Spirit
Our last post was about “gaman” – enduring with self-restraint and dignity. Anne Curry , reporting in Japan five days into the disaster, addressed the notion of gamburu, the art and spirit of the effort. And it is also about having support in that effort. It’s staying the course, as Ms. Curry translated the meaning [...]
The Will To Live In martial arts, the first tenet is the will to survive. For months, despite visits to the doctor and an aggressive course in antiobitics, an elderly uncle could not heal his sore throat. Further tests proved some cancerous growths inside the throat, which were promptly removed. The area required radiation. Upon [...]
Politics aside, there was something in John McCain’s acceptance speech as Republican presidential candidate that surpassed party and preference. A story for martial artists who aspire to the warrior ideals: discipline, courage and sacrifice. And for all of us, a remarkable example of the resilient human spirit. It is a tale of transcendence. As a young [...]
