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Comment on deep listening into kimusubi by Bob Whelan

Bob Whelan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:35:04 +0000

There is a zen saying that goes “No snowflake falls in the wrong place.”

Congratulations on having a snowbank grow in freeform aikido… I am not surprised the winds of your life have blown you here.

Looking forward to a time when we might train together again.

Comment on deautomatization and the freeform aikido experience by Mark

Mark — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:32:37 +0000

Yes.

Comment on deep listening into kimusubi by Peri Mackintosh

Peri Mackintosh — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:46:38 +0000

Thanks Robert, that’s very nicely put!
I notice I have some strong reservations about the notion of “Power” in this context, effortless or otherwise, which I will give some further consideration…
The fun goes on…
all the best!

Comment on deep listening into kimusubi by Robert Cowham

Robert Cowham — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:38:38 +0000

I can recommend the writings (and teachings) of Peter Ralston in this regard. For example, from his book “The Principles of Effortless Power”, pp 83:

As long as we are clearly and continually listening and interpreting, our actions will be appropriate. The moment that we forget to do this, however, our activity ceases to be in relationship to what is arising and begins to become our own “doing,” or attempt to manipulate the situation; we fall out of grace with the real condition, and therefore will run into some problematic experience.

Have fun!
Robert

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