06/07/2024
“Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water..”
- Bruce Lee 🐉
I always enjoyed these legendary words but it has taken a long time to somewhat feel like I understand the wisdom that lies within!
What does it mean to be like water.. to be formless and shapeless and so adaptable that it instantly takes the shape of any object it is in? 💦
To be able to stay calm and completely still, while also having the capacity to crash and roll with great forces 🌊
The words of The Dragon might be seen as advice for other martial artists, but they have inspired me to be mindful of this “water-like adaptability” when developing athletes and training programs.
Almost all sports and activities in life (such as playing tennis, swinging kettlebells, gardening, or even navigating around a grumpy customer or through a difficult situation) will require the constant flow in and out of tough positions as you are constantly in motion and adapting to the environment around you. This helps support the notion that developing movement efficiency and mental resiliency are essential elements for success! 💪
Long story short… Be water, my friends. 💧
If you would like to learn how move with more fluidity and confidence, then send me a message and we will get you started on the “Water Phase from FLIP’s Elemental Training Programs!”
All photo credit goes to Evan McMaster 📸
