McDonald’s french fries are a wonderful combination of salty and sweet. Crisp and just a little bit soft as you chomp them down. This is what you might imagine as you pass by a McD or see someone snacking on a pack three at a time. In the past I have often succumbed to such a temptation and it seemed Read More …
Anna’s arms extended out into the cut, the point of her sword wavering her body ever so slightly withdrawn, the extension of her arms slightly slack. The motion was essentially correct but every part of it was executed with doubt as if she were exacting over every detail and wondering if she was doing it right. I have often found Read More …
Alright feeling and expressing emotions [link] is great but what do I do if as soon as I say how I feel the other person explodes? Emotions can be like dynamite. Useful in industry but highly dangerous for children. Most of us are still children when it comes to emotions and like children to act responsibly we need structure. If Read More …
What does it mean to live with Integrity? A ship has integrity when its hull is sound, its ballast is even, all of its parts are in alignment. It is buoyant and runs smoothly in the water. I think of my own integrity being the alignment of my thoughts, words, and deeds. It is looking at my life thoughtfully and Read More …
It’s easy in learning to live in a space that moves between the lesson and the performance and thus never truly explore and internalize technique. The dance floor is not the environment that is conducive to building foundational ownership of technique. You need somewhere that is open to active dialog with yourself and your partner. In a few weeks time Read More …
Sometimes life can become rather overwhelming. The todo list can seem to stretch for miles with no apparent way to the bottom of it. The top priority items calling for your attention seem to battle with one another for supremacy and the will to keep going is hard to find; overcome by the constant fear of taking the wrong course Read More …
I don’t hope for the things that I truly want to manifest in my life; I strive for them, work toward them, create them. I don’t hope for them. Does hope serve me? I don’t think it does. I’m a bigger fan of self-belief. Hope is more fragile, less resilient. Hope says “Maybe if fate allows. If the universe likes Read More …
I am going to be in Europe in the month of May from the 1st to the 28th travelling and teaching swordplay at a few different schools and connecting with others as I travel. I’m also planning to connect with the dance scene while I’m on that side of the water. If you know anyone I should stop in on, Read More …
I’ve been helping some friends get ready for job interviews recently. One of the most important things to do in your mind going into an interview — especially if this is a true ‘career opportunity’ you’re pursuing — is to frame the interview to yourself as a two sided event; a two-way interview. Like a first date, both parties want Read More …
Last week Academie Duello and I participated in an event for Anti-Bullying day. This day happens on February 26th and focuses on bringing awareness to the challenges of bullying. The event at Academie Duello surrounded a book launch of a young adult novel called Verity which has anti-bullying themes and featured several speakers as well as readings from the authour. Read More …