MUSINGS ON MARTIAL ARTS AND ALL THINGS WELLNESS RELATED
What Does the Taxonomy of Virtue Teach Us About a Meaningful Life?
The taxonomy of virtue challenges the shallow narrative that intelligence and talent suffice. It narrates a journey of development through wisdom, knowledge, courage, and justice. In this ordered field of cultivation, virtue grows through deliberate practice.
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When Talent Can Win Applause But Still Leave a Life Unfinished.
In a world where talent and knowledge often masquerade as completion, deep compassion and appreciation reveal their true worth. They teach us to recognize value beyond convenience and to meet suffering with patience. Together, they guide us toward ethical substance, moving beyond sentiment to disciplined regard.
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THE ALGORITHMIC MIND: What Have You Been Teaching Your Mind to Recommend?
In the realm of self-talk, the mind acts much like an algorithm, feeding on repetitive thoughts until they shape our reality. Affirmations, seemingly simple, can become powerful tools when repeated without scrutiny. The danger lies not in the affirmations themselves, but in the exposure they receive, which can lead to a cycle of negative thinking.
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Pushing Upward, Gently: A Long Walk with I-Ching
Find balance in progress, trusting patience and persistence over urgent performance.
A quiet morning with tea and the I Ching becomes a lesson in Xíng—Pushing Upward: progress that grows like a tree, bending around obstacles instead of colliding with them. Drawing on Brian Walker’s reading and the changing lines, the essay explores humility, goodwill,…
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The Tyranny of Fundamentals
The quiet temple buzzed with life, where Sifu observed each practitioner’s struggles, urging them to commit fully or risk stagnation. Progress comes not from chasing trends but nurturing genuine skill.
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Becoming an Embracer of Life
Living inside structured systems has steadied me and sharpened my focus. Expectation, however, slips in quietly, subtly stiffening the swing of preparation and demanding returns. This morning, in Wing Chun, an uneven edge in the pavement tested my balance, softening my strike—a reminder of the quiet shifts within us.
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What Keeps Working Rarely Looks Perfect (Laozi, Passage 45)
I found strength in simplicity today. Laozi’s wisdom on using what works rather than striving for perfection guided my meditation, revealing the beauty in quiet consistency.
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Making a Living, Making a Life — What Do You Trade When You Overextend?
In the quiet moments of rain and reflection, I find clarity. Life isn’t just about making a living; it’s about crafting a life full of meaning. The rain outside mirrors the small, often unnoticed shifts within us—shoulders lifting, tension creeping in, but also the opportunity to pause and reflect. Traditions teach us that pushing past…
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You Mastered Addition but Now The Tao invites Subtraction.
In the journey of growth, we often stack days and routines, but sometimes that’s where the loss of openness begins. Tao teaches us to embrace subtraction—not regression—to clear space for creativity and unexpected joy. True refinement comes from letting go of what doesn’t shape the work we truly want to do.
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Why Smallness Wins: Tao 42 on Power Without Posture
Embrace the rhythm of life as Laozi suggests in the Tao Te Ching. Start with a single impulse, and let it grow into a complex dance of coherence, polarity, and relationship. By blending yin and yang, you create harmony that propels you forward. Discover the art of timing and alignment in martial training, where structure…
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Musings on Martial Arts, Taoist Philosophy & All Things Wellness Related. 