Self-Inquiry and “Who Am I?” – Quotes and Resources

Orchids in winter, Jan. 2020.

This is a companion article to [KendoNotes_Awareness] on “awareness.”  It is a compilation of quotes and resources on an approach to awakening, heijoushin (平常心),

On Grieving, Dying and Living – Quotes and Resources

Drawing by Tomoe in kamae, Jan 2020.

Two fathers of adult members of the dojo have passed away.  One, ten days ago in his sleep.  A kind, soft-spoken and gentle figure who would visit regularly to watch his two

A Furry Three-Legged Trooper Named Duke and Heijoushin (平常心)

The cool “Duke”.

I met and walked a three-legged dog named Duke with a friend a few evenings ago.  He is a cool “dude.”  He had lost

On Setbacks and the Pain of Suffering – Quotes and Resources

Carved sand by the water’s edge.

Life seems to present varying degrees of setbacks and suffering.  While taking a brief walk outdoors between shinpan duties at the 2018 U.S. Junior Nationals Championships, I