Chances, opportunities, whatever you want to call it, are few and far between. Once they are gone, poof, they are gone. I had an opportunity to sit in on a conversation the other day. I almost didn't though, thought I would get more done with my day if I skipped it and just carried on muddling around. What a monumental mistake that would have been. I can't go into too many details because I am still processing the massive gem this laid in my lap. I can summarize but even that won't do it justice, I just don't have the words to properly relay it to others let alone myself yet.
So here we go........ ready??
I have been mulling over an interview I watched with the actor Michael Caine. In it he was asked about his early days of acting and the hurdles he had to overcome. What his reply was hit true to me. He said "use the difficulty". At first I was a little baffled, it can't be that simple, can it?? So I listened to it again and it just made so much sense to me. What a great philosophy to live by.
And then there was the conversation I had the opportunity to sit in on. Here it is..."let the style fill in the gaps". It was like two freight trains smashed into each other in my head, pieces of logic and insight scattered everywhere. Now I have to collect them and make use of them.
So if I am struggling with a move because of whatever difficulty (real or imaginary) is in my way, can I just use that difficulty and let the style fill in the gaps. Is it that simple? I really hope so cause this might be game changing. There are so many layers on this onion to peel back, I know it is not that easy but I am excited to apply that to my training.
So anyway, opportunities and chances, do not pass them up cause this one has blown my mind.
P/up - 5832
S/up - 5760
Spar - 60 min
1609 km -252.33km
Aok - 170 recorded
Hand form - 45
Weapon form - 65
Mastery - 3
I briefly thought of not attending this class and am so glad I showed up. The notes I took don't do the conversation justice.
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