From the book, The Art of Peace, by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 – 1969

“Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the heart of Mother Nature. Your body and mind will be gladdened, depression and heartache will dissipate and you will be filled with gratitude”

“Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the great void.  This is the secret way of the warrior.”

“The Art of Peace is a form of prayer that generates light and heat. Forget about your little self, detach yourself from objects and you will radiate light and warmth. Light is wisdom; warmth is compassion.
The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. We want to cure the world of sickness of violence, malcontent, and discord-this is the Way of Harmony.  There is evil and disorder in the world because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source.  Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.”

“The divine does not like to be shut up in a building.The divine likes to be out in the open.  It is right here in this very body.  Each one of us is a miniature universe, a living shrine.”

With thanks to Margie Vandersloot

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