Michael Green – Samurai of Compassion
I find it very uplifting to see a growing number of people converging together, realising the true power and potential of positive unity. It is also refreshing to observe an ever-increasing amount of young people in the world who understand that as a true warrior in life, it takes much more courage and strength to rise up to be a leader on a path of development and unity than to be a follower on a path of destruction and separation.
As a Martial Arts Instructor and youth mentor, it as an honour to be in a position where I am able to provide an environment of warrior spirit that also encourages an atmosphere of generosity and service.
As teachers, students, friends and family we all walk a kindred path of self-development… and upon the way we also have many opportunities to contribute to the lives of others. “In order to truly receive one must first be willing to give… and that which is given is never lost.” Om Shantamasté
Exclusive Interview with Michael Green
OMTimes: Michael, it seems to us that You are the perfect example of the balance between courage and compassion, how would you define the “New Way of the Warrior”?
I have always felt that the most crucial form of courage is found in living from the heart. One of my favourite affirmations is “The heart is the place we must daily face for there we find ourselves”. Throughout the Integrated Academy classes I often encourage the students to see the essence of their “heart” as not just something connected with emotional sentiments and feelings but in actual fact the heart is the home of their most authentic self and core identity.
It is very important to develop the courage to align with the heart’s intelligence as this is where virtues such as compassion, humility and kindness emerge from. Compassion is definitely one of the most important virtues of the heart and has an amazing ability to assist individuals and also the entire human family. One of the key things that we teach at the Academy is that a true warrior is someone who utilises their power to help people, not to harm people. Our aim is in helping to bring out the best in ourselves and one another.
