Journey Inward: A walk toward victory over the ego Hardcover – May 31, 2020

★★★★★ "An essential read for those seeking self mastery." - King K★★★★★ "Traditional Wisdom for the Modern Martial Artist" - K. AntonelliSenior Full instructor in the Universal Defense System Sensei Nardu Debrah, brings to life the ancient teachings and wisdoms of Budo in this book about awareness, the ego, and self-improvement.All that is without, first comes from within.To go inward, it will take courage.To sit alone with yourself in silence will speak volumes to who you are.________________Courage will be necessary, and I am certain that you can do it. You may have to walk through some difficult doors, but inward fortitude is a must.It is said that to have knowledge and not contribute is to share the road of the greedy, so I have decided to put to paper some teachings from my experience that will help you on your path.But do not confuse knowledge with knowing. This is not a course for linear logic. It is for you to observe inwardly and see the truth of yourself.Ego can be defined as a person’s self-esteem or self-worth. We cannot put an end to the ego. As long as we have breath, our ego will breathe with us.My intention is not to capture and detain the ego. That would not be possible, as the ego is intangible. What we will set out to do is observe.Observe inwardly our thoughts and emotions...I want to give you a tool that is of great importance in any endeavor, especially in a self-defense situation. That tool is called awareness.Make no mistake, this is indeed self-defense... Read more