A Little Bit of Twitter on O Sensei

I have been learning the ins and outs of Twitter the past few weeks. While the jury is still out, I have some discovered that I do like some aspects of this communication vehicle. I can't say that I feel compelled to report my daily wanderings, or have a lot of interest in following most others in great detail. But, I have discovered at least one benefit.

The Midwest Aikido Center is 'twittering' and most of their 'tweets' are quotes from the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, or more simply, O Sensei. So, perhaps once or twice a day, my cell phone will chirp and a message appears with some words from O Sensei. It often strikes just the right note in my day. In fact, I am contemplating using Twitter as a vehicle for offering Centering Moments for people. It will probably take me a few more weeks to more fully develop this plan and I promise to keep you posted.

In the meantime, here is a sampling of some of the wonderful quotes that have come my way from the Midwest Aikido group:

• You should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space. M. Ueshiba
  
  
• Be grateful for hardship, setbacks and bad people. Dealing with obstacles is an essential part of training. M.Ueshiba
  
  
• If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. M. Ueshiba
  
  
• The totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. M. Ueshiba
  
  
• To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is Aikido. M. Ueshiba
  

• Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness...This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior. M. Ueshiba
  
  
  Judy Warner