The Samurai & The Fly
Back in the time of the Samurai there was a powerful emperor who needed a new head Samurai so he sent out a declaration throughout the country that he was searching for one. A year passed and only 3 people showed up.
The emperor asked the first Samurai to come in and demonstrate why he should be head Samurai.
The first Samurai opened a match box and out pops a little fly. Whoosh goes his sword and the fly drops dead on the ground in 2 pieces.
The emperor exclaimed, “That is very impressive!”
The Dalai Lama Personality Test
Just 4 questions and the answers will surprise you.
You have to follow the instructions very closely.
Do each exercise as you scroll down. Don’t look ahead.
Get pencil and paper to write your answers as you go along. You will need it at the end. This is an honest questionnaire which will tell you a lot about your true self.
Put the following 5 animals in the order of your preference:
- Cow
- Tiger
- Sheep
- Horse
- Pig
A Zen Master is visiting New York City
He goes up to a hot dog vendor and says, “Make me one with everything.”
The hot dog vendor fixes a hot dog and hands it to the Zen Master, who pays with a $20 bill. The vendor puts the bill in the cash box and closes it.
“Where’s my change?” asks the Zen Master.
The vendor responds, “Change must come from within.”
Dummy’s Guide to Aikido Definitions
Aikido The art of unity with the ground.
Aikido The way of blending energy The Aikidoka (one who practices Aikido) attempts to become one with the mat by being thrown into it repeatedly in the hope that s/he will merge with the mat. This usually doesn’t happen, so the process must be repeated. Frequently.
Tatami Commonly thought to mean “mat” this is actually a Japanese curse. The confusion arose from Westerners visiting dojos in Japan and hearing people scream “tatami” as they unsuccessfully blended with the mat. Read more
How many Aikido students does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Q: How many Aikido students does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: Two. One to perform the technique, and the other to take the fall.
Q: How many Aikido students does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: Three: two to practice, and one to correct the mistakes.
Q: How many Aikido students does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: None. Aikido students don’t attack problems. Read more
