Black belt? What is that? What a classical vs a romantic view of what it is. How do you view? Do you see the a black belt as one whole unit, all the parts rolled into one and not given any thought to how that person has reached this level to become a black belt? Do you see all the little steps, sacrifices, and training that went into that person before they reached this level?
As I reflect on the meaning of the classic and romantic view according the Zen, I have started to apply those views to my life. I can safely say that my views differ based on the subject at hand. For example, I have a romantic view of many things mechanical, I will not make a good repairman. I'm not interested in how the parts fit together or work, I just know that it works. However, on other subjects like politics and investing, I have a classical approach to it. I want to know about all the parts that make up the whole. I will analyze things and break them down to its components and am fascinated every detail and the logistics of it.
I have a classic view of a black belt, I see all the parts that make up that person and how they work together to get them to this point. I'm intersted in all their little facets that have fit together to get them here. I'm intersted in their story.
How do you view a black belt?
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Great post! The path I took to be a black belt, is a journey that will never be forgotten. It stays with me always, as it was an important part of my life that I needed especially at that particular time in my life.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sifu. When I was a low Que belt my view of the black belts where more of the romantic view. I was in awe of how well and effortlessly that they could do Kung fu. I just saw the surface of what was really there. Now, I have a classical view of the black belts. Knowing how hard they had manage thier time to train and adopt Kung fu not as art but a way of life. To all the black belt in Silent River you have earned my respect and am honored to be training with you.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I had a different view of what a black belt was when I first started. As a person continues further in this journey, change and growth are a given. Its great!
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