One of the defining characteristics of being human is that we can be hurt. Of course, we feel physical pain, but we can also be hurt emotionally. It does not matter who we are, how strong we may be, or how confident we feel, we all have emotional weaknesses somewhere. And, the more we open…
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Knowing What We Need
It is very difficult for other people to know what we need if we do not tell them. We cannot expect them to simply know. They have their own needs to worry about. Most likely, our needs are not their primary consideration. If we do not speak up for ourselves, we should not assume that…
Presence Now
We cannot make up for our past absence. The best we can do is to be available now. Be present now. We cannot make up for lost time. It is vanity to even try. Time passed will never return. This moment is here, now. Remove expectations. Remain open to possibilities. Be here, now. Holistic Budo:…
The Two Sides Of Integrity
Integrity is represented in two directions. One side of integrity faces out into the world and the other faces us. Outwardly, our integrity is represented by who we are, how we present ourselves to others, what we do, what we say, and how well our actions align with our words and intentions. Inwardly, our integrity…
Active Curiosity
New ideas are often rejected, not just out of fear, but out of laziness. The law of inertia applies not only to objects. It applies to us as well. When we are at rest, we tend to want to stay at rest. When we are in motion, we tend to want to stay in motion….