Politics. Some say it's the essential nature of the human condition.
But I'm just tired of it. In my work life, in my extended family life, and definitely in aikido. It's funny but it seems that with people who are supposed to be without ego, ego becomes the most important thing.
I'm faced with a huge decision in my life. Give up something that used to bring me great joy and purpose, but now seems useless and only brings stress and pain as I see friends and mentors fight each other and myself for the perception of control.
What's the point? Aren't we supposed to be helping each other along our own paths? Isn't differing viewpoints the way ahead?
