I enjoyed reading your article, Zhenya. I would love to hear your thoughts on how we can apply "mushin" in daily life, outside of meditation or archery. This is a new concept for me.
Last month, I wrote the reflection below:
An archery master like Kenzo realized this by the early 1900s. The skills required to master this activity were:
1. Focus
2. Patience
3. Breathing
4. Persistence
5. Clarity
... and most of all, the ability to let go. It can also apply to life if we pause and reflect on it.
On your article, thanks for sharing such meaningful insights. Looking forward to your next one! I enjoy learning from ancient, off-the-beaten-path cultures and applying some their ideas to today.
Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to comment, Alexandra!
That's a great idea, I'll write something about applying mushin in daily life.
And how interesting it is that this article intersects with your reflection :)
I love doing that too. It's so interesting how ancient cultures and philosophies offer wisdom still applicable to our modern lives. It's amazing how relevant they remain today, despite being thousands of years old.
I couldn't agree more, Zhenya. Thank you for your insightful feedback, and I'm looking forward to reading it!
It's fascinating how ancient philosophies can be relevant to modern times. This is what fascinates me. I'm about to release a booklet in the next few days that touches on this aspect too. :)
It happened sort of subtly but I've realized I've started to fall back into an outcome based mindset (with running). Even when I tell myself to stay in the present, I'm really focusing on the outcome because I know being in the present is what will get me there. That defeats the purpose.
I really just have to let go.
I can't force myself to feel good, feel in the flow. All I can do is observe whatever is right there even if it's pain or excuses my mind weaves, and then let them go.
I found that sometimes it helps to even let go of trying to shift the focus away from the outcome. Because that's just another form of resistance. If you are too focused on not being attached, you are still attached to the idea of non-attachment. Instead, try to simply be present with whatever thoughts and feelings arise in the moment. Allow yourself to focus on the outcome. Acknowledge these thoughts without judgment. Just let them be.
I enjoyed reading your article, Zhenya. I would love to hear your thoughts on how we can apply "mushin" in daily life, outside of meditation or archery. This is a new concept for me.
Last month, I wrote the reflection below:
An archery master like Kenzo realized this by the early 1900s. The skills required to master this activity were:
1. Focus
2. Patience
3. Breathing
4. Persistence
5. Clarity
... and most of all, the ability to let go. It can also apply to life if we pause and reflect on it.
On your article, thanks for sharing such meaningful insights. Looking forward to your next one! I enjoy learning from ancient, off-the-beaten-path cultures and applying some their ideas to today.
Thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to comment, Alexandra!
That's a great idea, I'll write something about applying mushin in daily life.
And how interesting it is that this article intersects with your reflection :)
I love doing that too. It's so interesting how ancient cultures and philosophies offer wisdom still applicable to our modern lives. It's amazing how relevant they remain today, despite being thousands of years old.
I couldn't agree more, Zhenya. Thank you for your insightful feedback, and I'm looking forward to reading it!
It's fascinating how ancient philosophies can be relevant to modern times. This is what fascinates me. I'm about to release a booklet in the next few days that touches on this aspect too. :)
Thank you for your great idea :)
Oh wow, very intriguing! Please tag me when you've released the booklet!
Thank you, will do : )
Hah yes! So in a way, don't overthink it and try to just be. Thank you :)
Nothing to thank for. You already know what to do :)
It happened sort of subtly but I've realized I've started to fall back into an outcome based mindset (with running). Even when I tell myself to stay in the present, I'm really focusing on the outcome because I know being in the present is what will get me there. That defeats the purpose.
I really just have to let go.
I can't force myself to feel good, feel in the flow. All I can do is observe whatever is right there even if it's pain or excuses my mind weaves, and then let them go.
Don't forget to not force yourself to let go :)
I found that sometimes it helps to even let go of trying to shift the focus away from the outcome. Because that's just another form of resistance. If you are too focused on not being attached, you are still attached to the idea of non-attachment. Instead, try to simply be present with whatever thoughts and feelings arise in the moment. Allow yourself to focus on the outcome. Acknowledge these thoughts without judgment. Just let them be.