tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post4302669575617956963..comments2023-04-05T06:16:16.259-07:00Comments on No Way Cafe: Be NiceGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-22079997501009405362018-01-14T16:27:10.304-08:002018-01-14T16:27:10.304-08:00Yes, you sort of had to be there. Hard to describe...Yes, you sort of had to be there. Hard to describe the physical interaction in words. But his lessons seemed to me to be universally applicable in many noncombat situations.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-63047848262197262172018-01-14T16:25:32.022-08:002018-01-14T16:25:32.022-08:00This is so true LeAnn. I have fortunately never be...This is so true LeAnn. I have fortunately never been in a situation where I was actually physically attacked, but I have been a a few tense situations that could have escalated in that direction. In each case, I was able to defuse the situation with words--always my weapon of choice--ha!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-425370319825873132018-01-14T15:53:01.683-08:002018-01-14T15:53:01.683-08:00How interesting! I would have loved to see the tw...How interesting! I would have loved to see the two of you in action. Of course, I can't grasp this fully, but I get the sense of it.Sandra Pawulahttp://alwayswellwithin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-53688205953085635392018-01-12T21:58:51.564-08:002018-01-12T21:58:51.564-08:00Through the years I have enjoyed watching a few ti...Through the years I have enjoyed watching a few times martial arts competitions. I think there is a lot to learn from this art. <br />I liked reading about your teacher's reactions of always smiling, being nice, generous and kind. These are wonderful qualities and can often disarm contention or aggression <br />Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way! . LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-34511497691324125372018-01-09T21:15:04.424-08:002018-01-09T21:15:04.424-08:00Thanks, Polly! Happy new year to you and your fami...Thanks, Polly! Happy new year to you and your family.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-48408351267469833092018-01-09T20:16:57.140-08:002018-01-09T20:16:57.140-08:00What a great post! Thank you. Words of wisdom! ...What a great post! Thank you. Words of wisdom! Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125355776227398934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-91691928331074888762018-01-09T18:12:13.073-08:002018-01-09T18:12:13.073-08:00Thanks, Martha. You are right--you can learn these...Thanks, Martha. You are right--you can learn these lessons in all realms. I find that learning something in a non-intellectual way, like through my body in martial arts, often imprints the lesson on my life more deeply and broadly. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598434020557723929.post-16280973392045523862018-01-09T17:13:39.185-08:002018-01-09T17:13:39.185-08:00Such an amazing lesson, learned in the physical, e...Such an amazing lesson, learned in the physical, emotional and spiritual realms. Be nice, be generous, be patient, keep smiling. Fruits of the spirit, I'd say.<br />Blessings, Galen!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com