Misogi (禊)
“AIKIDO IS MISOGI”

Japanese Shinto tradition
It signifies cleansing of the mind, body, & spirit; preparing one for new endeavors.

Misogi is a core ritual in #Shinto (indigenous Japanese religion) to purify the individual through physical & mental challenges; physical act is symbolic of cleansing the mind & spirit of impurities

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A fascinating read, it's got me thinking about all kinds of things from discomfort to how much time I spend looking at my screens plus I need to come up with a #misogi to try:

https://www.litcityblues.com/2025/04/bookshot-188-comfort-crisis.html