Excerpt from "Aikido and The Dynamic Sphere", by Ratti and Ratti, Tuttle publishers, p. 34 on how one obtains the highest level and synthesis of body, mind, and spirit.
Quote from the book "Excellence: Inspiration for Achieving Your Personal Best", Edited by J. Pincott. Quote on how to create space to start your self discipline practice.
Excerpt from "Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido" by Morihei Ueshiba. Reading on using handwork in techniques and seeing the metaphor of training in budo as the work we all put in to becoming powerfully peaceful.