tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post4501809893335702659..comments2023-10-25T03:35:52.205-04:00Comments on Just A Thought: Do Something Else - RevisitedMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-57010195653482074262010-03-15T18:15:35.389-04:002010-03-15T18:15:35.389-04:00Why would you ever want to quit something that mak...Why would you ever want to quit something that makes you happy and gives you satisfaction? If something ain't broke don't fix it, there are enough things you have to do as opposed to something you do because you want to. To me martial arts practice is fun, it keeps me in shape & it makes me feel good about myself. What more could you want? It sure beats running on a treadmill or raking up the miles on a bike, or even worse: chasing a ball of leather around with a bunch of other idiots, hoping to put between a metal frame... The only thing more god awful and mindnumbingly stupid is watching it on tv while stuffing your face with popcorn, chips and beer. While I enjoy watching a boxing or kickboxing match nothing beats (no pun intended) actually being on the mat and punch, kick, lock and throw. It's something quite primitive I'm sure (the thrill of violence, war is mankind's favourite past-time after all) but at the same time it's about supreme aesthetics & the deepest philosophy. The way is in practice, and the way is far more important than the goal (if there is such a thing in the martial arts). Budo: the way of subdueing violence and evil thoughts, both in the world and in yourself. It's what I love, and I think you do as well. Many more years of practice to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-859258372424069422010-03-15T03:17:02.548-04:002010-03-15T03:17:02.548-04:00My feelings exactly! Thank you for sharing. I jus...My feelings exactly! Thank you for sharing. I just tore my ACL in January, haven't had surgery yet and I'm already getting those comments.Kickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788978355958486048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5657543360198531381.post-76024068558368135042010-03-14T20:25:04.579-04:002010-03-14T20:25:04.579-04:00How true... thanks for sharing.How true... thanks for sharing.Shang Leehttp://shanglee.com/blognoreply@blogger.com