Are you willing to stand and be counted?

Are you willing to stand and be counted?

The martial arts and Budo are steeped in spirituality and the development of intuition. So why is it that we do not hear of it that much within the martial circles? Unfortunately, like anything in life, if the subject is not understood fully; it can often be bypassed and replaced for something that is ego driven and not born of the spirit.

There are many who believe in the development of the intuitive senses through the study of Budo, but unfortunately will often refuse to raise the discussion due to the fear of ridicule. However, let me say that it only takes one voice to begin the domino effect that can spread the positive energy like ripples on a pond. The martial arts exist, not to promote violence or combat, but to promote the mastery of the self on all levels of mind, body and soul as one unit.

The Martial way can become the catalyst to peace and harmony, but only if this is your true intention. Your soul cannot lie and you cannot lie to another’s soul. You must uphold the beauty of nature to ensure that you fully understand the power of budo in your life. You can become the warrior of the spirit, and this is not held for just anyone who dons a uniform and prances around in the dojo believing they are becoming an ultimate warrior. To be an ultimate warrior is more than superficial perception; you must look beyond your physical being to realize the true spiritual unity of universal harmony that flows through you, "The very essence of true budo.”

Are you willing to stand and be counted and admit that it’s this path you would like rather than a material view of the world or the ability to down an attacker with no real mercy In your heart. Do not fear ridicule for the fact that you wish to follow a more spiritually rewarding development in your own Budo. The truth is that all facets will develop and you will become a more rounded individual capable of living in peace and harmony, with an ability to make wiser life choices. It does not matter how long your path will be, for ultimately it is the journey that ends in satori (enlightenment) that will be your final destination. This has been the goal of all martial masters, the combatant aspect takes a sedentary role and only serves as a basis to learn lessons of life is you open your heart.