Insights
Makoto, sincerity
“Training with sincerity always enables one to meet what lies deepest within oneself. It means knowing how to listen to oneself, to hear one’s needs, desires, and aspirations. It means knowing how to take care of oneself…” Go to article.


Misogi and kannagara
“For O Sensei, misogi is purification. Purification of the body, mind, and soul. It is the act of dispelling negative spirits, getting rid of all bad energies. This includes letting go of one’s ego, the source of all suffering…” Go to article.