In the world that we live in, we are filled with violence and hatred. We live in a world filled with crime and evil people who will try to steal what you own. It is the purpose of martial arts and other self defense systems to protect us in a world of corruption. Martial arts was made to protect and nourish our health, enrich our lives, while securing our wellbeing in the face of danger.However there comes a time when retaliating with violence is futile. Ultimately, unconditional love is the only cure for a world engulfed in a cycle of cruelty. What do we do when our enemies have taken everything from us and plan on taking our lives away?
Sometimes, we must make the choice to love our enemies unconditionally and that means we deny our right to defend ourselves. Love means letting go of selfish expectations and allowing others to hurt us as we forgive in return. Well then what's the point of self defense? Why practice martial arts? The purpose of self defense is to nourish our well-being but our well-being is not the source of our fulfillment. Protecting our well-being and prized possessions only serves to forge our identity until we are ready to take the final test. Our fulfillment is in a higher purpose and when we achieve it, we reach a higher level of divinity.
We find meaning in life when we are rooted in love. The love of others from the love of self. The love of what is true and noble. Sometimes, we must embrace our impending death peacefully and sacrifices our lives to inspire others. We must teach others with our deaths that love can break the cycle of endless violence and revenge. Ultimately, one of the greatest tests in life is whether or not we can fully love our enemies.
There is no power greater than that of Love. No matter how matter techniques you learn, how many principles you live by, how many battles you've won - you will never be able to live with purpose until you understand pure love. Only love can unlock within you the greatest power to ever exist in the Universe and only then will you transcend the physical realm into the spiritual. If you want to know the greatest form of self defense then learn how to love unconditionally.
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