
The Hidden Power of Aikido
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• Presents Aikido's step-by-step protocol for developing the receptiveness of the beginner's mind and deescalating potentially violent or dangerous situations
• Shares stories of how Aikido helped the author transform interpersonal difficulties into peaceful interactions
Illuminating the inner philosophical and practical aspects of Aikido, 47-year Aikido practitioner and 6th-degree black belt Susan Perry, Ph.D., uses personal stories of joy, achievement, and hardship to demonstrate real-life applications of the transformational principles of Aikido. She introduces the origins and techniques of Aikido, providing a brief biography of its founder, Morihei Ueshiba (O-Sensei), and compares his philosophy with that of Aristotle. She explains in detail how Aikido helped her resolve difficulties at work, as a student, and as a teacher/sensei. Through each story shared, the author offers a glimpse of the beginner's mind, a state essential to personal transformation and also the key to transforming conflict into a peaceful interaction.
Perry also shows how the tools of Aikido?the sword, bokken, and jo?not only help correct posture but also are symbols cutting through darkness, revealing the truth of reality. She discusses the importance of experiencing the beautiful qualities of the mountain forests, which calm and cleanse the spirit. And she explains how a deepening practice of this martial art leads to an aiki state of sincerity, inner peace, and boundless joy.
Revealing how Aikido can help you face your fears and develop your heart and soul, this book shows how this martial art can help you embrace change, cultivate a strong center, and ultimately live a joyful life of engagement with the world.
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FOREWORD by John R. Perry, Ph.D.
PREFACE Aikido, Lighting the Way
Acknowledgments
Introduction
ONE Aikido
Embracing Change
TWO O-Sensei
Unifying Two Opposing Worlds
THREE Beginner's Mind
Discovering the Enemy Within
FOUR Centering
Finding My Warrior Nature
FIVE Awakening to Makoto
The Principle of Heartfelt Sincerity
SIX Honoring the Gems of the Past
Preparing the Path Forward
SEVEN The Practice of Purification (Misogi)
Slowing Down, Letting Go, and Opening Up
EIGHT The Way of Protection with Maai
Timing and the Power of Distraction
NINE The Sword of Truth
Cutting through the Darkness
TEN The Wizard's Magic Spear
Calling Down the Light
ELEVEN An Ocean of Energy
The World as Vibrations
TWELVE Symbolic Jewels
The Hidden Aspects of Inner Cultivation
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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