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Greetings Each

Cant remember if I've posted this one or not..But I like it very much

The totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior's mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.

Yours in the spirit of Budo

Mike

Okay great one lets take it a bit at a time and see if I understand your concept,

(The totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth)
You mean we can utilize what is around us when we feel enloghtened by the force???

(The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty).

No one is beyound redemtion and therefore, can follow and embrace their adventure in life. Enhancing all of which they embodice of love.

(A warrior's mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm).
One needs to focus on all around them and enhancing their knowledge and embracing the wisdom of being jedi.

Did I get it

Greetings Sammy.

After giving what you have written some careful thought I can conclude that....you need to eat less spam lol.

We will all perceive things in different way. In some cases it may only be marginal. From own pont of view it is doing ones best to keep a constant mind .

In training last night I actually managed to free myself and just flow with the techniques, It felt really good. If you can find the ability to absorb all that is put before you,regardless of whether it be good or bad, with viberance and Joy then you are on your path to finding true peace within yourself.

The elements with in your universe are there to help you deal with these things. they are Ki (the force)

As I say it only how I see it ..as long as it is pure it does not matter how you see it

Yours in the spirit of Budo

Mike

Greetings Each

Found these as a guide to starting a spiritual path. I think it may well help here . I like them anyway lol

Meditate
Be aware/Stay awake
Bow
Practise yoga
Feel
Chant and sing
Breathe and smile
Relax/Enjoy/Laugh/Play
Create/Envision
Let Go/Forgive/Accept
Walk/Exercise/Move
Work/Serve/Contribute
Listen/Learn/Enquire
Consider/Reflect
Cultivate oneself/Enhance competencies
Cultivate contentment
Cultivate flexibility
Cultivate friendship and collaboration
Lighten up
Celebrate and appreciate
Dream
Give thanks
Evolve
Love
Share/Give/Receive
Walk softly/Live gently
Expand/Radiate/Dissolve
Simplify
Surrender/Trust
Be born anew

Yours in the spirit of Budo

Mike

Above all else, a Wizard knows himself—what drives
him, and his weaknesses, for without this knowledge,
he is not a Wizard at all. —Rev. Pete Pathfinder Davis

Just as applicable for Jedi as Wizards.

Greetings Each

Pay no attention to the faults of others,
things done or left undone by others.
Consider only what by oneself is done or left undone.

Yours in the spirit of Budo

Mike

Greetings each

It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.

Yours in the Spirit of Budo

Mike

Greetings each

Love this

Go Forward With Courage

When you are in doubt, be still, and wait;
when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage.
So long as mists envelop you, be still;
be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists
-- as it surely will.
Then act with courage.

Ponca Chief White Eagle (1800's to 1914)

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On life's journey

Faith is nourishment,
Virtuous deeds are a shelter,
Wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night.
If a man lives a pure life nothing can destroy him;
If he has conquered greed nothing can limit his freedom.


Yours in the Spirit of Budo

Mike

Greetings Each

Short quote of unknown origin ,Big meaning in my opinion

The difference between a flower and a weed ...is a judgement.

Yours in Budo

Mike