Aikido of San Luis Obispo

A beautiful and moving slideshow of the inspiring ways my dear friend Linda Holiday Sensei (and her wonderful instructors and staff) creatively kept Aikido practice thriving for so many around the world during the challenges of 2020. (Lovingly made by Josie Weaver and Jerilyn Munyon, with music by Steven Cervine.

This Sunday, March 7 -- the 16th annual Women's Aikido Seminar! Register now, for this half-day Online Seminar hosted by Aikido of Santa Cruz, 8am - 12pm (Paci...fic time). https://aikidosantacruz.regfox.com/womens-seminar-2021 > Creative Aikido training, conversation, and supportive community with women from many dojos, online. Co-taught by Senseis Linda Holiday (7th dan, Santa Cruz) & Penny Sablove (5th dan, San Francisco), with guest instructor Melissa Bell (5th dan, Sarasota, Florida). This year's seminar theme: Creativity! > We host this seminar each year to support, encourage, empower, and celebrate women in Aikido. All Women Welcome! Flexible fees. Please see more info on the registration page, and join us! https://aikidosantacruz.regfox.com/womens-seminar-2021 See more

TWO LETTERS OF PEACE, HARMONY, & GOOD WILL: (posted on the Dalai Lama’s website) To President Biden, ... As someone deeply concerned with the ecological crisis our planet faces, I am so pleased that you are elevating the issue of climate change to your highest priority and that the United States is rejoining the Paris Climate Accord. Global warming is an urgent threat to the whole world and to the survival of our species. May I also commend you for other measures you are taking towards the betterment of the United States of America. I have long been an admirer of your great country, the bastion of liberty, democracy, religious freedom and the rule of law. The whole world places its hope in the democratic vision and leadership of the United States. In these challenging times, I am confident that you will contribute to shaping a more peaceful world in which those suffering from hunger, disease and violence may find help. The need to address these issues is indeed pressing. Once again, I take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your long-standing support for the Tibetan people. It has been our good fortune to have enjoyed the friendship and encouragement of the American people and their leaders in our endeavour to protect and preserve our ancient Buddhist culture, a culture of peace, non-violence and compassion. I pray for your success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of all Americans and in contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious world. To Vice President Harris, I have no doubt that your commendable background in public service will enable you to make valuable contribution to the people of America. I am particularly pleased that you are the first woman in the history of your country to be holding this position. It is a tremendous source of inspiration not just to people in your country, but also to many others who look to the United States for leadership. Madam Vice President, I hold the firm conviction that women are more empathetic and sensitive to the feelings of others, qualities I first learned from my loving mother. There is also scientific evidence that when it comes to compassion, women are more sensitive to others’ pain. It is inspiring that there is a growing recognition of the importance and value of women’s leadership. I feel that if more of our leaders were women the world would be a more understanding and peaceful place. Since my childhood I have admired the United States of America, a nation that has been a beacon of hope for so many around the world in their wish for liberty, democracy, religious freedom and the rule of law.

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On ruptures, portals, and choices......

My dear friend Nikos Ilaridis Sensei is offering this online for children.

Here's the next inspiring event by Aikido of Santa Cruz: "Moving in Harmony" Oct 24+25! Co-taught by Senseis Linda Holiday, Tesfaye Tekelu, and Nico Secunda. ... Join us for two half-days online, of Aikido movement, energy, community. Please note: We want to include everyone! Scholarships available. Register and more info here: https://aikidosantacruz.squarespace.com/autumn-retreat-2020 See more

Please join me in sending blessings, thoughts, and healing prayers to Craig Fife Shihan, a longtime friend of Aikido of San Luis Obispo (Aikido Northwest Dojo Cho and President of The California Aikido Association).

Division 2 Friendship Training August 22, 2020