This article is about three effective and fairly easy-to-remember ways to acquire a new habit. When I was young, I remember reading an enlightening and empowering newspaper article. It was by an author who claimed to have read most if not Continue reading
Managing Habits
A Story on Releasing Tension from the Shoulder to Produce Crisp Strikes
I saw first hand this week the potency of releasing the tension in the shoulders for striking.
A Reminder to Myself: Chew, Chew, Chew, . . .
This is a self-reflection and reminder for myself on the value of chewing. Continue reading
Ten Habits for Health (健康十訓)
Here’s a set of ten habits (precepts, lessons, guidelines) for health from Japanese literature which also adorn tea mugs and posters [aretan_健康十訓]. The translation is provided first and followed by the Continue reading
The Alexander Technique – Quotes and Resources
I had no idea of the Alexander Technique until two Alexander Technique teachers (H. and M.) described this to me a few years ago. Thanks to them and their periodic comments on the Alexander Technique, Continue reading
My Life in Two States and Some Ways to Return Home
I reflect on my experiences on the “way” (道) and summarize in this article: my life which seems to toggle between two (cognitive) states and some ways that I have found helpful in finding my way home back to the second state. Continue reading
Emotions as Gifts, Signals and “Action-Requiring Neurological Programs”
A friend recently referred me to Karla McLaren who writes on the subject of emotions and empathy. It was like a breath of fresh air to read a few of Continue reading
“Nothing is resisted, nothing is sought. Everything is allowed to be as it is.” – Surrendering

A lady from a meditation group recommended the writings of Joan Tollifson. The contents of the following article on her website caught my attention: Continue reading
Anger as a Gift and Alarm – Enriching Our Relationships and Life
This article is on the “Anger Management” aspect of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Marshall Rosenberg. Thanks to a recommendation from a family member, I recently read the following very insightful and helpful Continue reading