Thanks for this write-up Louise. I'm thinking I'd like to think of myself as a 'lighthouse,' but admittedly I'm probably closer to a battleship than I would've liked. It's a very confronting concept. I like it. :)
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Thalia! I think it takes so much self-awareness to see the "battleship" elements in ourselves, much less openly talking about them. So, massive kudos to you!
I remember reading this book in school, Louise. Sheesh, I haven't thought about it in years. Isn't that the one where he subconsciously shakes the branch to make his friend fall from the tree? Oof. That was crazy.
I really appreciated that you mentioned Dan Inosanto, someone with whom I am familiar. I also think it is super cool you got to meet him! To me, it was the 'catalytic" element that tied together that article and gave it a grounded substance. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, thanks so muhc, Ramon! I'm so glad to hear that. I was wondering if it was weird to include the martial arts perspective in this article, so hearing your feedback is so helpful!
Thanks for this write-up Louise. I'm thinking I'd like to think of myself as a 'lighthouse,' but admittedly I'm probably closer to a battleship than I would've liked. It's a very confronting concept. I like it. :)
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Thalia! I think it takes so much self-awareness to see the "battleship" elements in ourselves, much less openly talking about them. So, massive kudos to you!
And to you for the keen perspective and observation, Louise-
I remember reading this book in school, Louise. Sheesh, I haven't thought about it in years. Isn't that the one where he subconsciously shakes the branch to make his friend fall from the tree? Oof. That was crazy.
Yeah, that's the one!
I really appreciated that you mentioned Dan Inosanto, someone with whom I am familiar. I also think it is super cool you got to meet him! To me, it was the 'catalytic" element that tied together that article and gave it a grounded substance. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, thanks so muhc, Ramon! I'm so glad to hear that. I was wondering if it was weird to include the martial arts perspective in this article, so hearing your feedback is so helpful!
Amazing, considering I’m obsessed with lighthouses and my pub is The Lighthouse, this article is one of my favorites, haha
Hahaha, yeah! I was very happy when I saw the name of your pub for the first time, Alexander!
My sis has a beach house in Hatteras and every time I visit I make sure to spend a good amount of time near the lighthouses there
That sounds really lovely!