Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment. Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes From Morihei Ueshiba A black belt is nothing more than a belt that goes around your waist. Being a black belt is a state of mind and attitude. Even though surrounded By several enemies set to attack, Fight with the thought That they are but one. Morihei Ueshiba fightingattitudeart Each person is the universe from a particular perspective. Morihei Ueshiba perspectivesuccessinspirational The techniques of Aikido change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. Aikido has no form - it is the study of the spirit Morihei Ueshiba techniqueuniquechallenges Aiki is the way of the Kami and was born of the will of the Kami. Rise early in the morning to greet the sun. Inhale the breath of heaven and let the cosmos inside. Next breath up the rich vibrance of the earth. Blend these breaths with your own breath and become the breath of life itself. Your mind and body will be gladdened, heartache and disappointment will dissipate and you will be filled with gratitude. The movements of Aikido which unite human being with great nature are all given by Sarutahiko-no-O-Kami. Aikido is Misogi..a purification of ourselves...the way of the universe. Morihei Ueshiba gratitudedisappointmentmorning True budo is a work of love. It is a work of giving life to all beings, and not killing or struggling with each other. Love is the guardian deity of everything. Nothing can exist without it. Aikido is the realization of love. Morihei Ueshiba strugglelove-isgiving All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Morihei Ueshiba tiesprinciplesheaven The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us. Morihei Ueshiba wisdomspiritualpeace The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love. Morihei Ueshiba sacrificeloyaltyself True victory is victory over oneself. Morihei Ueshiba oneselfvictoryart A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind of one who wishes to be strong or who practices only to fell an opponent. Morihei Ueshiba strongpracticemind A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind. Morihei Ueshiba aikidoposturemind All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love. Morihei Ueshiba manifestationspiritlife-is Kicking leaves you momentarily on one foot, and for that moment you are in a very weak position. If you were to be swept off your feet, you would be finished. This is why lifting your feet off the ground is crazy. Morihei Ueshiba crazywould-befeet Aikido can be summed up like this: True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! (True victory) means unflinching courage; (self-victory) symbolizes unflagging effort; and (let that day arrive quickly) represents the glorious moment of triumph in the here and now. Morihei Ueshiba effortselfmean There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love. Morihei Ueshiba harmonyjourneypath You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your inner enlightenment. Morihei Ueshiba divinityenlightenmentpurpose Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout. Morihei Ueshiba heartinspirationallife Aikido is the spirit of loving protection for all beings. Morihei Ueshiba aikidoprotectionspirit The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in your thoughts the interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang. Morihei Ueshiba fireheartsports If you have life in you, you have access to the secrets of the ages, for the truth of the universe resides in each and every human being. Morihei Ueshiba humanssecretage
