circle

decide if they are some of the people you trust

This is called getting over self-centeredness.

... modest position.


http://www.kcm.org/index.php?p=real_help_content&id=1005
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The Matter of Mercy

Mercy is the last area that Jesus mentioned in Matthew 23:23 ... The word translated “mercy” is sometimes translated “love.” ...


So, we can translate the aikido definition as the martial art of modesty !