Getting Up

[grim23]

I train Karatedo. Today, I became Self. Every day, I meditate about fear, and dying, and failure, so that when that happens, I WILL NOT STOP. I faltered, and forgot my training and my resolve. Once again, I learn the painful lesson.

The chestplate is cut off. The arrow is yanked out. I breathe. I refuse to let this Old Way of self-indulgence beat me. Lose Self. Become Will. Breathe again. Stand. Pick up my sword, raise it high.

I have things to do.

Comments

For when you're ready

[jic]

peaceful she crouches
in sight but out of earshot
tending a small fire

Re: For when you're ready

[grim23]

The Samurai nods
Eyes narrowed and more focused
First, finish the war

Your warmth and light seen,
At a close but safe distance
Will becomes stronger

[templeofgod.livejournal.com]

When you can't run, you crawl. When you can't crawl, when you can't do that, you find someone to carry you.

Heh. If you recognize that quote, you're a big geek like me.

Serenity

[grim23]

I've seen Firefly, thank you, but I had to look it up, but I've got the internet and ...so I must be a geek, too. *smile*

Serenity isn't just the ship, you know. Serenity is sometimes being able to pick yourself up when you just have to, even when you can't.

Love, Grim

Resolve

[nericksx.livejournal.com]

Not so eloquent as your other supporters who post, I've been informed that you don't get over pregnancy brain, it just turns into "mom-brain" and you're still dumb as a post. I used to be so glib... (**looks off wistfully...**)

Ok, back to you - I am deeply heartened that you have again found your Way, o strong and persistant one. :-)

Re: Resolve

[grim23]

You are NOT dumb as a post.

Thanks. Email me if you still want to get together for a ride. :>

Re: Resolve

[nericksx.livejournal.com]

Thanks, man :-)

Expect an email shortly...

Re: Resolve

[grim23]

Got it, will respond soon. :>

Strength & Will

[aurorawyndancer.livejournal.com]

The mighty Oak is strong and faces the winds
Depending on its own powerful roots and trunk
To withstand the onslaught
And is torn from the ground, tossed, broken, humbled

The humble reed is strong and faces the winds
Depending on its ability to bend, adapt, and adjust
To withstand the onslaught
And survives to see the return of the sun and calm

The Oak has strength, but the reed has the Will to perservere and survive

In Kata, the true power is in flowing with the energy, allowing Will to align with heart and the center that is the universe, that is Chi... the power of Kata, of Karate-Do is in the flow and grace, much more than in the strength of the blow. The best way to unbalance an opponent is to allow him to defeat himself, to sidestep at the right moment and allow him to be impaled by the power of his own force, let his own energy be his undoing. Breathe, wait, stand in the chi, focus, bend, flow, adapt... Be the reed Beloved

Ever yours,
Aurora

Re: Strength & Will

[grim23]

Oss!