Comments on: The Courage to Change

By: Me and Social Media Marketing - Ms. Bookish

Me and Social Media Marketing - Ms. Bookish — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:11:13 +0000

[...] of our intentions, in light of recent changes we’ve decided on, is to begin rebuilding the dojo; to do this, we’ll be working to build up the sense of community [...]

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:26:23 +0000

What a lovely post, Belle. I do hope this transition to a different space goes smoothly for both your husband and his students. As a teacher, I can understand wanting to give your students the best of everything, but in the end, you are right that his teaching is what is keeping them coming back for more, not the space.
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By: Memory

Memory — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:45:47 +0000

I can imagine what a difficult decision this was. I wish you both the best of luck with the transition!
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By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:31:02 +0000

You and Ward are very lucky to have each other. I sincerely hope the new dojo is a success. It sounds like his students would follow him anywhere, as would you.
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By: Audrey/brizmus

Audrey/brizmus — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:53:53 +0000

Aw, it’s so great that you’re so supportive of your husband! It really does sound like a great move for him! I know it must have been hard. . .
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By: Cat Woods

Cat Woods — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:46:15 +0000

Belle, what a heart-warming tale. I feel your husband’s pain at making the decision. I applaud him for going through it and you for understanding him in his time of transition.

Thanks for sharing adn I hope things go well.
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By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:53:44 +0000

Changing things does require great bravery. It is fantastic to see that you are so supportive and I hope everything goes well.
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By: Beth F

Beth F — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:32:45 +0000

Beautful. Mr. Bookish is blessed to have partnered up with you. I wish you both the best — I haven’t taken martial arts, but with tai chi it seemed to me that the teacher, not the space, was the key.
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By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:10:33 +0000

Aww, what a nice post – it’s great to hear of such a good, loving relationship. :)
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By: Margot

Margot — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:43:29 +0000

How wonderful to hear your strong support and admiration for your husband. That’s so important in a strong relationship. My son is a martial artist and I’ve heard him reflect the same sentiments. He has followed good teachers no matter where they are. I’ve seen some of the dojos and I was skeptical at first but then as I saw the students and teacher in action, the surroundings faded away. It didn’t matter.
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