8 Points of Root—A new perspective If you have ever trained Chinese Martial Arts, then you are familiar with Stance training—Horse Stance, Forward stance, Nail Stance, Crane Stance, Empty Stance, Dragon Stance, Snake Stance—to name a few. To gracefully accomplish these while using them to express power requires Root. Let's go beyond Theory. Try This...
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My wife, Inetta and I happened to run into Warrington while walking in Tribeca Labor Day weekend. I asked Warrington what he was up to, and he excitedly told me about this film he was producing. A protest movie against the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Inspired by Warrington’s vision, I took a chance and offered to help, Warrington said yes. He called our chance meeting—destiny.
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Add a Comment November 8, 2022 3 MinutesThe best way to prove that a stick is crooked is to set a straight one beside it. No words need to be spoken.
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2 Comments January 18, 2021 3 MinutesMe the People vs We the people Harm vs Respect is the battlefield, frontline, strategy, and weaponry of the conflict that is engulfing the political discourse, human relations, and that is shaping policy and business in the US. We have reached a point where proponents of respect must assert clear limits to harm if we are to live in a just and equitable society. The harm is getting worse, according to a recent New York Times article titled “Domestic Terrorism” by David Leonhardt. The article cites a recent YouGov poll that asked “...if it could ever be justified for their political party to use violence to advance its goals.” Roughly 16% answered that it could be “somewhat” justified. Nearly double what it was[...]
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