This calligraphy by O’sensei can be translated as
In the dawn of a new era,
True victory
Is victory over the self.
The victory is dawning.
Infinite peace
Abundant peace
This concept is central to the philosophy of Aikido; looking deeper into the characters can be a source of deeper understanding of how this concept applies. Continue reading True Victory is Victory over the Self
There is a need to hear, tell, and share stories of conflict, violence and trauma but there is a weird history of becoming spectators in stories of conflict, even as we retell our own story or listen to the sharing of others. The Things They Cannot Say by Kevin Sites is a collections of stories that bring us as readers a step beyond spectators. Continue reading Sharing Stories of Conflict