If he shoots for a brass buckle, he is already nervous.
If he shoots for a prize of gold, he goes blind or sees two targets —
He is out of his mind!
His skill has not changed. But the prize divides him.
He cares. He thinks more of winning than of shooting–
And the need to win drains him of power.
Chuang Tzu
Life drags us down sometimes, by making us try. Since young, we have been inculcated with the (good?) habits of trying. No matter what we cannot do, we are inspired and encouraged by peers and family to just try. After all, 'if you fail, you will just land among the stars' is all too familiar for some of us.
But, not everything in life can be written. If it were, life would be but a fairy tale (pun intended). There will always be situations or environments where one has to try to un-try.
To stand at ease.
A reed flaying in the wind.
Hear the heart throb within the body.
Feel the veins flourish with ease.
As the brain tunes itself.
And settles down to a slower
easier
lighter
relaxed tempo.
Go with your heart, no matter what.
You can't make no mistakes in life.
Yet, no matter what, do not regret.
Some decisions, if reversed, could result in different endings.
How would you know those endings unless you try?
An analysis of your being.
And a leap forward.
Diving or soaring.
Don't try to foresee your future.
Take a step of faith, and put a foot out.
What might happen?
Oh, and break a leg for me, will ya?
