“Be Like the Nature of Water”
By Hemma DSouza -Counselling Psychologist- Cognitive Behaviour-Neuro-linguistic therapist , Life Coach & Mental Health writer at Hilcy Wellness.
A Quote from The Philosophy and Origin of Bruce Lee’s Famous Metaphor on Resilience "Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. To adopt the qualities of water is to be like water, adaptable to any situation. To not cling to rigid forms or expectations. To Flow with the current, adjusting your approach as required. To not be trapped in a rigid mindset but instead adapt to certain situations, grow, and change. To be like water is to be flexible. Adopt an agile mindset when approaching every circumstance that arises in our lives. Water can adapt to every form.Water can be gentle and soothing, possess immense destructive force, likewise develop both inner and outer strength, balancing compassion with decisiveness.Empty your mind of preconceptions and biases to be receptive to new experiences and knowledge. Practice Self-Emptiness: Imagine a cup – it takes the shape of its content without being anything in itself. Water is constantly moving . Embrace continuous growth and learning. Don't get stuck in routines or comfort zones. Be Ever-Flowing no matter what the situation is. Be like a flowing stream, aware of the present moment. Don't dwell on the past or worry about the future. Focus on your actions and their immediate impact. Water finds its way through cracks and crevices, adapting to its surroundings. Seek harmony in your relationships, work, and inner world. Balance different aspects of your life. Seek Harmony . Water makes its way around obstacles, not against them. Learn from your mistakes and see them as opportunities for growth. Value your individuality and express yourself authentically.Water flows with a natural force, driven by gravity. Infuse your life with passion and enthusiasm for your pursuits.Water is part of a larger ecosystem, connected to everything around it. Recognize your interconnectedness with others and the world. Be One with the Universe.Thus Be brave, learn, adapt, stay at peace. - You are stronger than your greatest fears. Don't get set into one form, adapt it and build your own, and let it grow, be like water. The future is not something that happens to us. We are not separate from change. We are always engaged in a continuous process of becoming.Water has some extraordinary properties: resilience and adaptability, as well as the power to transformThe fact is there is no separation between us and change. Change flows through us. This seemingly simple shift of perspective can be the key to breaking out of old, limiting patterns of thought and behaviour. By applying this philosophy of “be like water” change and a policy of constant adaptation, we are resilience and versatile in our response to adversity. And that’s how we can have the power to reinvent the future as an opportunity .