According to Miyamoto "Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love".

One popular story about Miyamoto involves a woman who attempted to seduce him. Despite her beauty

and her persistent attempts, he resisted her advances. She eventually revealed that she had

been sent by one of his rivals to seduce and kill him. This story illustrates Musashi's ability to

resist temptation and stay true to his principles. Musashi had many relationships with women,

as he himself mentions in his book "The Book of Five Rings." However, these relationships

never distracted him from his goals or his training. Musashi was not guided by love or lust.

He knew when to resist temptation and when to allow himself to be emotionally engaged without

letting it interfere with his focus. Musashi's ability to maintain his discipline and stay true

to his goals in the face of temptation is one of the many reasons why he is still revered today.

Relationships are vital for human beings. However, relationships bring about emotions,

feelings, and desires that can easily and abruptly sway the heart.

At times, you may find yourself torn between a decision that makes perfect sense rationally and

one that is driven by love or desire. This can lead to a deep dilemma where emotions and logic

are at odds with each other. Maybe you were in a relationship and got accepted into a prestigious

school, but hesitated to go because you would have to leave your loved one behind. Maybe you

got offered a new job but considered refusing it because it will take too much time from

your partner or kids. These are not exceptional scenarios, they are in fact extremely common. The

question is, how much power should we give to love and desire over the course of our lives?

According to Miyamoto, while they can provide motivation and fulfillment, they should never

stand in the way of our goals. Miyamoto understood and lived this balance, having had relationships

that - to our knowledge - never interfered with his pursuits. We can learn from his example and

recognize that love and desire should not guide us, but rather keep us focused on our path.

It's similar to driving a car and listening to music. The music is there,

but we don't stop to focus on the lyrics as it could make us lose focus on our surroundings.

We choose the right music that keeps us focused and even enhances our concentration. Likewise,

love and lust should not distract us but rather keep us centered on our objectives. The right

kind of love will make us laser-focused and allow us to achieve great things.

If you have not encountered the right kind of love yet, you shouldn't desperately search for it.

Instead, you should continue on your path and trust that destiny will bring you the love

that will propel you forward, not hold you back. By finding the right balance

between love and our goals, we can create a fulfilling life that allows us to thrive.