Life in Every Breath

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Greetings fellow Jedi Bows

For those that have completed construction of a Light Sabre and for those who may well be asked to as an assignment.

It might well be prudent to do some training with it. While I appreciate that an actual instrument does not exist. The building of it is a symbol of becoming one with it. In my Martial arts study I use either a Wooden Bokken ( red oak Katana ) or a live blade Wakizashi (short Sword) The art form is Iaido ( the art of drawing a sword) Practice is very calming and even a form of meditation and clears the mind of junk..have a go at Mae (front) see attached

Learn Sabre to Develop Mind, Practice Sabre to Develop Body, Know Sabre to Calm Spirit

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Greetings Aimee San Bows
Good work as always. However I would like your views and thoughts as to why you believe this statement quote.>I know the light side and love that the most while the dark side is full of lies. Sith is different what i mean is dark side is illusions that i know it too well. I am just curious is all as I have ventured into the Dark and found it to be quite a safe place. There is an assignment which some Teachers use 'The Cave' You have to take your fears and anxieties in there and deal with then one by one.. I use Taoism quite a bit it changes the way one thinks about certain things even to point of turn acient teachings from one thing into something else all based on what as been instilled in our minds. Religion is probably a really good example :) Have a peaceful day OSU !!! Bows

Greetings Aimee San Bows.
If you are sparing in any Art it is not the winning that matters what it means is your technique at that time was accurate. It is said that a Samurai would win first then strike.It also seems to me that you have an awful lot going n in your mind. Munen Mushin no thought no mind be clear in all things. Practice emptiness.
If you wish to have a go. I did post some Kata regarding Sabre on the Jedi Guardian section.Not sure if you will be able to access it until you become an apprentice.
Have a peaceful weekend :)

From King Alfrield of Northumbria ( North East UK )

Intersting words of wisdom found it by accident but good stuff.
Generosity engenders wealth.
Willingness creates one who gives.
Good sense results in fair form.
Lechery leads to disgrace.
Foolishness results in crudity.
Repression results in greater repression.
Hatred engenders reproach.
Abandonment results in slander,
Reluctance leads to [reliance on] conjecture.
Love begets words.
Humility wins good favour.
Decorum results in reciprocal behaviour.
Stinginess is disparaged.
Inhospitability engenders niggardliness.
Wisdom begets fame.
Humility engenders gentleness.
Familiarity fuels strife.
A greedy person acquires possessions.
Arrogance produces disfavour.
Ale results in lechery.
A prostitute’s lot is uncertainity.
A timid person’s lot is uncertainity.
Desire begets perseverance.
Wisdom begets respect.
Age acquires renown.
Foolishness results in risk.

Be cautious so that you may not be burdened with debts.
Be thrifty so that you may not be grasping.
Be obliging so that you may be loved.
Be generous so that you may be renowned.
Be hospitable so that you may appear decorous.
Be grateful so that you may experience increase.
Be humble so that you may be exalted.

Inquiry is the beginning of knowledge.
Reproach is the beginning of a quarrel.
Lending is the beginning of refusal.
A reproach is the beginning of slander.
Honour-price is the basis of dignity.
Tractability is the beginning of expertise.
Prudence is the basis of good fortune.
Amplitude is the basis of liberality.
Imitation is the basis of devotion.
Gentleness is the beginning of wisdom.
Vain speech is the beginning of evil.
Sickliness is the beginning of old age.
Drunkenness is the beginning of misfortune.
Soberness is the beginning of good fortune.
Gentle speech is the beginning of concord.
Bad association is the beginning of lowly status.
Weariness is the beginning of misery.
Misfortune is the beginning of infirmity.
False-witness is the beginning of a downfall.
A good wife is the beginning of good fortune.
A bad wife is the beginning of misfortune.
Prodigality is the beginning of bad management.
Conversely, moderation is good.

It is better to be poorly armed than unarmed,
Better good health than being satiated.
Good fortune is better than wealth.
Better forgiveness than vengeance.
Hospitality is worth more than cattle.
Forethought is better than afterthought.
Better an unfavourable situation than disadvantage.
Better a warm blush than heated passions.
Fame is better than any food.
Peace is better than a successful war.
A friend is better than ale.
Change is better than destruction.

Learning is a beneficial occupation.
It makes a king of a poor person.
It makes an accomplished person of a landless one.
It makes an exalted family of a lowly one.
It makes a wise person of a fool.
Its commencement is good.
Its end is better.
It is respected in this world.
It is precious in the next.

Indeed, looking forward to reading more. You may not get a response every time you post, however that doesn't mean it has not been read. I think by your start you will get quite a few :)The power of doing nothing when faced with adversity or threat is a powerful tool. If you can defuse the intimidation with Ki (the Force) you are on a good path :) Bows

Greetings Amiee San

A very warm welcome to you, Love your introduction, obviosly you have studied us for some time which I like. I look forwad to reading your posts Bows

Greetings.
If you truly follow The Way it does not matter if you are active or not.you just miss the odds bit of wisdom . If you sit in contemplation typicaly the answers will come.although ,you may not know why at the time. Ki has this way of presenting information which seems at first to be quite obscure.

It's coming ..winter brr lol

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Greetings Master Octagon Bows,
By all means my good friend. The original was modified as I realised the image was left handed,No Left handed Samurai or Ronin :) See below :)

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