Get your Fresh Eyes on

Habits and routine blind us.  “When a habit emerges, the brain stops fully participating in decision making,” says Charles Duhigg in The Power of Habit. Fresh eyes and energy to engage a world seen anew are opened by change. I made a deliberate change...

Odd man out

As I learned I was the odd man out on a significant decision my emotions instantly elevated.  Even my best ‘centering’ skills eluded me. Frenetic emotional energy is rarely helpful.  Although, pretending the decision doesn’t matter is a bit like...

Embrace the What?

I sighed with relief as I settled into my seat on the airplane.  Next to me was a bright-eyed young man eager to talk.   Both of us had just navigated icy roads, canceled, and then delayed flights.  He was on his second day of hassle…I was just on my first day....
Change – Ouch!

Change – Ouch!

Updated from 2013 to 2020! Grrgh!   The coronavirus has dictated a change in how I practice my beloved art, Aikido, for a while now. While frustrating, it has forced me to reconsider the intent of my practice.  My intent is to study relationship, honor, and self. ...