Budo {G}aiku Shishō XX

武道 詩抄 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

best self defense

is to harden one's character;

walking with confidence

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

only the ego

can be affected;

break free of the monkey

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

what is self defense

art of not getting hurt; 

learn art of avoidance 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

one's perceptions

are a reflection of you; 

don't be an asshole 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

use kind words

or be silent; 

be active listener

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

character is integrity 

when no one is looking;

doing the right stuff

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

compliments and criticism 

sun and rain;

how we grow

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

how you feel is

related to how you  think;

keep it positive 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

don't give up and 

don't give in; 

stay in this moment 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

a positive mind 

finds opportunities; 

don't be negative

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

divergence from

the path in training;

creation of creativity 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

follow the path

to practice and train;

diverge from the path 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

enso the circle

a never ending path; 

take up your sword

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

what you think

boosted by emotions; 

creating momentum 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

two days when

nothing can be done;

yesterday and tomorrow

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

as we advance

we build more power;

beware the monkey

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

a time will come

when you hav nothing to prove;

wait patiently my padawan 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

humiliation is

a trigger point;

be kind to self

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

make your mind

like water my friend;

let everything be clear 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

done is done so

keep a movin-on;

like water my padawan 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

done is done and

gone is gone;

so keep movin-on

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

patience is

remaining calm in crises;

be calm waters my friend 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

stop reactive behavior 

learn to respond;

think of speed

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

control your mind

or let it control you;

choose wisely my padawan

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

fear weakens 

one's courage and speed; 

be brave young padawan 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

self discipline starts 

with mastering one's thoughts;

control what you think

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

pay attention 

know things;

use common sense 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

history repeats because 

we don't change our thinking;

be flexible like water