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Communication Spirals: a journey from vicious to virtuous

Communication Spirals: a journey from vicious to virtuous

Not too different from a pack of wolves or a pod of dolphins, we humans have survived through collaboration aided by verbal and non-verbal…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Dec 8, 2020
Anger Management

Anger Management

I was drawn to her immediately. Her presence loving and her story real. You could just feel it. No surprise then when she told me she was…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jul 20, 2020
My Body Needs Me

My Body Needs Me

My body needs me to notice, listen, and respond to it. To accept it and just let it be. To feel, touch, hear, taste, smell, and see. To…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Apr 20, 2018
Yield without giving up your root

Yield without giving up your root

Taijiquan (“Tai Chi”) is translated as “Supreme Ultimate Fighting” and for good reason I believe. It has a long revered heritage originally…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Mar 16, 2018
Albert Einstein is my hero.

Albert Einstein is my hero.

In honor of the great Albert Einstein (it’s his birthday) here’s a very partial collection of quotes. I not only appreciate his…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Mar 14, 2017
Habit Forming

Habit Forming

We all know how hard it can be to break a habit. What if there was an easier way? First it might help to understand why it’s so hard to…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Dec 30, 2016
Make it beautiful

Make it beautiful

“Begin with the end in mind” is a mantra I borrow from one of my heros and author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey.
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Dec 14, 2016
Mind Over Matter?

Mind Over Matter?

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Dec 8, 2016
Shame on you, Pride.

Shame on you, Pride.

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Aug 11, 2016
Boredom

Boredom

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jun 10, 2016
No longer my enemy

No longer my enemy

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Oct 4, 2015
Slave to the Traffic Light

Slave to the Traffic Light

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Sep 4, 2015
Gasping

Gasping

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Aug 30, 2015
The Tai Chi of Skiing

The Tai Chi of Skiing

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Nov 11, 2014
Fortunately, Unfortunately

Fortunately, Unfortunately

In a recent discussion, I was asked about handling the ups and downs of life. Here was my response:
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Oct 8, 2014
Pain is your friend

Pain is your friend

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Feb 9, 2014
Games we play

Games we play

Here’s a good one, Musical Chairs. Have you ever played? Do you remember the feeling? The feeling of being the winner?
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jan 28, 2014
Good Student

Good Student

As I’ve gained knowledge and experience, I’ve discovered an interesting fact… that rather than feel like I now know and have the answers, I…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jan 26, 2014
In Case You Didn’t Think It Natural: a study of human behavior and body mechanics

In Case You Didn’t Think It Natural: a study of human behavior and ...

Does your neck and/or back hurt? I bet this guy’s does too…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jan 13, 2014
Big Balls + Small Brain = ???

Big Balls + Small Brain = ???

I’d argue just about anything, but in this case we’re talking about surfing. My good friend and personal surf guru said that I’m well on my…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jan 12, 2014
Timing is Everything

Timing is Everything

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Aug 12, 2013
THE PHYSICS OF TAI JI CHUAN

THE PHYSICS OF TAI JI CHUAN

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Jan 12, 2013
ACTIVE SITTING

ACTIVE SITTING

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Adam Cole Shapiro
Oct 13, 2011
What’s with all this Qi (Chi)?

What’s with all this Qi (Chi)?

Qi or Universal Life Force as it is sometimes described is known as a Yang substance that warms, invigorates, moves and vitalizes all…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Sep 8, 2011
Standing Up-Right.

Standing Up-Right.

In the practice of Qi Gong (Chi Kung) an ancient method of health cultivation from China, you will often hear something similar to the…
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Adam Cole Shapiro
Aug 22, 2010
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