Linda Eskin Writes About Aikido, Learning, Training, Discovery, and Connection
This excerpt from The Book of Five Rings reminded me of something Sensei said in class recently, in the context of techniques versus principles. My … Read more …
I ran across this quote recently, and quite liked it, especially in light of some recent conversations about Aikido. At first it seemed in line … Read more …
I don’t go out with the idea of seeing an elk, bear, mountain lion. If I go out and keep my expectations in check I always see something interesting … It’s a huge country. It’s just unimaginably rich with what you can see hear, smell and remember if you open yourself up to the adventure.
“The courage of a master is measured by his or her willingness to surrender. This means surrendering to your teacher and to the demands of your discipline. …
— George Leonard
Perhaps the best you can hope for on the master’s journey … is to cultivate the mind and heart of the beginning at every stage along the way. For the master, surrender means there are no experts. There are only learners.
Mastery – The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fullfillment
