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[strayswordsman]

Meditation is simple, and starts with the breath. Gotta sit upright somewhere comfortable, with a straight back, relax, and then s'all about focusing on the rhythm of breathing. The mind may be distracted and go here n' there, but always come back round to that steady in...and out...n' the hearbeat just behind. Eventually everything else gets

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[ishikawa_juusan]

It is incredible, the transcendent calm one can achieve breathing from one's hara, unleashing the strength at the core of their being. It places all into perspective.

[strayswordsman]

Yeah. That's it, exactly. Calm, but focused.

Don't know what my crew has against it, no one else seems to want to try.

[ishikawa_juusan]

It is unfortunate that many doubt the benefits of deep, mindful breathing and never tap into the limitless potential of the mind.

[strayswordsman]

Heh. Guess a lot of people are just too hyper to see how sitting still for so long could do 'em good.

(ooc: He is amused... and I don't have a proper icon to show it. XD)

[ishikawa_juusan]

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Re: (ooc: Haha, that one works fine XD)

[strayswordsman]

...Yup, and that about describes half my nakama, hah.

[ishikawa_juusan]

...And the other half?

[strayswordsman]

Have other ways of dealing with things, I guess. They must.

[ishikawa_juusan]

Fair enough.

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Are you Buddhist?

[strayswordsman]

Not technically. My sensei taught me a lot but m'not a precept-following kinda guy, or religious. I use what works.

[ishikawa_juusan]

Sensei...? Then, you have been schooled in Bushido?

[strayswordsman]

Yeah. Basically raised by the sensei of our village dojo since I was eight. M'not a samurai, though. M'a pirate.

[ishikawa_juusan]

Mn.

I understand.

[strayswordsman]

Whattabout you?

[ishikawa_juusan]

I am many things; but first and foremost, a samurai without a master.

[strayswordsman]

Hm. Doesn't that make you rōnin?