Blog#10 Circles and Squares

Circles and squares are two shapes that have made a huge impact on my life. A circle represents smoothness, completness, togetherness, an infinite dance of continuous motion. In Japanese zen Buddhism it is known as a Enso. While at first glance, the enso symbol appears no more than a misshapen circle, it symbolizes many things: the beauty in imperfection, the art of letting go of expectations, the circle of life, and connection. The enso is a manifestation of the artist at the moment of creation and the acceptance of our innermost self. It symbolizes strength, elegance, and one-mindedness.

In Chinese thought this is the beginning of yin yang theory . A square on the other hand has a different feel , it is angular , sharp and defined. Some days I have more circle in me than square and other days have a truncated feel where i feel all the sharp angles of that life has to offer and teach. Im continually striving to find the circle and not the square. Be it on the Jiu Jitsu mats or in daily interactions within life. .