Progress report
It's been a while! After a long, self-imposed retreat from having an online presence, I'm making a comeback to this blog. Feels like I am “returning from the cave." I've…
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October 12, 2023
Hawayo Takata
Visiting the Hawayo Takata Papers / Takata Sensei Archive
What was old is new again. Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to travel to the University of California Santa Barbara to visit the "Hawayo Takata Papers"; an archive…
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September 17, 2019
Shokei Matsui and the
100 man kumite
Reiki, Yang Shen, & Shugyo
With Shugyo approach, one continually digs and uncovers the depths beneath the surface, aiming toward an ego-transcending awakening for the benefit of all.
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June 7, 2016
Adventures in Tokyo, Japan – Part 1
I eventually found my first park in Japan; the Shin-Edogawa Garden (新江戸川区公園). As you could probably imagine, the view was very peaceful, clean, & beautiful.
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July 7, 2015
Inviting happiness and many blessings
Rather than grasping, channeling, or otherwise manipulating energy, Reiki is a method that allows us to invite (招) happiness/ good fortune / many blessings (福). This happiness, these many blessings are also the medicine for many illnesses.
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March 20, 2015
Reiki and Self-Practice
Reiki practice conveys a degree of respect and discipline - namely that of consent and honesty. Despite my utmost respect for the choices of others, the altruist in me is still greatly concerned with the the welfare of others. This resolve led me to do a bit of self-inquiry.
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June 14, 2011