“Gi”
”INTEGRITY”
Be acutely honest
throughout your dealings
with all people. Believe
in justice, not from other
people, but from yourself.
To the true warrior,
all points of view are deeply considered regarding
honesty, justice
and integrity.
Warriors make a full commitment to their decisions.
The reason why Integrity is the number one virtue is because it’s who you are and what you represent. Everyone you meet judges you on your integrity. Sadly, this is the number one virtue that is [...] Continue Reading…
By spending time in the past or future we are depriving ourselves of the riches of life. Though most people want to benefit from being immersed in the present, this practice requires discipline. It requires training our minds to be more focused.
Natural Thought Patterns
Have you ever noticed that your mind focuses more on the past or future rather than what’s happening in that moment? Do you have a [...] Continue Reading…
Identifying with the Hero
Imagine yourself sitting in front of a big screen TV with surround sound booming on a couch so comfortable that it feels as if your body is sinking into a cloud. Buttered popcorn coats your fingertips with each swallow, and you grab another handful from the big bowl while absorbed in the action of your favorite movie. Who is your favorite character and what personality traits [...] Continue Reading…
“…To taste life in every breath, every cup of tea…
…That is the way of the warrior. That is Bushido.”
-Katsumodo
From The Last Samurai
What Does it Mean to Be a Warrior?
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To be a warrior- broadly defined is someone engaged in struggle or conflict or someone seen as a champion. In this time in our society, many people are experiencing some sort of difficulty or conflict. When [...] Continue Reading…
