As I sit here in hospital awaiting surgery to eradicate an unwanted kidney stone, I’m feeling a little vulnerable because this is the first time in my life I’ve ever really been so unwell as to require surgery. This sense of vulnerability gave rise to the thoughts in this post.
Paxtial Arts offers a larger perspective that you can take everywhere. Take it for what it is worth. You don’t have to be convinced of it but it can be like scratching at the back of your mind when you are seeking a deeper understanding of the world and your place in it.
Immersing yourself in this field of study will deepen your awareness and enhance your consciousness. And when you have experienced this you are then encouraged not to teach or convince others, but rather to share with others what you have realised.
Humans are oriented to conflict. In the modern history of martial arts have we really gotten anywhere, or are we still arguing about who got it right? Have you ever noticed how divisive or even polarising different martial arts “styles” or organisations are, even within their own ranks? This is because their essence is tribal. There is an. “In group” and an “out group”. Through these individual belief systems we come to understand the world through conflict rather than contrast. Separation orientates you to conflict.
When you understand life in this way you are living under threat because you are living in a small world. You think you have the correct answers because you can’t hear any other answers. It’s the old adage of “Don’t bother me with the facts, I’ve already made up my mind”. There are no one size fits all answers.
Paxtial Arts is an open dialogue that offers an introduction to a deeper conversation centred on expanding awareness and increasing human potential. Paxtial Arts allows your imagination to graduate to a higher level of consciousness to discover that the true source of peace lies within one’s own soul. Why? Because you take that with you wherever you go.
The Way of Paxtial Arts is by discovery, participation, and feeling. These attractions lay naturally within you, not instructed to you and are therefore authentic - they are already in you and will arise spontaneously.
I lost sight in my one eye last week and it did put me back in better perspective! I am selling my larger home and buying a small one bedroom by the beach, and was starting to get frustrated with the process, but that brief fear I had got me back inline now house process is going better! Will not need surgery at this time, back to taking two different kind if drops aday, but they did find a new problem, but oh the hell with it, I am not going down easy! 😉
My point here is sometimes you need something to readjust your perspective on things!!!!!
Been here as well and truly thought I could die and the nurses I could hear in the next room didn't even care. Atleast that is what my mind was saying. I love how the experience drove you to your Paxial training and share it with us. Attracting others in the whole club of the sufferers in a sense. Can I borrow your words "Humans are oriented to conflict. In the modern history of martial arts have we really gotten anywhere, or are we still arguing about who got it right? Have you ever noticed how divisive or even polarising different martial arts “styles” or organisations are, even within their own ranks? This is because their essence is tribal. There is an. “In group” and an “out group”. Through these individual belief systems we come to understand the world through conflict rather than contrast. Separation orientates you to conflict." Truly things I've been thinking about as well in this regard. It's time for the next level and a new level. Unify and build bridges.
One way is like this sharing true experience and how we persevere and turn them into and for our good.
Sounds more like a bowling ball! I've had a few but never needed surgery. I increase water and decreased coffee, that seem to put those stones at bay. Stay safe and healthy!
You said one of the few words that trigger PTSD in me... Kidney Stone... 😱
I hope you are doing ok. My the morphine be strong and do its job!
Thanks Jim, right back at you my friend,
Tony , we are learning so much.. and some, even at the moment, or in the not too distant future, will learn and share absolutely Life Changing experiences.. Paxtial Arts, is, in and of itself, a life changing experience.. and is setting the stage for more.. much more .. many of us will, in time, have the 4 walled view of a hospital experience. That challenge will be a powerful one.. there are so many thoughts running through my mind all at once.. none are to be singled out, at this time.. and that’s ok. May the spirit of the Lord be with each and every one of us, through life’s tests .. I pray that we grow through these experiences, and may we all experience a positive outcome