Re: Intergral Spiritual Experience new year's 09-10 in California

Posted on May 17th, 2009 by Jane in The Integral Pod

Do you really think II is at risk of collapse now? and if so, Why? I am not disagreeing, mind.  I wrote this over on the IL board a while ago...and I suppose there are... More »

Re: The more things change...

Posted on Apr 27th, 2009 by Jane in The Integral Pod

My post is being eaten, take 2 I would encourage everyone to hike over the "how get rich and save the Kosmos" blog by the ever brilliant Schalk, Schalk, and watch a clear, IME, 5th... More »

Re: Absolute Acceptance

Posted on Apr 14th, 2009 by Bjorn in God Pod or Life, the Universe and Everything

Well I see it more like education. To be able to be a part, no matter how small of a part, of sharing a better understanding of Life and living. I especially have a passion... More »

Re: Essence.

Posted on Mar 17th, 2009 by Is. in Integral Archipelago

"What does dependence mean?" That nothing exists in isolation, by itself. Which is to say that  thing (self) doesn't exist at all. Which is the same as saying that there is no dependence. And it is... More »

Re: Open Source Integral Book

Posted on Jan 1st, 2009 by adastra in The Integral Pod

Grey : Not my assumption, but it does tend to be the assumption of other wiki-editors who tend to associate integral primarily with Wilber and reject both out of hand simply because they aren't “mainstream”.... More »

Awase by Lewis Bernaldo de Quiros

Posted on Dec 6th, 2008 by Bjorn in Aikido Alive London

Yes I agree that 'kata' training the way we practice is about developing non-resistant relationship both as nage (not resisting but blending with the attack) and as uke (not resisting but blending with the technique)... More »

Re: Aikido and Verbal Aikido

Posted on Oct 22nd, 2008 by Teenie~Dakini in The Integral Pod

Hi Arthur! I find this to be true myself... although I only took less than a year of Kung Fu/ Tai Chi (many moons ago ;-)  ... perhaps I should say I find it to... More »

Aikido and Verbal Aikido

Posted on Oct 22nd, 2008 by adastra in The Integral Pod

Recently I had an insight into "verbal Aikido," based on my own embryonic practice of Aikido the (trans)martial art.   In Aikido two terms that are often used are nage ("The partner who executes the... More »

Re: Wonderful Life and Agony

Posted on Oct 13th, 2008 by Bjorn in God Pod or Life, the Universe and Everything

A loving agony sister. Thank you. And great   JOY     ...of course. Thanks Joshua, I'm not looking for a community now as I'm married and partake in a church here in London, but I spent some... More »

Re: Penetrating the Heart of Aikido - Aikido is sex

Posted on Aug 31st, 2008 by Attainment in Sex in R/evolution!

This is so beautiful.  I will go now immediately to learn Aikido!  Because I love sexuality so much, I did study as much as I could find on Japanese Art of Loving Making.  What a... More »

Bruce Lee the Ping Pong Master....Wow!

Posted on Mar 31st, 2009 by Miles

This one just for fun... ~ ~ ~

Exaggeration

Posted on Feb 27th, 2009 by Matthew

I had a wonderful conversation with a friend who is a secular Iraqi.  His world is difficult, to say the least.  He is here as the result of granted asylum, not yet a citizen of... More »

Awakening Integral: Part 6 Aikido as art & Integral application

Posted on Feb 10th, 2009 by Miles

Two of the most challenging aspects for anyone claiming the Integral perspective is first discovering how to translate Integral into their life, and then actually applying that translation as a practice personally, culturally and professionally.... More »

"Body Being" and the Beauty Of Brick Stacking

Posted on Feb 3rd, 2009 by Miles

For anyone who's integral practice includes a body module, you are likely to appreciate the video I've posted below. Regardless of the particular body practice one is engaged in, it will be considered integral as... More »

Aikido weapons on youtube

Posted on Jan 27th, 2009 by Miles

Just a quick note to all of you aikido weapon's enthusiasts. Last fall I did some filming for a martial arts "Akban" organization. They are putting together a "martial arts wiki" and it is their... More »

Big Mind intensive with Genpo Roshi and Diane Musho Hamilton

Posted on Jan 13th, 2009 by Miles

Big Mind intensive with Genpo Roshi and Diane Musho Hamilton Sensei Last Nov. 8th ~ 22nd I attended 2 weeks of the month long Big Mind Intensive. at the Kanzeon Zen center in Salt Lake... More »

iEvolve - Global Practice Community

Posted on Jan 6th, 2009 by Miles

There is a new intergral community on the scene and it is called iEvolve . iEvolve was created to fill the gap left when Integral Intsitute eased off on producing Integral seminars about a year... More »

Integral and Pop Culture

Posted on Dec 24th, 2008 by Miles

It is so nice when we see the Integral perspective showing up in the world around us. In fact, as the integral view awakens within, the world without is seen a fresh and new way.... More »

Charter for Compassion

Posted on Nov 27th, 2008 by Miles

How do we as humans move from a healthy ethno-centric identification ("amber altitude") of culture and religion, towards a trans-personal and trans-cultural perspective that embraces the oneness of humanity? Here is a message to all... More »

acquiring direct seeing

Posted on Nov 19th, 2008 by hans-wolfgang

Zen is seeing “directly” into the true nature of things. This method of perceiving the world and its apparent individual “things” can be applied to any and all activities. Thus, “all” activities are the same... More »

Whoever has the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you try to dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolve conflict, not how to start it.

"Leadership is at once obvious and mysterious. Like Aikido, leadership

is a mind-body-spirit discipline calling us to create conditions that allow

others to contribute effectively and whole-heartedly. From childhood to

old age, leadership is a function that touches all of our lives, offering endless

opportunities to refine our capacity to lead and be led."

- from the Foreword by Wendy Palmer

"As leaders, we can waste energy assigning blame for the escalating complexities

 "Leading people

demands active participation.

The skill cannot be learned by watching

from the sidelines."

True victory does not come from defeating an enemy, true victory comes from giving love and changing an enemies heart.

The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

Aikido is love. It is the path that brings our heart into oneness with the spirit of the universe to complete our mission in life by instilling in us a love and reverence for all of nature.

Aikido is based on the projection of love.

The penetrating brilliance of swords, wielded by followers of the Way, strikes at the evil enemy, lurking deep within, their own souls and bodies.

Focus on stillness, rather than on movement

Aikido Alive London

Traditional Iwama Takemusu Aikido in London, UK www.aikidoalive.co.uk We hold One Day Aikido Seminars once every month,... More »

Aikido

Aikido ( 合気道 , aikidō ? ) , translated as "the way of harmonious spirit", is a... More »

One Big Idea!

Do you have an idea? Do you have a vision that is relevant for people and organizations... More »