Humility is not the abdication of self, but rather the transcendence of self. Humility is being true to who we are and manifesting that truth in a way that fits into the situation or circumstance within which we find ourselves. Humility is not being so full of ourselves that we take up all of the…
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A Willow in a Snowstorm (Jujutsu and the Transcendence of Violence)
Does your jujutsu (jiu-jitsu) propagate violence or transcend it? The Japanese word jujutsu (柔術) is often thought to translate as ‘gentle art.’ Gentle implies a lack of force or lack of strength. Anyone who has ever done any form of jujutsu knows that there is nothing gentle about being thrown, pinned, joint-locked, or choked. In…
Remembering Who You Will Be Tomorrow
It is easier to know where you want to go when you know where you are from. Certain people are energized by going out, being around people, and experiencing new things. I have never really been one of those types of people. While I enjoy the company of certain people and like having done new…