Marblehead Posted September 23, 2018 Master Recordo Reductio was rearing a gamecock for the king. After ten days he was asked, "Is your cock ready to fight?" "Not yet; he's just at the stage of being vainly arrogant and proud of his own vigor." After ten days he was asked again and he said, "Not yet; he still responds to echoes and shadows." After ten days he was asked again and he said, "Not yet; his gaze is still too tense and he's too full of energy?" After ten days he was asked again and he said, "Almost. Although another cock might crow, it would effect no change in him. When you look at him, he seems to be a cock made of wood. His integrity is complete. Other cocks dare not meet him, but turn around and run away." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandelaar Posted September 23, 2018 A piece of martial arts wisdom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted September 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, wandelaar said: A piece of martial arts wisdom. Yep. That is a very valuable concept (process) for me.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted September 23, 2018 Nice one, thanks for sharing.  Reminds me of friends describing playing push hands with an adept master who, even though they are touching your hands, no sensation is generated in the exchange and flow, no point of resistance can be identified against which to push... it's as if there is no one to push against.  2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldDog Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, wandelaar said: A piece of martial arts wisdom.  Yes, indeed. Seen that in many a master.  Also a quality I tried to develop to deal with my daughters boyfriends. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
