Category: meditation
Meditation of the Week: In fighting choose with sense and honor
Remember last week’s meditation? I talked about battle. There is a difference between “battle” and “fighting”. A Battle is a confrontation you did not agree to; it’s non-consensual, or something you would prefer not to engage. A “fight” is a consensual conflict like sparring… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: In fighting choose with sense and honor”
Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle
While the immediate meaning is likely clear, the word “battle” is significantly more. Primarily, “battle” refers to self-defense or non-consensual conflict. This may be a verbal or a physical altercation. Either way, we are to train in such a way that we do not… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle”
Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship
The third code of Tang Soo Do. Like many things, the notion of friendship differs from country to country. In many Middle Eastern countries, people consider themselves “friends” the minute they meet, in some European countries, continuous contact is required in order to maintain… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship”
Meditation of the Week: Loyalty to Country
The first of the Five Codes of Tang Soo Do is Loyalty to Country. Irrespective of whether one is a born citizen or citizenship is gained later in life – having “loyalty to country” allows one to truly appreciate and love one’s homeland. Rebellion… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Loyalty to Country”
Meditation of the Week: Indomitable Spirit
An indomitable spirit is a tenacious strength to persevere, and to rise above one’s self. Indomitable spirit is: “…the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. It is the business of little-minds to shrink, but… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Indomitable Spirit”
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