Master Conflict. Be More Free. The most Googled term associated with conflict is “management.” Don’t do it! Managing conflict can be almost as unproductive as ignoring it. Surprised? Learn more: To give you a small taste of the Conflict and Change aspect of the Spiral...
As our world continues to change I hope you are well! Here is what I’ve been thinking about…. The initial distance between people often determines the outcome of a martial arts interaction. In Aikido, we call it “proper distance” or “ma-ai.” Proper distance feels...
Ever try to have a civil conversation with a person that has a different point of view and it turns into an argument or uglier? Do you know people you’d like to connect with around sensitive topics but you’re not sure quite how? Please Join Me, Karen...
The best and only assumption you can make is: You don’t really understand other people, even if you think you know them well. This applies to other races, cultures, genders, and big time to the people closest to you. Any other assumption you make is likely...
“Please control me,” said no one, ever. Major disruption magnifies the feeling of being controlled, as it seems the outer world also wants to control, or consume, us. Anything that has been an annoyance in ‘normal’ times is amplified. Can you relate to any of...
I hope you and loved ones are well. Here is what’s on my mind lately… Imagine: puzzle pieces falling everywhere when a jigsaw puzzle is thrown into the air. That is an image that comes to my mind when major disruption happens. Pieces get lost. Past...