A podcast about friendship (the art of making and keeping lasting friendships, the remembering of it, the making of it, and the nurturing of it). Welcome to "Our Friendly World with Fawn and Matt," the podcast on the art of friendship that takes you on a heartwarming journey through diverse cultures, inspiring stories, and fascinating conversations, reminding each other of our total connection. Join your hosts, Fawn and Matt, as they explore the beauty of our global community, spreading positivity, empathy, and understanding. Immerse yourself in engaging discussions with guests from around the world, sharing their unique experiences and perspectives. Tune in for uplifting tales, enlightening insights, and a warm embrace of the human spirit. Discover the magic that connects us all in this delightful podcast where friendship knows no boundaries. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Fawn Anderson and Matthew Anderson or Ourfriendlyworld.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you...
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episode 5: Full Circle - Aikido Method of Friendship
Fawn and Matt discuss the philosophy of Aikido (the Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba that operates using the art of peace). They describe the one purpose, which is to better the lives of people, especially those who attack you physically and emotionally and being able to bring harmony to each situation (as your job is to protect your attacker: "If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly." - Morihei Ueshiba (translated by John Stevens)
This episode further explores our interactions with one another at the office and in our personal lives and is about applying the Art of Peace to the Art of Friendship.