I came across an interesting technique while reading the book The Art of Learning – An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin [Waitzkin]. According to the bio, Continue reading “Programming the Opponent – To Adopt Short-Term Conditioned Responses”
Category: Mind Management
Additional Quotes on Managing Habits
As mentioned in “Resources on Habits – to Change or Acquire Them,” whether aware or unaware of them, acquired habits of behaviors, actions and thoughts influence one’s Continue reading “Additional Quotes on Managing Habits”
Resources on Habits – To Manage Them
In kendo and life, we develop and acquire habits – automated and ingrained patterns of behaviors, actions and thoughts. It can be a challenge to modify them or adopt new Continue reading “Resources on Habits – To Manage Them”
Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Overview
Here’s an overview of quotes on the related topics of Mushin-no-shin 無心の心 (Mind of No Mind), the flow-state and Open-Focus (and the related area of Open Monitoring Meditation). The quotes are organized as follows: Continue reading “Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Overview”
Resources on Mushin-no-shin (the Mind of No Mind)
In the desire to improve in kendo and free the mind from limiting thoughts, I enjoy the practice of developing the mind and heart. Here’s a compilation of some resources Continue reading “Resources on Mushin-no-shin (the Mind of No Mind)”
Kendo-related Quotes
Here’s a collection of kendo-related quotes on or from: Continue reading “Kendo-related Quotes”
Kendo Sayings (Proverbs)
Here’s some sayings in kendo (also referred to as kotowaza 諺) that I have learned from sensei‘s and fellow kenshi over the years. Pointers to websites with additional sayings Continue reading “Kendo Sayings (Proverbs)”
Shinsa and Shiai – Quotes for Inspiration (Part 2)
Here’s some more inspiring quotes for those preparing for a shinsa or shiai on the topics Continue reading “Shinsa and Shiai – Quotes for Inspiration (Part 2)”
Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai – A Deeper Look (Part 2)
In case the approaches described in “Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai (Part 1)” prove insufficient or ineffective, then there may be a deeper issue. Continue reading “Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai – A Deeper Look (Part 2)”
Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai (Part 1)
Many members of the dojo where I practice are preparing for shinsa. A common challenge for them, myself and perhaps many on the day of a shinsa or shiai is the Continue reading “Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai (Part 1)”