Sensei often teaches us about softness in our techniques. You don't have to be strong and aggressive in aikido. In fact, being soft in your technique and using Ki makes your actions more powerful. I came across a beautiful poem through a friend on Facebook and part of it is very relevant to the above point.
"So often it seems like the answer must be to toughen up. Get a thicker skin. Become harder. Meaner. More aggressive.
It's not.
Maybe all we need to remember is the sweeping power of our softness.
[...]
Tenderness is wisdom; gentleness is strengh; sensitivity is gold."
Sarah L Harvey
The article below is by the same author. A beautiful peace of writing that talks about having courage to relax:
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/this-is-courage-the-breathtaking-bravery-in-relaxation/
Enjoy!
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