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Universal Principles (including “Universal Laws”) are natural laws that govern our world. They are not human-made inventions. They exist independently of styles, trends, or cultural influences—they are the foundation of all things. Universal : existing everywhere or involving everyone.  (Cambridge Dictionary) Principle : a basic or fundamental truth that explains or governs how something happens or works.  (Cambridge Dictionary) These are not opinions. They are not beliefs. They cannot be disagreed with. They simply  are —and it is useful to understand them. Universal Principles (UP) apply across all dimensions: physical, mental, and emotional. They are timeless and can be used anywhere, at any time. For example, you can be in any country, belong to any religion or culture, and be of any race, age, gender, health status, or social class— Universal Principles remain valid and applicable . Some may be self-evident, while others require deeper explanation. Even if we do not ...

I received my new degree in London. One chapter has come to an end — six years of studying, thinking, reading, exams, assignments, discoveries, doubts, challenges, and experiences. My degree is in  Humanities , with a focus on philosophy and psychology, and I also took several art modules. For me, these fitted very naturally with interests I have carried with me for decades, and which are also connected to the development of  Percomboo .  For me, university was primarily an encounter with new ideas, questions, and perspectives in a new language. Some things were completely new to me, while others were already familiar from my previous experience. For this reason, these six years were not simply about gaining new knowledge, but also about looking at what I already knew from different perspectives. I was introduced to Eastern philosophy more than thirty years ago, and martial arts practice and teaching have been part of my life for several decades. During this time, I did n...

This is my favourite oriental symbol of all time. Why? Because it perfectly captures the essence of how the world operates. Opposites, motion, transformation, cycles—this symbol represents them all. It illustrates how seemingly separate forces are, in fact, deeply interconnected. Their dynamic tension and constant interplay are what drive the world forward. This principle applies universally—whether in the material, mental, or spiritual realm. The idea of separation, of duality, is what allows everything to move, to evolve, and to exist in a perpetual state of change. Nothing in this world is purely one-sided. Nothing is entirely good, or entirely bad. That’s simply impossible. You might only perceive one side of a situation at a given moment, but that doesn’t make it the whole truth. Once you learn to adopt a more objective perspective, you begin to see the hidden balance in everything—even in the most challenging circumstances. You can discover the positive potential within situat...