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Marc Abrams wrote:
The benefits of Aikido have made me a better, more open, sensitive and aware person. Those positive personal changes do not create an unrealistic world view. The accurate perception of events and interactions are critical skills that should not be dulled by unrealistic expectations and "world-views."
Marc Abrams
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THANK YOU!
Aikido will not make you a better person just by doing it. It is not a magic pill. It's like salt. A little salt in an otherwise decent meal will always make it better, but it can never save a terrible meal by itself. Personally I think the spiritual/personal benefits of Aikido are only possible if the art is approached with the mentality of 'shinken' as Motomichi Anno sensei put it. It is and must be a martial art first and foremost.