Falling represents losing control. Practicing falling can be a way to feel safe during situations where you are not in control. I think it can help to understand you can still take care of yourself when a situation is out of your hands.
Glad to see you following this thread. And now I’ve also been thinking of writing my own metaphorical ukemi post!
“ whether I would be comfortable working with international folks..”
This is such a dumb question, whomever said this. Yes, because non-Americans are more discriminatory and/or have never heard of such things? More like the opposite, on the average, particularly anyone who is in such an engineering position in the first place..just shows a real ignorance about the world on the part of your interlocutor.
Thanks for reading, Nick! I really appreciate your thoughts on how the metaphor of aikido helps with everyday life. I'd definitely be interested in reading your metaphorical ukemi post!
Yes, it was an uninformed question for the reasons you said...but from someone I otherwise respect and worked well with. So I think of it as a mistake rather than intentional discrimination.
This felt like that delicious moment at the end of a good yoga practice where I get to lay down on the floor and relish falling, relaxing, and letting go. Really brilliant and lovely writing, Rey.
Aww, that's such a lovely and peaceful image. I'm so glad you liked the post. I really appreciate your insightful comments on how falling can be much more than the literal act. Thank you so much, Robin.
Glad to see you following this thread. And now I’ve also been thinking of writing my own metaphorical ukemi post!
“ whether I would be comfortable working with international folks..”
This is such a dumb question, whomever said this. Yes, because non-Americans are more discriminatory and/or have never heard of such things? More like the opposite, on the average, particularly anyone who is in such an engineering position in the first place..just shows a real ignorance about the world on the part of your interlocutor.
Thanks for reading, Nick! I really appreciate your thoughts on how the metaphor of aikido helps with everyday life. I'd definitely be interested in reading your metaphorical ukemi post!
Yes, it was an uninformed question for the reasons you said...but from someone I otherwise respect and worked well with. So I think of it as a mistake rather than intentional discrimination.
Fair enough!
Thanks, I am thinking about what to say that is original.
This felt like that delicious moment at the end of a good yoga practice where I get to lay down on the floor and relish falling, relaxing, and letting go. Really brilliant and lovely writing, Rey.
Aww, that's such a lovely and peaceful image. I'm so glad you liked the post. I really appreciate your insightful comments on how falling can be much more than the literal act. Thank you so much, Robin.