In his book The Way of Aikido, George Leonard shares the story of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.  

George tells us early in FDR’s life he was characterized as bright but somewhat superficial and a bit of a snob. Then, when he was 29, he was struck by a terrible attack of polio that deprived him of his legs.  

That’s a hit.

But, was it also a gift?   The polio gave FDR, … continue reading