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69. (a friend)

FROM ancient times,
Deep learning and valor
Have been the two pillars of the Path:
Through virtue and training,
Enlighten both body and soul.

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70. INSTRUCTORS CAN IMPART a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.

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71. THE WAY OF A WARRIOR is based on humanity, love, and sincerity, the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warrior-ship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited.

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72. A TRUE WARRIOR is always armed with these things: the radiant sword of pacification; the mirror of bravery, wisdom, and friendship; and the precious jewel of enlightenment.




*Do (Tao), the character for "way, path."

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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 interactions of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang.

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73. THE ART OF PEACE is the principle of non resistance. Because it is non resistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil or contentious thoughts are vanquished. The Art of PEACE is invincible because it contends with nothing.

*in TRUE LOVE, there is no competiton...(unknown)

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THERE ARE NO CONTESTS in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention with that we harbor within...

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75. THE ART OF PEACE is not an object that anyone possesses, nor is it something you can give to another. You must understand the Art of Peace from within, and express it in your own words.

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76. TO injure an opponent is to injure Yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is The Art of Peace.

Sweet Emotion

"Let's get crackin' motherfuckers" -Eggs

Sweet Emotion

"Legalize freedom"

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Sweet Emotion wrote:

"Let's get crackin' motherfuckers" -Eggs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTzn-0I916s

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77. WHEN YOUR EYES engage those of another person, greet him or her with a smile and they will smile back. This is one of the essential techniques of the Art of Peace.

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78. THE TOTALLY AWAKENED WARRIOR can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior's mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.


*opposite page: Morihei's signature. His name means "Abundant Peace."

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Not sure who said it but it goes something like this....[size=6+]BEFORE anyone buys TWO houses, let's make EVERYONE have ONE[/size]

Peace

melodious

(((gunderp))) hugs....

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melodious wrote:

(((gunderp))) hugs....

Many ThanksGivings to you and yours Melodious.


Peace

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79. IN THE ART OF PEACE, we aim to see everything at once, taking the entire field of vision in a single glance...



*so many here have this skill...and I love you for giving me strength to live and flourish in warfare...peace.

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80. ALWAYS PRACTICE The Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.

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THE KEY TO GOOD TECHNIQUE is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely. Use this principle to guide your opponent and lead him (or her) in the direction that you want. If your opponent want to pull, let him pull. Let him do whatever he wishes, andhe will be unable to grasp on to anything to control.

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"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you!"



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Never rub another mans rhubarb - the joker

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THE PHYSICAL CENTER is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you are assured of victory in any endeavor as well.

Wise men count their blessings; fools count their problems.... M.Franti

Good day, lovelies.... + =

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83. Move liked a beam of light:
Fly like lightning,
Strike like thunder,
Whirl in circles around
A stable center.

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84. TECHNIQUES EMPLOY four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamon, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or empty as space.

Two Birds

"It's a dog-eat-dog world out there and I have milkbone underwear on" - Norm Peterson - Cheers.

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85. IF YOUR OPPONENT STRIKES with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly.


Grace* I took your last post to heart. Thank you so very much for being a friend.

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"I sharted."
-Phillip Seymour Hoffman-

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86.FUNCTIONING HARMONIOUSLY together right and left give birth to all techniques. The left hand takes hold of life and death and the right hand controls it. The four limbs of the body are the pillars of heaven and manifest the eight directions, inner and outer, yin and yang.

melodious

MANIFEST yang
IN you right hand,
Balance it with
The yin of your left,
And guide your partner.