Keeping the Beginner's Mind
Posted in Bloggies on June 02, 2010 by Sonny Kim
It seems that when I enter class, I think I have an understanding of the basic moves and what I need to do to be focused and excel in the class. However, by the time we finished warm-ups and start working on kihon, I realize a little more, just how I have to go.
And then, something is said in the explanation of the purpose or execution of a technique that let's me know that there are some "advanced" teachings I still need to learn. But, those teachings are obtained through dedication, hard work and a commitment to the art.
In the book, Kudo; Ancient Ways, the author, Kensho Furuya states, "Some say that the world is just a "dream," but when we enter practice, we stop dreaming. When you have mastered everything, you finally realize that you are not a master." And, this is just a drop in the bucket of what I realize when class starts. It really is true that when you come into the dojo that you have to come in with a beginner's mind.