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2019-06-02
One of the traditions I maintain is to have a hot bath every night. I'm further inspired by a story I just watched about Matsunoyama Hot Springs in Japan which got established because a hawk bathed in...
2019-05-31
The CHART was developed from a class that Sam and I took called PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING. It applies to all communication but particularly to PROBLEM TIMES. In each of us there is a PARENT-ADULT-...
2019-05-28
Similar to the Judo practice sessions of bowing to honor the teacher and the dojo/practice room, I can start my day with mindfulness of my living space. Using the previous Ikebana Principle of flowers...
2019-05-23
Most of us are part of some work place environment - job, our homes, clubs. If we want that environment to thrive and not just survive, Durst says, "Unlike personality types, operational styles addres...
2019-05-22
The art of Judo is considered a defensive skill such as warding off an unwanted physical attack. Therefore, the practice of the skill in lessons is to take turns throwing the opponent to the ground by...
2019-05-14
My cousin said to me recently, "Do you know how poor you were?" I am constantly grateful that I grew up poor. We had the basics. With Ikebana, the art of flower arranging, the basics are the flowers t...
2019-05-08
Bonsai plants bring nature into our homes. I like the comparison of the Gardener to Parenting. Trimming away the excess is the discipline we need, not only in keeping a clean physical environment, but...
2019-05-06
Several years ago, Ike was one of the first individuals of Japanese Heritage to get an executive job as Director of Atlantic Street Center in Seattle. It was during a time when "Black Is Beautiful" wa...
2019-04-23
When I was a teenager, I had a serious argument with my Dad. I said, "I can be anything I want."He adamantly shouted and forcefully answered, "NO YOU CAN'T!"That conversation remains clear in my mind ...
2019-04-18
It's taken me a while to get used to my new life, but as I get organized I'm finding that when it is known that I am 80 years old, I get all kind of perks. By perks, I mean that the people helping me ...