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Practice vs Performance (or Why You Can't Just Fly a Plane)

Imagine the scene in Random Adventure Movie: Our intrepid heroine/hero is on a plane flying over the tundra / dense forest / desert / jungle. Something happens to the pilot and suddenly our Intrepid Adventurer has no choice! They have to fly the plane! We are at the edge of our seats: will they m...

by Colleen, Dana — Apr 04, 2026 black belt mind communication skills emotional regulation inner work mental martial arts personal transformation

Control, and Why It's a Sucker's Bet

There are 2 types of people in the world: people who instinctively like being in control and...ok, there's 1 type of person in the world. Joking! Also, not at all joking. 🤪 The world, after all, is a place where things can change in a heartbeat, and when we're kids, that can be fun and exciting,...

by Colleen, Dana — Mar 11, 2026 emotional regulation inner work letting go of control nervous system regulation personal transformation trauma responses

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Where all the interesting stuff happens. The inside work. The pattern shifts. The tiny moments of clarity that knock you sideways in a good way. Think of this as a visit to your own inner dojo. No mats required.