The Tao of Kung Fu #24 - "Look beyond the surface."

[cherrykoolaid001]

are we not equally important... ...and not important?

that just made soooooo much sense 2 me

[5inthehole]

Can one pick ones nose and not pick his brothers?

[TH3D1R3CTOR]

"in yourself *first and then others"

[Khaztarax]

Truely deep. And equally true.

[dimsow]

Is it not the failing of others,

that we see firstly in our selfs.

[cheeseontoastiguess]

on am ore posotive ote i am very appreciative of the uploadings as they send out a very posotive message! so thanks :)

[warrior350es]

I like this one. Look beyond the surface and see what is real in yourself and in others.

[karljjr]

The vessel are a part of each other.

[Raycheetah]

Seen another way, an empty vessel has as its purpose to receive; a full vessel has as its purpose to pour forth. Between them, both are necessary, and neither is more important than the other. =^[.]^=

[yinyangnature]

Excellent and very elegantly stated! Thank you for your very knowledgeable input.

[jaklumen]

It reminds me of something that Bruce Lee said in an interview (quoting as best I can from memory):

"Consider the water. Of itself, it has no form or shape. Yet it assumes the shape of any container it is poured into. Be the water."

[geekeing]

@jaklumen ...not bad. Would you like to see and hear the actual quote again? It is here....type in search: Bruce lee - Empty your mind. Enjoy!

[jaklumen]

@geekeing That's the one! Thanks so much.

[wolfinside]

Thank you sir, I started collecting quotes a few years ago. The Magician quote was one I wrote when I tried my own hand at a memorable saying.

[MissDumbledore]

Ahh, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! this has made my day!!! I love these clips so much - really they have been altering my perception of things so much. I read the Tao Te Ching because of these videos. I've been doing Kung Fu for about three months now and only since I have watched these have I really improved my mind, I keep these concepts going through my mind whilst sparring and doing form. And in improving my mind, my skills have gradually evolved. PLEASE put more up!

[yinyangnature]

That's fantastic! I'm so happy to hear you get as much from these videos as I do and they are having such a positive influence on you. May your current positivity last a life time!

[walkingbear56]

I think that a "following" has been made here, with these videos... it may have started as a small pebble in a stream at #1 but now we have #24... great and important work Bobba.

Like Miss Dumbledore.. they have led to other things.... Sumi-e drawing... Kinomichi... (the list is endless).

I am sure that the story your own 25 year path (and beyond) will go on touching and helping many others.

"Inlakesh"

[yinyangnature]

Thank you my very kind friend. The path is long and often has as many tears as it has smiles; but it is a truly an amazing journey.

Namaste.

[wolfinside]

Without students, how can there be a master? Or to put it another way: "a magician without someone watching him is just a guy playing with his hat".

[yinyangnature]

Very wise and very clever my friend!