philosophy51
To understand Aikido’s many layers-consistency is the “ki”
Treat others in the way you would like to be treated and a harmony shall exist.
As there are opposites such as, positive and negative, yin and yang, war and peace. We should always strive to seek the art of peace.
If you study the martial arts with aggression and malice this will eventually bring you to view the world from a fearful place.
To hate or to not hate an enemy! It starts within your mind! Train to see all from the same perspective.
Respect should always be offered to the opponent first. Often this can lead an attitude of dis-harmony into a peaceful resolution.
Within the martial arts, while competition in the form of sport exists, the art of Budo, a way of love may never be truly understood.
Why do we bear arms at the slightest miscommunication? Our relationship with our ego craves always to be right.
The true martial artist has a caring spirit that sees all as one.