Enhancing The Human Experience

Years ago I witnessed a simple exercise that made a profound impact on my life. I want to share it here because I think it will give you an idea of what we're talking about when we say "turning thoughts to things". This experience was something that took place during an Aikido Seminar at 3 Shapes Aikido. AlejAndro Anastasio was our Sensei, and owner of the dojo. He's been on the show before, here and here. If you haven't had a chance to check out his podcast, One Hand Speaks, I highly recommend it. Not only is he a professional public speaker, but he has lived (and continues to live) an extraordinary life. He shares his experiences on his podcast. As a side note, in addition to his deep dedication to Aikido, and teaching us solid technique, he would tell us stories that supported what we were learning. It was an exceptional experience, and one I will always remember. Getting back to my story...  At this seminar, Robert Nadeau Shihan demonstrated the powerful concept of embodying an idea. It's som