Daily Aikido - Part 2

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Giving Up Perfectionism

June 12, 2009

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.
- Anna Quindlen

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Striving For Perfection

June 11, 2009

Perfection is a road, not a destination. Every time I live, I get an education.
- Burk Hudson

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Don’t Strive for That Which is Out of Reach

June 10, 2009

Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.
- Salvador Dali

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The idea of perfect closes your mind to new standards.. When you drive hard toward one ideal, you miss opportunities and paths, not to mention hurting your confidence. Believe in your potential and then go out and explore it; don’t limit it.
- John Eliot

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Why Being the Best is Overrated

June 8, 2009

It’s one of those questions that raises a little flag in any teacher’s mind but I’d dare say even more so in Aikido.
“How long until I’m a black belt?”
It manifests itself off the mats as well:
“How do I make money from blogging?”
“I need to go on a Kara run”*
Then there are all those Internet debates [...]

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How to Make Friends and Influence Peace

June 5, 2009

If you want to have friends, you must be friendly. If you want to make peace, you must be peaceful.
- Peace Pilgrim

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Aikido in My Daily Life – Leah’s Story

June 3, 2009

Today’s post comes from Leah Meeker who kindly agreed to share her story of how she got into Aikido and how the Art pertains to her daily life. Follow this inspirational young woman on twitter @aikigirl77
[Edit: Leah has since started a blog. Go check it out, It's Not a Metaphor]

In January of 2007 I walked [...]

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Selflessness Brings Joy

June 1, 2009

We are formed and molded by our thoughts. Those whose minds are shaped by selfless thoughts give joy when they speak or act. Joy follows them like a shadow that never leaves them.
- Buddha

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Journey Through Life Like a River

May 29, 2009

The river flows naturally, blending with the landscape before it,
changing its shape while maintaining its form.
The large boulder, solid and impenetrable,
does not succeed in stopping the river.
The body of water does not cling to the rock, grab it or hold it.
Perhaps it just pushes just slightly into the boulder as the river simply passes [...]

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