My Plan for Ruthless Focus & Productivity in 2020
Ten years ago I decided to write a book. I actually did write one – a just-for-fun throw-away I wrote for the learning experience – … Read more …
Linda Eskin Writes About Aikido, Learning, Training, Discovery, and Connection
Ten years ago I decided to write a book. I actually did write one – a just-for-fun throw-away I wrote for the learning experience – … Read more …
Bowing in works at the dojo. Why not use the same practice in our writing?
Someone in an Aikido group on Facebook has an exam coming up on Saturday. Here’s the gist of his post: “Next Saturday I will do … Read more …
Note: It’s been a while since I’ve posted. All is well, training as usual, just focusing my time on my fitness coaching / personal training … Read more …
When I was training for my nidan test (2nd-degree black belt) it seemed like everything I’d learned previously was wrong. I would do what I … Read more …
“There’s your trot.” “Now.” Mark stood in the center of the south end of the arena, near the barn. His long oilskin duster and cowboy … Read more …
Tonight, December 14th, 2017, on the third anniversary of my shodan exam (first-level black belt), I did my first pretest for nidan (second-level black belt). … Read more …
After a Firestorm By Linda Eskin Flat gray rings of former trees dapple the black hills. Angry chainsaw growls and purposeful shouting replace the stunned … Read more …
Fridays are for Writing By Linda Eskin Fridays are for writing! Lay in snacks and coffee. Clear the decks. Lock the office door. None shall … Read more …
Mailboxes Versus Firestorms By Linda Eskin After the flames are out, You can go back and see. Let yourself breathe again. There’s no hurry now. … Read more …