Budo {G}aiku Shishō XXII

武道 詩抄 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

violence isn't 

indicative of a belt; 

be realistic my padawan 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

enso of life

stones of effort;

each mistake a lesson 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

our problems are 

born of our thoughts; 

be of sound mind 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

form is one thing

focus is awareness; 

be ever mindful

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

beware of beliefs

they're not real;

reality is believable 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

each of us

has a unique perspective;

beware theview too 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

mae-geri

claw of the foot;

make things fun

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

cup half full or

cup half empty;

glad have a cup

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

anger is our

punishment;

ignore other's mistakes 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

follow your gut

for it knows the way;

Tao of goku-i 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

get better

forget bitter;

go for it

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

attitude determines 

how well you do;

present moment tude 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

it's attitude 

that drives life;

live the good life

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

one's worst days 

are lessons learned; 

wise is just wise 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

ultimate lesson 

learn to be calm;

under pressure && 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

use kind words

or be silent;

choose wisely

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

no right and

no wrong;

just understanding 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

vindictive is weakness 

disguised as revenge; 

don't be an asshole 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

gatekeeper of words 

truekind or necessary;

avoid violence 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

knowledge is potential

applying it is power;

understanding is key 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

shorten your line

to lengthen his; 

watch for your loop

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

beware of beliefs

they're not real;

reality is believable 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

to avoid mistakes 

is to lie to oneself; 

honesty is integrity 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

no is

a complete sentence; 

end it now

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

when confronting danger 

mind your thoughts;

stay in the present

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

you know

do you understand; 

consider the difference 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

for defense

keep things simple;

think principles 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

best sensei

is having fun;

play with it

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

awareness is key

to one's survival;

understanding is key 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

one's indomitable will 

is their well of true strength;

train the mind 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

young padawan 

with room to create;

universe is yours

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

a still mind

anticipates new things; 

be still my padawan

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

slow is smooth

smooth is fast;

be of good mind

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

movement trumps

speed;

slow is fast

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

the left hand

is brother to the right; 

apply balanced actions 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

it's your spirit

that wards off demons;

be wholehearted 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

look back

to move forward; 

remain in the present

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

show respect

by actively listening;

stop monkey chatter 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

to be silent

allows us to listen; 

beware the talking

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

great strength is 

indicative of a calm mind; 

train first the mind

Everyone sees a different truth, because everyone is creating what they see. - unknown