Budo {G}aiku Shishō XXV

武道 詩抄 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

why slow is fast

because you keep moving;

never root stances

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

winter years

begins in blink of eye;

slow down friends

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

change is a

survival instinct;

keep moving 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

more diverse

greater adversity;

keeping it simple 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

learn to visualize

into reality;

having fun are we

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

age happens fast

wisdom kinda slow;

seek balance my padawan  

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

moment is now 

bang it's a memory;

cherish memories

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

time and actions 

tell the truth of it;

let words rest

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

seeing the dance

start looking for music; 

tune in to the moment 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

sun shines and 

a good rain;

watch flowers grow

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

when things are darkest

it's a shadow of sensei;

lookin over one's shoulder 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

harbinger of unknown

scathe flashes; 

death awaits all

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

in need of quiet 

regaining peace;

time to recharge

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

one who is quiet 

of a loud mind;

fortress of solitude

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

crowds converge

avoidance triggers;

breathe deeply 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

being alone

a great comfort;

rising energy

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

closing one's eyes 

creating safe silence; 

charge batteries

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

hand to shoulder

signaling ever present;

angel darkness

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

the mind is

always first;

conquer the mind 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

the mind is

our first weapon;

understanding self

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

to be calm

in all situations; 

train your mind

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

no moment exists 

beyond this one;

stay present

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

some lessons are

learned only by experience; 

walk into the fire

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

to live in

the moment;

living with change

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

complaining is

loss of control;

shut up asshole

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

when it gets tough

off with the gloves;

dogs of war

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

to take action

is to move;

build momentum 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

stillness hides or

makes a target;

keep moving the bull

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

media gullibility 

beware the cognitive; 

don't be fooled 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

group insanity

is a real thing;

dynamics are a bitch 

BUDO GAIKU SHISHŌ - CHUJŌ

one leader good

two or more bad;

groups need only one