Koan #4

What Is A Koan? The purpose of a koan is to get you out of your head and into your heart. The heart just lives the moment. It is not concerned with the future or the past.“A koan is a fundamental part of the history and lore of Zen Buddhism. It consists of a story, dialogue, question, or statement whose meaning cannot be accessed by rational thinking,...

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Inspired #16

By Emeroy Bernardo This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week. 1. "We are all spiritual beings living a human experience" This particular message just spoke to me. Many of...

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Koan #3

What Is A Koan? The purpose of a koan is to get you out of your head and into your heart. The heart just lives the moment. It is not concerned with the future or the past.“A koan is a fundamental part of the history and lore of Zen Buddhism. It consists of a story, dialogue, question, or statement whose meaning cannot be accessed by rational thinking,...

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Inspired #15

By Emeroy Bernardo This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week. 1. Charlie Chaplin's speech from the Great Dictator I love inspiring speeches and videos. This is by far one of the most moving I've heard. 2. Disneyland Today...

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Attack of the Clones!

I think the main premise of dance education must be “balance.” The idealistic constructivist teaching ethos and rhetoric of “movement” based dancing, or “do what you feel” or “just have fun” or “do it your way” that many throw out into the wind like flotsam is flawed because it is imbalanced. It makes dancers think that there is no need for dance...

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Twist of Fate

By KennyDiamond Fate. It is the supposed force or power that predetermines events. “Everything happens for a reason” and sometimes the results occur in a flash, other times, the results might take a little longer than expected. Whether it is good or bad, things always seem to work themselves out, one way or another. Some situations are mild, like...

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Inspired #14

By Emeroy Bernardo This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week. 1. M.I.T.T. Basic Workshop I recently started my basic course for MITT. My girlfriend went through it, and she...

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Socrates and the Five Virtues

By Emeroy Bernardo This is an old paper I found when I was in college in 2008 that I wanted to share. You may or may not agree with what was said, these were simply expressed thoughts and shared memories. Socrates is known for being one of the wisest men who ever lived and is considered one of the...

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Koan #2

What Is A Koan? The purpose of a koan is to get you out of your head and into your heart. The heart just lives the moment. It is not concerned with the future or the past.“A koan is a fundamental part of the history and lore of Zen Buddhism. It consists of a story, dialogue, question, or statement whose meaning cannot be accessed by rational thinking,...

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Inspired #13

By Emeroy Bernardo This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week. 1. Video Editing It's half way through the season with Fam Biz, and we'll be having a Christmas banquet in celebration...

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Real Talk

By Emeroy Bernardo A friend of mine, Anthony "Shaboobs" Qureshi (@shaboobs), has been interviewing some amazing choreographers from the dance community. I simply wanted to share with everyone the inspirational work he has been doing.  "iim: The idea is simple. Wherever this logo is displayed, a promise is being made to either be more:...

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Fresh Friday! Video #2

Marc Miranda's FRESH FRIDAY Hip Hop class. Every Friday, 730 to 830PM. come out to take class! Jayvee Dance Center 216 E Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 626.300.0178 jayveedancecenter.c...

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