Common Threats to Common Gound
Jonathon Haidt’s Ted Talk ‘Common Threats Can Make Common Ground’ I found very insightful. He uses the analogy of astroids headed for earth and shares historical data to show polarization trends in our country over time. I’ve watched this talk...Tribute to Kevin Choate Sensei
My aikido teacher, Kevin Choate Sensei passed away unexpectedly on December 1st. I still feel sad. Yet, I notice a quickening in my aikido practice as I try to assimilate the essence of his teaching before it fades. Kevin Choate Sensei, Karen Valencic Colorado July...
When differences are strong, what do you do?
It seems all too common to sacrifice growth and community to be ‘right’. Relationships, businesses, and governments falter as people defend STRONG positions by talking over each other, leaving the room or refusing to consider other opinions. Innovation...Whoops, too late!
I pushed ‘enter’ and in a few minutes my computer software updated. Whoops! This rendered my computer obsolete, an unintended consequence that took many hours to fix. I had researched the software in terms of my own computer performance. The question I...Monday morning!
Dear Colleagues, It’s now Monday morning. Imagine it is Friday, the week has unfolded perfectly for you and you are telling a friend. In vivid detail what do you say? Even better tell me! Intention is powerful. Be specific.
Karen Valencic
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