The fighting spirit

敢闘精神

（かんとうせいしん）

"The Fighting Spirit"

To calm and focus the mind, one must be quiet and listen to their own heartbeat. Listen to the rhythmic life-force that paces out each breath and instills nutrition to the mind and body with renewed energy. It is in these pulses that one learns to reconcile himself with the world around him and, more importantly, with the world within, he, himself.

The benefits of this kind of positive reinforcement of channeling your strength into your natural rhythm and relations with the environment multiply abundantly and influence others in a magnificent way. Taking a moment to infuse your own worth with self-discipline, confidence, trust and love makes everything clearer. Knowing who you are and what you are made of, that is, what capabilities you currently possess quickens the ready arsenal of tools you have to accomplish what you set out to do.

You must start when you are ready and you must always be prepared. This is the warrior code, the way of taking a single step with trusted, firm commitment while delicately balancing yours with all of nature. There is a syncopation, a melody and a harmony that is the music of your life and before your swan song takes you into the next realm of existence, you must "clean out" all negative possessions and affirm the love that fills all of us from the core of our being. The Great Mystery which connects us and weaves its intricate story at the pace of all of our collective thoughts always provides all that we need at any given moment.

Do more and don't fear being the best self that you can become for it is only you fulfilling your destiny. The legend of you begins with these thoughts and expands with each word you speak, building on each action you take. As the raindrops collect and form the prism through which sunshine reflects a rainbow, you can channel all of the bright aspects of your life to reflect the best of yourself. This is the promise of a new tomorrow while living in this moment. And there is peace once more.