Wisdom
from Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido - "The Way (道) of
Harmonious (合)
Spirit/Energy (気)"
"The
Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the
Art of Peace. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that
you encounter.
All
things, material and spiritual, originate from one Source and are related as if
they were one family. The past, present, and future are all contained in the
life force.
The
Universe emerged and developed from one Source, and we evolved through the
optimal process of unification and harmonization.
As
soon as you concern yourself with the "good" and "bad" of
your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter.
Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weakens and defeats you.
Be
grateful even for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such
obstacles is an essential part of training in the Art of Peace.
The
Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. The Art of Peace is invincible
because it contends with nothing.
Let
attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after
opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it. Your spirit is the
true shield.
The
Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the
world because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one Source.
Return
to that Source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and
anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.
Instructors
can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted
practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life."
~
Morihei Ueshiba
Founder
of "Aikido" (Martial Art)
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