“Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout. Just as a lotus flower springs from the mire to bloom splendidly, the interaction of the cosmic breath causes the flower of the spirit to bloom and bear fruit in this world.”
"Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love."
- Morihei Ueshiba
Love
"The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body and polish the spirit."
- Morihei Ueshiba
Personal Growth
""Life is growth. If we stop growing, both technically and spiritually, we might as well be dead.""
- Morihei Ueshiba
Personal Growth
"Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer."
- Morihei Ueshiba
Courage
"Your spirit is the true shield."
- Morihei Ueshiba
Courage
"The true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."
Spirituality
"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air."
- W.T. Ellis
Spirituality
"That it shall not be just a day, But last a lifetime through, The miracle of Christmastime That brings God close to you."
- Ann Schultz
Spirituality
"Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King."
- Joy to the World
Spirituality
"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it–you feel it. You know it. You believe it."
- Kevin Alan Milne
Spirituality