Aikido mindset: navigate challenges like a sail

The Ritsu's vibez Podcast

What if you could navigate life's challenges, not with fear or resistance, but with the grace and flexibility of a sail fully catching the wind? Welcome to a profound conversation, where we dive into the martial art of Aikido as a metaphor for handling life's adversities. Drawing on the wisdom of the samurai and my personal experience, this episode is a guide to fully engaging with and accepting the trials we face.
From verbal assaults to sudden changes in plans, this episode draws parallels between the principles of Aikido and the art of dealing with life's unexpected turns. Acknowledge the dangers of tensing up and resisting, and find strength in acceptance and self-trust. We wrap up the conversation with a reflection on the challenges of applying these principles outside the dojo.
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In-depth (comment for a detailed description of these terms and their
respective ideograms):
Dojo: 道場 the place where we study the Way, Aikido
uke: 受けthe one who receives the techniques in Aikido, usually the more experienced student
tori: 取りthe one who performs the technique in Aikido
And if you drop by in Rome, just come to join our dojo for some practice at Kohaku Aikido Dojo: www.kohakuaikidoroma.com
Enjoy!

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. What does being like a sail mean? (00:01:11)

3. Being like a sail on the mat (00:03:00)

4. Being like a sail in everyday life (00:04:10)

5. Outro (00:06:03)