Life is truly about energy. More specifically, how we use our energy, what motives underly the use of that energy, and who we direct that energy towards. Moreso, there is an aspect of energy that remains within our own being. To much output without tapping into the input doesn't seem to make sense.
I'm at a point in my life where certain changes must be made. Those changes surely will free up energy for me. When I make the shift, there will be a surge of energy going out but no place to go! Humans must maintain a certain level of equilibrium. What is fair must be balanced. So when we make changes, especially character wise, we have to evaluate that former use of energy. Otherwise, we may be at the same point again since we don't no how to appropriate the energy elsewhere.
For me, I'm choosing martial arts. That's right. Oronde is going to be chopping it up with a dojo. I've looked into several forms of martial arts. None is better than the other. It's a matter of choice and application of the art and the science that grounds the art. The point is we as human beings have to find ways to channel our energy in more holistic fashion. Some people play ball, others play golf, some lift weights.
I, subjectively speaking, am going to take up martial arts. Why? Because, Martial arts shows one how to harness internal energy and also push it out peacefully. Furthermore, if I do need to defend myself, someone will be in for a treat.
So it looks like I will be practicing Tang Soo Do. After researching, I found out this form of martial arts is the original Taekwondo. Even more intriguing are the pillars to the art. Take a look:
"IN" -humanity, "UI"-righteousness, "YIE"-etiquette, "JI"-wisdom and "SHIN"-trust.
Not a bad way to channel unused energy at all hey?
Sounds pretty cool. Definitely a good way to unite the physical, mental, and spiritual realms. Does this version go up to the black belt?
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ReplyDeleteYup, after researching, this art does rise to the black belt. There are actually different degrees of the black belt system. For instance, they have a midnight blue belt which is a degree of the black belt.
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