What will this month bring me?
My mind wanders to the Global Telepathy 2024. That is necessary if we want to progress to Empires of the *M[onth] (Minds) 2029 and World of Hybrids 2034.
* That's good to know, Sarah.
In my case, I am already thinking of VIVA 2041.
Indeed, our thoughts, or rather our consciousness is the end all be all substance for us in moving forward. Without our consciousness we are nothing. With it, we endure for eternity.
The Four Sicknesses
Most of us struggle to clear our thoughts because of what the Zen masters call the Shikai (four sicknesses). These unwanted emotions take us from our enlightened state.
I won’t pretend Mushin no shin is difficult to maintain. I’m not sure anyone truly frees themselves of the Shikai but you can reduce their impact over time. There’s no shortcut to this other than conditioning.
Kyo (Surprise)
I like to picture a meerkat when I think of kyo. Have you ever got yourself deep in the zone then a door opens or someone makes a sound? My eyes dart to the event and I’ve lost my mental freedom. Usually, external distractions have no impact on my task and I’m improving my ability to ignore them.
Ku (Fear)
Fear is a frustrating deadweight preventing us from fulfilling our potential. Last weekend, I did my first ever handstand. Nothing had changed. I didn’t suddenly get stronger or more balanced. I simply stopped being afraid of failing.
You don’t need to take on the world for Mushin no shin, it’s ok to start where you feel comfortable.
Gi (Doubt)
Most of us suffer from self-doubt at times. We don’t believe we are strong enough and cling to our comfort zone to feel safe.
Let go.
Be prepared so you aren’t in any danger then trust yourself.
Waku (Confusion)
Confusion will happen if you try to achieve an empty mind in an activity that you are not skilled enough for yet. We all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed when you’re thrown into the deep end. Train harder to build your skills to stop this.
Both Zen mediation practice and Kata practice are experiential pursuits. That is, you have to do them, not talk about them. You may be able to talk and read about them, but you must experience them to be able to understand them on a basic intrinsic level.
LESS IS MORE 1/8/21
All the while I was trying to push instead of pull. So if the Koan is Less is More, then I should just enjoy the journey than arrive in a hurry. I should just flow instead of affording. Therefore I should carry on with:
- 10 km Training Program - MWF
- 1 hour Brisk Walk with Sprint - TT
- Original TMEH Workout plus Core - Mon to Thu
- TMEH Veni, Vidi, Vici plus Running Drill - Friday
- Elliptical Interval plus Jump Rope - SS
- TMEH Boxing Routine - SS
STATUTE OF DAVID PROJECT 2022
My Ikigai:
- Walk/Run Interval - M
- 5 km Tempo Run - W
- 10 km Long Run - F
- 1 hour Brisk Walk with Sprint - TT
- Original TMEH Workout plus Core - MW
- TMEH 10 kg Dumbbell - TT
- TMEH Veni, Vidi, Vici plus Running Drill - Friday
- Elliptical Interval plus Jump Rope - SS
- TMEH Boxing Routine - SS
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