Thriving
Over the last few weeks I’ve been talking a lot about thriving and the idea of turning challenges or problems […]
Read MoreResponsibility
There seems to be an air of helplessness in the world today, rather than responsibility. If you watch the news […]
Read MoreWeb of delusion and non-attachment
I have a friend who has been unofficially diagnosed with schizophrenia. He doesn’t get psychiatric help or take medication, and […]
Read MoreGoals: Building your Path
This time of year is pure magic. I’m not talking about the holidays. Those are over. I’m talking about the […]
Read MorePerspective
I recently heard a great story about perspective that I will paraphrase here. View from the toll booth A man […]
Read MoreChoking in Martial Arts
When I was young I used to choke a lot. I mean this both in the physical sense (me choking […]
Read MoreInternal Retreat – Meditation in Martial Arts
In a few weeks we will be having our first Internal Retreat here in California. My teacher Sifu Brown, who […]
Read MoreRank in Martial Arts (updated)
About two years ago I wrote an article about rank in martial arts after Chris earned his red sash. We’ve […]
Read MoreRelationships: We are not Statues
The question of the week in the dojo is about your relationships, “What is the most enjoyable thing your family […]
Read MoreAcceptance and Surrender
A few days ago I got a great question from a student. She asked about the difference between acceptance and […]
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