Aikido and the Harmony of Nature Mitsugi Saotome
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Ai means to join, unify, or harmonize. Even though we regard ourselves as central to everything around us, and awfully significant in the scheme of things, the entire chapter of mankind's presence on earth will eventually come to a close in what will be nothing more than a mere blink of the eye in the vastness of infinite time and nothingness. Our lives are governed by the forces of nature. Jun 28, 2010 - I have been carrying around Ueshiba's inspiring book Art of Peace with me for years. Aikido and the HARMONY of Nature - by Mitsugi Saotome Shihan The PRINCIPLES of Aikido - by Mitsugi Saotome Shihan. Jun 14, 2013 - The Japanese word "Aikido" is made up of three characters: Ai, Ki, and Do. Ki means energy or spirit, particularly a universal life force, essence, or the forces of nature. Aug 19, 2011 - aikido secrets Each human in their lifetime on earth sees little more than a snapshot of nature's vast processes. Its emphasis lies on the harmonious fusion of mind and body with the natural laws of Nature. Aikido One does not compete with superior force; one blends with it and leads it to a harmonious reconciliation. Jan 6, 2007 - Aikido is a unique form of martial art. The SPIRIT of Aikido – by Nidai Doshu (1984). Apr 17, 2014 - “The road to harmony,” as Aikido is defined, is not a road that one just starts and then finds sudden realization. We don't live in harmony with nature at all. Oct 23, 2010 - But to earth it is harmonious. May 6, 2010 - Aikido is a way for one to expand the spirit, balance the body and quiet the mind. The volcano erupting is harmonious. Harmonious doesn't mean feathers and flowers, rain even monsoons are harmonious and very natural.