Sawa Nakamura Quotes

My hand smells really good these days. Wanna sniff it? ~ Shūzō Oshimi

The promise of energy savings, reduced carbon emissions and affordable lighting was there from the inception. The proliferation of the technology into areas such as displays, automotive, medicine and horticulture was unexpected. ~ Shuji Nakamura

You could say that everything had become weirdly distorted because I'd broken the rules so many times. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

I suppose you could present my life as a happy tale if you ended it in the right place. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

THE FUZZY GREEN light gradually resolved itself into trees, and a narrow street of damp terra-cotta bricks stretched lazily into the distance. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

The pain... the pleasure... and the shame all drive me crazy. ~ Shungiku Nakamura

The young should not think of themselves as immature and the elderly need not view themselves as feeble. Our minds control our bodies. Have no age, transcend both past and future, and enter into naka-ima - the eternal present. ~ H.E. Davey

I want do some kind of action movie, car chases and explosions. ~ Devon Sawa

Why does the subconscious mind make people steal? Why does it have to be stealing? Don't you think it's something deep-rooted in our nature? ~ Fuminori Nakamura

I've never liked the press part of it (no offense), but it comes with the job. ~ Devon Sawa

By means of personal experimentation and observation, we can discover certain simple and universal truths. The mind moves the body, and the body follows the mind. Logically then, negative thought patterns harm not only the mind but also the body. What we actually do builds up to affect the subconscious mind and in turn affects the conscious mind and all reactions. ~ H.E. Davey

Because all actions and expressions
stem from the mind, it is vital to know the
mind as well as decide in what way we'll use it. Everyone has heard of psychosomatic illness, and most of us acknowledge that psychosomatic sicknesses can and do occur. But what
about psychosomatic wellness? ~ H.E. Davey

How many people do you think get to do the thing they love for work? -Takano Masamune to Onodera Ritsu ~ Shungiku Nakamura

I started off in a small theatre performance company and worked my way into commercials. ~ Devon Sawa

If you get stuck to the committed path then ... this wall has to be.. KNOCKED DOWN!! ~ Yoshiki Nakamura

I wasn't sure why I wanted to spare Ethan. I guess we'd had enough fighting for one day, and in truth I felt sorry for the kid. He would be in enough trouble when he reported back to Kronos. ~ Rick Riordan

Final Destination was the closest thing I've done to a teen movie but it certainly had an edge to it. ~ Devon Sawa

The man at the end of the bar was looking at me. ... Should I get drunk and sleep with him now? But I could see that I would regret that so much I would want to die after. I didn't want to get involved with anyone, and I didn't want to bear being alone with the warmth left by someone long gone. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

To everything that comes near you, I am jealous.
-Usagi ~ Shungiku Nakamura

I was so surprised because I'm not too sure whether I could win a Nobel Prize, you know, because basically, physics, it means that usually people was awarded for the invention of the basic theory. But in my case, not a basic theory, in my case just making the device, you know. ~ Shuji Nakamura

Nakamura Tempu Sensei viewed the mind as a segment of the body that could not be seen and the body as the element of the mind that was observable. He also likened the mind and body to a stream, with the mind as the source flowing down to the body. Whatever we drop in the stream will be carried down by the current. In like manner, our thoughts will influence the body and our well being. ~ H.E. Davey

You know, I've never shot a gun in a movie. ~ Devon Sawa

It's clear that if we use the mind attentively, mental power is increased, and if we concentrate the mind in the moment, it is easier to coordinate mind and body. But in terms of mind and body unity, is there something we can concentrate on that will reliably aid us in discovering this state of coordination?

In Japan, and to some degree other Asian countries, people have historically focused mental strength in the hara (abdomen) as a way of realizing their full potential. Japan has traditionally viewed the hara as the vital center of humanity in a manner not dissimilar to the Western view of the heart or brain. I once read that years ago Japanese children were asked to point to the origin of thoughts and feelings. They inevitably pointed toward the abdominal region. When the same question was asked of American children, most pointed at their heads or hearts. Likewise, Japan and the West have commonly held differing views of what is physical power or physical health, with Japan emphasizing the strength of the waist and lower body and Western people admiring upper body power. (Consider the ideal of the sumo wrestler versus the V-shaped Western bodybuilder with a narrow waist and broad shoulders.)

However, East and West also hold similar viewpoints regarding the hara, and we're perhaps not as dissimilar as some might imagine. For instance, hara ga nai hito describes a cowardly person, "a person with no hara." Sounds similar to our saying that so-and-so "ha ~ H.E. Davey

A positive attitude is most easily arrived at through a deliberate and rational analysis of what's required to manifest unwavering positive thought patterns. First, reflect on the actual, present condition of your mind. In other words, is the mind positive or not? We've all met individuals who perceive themselves as positive people but don't appear as such. Since the mind is both invisible and intangible, it's therefore easier to see the accurate characteristics of the mind through a person's words, deeds, and posture.

For example, if we say, "It's absolutely freezing today! I'll probably catch a cold before the end of the day!" then our words expose a negative attitude. But if we say, "The temperature is very cold" (a simple statement of fact), then our expressions, and therefore attitude, are not negative. Sustaining an alert state in which self-awareness becomes possible gives us a chance to discover the origins of negativity. In doing so, we also have an opportunity to arrive at a state of positiveness, so that our words and deeds are also positive, making others feel comfortable, cheerful, and inspired. ~ H.E. Davey

It's good to have high-quality competition. It helps drive research forward at a faster pace. ~ Shuji Nakamura

Just as there's usually a space or interval between people passing on the street, even if it sometimes seems very small, a space also exists between thoughts. In your meditation, see if you can perceive this gap between thoughts. What is it, and does it belong to the realm of time? If it does not, then it's unborn and undying, beyond all conditioning, which is a psychological carry-over from the past to the present.

