Perspective from Martial Arts – The Lost Year
We are now entering the 9th month of Covid-19 in the US and the 6th month since California announced a […]
Read MoreDo I like the person I am?
I like the question of the week, “Do I like the person I am?”. It gives me some insight into […]
Read MoreBreathing with a mask
Returning to the dojo means breathing with a mask, and some of us find that difficult. What can happen is […]
Read MoreMartial Arts in Troubled Times
I had planned on talking about forgiveness in this newsletter, but I’m finding it to be an increasingly difficult topic […]
Read MoreEmotional Content
A student asked me about what I meant by emotional content last week and as it is an important concept […]
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 […]
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