Otto is right about what I mean by living the art of peace: trying to apply your noncompetitive side to your daily life and living harmonious and virtuous live, trying to discover yourself and get closer to the day of true Victory.
Sure, I get that for most people Aikido is a hobby, and to tell the truth, it is fun! But some people just use it to learn self defence and not really try to learn the philosophy. I have nothing against this because that is how that person ( people) trains.
Then there are people who embody the art of peace. Not necesarily go through a samurai martial code but try to live by the teaching of O-sensei. Be in harmony, be at peace, try to avoid conflict, but that is not just external but internal as well. The way I see Aikido I see it as a way to purify the whole being of a person: their soul, their body, their mind. But then again I believe if you love something enough and look into it hard enough you can find your inner light and God.
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