“Mu Shin”      “Mu Shin” means no mind. This is a state of mind that allows no distracting thoughts. This kind of thinking is absolutely necessary for the warrior to survive in battle. Having no thoughts allows us to act quickly with the appropriate response. Thought and action become one. In our daily lives, all of us go through life with a kind of running commentary in our minds. This constant chatter can not only be simply distracting but also leads to failure in our endeavors. Sometimes we are distracted by thoughts which keep us from engaging 100% in whatever we are doing. For instance, haven’t we all read a page of a book only to realize that we had already forgotten what we have just read? This is because we were distracted and not concentrating on what we were reading. This distraction can keep us from fully participating in all facets of our life. If we are not giving all of our focus to our daily activities, then it will be very difficult to be successful or even derive enjoyment from the simplest of life’s pleasures. “Mu Shin” is a state of mind that allows us to enjoy the moment.