If we do something, something happens. It is intentional that we will not be naturally made to do something, but voluntarily do something. When we do something intentionally, we will be given something in return by intentional minds. When our intentional minds are accompanied with our "self (I, ego)," something with others' "self (I, ego)" will come back to us. Therefore, even if we voluntarily do something, we should not do it at least with our "self (I, ego)." If "I" tried to be superior to a person, he/she would try to be superior to "me." There happens conflicts. If my "I" did not do anything, his/her "I" would not do anything too. There happens harmony. This is a secret of martial arts.
A Japanese psychologist and mindful martial artist, SHINTARO YUKAWA's personal essays on martial arts and ways as well as mindfulness, Zen and Tao, written both in Japanese and English. I will explore here the truth and quintessence of martial arts and ways, and hope you will know and share them. マインドフル・マーシャル・アーツ:禅とタオ (湯川進太郎・身体心理学)
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