From Gassho by Unryu Blog
CHAPTER 4: SHEATHED SWORDS
Pedro Fleitas González
“The most glorious state of the sword is to be sheathed.”
This is not the first time that I have reproduced this fundamental maxim about the art of peace, whether with or without a sword.
There are too many disciplines that have various ways of stigmatizing those who swim against the current.
Obviously I prefer, if I can, to choose not to have a direct relationship with these disciplines, taking the necessary distance for my own health and that of those around me.
When we open to a high vibrational level through sincere practice, we begin to recognize and incorporate the subtle energies into our own experience including our physical, mental and emotional transformations.
The stigmatization promoted by those disciplines, groups and individuals occurs towards some people who propose an opening of horizons, avoiding giving in to dogmatic truths that in the name of “many limiting and false beliefs” are coined in the name of fanatical, extremist and unhealthy devotion. nonconformist. And I'm not just talking about martial arts, although I'm also talking about them.
I seek a paradigm shift to eradicate errors perpetuated by orthodoxy, continued in the name of a “traditionalism” that the majority does not even know what it is when they pronounce it in their verbiage.
This is my new role, and it has nothing to do with what others see but with what I feel. And I feel that one must bring down one's beliefs to obtain the result of one's own absolution and enlightenment. Even when you do this, when they look at you from the outside it seems like nothing has changed and everything remains the same. It's not the same, it's totally different, fortunately!
Changing our conditions by changing the subtle energy is just part of the journey. It is a simple matter of “choosing” from innate transparency. In elections I propose a lot of practice of “meiso” (meditation), calming the heart to be able to appreciate the choice from the self through the crystalline water of life, avoiding making choices from an overwhelmed, resentful and dark thought.
Just as a reminder, in the 18 levels of the “shinobi” practitioner, various areas were targeted such as sword techniques, spear techniques, escape techniques and so on an endless number of skills, although it is striking that the two The first are those that really provide the basic, solid and essential surface to the rest.
On the one hand, the first would be spiritual refinement (seishin teki kyoyo) and on the other hand, bodily skills (taijutsu). Both are, from my perspective, the essence and occupy a predominant place in this group of 18 skills to develop. Refine our interior and refine our exterior.
The interior related to martial virtues (butoku), a very powerful and above all very personal process of dedication without comparative premises with others. Among some virtues, coherence, integrity, compassion, benevolence, non-judgment, etc. stand out.
Something to be observed by those who desire inner transformation.
On the other hand, body skills creating a “own, personal and unique” movement capable of being adapted to all possible situations.
Finally, speaking of the art of the “sheathed sword”, there are many principles that stabilize this practice. Some of them, that I would like to share with you are:
Munenmuso: avoid unnecessary thoughts.
Mewo tojite renshuu suru: practice with eyes closed, feeling.
Karada Ishiki: having body awareness and one's own reactions.
Koogeki hon noo or kotoroosu suru: control the aggressive instinct.
Heiwa tekina taido: without force, with a peaceful attitude.
Until the next chapter. All the best!
Pedro…
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