Onegaishimasu
Yes,
Onegaishimasu...
Please, welcome in Japanese.
We use it in our training. We train aikido ofcourse ;-))
Saying "Onegaishimasu" shows respect to our opponnent. We can train safely together. We respect each other. I love this attitude and I feel very good with it.
Showing respect in the western world is not common. Actually, in the western world we are a bit rude or a bit more rude. ( Sorry for my language, don't know if this explains the good way).
As you may know I am a fan of kindfulness. I practice this every day.
Every morning I say to myself watching ME in the mirror: "Hi Kit, you're great". Or something else nice. This helps me to feel even more happy instantly. Feels great every time again. And I laugh about myself . . .
By practising aikido I also learn the Japanese culture and I learn a lot from that. The Japanese people who I know are so friendly and really kindful. I feel humble every time when I experience this natural kindfulness.
I love this!!
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Yes Kit I love Japanese people and this country. When you said Hi Kit you are great! you make me think of Loise L Hay Do you know her? She writes awesome books. Many thanks!
Thank you,
Yes Louise Just passed away 2 weeks ago.
Love her work and I wish I had met her.
But her work still is very useful
Have a good Day and till soon.
Wonderful post, did not know about Japan. But do know there is too much rudeness in America. Thanks for the post.
Have a great weekend.
Thank you,
Yes, I want to visit Japan one Day.
I already have friends there. I am curious.
What you mention is exactly true. Right now I'm studying in Japan and I can see their culture and very respect to them as they are very polite especially to the unknown. Awesome post!
I think what you are describing is mindfulness, kindness and respect for others. I practice these daily as well and would love to learn more about aikido:)
Erica
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Arigato Kit! Aikido sounds great.
What a wonderful world if we all are shows respect to eachother and are thankful for all the good things in the world.
Have a fantastic weekend!
:-)
Arigatou, thank you :))