Category Archives: Life Lessons

Letting Go

Posted on February 16, 2011 by mcallister

In Aikido there is a practice called rondori, in which multiple attackers come at you from all directions, over and over. Some days life feels like that. Whether the things that show up are opportunities, challenges, or just there, it … Continue reading →

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Beneath Excitement

Posted on February 1, 2011 by mcallister

by Alan McAllister, CCHt PhD-phys Have you ever had the experience of wanting something and being anxious about it showing up. Then, when it comes in sight, you become excited only to have it fade away again? It might have … Continue reading →

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Easy, Effortless and Graceful

Posted on December 1, 2010 by mcallister

If you have worked with me you may have heard me invoke the qualities of Ease, Effortlessness, and Grace for your process. I do that in part to remind you, your Self, and Spirit to take things easy when you … Continue reading →

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Relaxing into Life

Posted on September 1, 2010 by mcallister

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. I’ve often noticed that laziness is another good stimulus for creativity. In other words, if something has to be done why use more energy or effort than necessary to … Continue reading →

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Bringing It Home

Posted on June 15, 2010 by mcallister

When I was growing up there had been a developing sense among younger people that the established western social/economic system was not working very well for the people living in/by/under it. The response was a rejection of “the system”, a … Continue reading →

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