The Art Of Living Calmness
Like the eye of a typhoon
which is always peaceful
Inner calm results in great strength of action.
Ki Saying by Koichi Tohei
Founder of Ki Society H.Q.
They say, calmness is power.
We, who have experienced it say,
“Living Calmness” is Power! Dynamic! Life changing!
Living calmness is available to everyone.
It is our original and natural state. We are endowed with the gift of living calmness.
It is a state of being filled with hope, passion and infinite possibilities.
With that gift comes responsibility to learn it……
to nurture it…….
to live it………
to share it.
I would be remiss and irresponsible
if I didn’t address the other side of the coin – Dead Calmness.
Dead calmness is powerless, lifeless, immobile.
It’s like a ship that sits dead in the water.
Ship, crew and passengers are at the mercy of the elements. the wind …..the rain ….. the seas.
Their fate is controlled by situations and circumstances outside of themselves.
Dead calmness is driven by fear…. Fear that is learned and nurtured.
Dead calmness leads to a life of “quiet desperation”.
Living calmness and dead calmness are both possible. It is all a matter of choice.
Here are a few real life practical examples of the choices we sometimes make and
the differences between dead calmness and living calmness.
Dead calmness Living calmness
I’ll do it tomorrow I’ll do it now
Blames others Takes responsibility
Gives up often Perseveres
Talks the talk Walks the talk
Plays it safe Takes risks
Stops learning Growth is paramount
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “One’s philosophy is not best expressed in words; it is expressed in the choices one makes. In the long run, we shape our life and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”
It is my hope that you choose living calmness. It is only a decision away.
To learn more and to explore and experience the power of living calmness, please join us to try out one of our classes or call us at 808- 372-7724