Please ask questions in the comments!

20 cm (8 inches)of snow fell overnight, so I could not resist! LOTS WRONG WITH THIS VIDEO ... best watch it just for laughs!

Knees and groin! Gently opening mobility and build stability. - Working standing strength and stability - For EVERYBODY: veterans, musicians, truckers, computer professionals - Fight depression and overcome pains - Injury Prevention! - Feeling the Chi - Tai-Chi = deadly martial art! => Please ask questions in the comments!

Beginning work on stability and mobility - good for those really out of shape. - For EVERYBODY: veterans, musicians, truckers, computer professionals - Fight depression and overcome pains - Injury Prevention! - Feeling the Chi - Tai-Chi = deadly martial art! => Please ask questions in the comments!

During the pandemic, I wanted to start a Tai-Chi series ... but I flopped and actually stopped practicing. Well, this becomes an opportunity: as I re-learn and go through the old pit-falls again, this revival series can bring the benefits to many others and I can use the wisdom of my past experience to help avoid painful mistakes! Tai-Chi for all of us, because we are all feeling the pinch! ... Veterans, Truckers, Business Owners, even Classical Musicians who oppose the freedom movement! - We all want to live well and feel well and have full mental and emotional focus on what makes life worth living! - Let's find ways to get along, because the world sure finds ways to pit us against each other!

This year he was able to fly ... last year, he drove from BC to get here! «I work for the people, not the other way around. I don't tell people what they have to do.»

Canadian Standoff on who deserves thanks the most!

We served to defend Canadians' right to disagree and even hate us, if they must. Let's keep up the love, the friendly focus on our common goals. Don't let raw nerves get the best of us. Real reprehensible trouble did happen last year, but let's work on touching the hearts and minds of those who can see reason.