I am thrilled to share a recent feature from Women’s Journal, which calls
The Dance of Love “a radically embodied path toward love, intimacy, and human connection.” The article speaks directly to those who are tired of relationships feeling like a battlefield and are ready for a more graceful dance.
I especially appreciated how the article highlighted the book’s nuanced take on unity and its relationship to polarity, sharing this direct quote:
“Unity is what good Aikido feels like,” writes O’Brien, “you are one with the other person and with the Universe. However, this is not a wishy-washy concept of everyone and everything being the same. Its value exists in relationship to the polarity it arises out of.”
The piece outlines how the book reframes conflict and offers a map for emotional mastery through Aikido’s principles, such as connecting before you influence and working with energy, not against it. 10It’s a beautiful overview for anyone who wishes to live a love that is both grounded and transcendent.
Read the full article on Women’s Journal →