When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.
Interpretation
Life involves constant struggles, and true peace comes from engaging in these challenges.
Morihei Ueshiba's quote reflects the duality of life, illustrating how victories and defeats shape our existence. It emphasizes that a warrior, representing strength and resilience, understands the importance of facing life's challenges—struggles that are fundamental for growth and peace. The warrior's engagement in the 'life-and-death' struggle signifies the pursuit of harmony amidst chaos, reinforcing the idea that confronting adversity is essential to achieving inner peace.
In practice
This quote can be shared at a motivational seminar to inspire individuals facing personal challenges.
PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace is an act of faith, a belief in the ultimate power of nonviolence. It is faith in the power of purification and faith in the power of life itself. It is not a type of rigid discipline or empty asceticism. It is a path that follows natural principles, principles, that must be applied to daily living. The Art of Peace should be practiced from the time you rise to greet the morning to the time you retire at night.
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