Thinking about the arts
Over the last few nights like so many other Canadians I have been watching the Winter Olympics. The coverage on CTV has been excellent, especially in the way it has shown some back stage footage. What cause my attention? Figure skating.
Watching these athletes working backstage on their routines was very inspiring. You can see the love and dedication for their sport in their eyes and actions. This is the sign of a champion in any sport. As martial artists where do you rank?
These men and women made it to the Olympics not just on their ability alone. They also got there as a result of their thinking processes. What was their self talk like? What was it about? The answer is obvious.
For the martial arts, the art must be in the mind and heart in order to successful in it. You see everything as a technique or movement and not just in classes. When the mind becomes like this, the martial ways will permeate your life. You will not just walk the path of the warrior you will live it!
How often during the day does your training come to your mind?
Tags: Art Mason, Hapkido, Martial Arts, Peaceful Warriors, Warriors, wisdom, Zen
