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Once the heart area has been liberated, attention continues to move downward into the area of the belly, or the hara. The term hara is mostly used in Japanese martial arts such as aikido and meditative traditions such as Zen. It refers to a vital energy center that resides below the navel in the lower belly. While the hara appears to be distinct fr
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How To Build Your Self Discipline - Miyamoto Musashi
youtube.comI looked around and saw a man approaching with lots of discounted rice balls in his basket. “Irasshaimasé!” I called in exactly the same tone as before and bowed, then took the basket from him.
At that moment, for the first time ever, I felt I’d become a part in the machine of society. I’ve been reborn, I thought. That day, I actually became a norma
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Living mindfully in a beautiful space, they will now be able to give up any habits they’ve always wanted to quit, to see clearly what they really want to achieve and to do what it takes to get there.
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10 must-know Japanese concepts that will improve your life:
In Japan, trees aren't treated as obstacles—they're respected as living beings. 🌳 When roads are built, trees are moved, not removed. The process is called 根回し (Nemawashi)—a traditional technique that involves carefully preparing a tree’s roots before relocation. It’s a powerful example of how progress can work with nature, not against it.
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