The depression of change overshadows the immediate future of my spiritual pursuit in Aikido.Two days after our return from the wonderful Govinda Valley Gasshuku, it was my surprise to learn that our contract/lease with our current venue is ending due to some differences in 'philosophical' outlook between our dojo members and the boxers who share lease of the same room.
My future with my current Aikido dojo is now uncertain. I cannot travel to the Eastern suburbs after work twice a week (considering I live in the inner-western suburbs), and I have reservations about my teacher's willingness to actually re-open a dojo in another venue.
In fact, I had strongly suspected that my teacher would close the Dojo for the past 6 months or longer, after low attendance rate at a number of classes amongst various other cues I have read in his body language.
The beauty of life is in change, nothing remains the same. I read that somewhere. Perhaps I will find a new equilibrium (ie a new Dojo?) that is able to support my interests in Aikido, remaining philosophically compatible with my own beliefs and those practices I have already learnt. Sometimes when one door closes, another opens - I will try to remain positive.During the Xmas break, I will continue to practice with my Jo. Perhaps this will help keep me inspired.
