Far off the path and back again

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 One of the tings I love most about Aikido the self acceptance I have earned in my training. I read once that Ueshiba said he wasn't good at keeping his center, he just was very good at getting it back. I cherish the idea of making a mistake and then moving on. There's no time for recrimination or regret. We accept what happens and move on. Hopefully, I learn and don't repeat unskilled behavior. Since I have habits of self abandonment and condemnation, this idea is wonderful to me, challenging me everyday to accept  myself and all my strengths and foibles. I just keep doing my life. Everyday I do my best. When I wander off the path, I wander back onto the path as soon as I can.


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