Budo {G}aiku Shishō XVIII

武道 詩抄

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

a chosen path

of integrity and honor; 

be all you can

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

make choices

live with consequences; 

tao of life

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

reset refocus restart 

as many times as needed;

avoid infinite loops 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

nothing is permanent

all is in flux;

go with the flow

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

human behavior patterns

from knowledge emotions

don't forget desire

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

every oak puts

down deep roots;

be like water

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

rely on principles 

and methodologies; 

let go of techniques 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

wise folks know when

and if to speak;

be wise grasshopper

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

logic gives answers 

creativity provides methods; 

add principles 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

experience is a teacher

first the test then the lesson;

reality is tough

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

be kind and

set boundaries; 

show confidence 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

to conquer obstacles

is to master the self;

be like wind and water

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

when creative

anything is possible; 

stay open to it all

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

two days a year

nothing gets done;

yesterday and tomorrow

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

fear is a belief

danger is reality;

it'll bite you on the ass

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

listen and silent

same letters;

hint hint hint

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

the strongest cage 

is not built of iron;

think monkey brain 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

a wise person

blames no one;

take responsibility of self 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

become one with

whom you respect;

start with your character 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

quality of mind

comes from your thoughts;

think positive thoughts 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

continuous improvement

trumps perfection; 

watch those obstacles 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

true strength and  

power is effortless; 

be water my padawan 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

action cures

indecision; 

train and study hard

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

earn respect

refuse disrespect; 

be of good character 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

when anger strikes

stop and breathe;

listen to the wind in bamboo

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

best of memories 

made in dojo;

reasons to go

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

care for everyone 

regardless of their thoughts; 

be of good character 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

best way to win

is to not play;

avoid the violence 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

feeling the fear

take it to task; 

fear is a mind bender

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

walk the walk

talk the talk;

just don't wobble 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

the warrior wise

avoids the conflict; 

set the boundaries 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

true power is

to take nothing personal;

be consummate warrior 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

an old soul

is content in life;

seek contentment 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

know your own darkness

to deal with others;

know thy self

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

being soft sometimes

is great strength; 

be like water

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

being of open mind

and accept the changes;

be a change wizard 🧙 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

nature is your teacher 

if you pay attention;

being aware is good

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

people say stuff

just watch what they do;

shut up and train

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

stay calm for

the storm will pass;

stay present

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

hard work is

the core of talent;

work hard

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

path to enlightenment 

is to know thyself; 

see  with third eye 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

carry your path

roll it out as you go;

never stray from the path 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

ask yourself 

is this necessary; 

don't hesitate act now

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

by letting it go

all will get done;

do it nicely 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

balanced vigilance 

being alert and prepared;

awareness is paramount