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  • March 3, 2015

    Should I Bring It Up or Not? Purpose and Creativity

    Should I Bring It Up or Not? Purpose and Creativity

    You'd think that after 21 years, I might have heard every possible response to the questions posed by the Aikido activities I use to engage participants in my workshops. Never. There's always a new way to view the activity, because the viewer has his or her own unique experience. That's just one of the many things that make my work so enjoyable.

    I'd like to share two new insights with you today...

  • April 2, 2013

    Conflict Is Not Fun: True or False?

    Conflict Is Not Fun: True or False?

    On the Aikido mat, regardless of one’s rank, there is always a _sensei_ (teacher) with more experience, wisdom, and perspective, to whom the student looks for continual improvement. I am lucky to have such mentors in my life. After last month\'s _Ki Moments_ post, I received a reminder from my first Aikido _sensei,_ Tom Crum...

  • November 1, 2009

    Ki Moments November 2009

    The more we choose and practice our mindsets, the better we get at them, and the brain reshapes itself to emphasize these qualities even more. We can consciously create happiness.