This year went by very fast. It included so many closures and new beginnings.
The main event of 2009 was the relocation of our Dojo.
The year started with negotiations with the Los Angeles School District, which filed an eminent domain for the property where our previous Dojo was located in Van Nuys. 43 businesses and 11 homes had to relocate.
The last time I passed by it looked like they were ready to demolish the building. It was strange to see the Dojo's space of the past 4 years, and my other company's place of business since 1991, as a site to be soon wiped out and be gone from the face of the earth. It was quite surreal.
In April we still didn't know where our new location will be. I remember the days go by, as I reminded myself that the new space will appear, and that I have to trust the process.
We drove around the Valley and looked at many places, gave some offers - yet nothing seemed to be our space.
Meantime, negotiating with the School District continued, and the days turned more intense.
May arrived and we decided on our space and construction started in June. The construction process felt like a long labor — our space was about to be born!
And what a beautiful place it turned out to be...
Our community in Granada Hills is growing steadily. My heart widens as I look at the people who participate in the special events, at our daily practice, the parties and the sweet relationship we build in our community.
2010 will be a year where we will touch more people, volunteer more, be more creative, and make sure that our hearts and our doors are open wide for more people who want to learn and grow!
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