Comments on: A Martial Arts Lesson in Compassion

By: Martial

Martial — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:23:17 +0000

Great post. This really is so powerful, ‘m glad you shared it because I really felt it was genuine from the heart. I haven’t read such a post that has had an effect on me in such a long time.

I think compassion is something that people should really pay more attention to… but I do believe the future is good, and more people are becoming more compassionate.

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:11:36 +0000

Wow, sounds exactly like my dad. Only difference is that my dad was never in the military. He’s just very stern. Great article man.

By: Revellian

Revellian — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:20:35 +0000

@Frank: Unfortunately, the world is a corporation and our entire existence is based on what we purchase–compassion is like a fashion statement.

@Floreta: Ah yes, Yoda is definitely the Zen master archetype. I want a laser sword!

By: floreta

floreta — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:23:05 +0000

haha, i can’t help but think of the yoda (from star wars) quote: “do or do not; there is no try!”

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:46:48 +0000

Revellian,

Great article! I will tell you that I’ve noticed a lack of compassion in nearly all areas of life for most people. It’s sad to see so many people living lives without care or remorse for the things that they do. It’s one of the first things I teach my kids, and students. Compassion is something that shouldn’t be overlooked in our fast paced society. Let’s hope that things change and people become more passionate as time goes on.

Frank

By: Revellian

Revellian — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:43:44 +0000

Hi Michelle! I have many poisonous relatives who would steal everything I own if given half a chance, as sad as that sounds. I think the word is empathy, not sympathy.

Thank you Master Michelle-Po, your wisdom has enlightened me…hehe

By: Revellian

Revellian — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:38:54 +0000

Thanks David, I’m glad you liked it! Nowadays, with so much attention on the UFC and MMA, people forget about the depth of martial art’s philosophy – though I do love MMA!

By: Michelle Gartner

Michelle Gartner — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:34:21 +0000

Hmmm I know some very cruel people, not physically but mentally… I avoid them like the plague because they are like being around a poisonous cloud. On person I can think of in particular is filled with hatred and jealousy and their brain is warped. On the other hand this person is very fragile and insecure- and I feel sorry for them. Not enough to have any regular contact with them, regardless of my sympathy for this person, I don’t want to fix them. Distant relatives or sometimes best left distant. I am NOT a goofy positive person, but I do avoid negative people and situations because I don’t like to feel poisoned.

Good post grasshopper- I love Kung Fu, Master Po is my favorite. I like when he gives people an butt kicking even though he is blind as a bat.

By: David Weller

David Weller — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:50:54 +0000

Thank you for this article! It’s the most powerful piece of writing I’ve read for a long time – it comes through as so genuine, I’m glad you shared it.

Compassion is the side of martial arts that it’s so easy to overlook or forget. I’m guilty of it as well, becoming wrapped up in short term goals and forgetting the point of it all.

Thank you again.

By: Revellian

Revellian — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:55:31 +0000

Hi Zen! Well, the libertarian and constitutional parties both have more viable candidates than either McCain or Obama. The libertarian party is extremely conservative and is completely antithetical to the democratic party. To me, the libertarian party is really the anti-communism party which is what we need right now. The republican party is the no longer conservative party of war. The democratic party is 100% communistic liberal fascism.

Have a great day!