This week we were reminded of the vital importance of having intent in our kung fu. Why are you doing something and what do you plan on doing afterwards. It really puts purpose and meaning into everything you do. Respond instead of react, now this is a concept I have been trying to work around in my brain for years and not just regarding my training.
In the past I found I impulsively made decisions without any follow through and more times than not ended up kicking myself for not giving any true thought into what it is I was hoping to accomplish. I still struggle with this to this day. I think the difference now is that I recognize the problem. It is difficult to fix a problem if you don't know it exists.
I'm slowly becoming more aware of how my actions affect the world around me. Becoming more wise on how to respond to events. Not only am I thinking about how a decision will affect me, but those around me as well. The decisions I made that lacked any sort of intent not only hurt me, but my family and friends as well in varying degrees and forms.
I do feel I am making progress in this though, another slow process in which the end result will be well worth the time invested.
Take care everyone.
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