Monday, May 15, 2017

Simple Truths of Weeding

{Weeding my garden this morning, kneeling close to the ground under the Southern California sun, brought about some simple truths— for life, for Aikido. Just like weeding, we are evolving in our Aikido by peeling off, ridding of the extra, and digging deep.}
 
Peace can be found within the work of weeding.
 
Every side has another side: Fallen branches were once climbing toys of squirrels.
 
Use your center to uproot large weeds. We can have a good read on the root's depth once we engage our center as we start pulling. Uprooting must be done with sensitivity, precision, and force—all at the same time.
 
The hard physical work of weeding has its great rewards of breathing Earth's scent and being caressed by sunlight and sweet breezes.
 
‘Let go’ practice in weeding work is very useful.
 
Weeding is usually satisfying, but not always—especially when facing a beautiful yellow dandelion—its only wrongdoing is growing in a wrong spot, or when feeling the pain of thorny weeds, exposing our vulnerability.
 
Sometimes the best power is found in our "weak side". Let the "strong side" learn from it.
Hidden treasures are everywhere. Keeping eyes and heart open bring about great discoveries.
 
Cherish weeding days. There will always be enough weeds, but not as many days.

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