New Years symbolizes more than just a linear measurement of time past and making plans for future actions. It is a reflection of habits accumulated over time, of automatic responses, addictions, and shared opinions. This is a good description of linear time perspective. We sit down and analyze what went right or wrong, what we can do to improve the shortcomings, and how the future will be different if we change the circumstances that failed us in the past. Have you notic

I watched a belt test today. By observing instead of running a belt test, I was able to see the test from the perspective of the parents and family members. It was refreshing and eye opening. Instead of pointing out the weaknesses and how a student can improve, or guiding them towards greater skills in the next belt test, I could see and feel the pride, confidence, and sense of triumph. It has been argued that the belts don't matter or that the belts system is flawed. Th

We have all heard the expression, "It's cold and flu season. Be careful that you don't get sick!". That very message gives our minds the negative image of bad germs floating around us and puts us on the defensive. How does a germ know what season it is? How is it that when someone gets sick those around them get sick. Does a person that doesn't know that person was sick also get sick? There has been a lot of study done on the power of suggestion and the power of placeb