blend, not clash
Stephen-san,
what you carry with you every day is what you choose to.
Some will practice only the "body moves" on the mat, others will pick up the philosophy and make it part of their everyday lives.
given that Aikido philosphy is to have all parties involved in a moment emerge unhurt, perhaps that has appealed to you already, or brought out what was already there.
Compare this to many other (non MA) sports, where your "winning"depends on someone else losing.
Aikido is off the mat as well. Thats the best way to practice it. So, yes, you can carry it and "be".
caution: everyone has there own moment of "be"
warmest,
Jamie
Be Bold, Be Daring, Be Smart, Be Caring