Linda Eskin Writes About Aikido, Learning, Training, Discovery, and Connection
An intense day today. Not physically, hardly broke a sweat, in spite of the heat. But a lot to assimilate. On the mat I compared … Read more …
There is a very good discussion on the AikiWeb forums, about uke collusion in practice/training. It’s particularly relevant for me, because I will be participating in … Read more …
I was benched by a cold tonight. Darnit. And Tuesdays are my favorite nights, too. Waah! Not too a big deal, I know. It will … Read more …
Thank you to Tara Marsh, who pointed out (in the comments on the AikiWeb version of this blog) something Randy Pausch said in his “Last … Read more …
I have long suspected that that is an Instructors’ Course at Aikido Summer Camps or Association Meetings where teachers learn techniques for making us laugh … Read more …
There are many times when I am struck with gratitude for my teacher. Here is a man who has trained in Aikido for many years, who … Read more …
“The courage of a master is measured by his or her willingness to surrender. This means surrendering to your teacher and to the demands of your discipline. …
— George Leonard
Perhaps the best you can hope for on the master’s journey … is to cultivate the mind and heart of the beginning at every stage along the way. For the master, surrender means there are no experts. There are only learners.
Mastery – The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fullfillment
Sometimes my brain seems like hard, dry ground. If too much information is poured onto it, a lot runs off, and down the gutter. More … Read more …
I’ve really been enjoying training lately, even though I have been at the dojo somewhat less to make time to work with Rainy, my horse. … Read more …
I am celebrating the completion of my first year in Aikido by staying home and fighting off a cold. I really wanted to be on … Read more …
