Budo and the motivations of hate and love?

My last post also made me think of the “On Sheep, Sheepdogs and Wolves” article by Loren W. Christensen and Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. I also like their way of expressing the distinction between those who have no capacity for violence (sheep), those who have capacity for violence and use it to harm others (wolves), and those who have the ability to deal with violence and use it to protect other (sheepdogs). That article is on this website for those yet to read it: http://iainabernethy.co.uk/article/sheep-sheepdogs-wolves

All the best,

Iain

I'm just going to quote from Gichin Funakoshi;

Gichin Funakoshi;“As a mirror’s polished surface reflects whatever stands before it and a quiet valley carries even small sounds, so must a student of karate-do render his mind empty of selfishness and wickedness in an effort to react appropriately toward anything he might encounter. This is the meaning of kara, of ‘empty,’ in karate-do.”

I love that article.

Always felt nothing but contempt for the wolves, but wanted the sharp teeth of the sheepdog just in case.

Gary

Sheep do actually kill people if you aren't careful. We had a farmer up here killed by a tup, they are quite feisty and can be dangerous, a thought to ponder if you like walking in the hills and dales. Sheep are actually quite maligned creatures as are wolves.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/clever-boy-sheep-recognise-faces-they-selfmedicate-theyre-clever-dammit-479118.html