Keep Going!
We have all heard these two words numerous times from Soke. However, the big question is have you been constantly hearing these words over the course of the last 20 years? If you have not, then has your teacher?
Soke talks about the evolution of the Bujinkan and the necessity to keep going. What does this mean, well, it means what it says, you keep going and keep training.
The Bujinkan has evolved, and Soke has evolved. It is natural, and in the course of things, expected. What Soke was doing or saying 20 years ago, may be similar, but definitely not the same. Things change. Things evolve. This is natural.
There are too many people out there that say, “We used to do it this way”, or “the training has changed”. But they are missing the point. Of course it was different back then, but does that really matter if we keep going?
What we learn is just a flash in the instance of time and it is gone. But that’s ok, because we will have another chance to learn if you keep going.. Maybe not the same exact thing, but that’s what is natural about this art, the similar things may happen, but it is not entirely the same. Could Leonardo da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa twice, exactly the same? This is an art from that we are pursuing. Each moment, each technique, each experience is a unique one and that’s why is it better. So, unless you keep going, how do you expect to improve?
Life is naturally evolving. Therefore, we must remain natural to evolve naturally. Don’t fixate on something, because it will deviate you from the natural path. The natural path is the correct one, because it is natural.
Too many have given up on “keep going”. Too many criticize what was then, but they have no clue of what is now. Too many think they have it and run away to teach it. But how much time have they really put in? They are cheating themselves and cheating their students. Because this is a life art, it takes a lifetime to master. If you stop the flow of time and try to control something, it will naturally mutate into the stagnant surroundings that have been created by the lack of naturalness.
Too many chase what they think is the truth. They package it and sell it, and teach it. Soke is the first to say that it is different and infinite. But in order to get there you need a lifetime of experience. Too many seek the easy route…seek only the material knowledge of technique. Well at least they have something to show for their effort. But is this a physical art?
Soke does not teach. He inspires. Inspiration is the catalyst that is needed for one to find their own path. Once you find that path, then just keep going. Its that simple.
June 29, 2007 at 9:41 am
Some great points there Doug - thanks….
July 3, 2007 at 4:11 pm
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Junio 27, 2007 • No Comments
Nosotros hemos escuchado esta dos palabras del Soke, de todas maneras la gran pregunta
es si has estado escuchando estas palabras constantemente en estos últimos 20 años ?
Si tu no las has estado escuchando, las ha escuchando tu profesor ?
Soke habla sobre la evolución de Bujinkan y la necesidad de continuar (seguir adelante).
¿ Que quiere decir esto ?, esto significa lo que pone y dice que debes seguir y continuar
entrenando. Bujinkan ha evolucionado y Soke también. Es natural, y en el curso de
lo esperado. Lo que Soke hacia i decía hace 20 años puede ser similar, pero definitivamente
no es lo mismo. Las cosas cambian, las cosas evolucionan – esto es natural.
Hay mucha gente hay fuera que dice “lo hacíamos de esta manera” o “el entrenamiento
ha cambiado”, ellos no captan el punto, por supuesto las cosas eran diferentes en aquel
entonces, ¿ pero es esto realmente importante si seguimos ?
Lo que aprendemos es solo un flash en la instancia del tiempo y desaparece, Pero esto
esta bien, ya que si seguimos tendremos otra oportunidad para aprenderlo si
seguimos. Quizás no la misma cosa exacta, pero esto es lo que es natural sobre este arte,
cosas similares pueden ocurrir, pero no en la misma manera exacta. ¿ Podría Leonardo
da Vinci pintar otra vez la Monna Lissa dos veces de la misma exacta manera ? This is an art from that we are pursuing. Cada momento, cada técnica, cada experiencia es única
y por esto es mejor. Entonces si no continuas, como esperas mejorar ?
La vida evoluciona naturalmente. Entonces, debemos permanecer naturales para
evolucionar naturalmente. No te “claves” o te “fijes” en algo, ya que te desviara del
la senda natural. La senda natural es la correcta, ya que es la natural.
Demasiadas (personas) se han dado por vencidos en “continuar/seguir”. Demasiados
critican lo que fue, ignorando lo que hay hoy. Demasiados piensan que “lo han captado”,
salen corriendo para enseñarlo. ¿ Pero cuánto tiempo han puesto en el empeño ?. Se estan
engañando a si mismos y a sus alumnos. Porque este es una arte de vida, toma toda una vida
para aprender/dominar. Si paras el flujo del tiempo e intentas controlar algo, naturalmente
mutará hacia el ambiente estancado que ha sido creado por la falta de naturalidad.
Demasiados persiguen lo que ellos creen es la verdad. Lo empaquetan y lo venden y lo venden. Soke es el primero en decir que es diferente e infinito. Pero para llegar aquí
necesitas una vida entera de experiencia. Demasiados persiguen el camino fácil …. persiguen
solo el conocimiento físico de las técnicas. Pero al menos tienen algo que demostrar pos
su esfuerzo. ¿ Pero es este un arte fisico ?
Soke no enseña. El inspira. La inspiración es el catalizador que hac falta para que uno
encuentre su propio camino / senda. Una vez que haz dado con esta senda, sigues. Es
así de fácil.
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very, very intresting - thank you for keeping us in touch with
what Sensei is saying at present.
R.
July 5, 2007 at 12:46 pm
“Life is naturally evolving. Therefore, we must remain natural to evolve naturally. Don’t fixate on something, because it will deviate you from the natural path. The natural path is the correct one, because it is natural.” Just a quick question, I’m a bit confused by what you’re saying here. If the natural path that we follow is the correct one and deviation from that results in stagnation, what is to say that the natural path we follow isn’t one that we should focus on if we know it is the natural path for us? I completely agree with you about remaining in a natural state and that the Bujinkan is about naturalness (in one’s technique, structure, etc.) Just would like to hear more of your thoughts on this is all! Great blog though! I’ve been looking fo something like this for ages.
July 8, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Hey Doug,
It was good to see you in Roseville, even for a moment. Your perspective needs to be shared so thank you for your effort!
How do they say “ganbatte” in Amador…”Keep on Truckin’”?
Pete