Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The ethics of swordsmanship, Mr. Nakayama wishes to clarify, is not in aggressive manslaughter. It lies primarily in psychic training. In the same manner in which the Yogis developed their physical inhibition to attain meditative states for higher psychical conditions, kendo trains the nervous system to respond, making awkward conscious efforts into reflex. The instrument, the sword, is necessary to give that serious frame of mind. What is more serious than life as forfeit for mistakes or inattention? The cold, mirror-like glimmer of the blade facing you, you cannot but be serious. The behavioristic school of psychology is well in accordance to this principle.
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“If you want to know your past, look to your present conditions. If you want to know your future, look to your present actions.” - Chinese Proverb
“Be vigorous and full of energy, and make ceaseless efforts. This means that little things do not discourage you and that you approach all things boldly and with an attitude of determination.” - Koichi Tohei
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…..shink*
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The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.
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“To practice Zen or the Martial Arts, you must live intensely, wholeheartedly, without reserve - as if you might die in the next instant.” - Taisen Deshimaru
ゆっくりしたい。
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“A single conversation with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books.” - Chinese Proverb
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Practice and all is coming.
~ Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (via massage-mom)
what I am experiencing now
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