thank you for that very nice compliment. I read, write and think. A lot. I've also experienced a lot of extreme adversity and have tried to embrace the lessons and wisdom that can be derived from such trials.
If we could only realize that we're mostly water already, we'd see that we actively have that alignment in us. But I think people expect positive outcomes with this line of thought instead of reaching for the peace it can provide us in our own personal storms of existence.
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Jesus, you need to write a book. Seriously. Have you already?
Hmm.... I have to admit, I'm a little intrigued, as I have a sweet spot for talk like that.
And now I am naturally curious about the trials of which you speak. Are you at work right now?
NYC?
Yep, I'm in the NBC tower as we speak.
I haven't written a book yet, but I have written a rock album that examines the encroaching surveillance state (Mount Weather), the inexactitude of happiness through fame or popularity (Monument), and letting go of belief in the face of love (Crooked Smile). The album was named "In-falling Matter" and the name was Magnoliablack.
In my 35 short years, the time I spent writing and performing in a band is easily the highlight of my existence... free therapy on stage for me, great conversations after the shows + whiskey = Existential contentment haha
@prufarchy and @stellabelle , Bruce Lee's last sentence in his short manifesto called "Be Like Water" he said " I must first accept myself by going with and not against my nature.” I believe he meant that we are naturally like water already by our natural inclinations but I believe we have a hard time tapping into our true natures because of socialization.
Hi prufarchy, weird thing, there's no reply button on your response back to me below so I'm responding back again here. :) Yes, that is what Bruce taught was unique about his fighting style. Look for the "paths of least resistance" for the "easier way." In the last 5 years I have walked through whatever open doors appeared before me and have gone around walls instead of trying to break them down. I do feel that the "path of least resistance" and the "easier way" is the way to lead my life for now on. Trying hard to make things happen I have found just doesn't seem to work.
I guess if I reply to my original post here it falls below the last post when it publishes. I'm still learning how the little things work here on Steemit. :)
Bruce Lee was a very moving person, I believe he was in touch with his water. I can't remember exactly where I heard this, but I remember someone positing that the water outside of us, in rain, snow, rivers and lakes holds memory and energy. And that same water, within us, responds likewise to our memory and energy. Or maybe that's what I took away from it, I can't recall.
Either way, I agree that we are naturally like water already by our natural inclinations. In our youth, we flow down the paths of least resistance: loving our parents, loving to play, especially with friends, who we also tend to love. But as we develop into this society, we start to go against our natural inclination, or flow.