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> [The aikido term ma ai, which means "space harmony" ("ai" is Chinese for "love," and it translates into Japanese as harmonious connection) refers to the optimal distance point, where you're close enough to connect well and far enough to enjoy…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/the-aikido-term-ma-ai-which-means-space-harmony-ai-is-chinese-for/)

Stephen Gilligan

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## More by Stephen Gilligan

> [The aikido term ma ai, which means "space harmony" ("ai" is Chinese for "love," and it translates into Japanese as harmonious connection) refers to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/the-aikido-term-ma-ai-which-means-space-harmony-ai-is-chinese-for/)

Stephen Gilligan

> [When a person reports a feeling, it's a comment on our relationship.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/when-a-person-reports-a-feeling-it-s-a-comment-on-our-relationship/)

Stephen Gilligan

> [“The essence of the hero’s journey is: How do you live a meaningful life? What is the deepest life you are called to? How…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/the-essence-of-the-hero-s-journey-is-how-do-you-live-a-meaningful/)

Stephen Gilligan

> [When deciding what to do next, we can always ask: Does this thought, emotion, or behavior bring me closer to or take me further…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stephen-gilligan/when-deciding-what-to-do-next-we-can-always-ask-does-this-thought/)

Stephen Gilligan

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