Aikido as a way of life.

i practice this art of peace. i can take my judgement and need for revenge to class. peace will be restored in me and my universe.

Sometimes the body needs to have its way. An injury needs time to heal But the ego-mind do not always get it Not wishing to relent to that greater will So the body has to make itself more clear More pain is clear How to restrict movement Without restricting the entire body Without restricting the heart-mind Ki does not seem to flow and I am impatient Slowly the body and mind begin to loosen Restriction uncoiling brings new clarity Less can be more for now It will not be forever I love this body for what it can do And the wisdom it has to teach me Who better to be the most loving with me than me It is all so clear

body memory yesterday that caused me to be really confused in class. Ron demonstrated at kata kosa tori where uke goes behind the back of nage (sort of)...i love this throw. I got so lost every time i got to do it...then we got to do it Again with no hands...lost in the weeds was I! I hope today feels different. ;o)