http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/the-big-ideas/topics/morihei-ueshiba-life-is-growth en-us 60 <p align="center"><em>&quot;Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.&quot;</em></p><p align="center">&nbsp;</p><p align="center">~ Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of the Martial Art of Aikido</p><p align="center">from <em>The Art of Peace</em></p><p>ALL the great teachers tells us we must approach life as a classroom.</p><p>How are <em>you</em> growing today?</p><p>Here&rsquo;s to our continuous growth.</p><p>&hellip;</p><p>More Thoughts:</p><p>&ldquo;<em>Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your won door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything&mdash;even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees&mdash;should be your teacher.&quot;</em></p> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:43:10 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:109:109 brian http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/109