Blend, don't Resist

I am an aikidoka.  Nowadays I rarely practiced because of work, and right now my thumb is injured.  So maybe I won’t hit the dojo in two weeks or so.  But, I still use the aikido way in resolving every conflict available in this world.  In aikido, we don’t “make” something work.  We “let” it work.  Observing how things work is in itself is enlightening.  Maybe that is the most valuable lesson in aikido.  There are a bunch more lessons and philosophies, but for now, letting something work, instead of pushing your own way, is the most important thing.

In life, we may have our own agenda.  But, we are surrounded by people who have their own agendas.  Whew, that will make a headache if you try to think things through.  But, by letting events unfold and taking calm, relaxed, but correct stance in moment by moment, every events can be turned into everyone’s advantage, not just one.

What a beauty of harmony.

Also read another blog entry:  How Aikido Changes Us.