Whatever thoughts or internal conflicts come up - do nothing. Do not try to force them to cease or change. And don't "do nothing" to still the mind, quiet fears, or resolve conflicts - all of this is doing something. It only leads to more struggling and prevents you from seeing the actual nature of thought and internal conflict. Genuine attention has no motive.

This observation or listening doesn't involve effort. Effort merely distracts you from what's taking place in the instant. A kind of concentration exists that's not forced. We've all experienced listening or paying attention to something we truly enjoyed. At that moment, was effort required for concentration to take place? ~ H.E. Davey

My dream was to work for one of the big electronics companies like Sony or Panasonic. ~ Shuji Nakamura

I guess I'm growing up in the film world. ~ Devon Sawa

The impact movies make on us are affected by when we watch it, who we see it with, and where we are in our lives at the moment.
- Suzy Nakamura ~ Graham Elwood

We're so used to just glancing at the environment through the eyes of the past that we're frequently not certain if we are in fact paying attention or if we merely think that we're paying attention. Dynamic meditation in everyday existence involves the act of truthfully seeing.
Many of us have changed some aspect of our appearance only to have this go unnoticed by friends. Perhaps you've shaved off a mustache, added a tattoo, or altered your hairstyle, but your acquaintances failed to initially notice. In such a case, your friends were looking at their environment through the eyes of the past instead of actually seeing what was taking place in the present. ~ H.E. Davey

This is why I hate things like love, not only it will turn me into a fool, it would also turn me into a complete failure. ~ Yoshiki Nakamura

If forgive me would make up for everything then we wouldn't need hell! ~ Yoshiki Nakamura

Just by gazing upon her face ... No matter how weary you are, you will feel happy, deep inside your heart, you will feel a warmth This is a "piece of joy" This is all the happiness you need. Normally, we call this "love" ... ~ Yoshiki Nakamura

We're attacking all accepted values. Authority, class differences, shared perceptions. We don't care what happens to our social structure -- revolutions are for suckers. Our target is people's collective consciousness. It's like throwing a cream pie in their face. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

No, pause! I just went into totally stupid girly virgin mode!!
~Takahashi Misaki ~ Shungiku Nakamura

If Japanese companies don't reform drastically and implement English as their daily business language, the economy will only continue to contract. ~ Shuji Nakamura

I hope that energy-efficient LED light bulbs will help reduce energy use and lower the cost of lighting worldwide. ~ Shuji Nakamura

The goddess shrugged. 'One of my sons recently traded an eye for the ability to make a real difference in the world. ~ Rick Riordan

Indian forms of yoga have spread throughout the world due to their objectives of promoting health and harmony. Japan is but one of many countries that have received these age-old teachings. While Indian yogic disciplines (Hatha yoga in particular) have become well known, not everyone realizes that certain distinctive Japanese versions of Indian spiritual paths have evolved. Perhaps the first of these unique methodologies is the art of Shin-shin-toitsu-do, which was developed by Nakamura Tempu Sensei (1876–1968). In fact, Nakamura Sensei is often considered to be the father of yoga in Japan. ~ H.E. Davey

There's so much I want to talk about with you ... so why can't I get it out, I wonder ... ?
I want to reach you ... But the harder I try, the worse it winds up going!
This is how it always for me ... when it comes to you.
- Takano Masamune from Sekaiichi Hatsukoi by Nakamura Shungiku ~ Shungiku Nakamura

Who are you?"

Ethan Nakamura. I have to kill you." ?? ~ Rick Riordan

You must resent all happiness. people who have killed cannot attain one hundred percent virtue, but they can attain one hundred percent evil. That is your life path. You have power and money. Destroy everything.By sublimating yourself to the first of hell, to the mighty, evil energy that destroys all people and all joy, you can obtain a piece of an incredible pleasure. Pathetic individuals like serial killers or terrorist bombers will never obtain it. It's an even greater evil. Even greater. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

If there are no roads you can walk, break down the walls! ~ Yoshiki Nakamura

The ultimate end of sadism is ruin and murder. The one in control is always the masochist. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

You're a pickpocket right? That's cool. But you don't do it for the money, do you?"
"Maybe the end." I said abruptly.
"The end?"
"What will happen to me in the end. What happens to people who live the way I do? That's what I'd like to know. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

Since the early 1920s a unique spiritual path has existed in Japan. This distinctly Japanese version of yoga is called Shin-shin-toitsu-do, and it combines seated meditation, moving meditation, breathing exercises, and other disciplines to help practitioners realize unification of mind and body. Besides yoga, it is a synthesis of methods, influenced by Japanese meditation, healing arts, and martial arts; along with Western psychology, medicine, and science. Shin-shin-toitsu-do is widely practiced throughout Japan, although it is almost unknown in other countries. Through its principles of mind and body coordination people have an opportunity to realize their full potential in everyday life.A remarkable man created this path, and he led an equally remarkable life. He was known in Japan as Nakamura Tempu Sensei, and this is his story. ~ H.E. Davey

Our job involves looking at things that people usually can't see. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

Deep down, people who deliberately distribute other people's music and stuff feel contempt for professionals. And it's not just culture - these days lots of people are contemptuous of everything. Without realizing it, they're searching for things to despise. ~ Fuminori Nakamura

When human consciousness stops fooling itself and looks at the situation straight on, it can't cope. ~ Fuminori Nakamura