Jan 04 2009
Morihei Ueshiba: True Victory is Self-victory. Right here, Right Now!
Masakatsu, “True Victory”.
Agatsu, “Self-Victory”.
Katsuhayabi “Victory right here, right now”.
“If your thoughts are antagonistic toward the cosmos, those thoughts will destroy you and wreck havoc on the environment. I know not how to defeat others I only know how to win over myself!” (Morihei Ueshiba, Creator of Aikido)
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8).
Morihei maintained that the real and most dangerous opponents we face are fear, anger, confusion, doubt, and despair. If we overcome those enemies that attack us from within we can attain a “True Victory”.
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:31)

“The most important thing for a human being is not what is between his or her ears; it is what is in his or her heart. If the spirit is strong, one can accomplish anything.




I am (re)reading a book on Aikido called “KI In Daily Life” by Koichi Tohei. Aikido has a very deep personal meaning to me and it has definitely shaped the way I go through life and interact with others.










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