Studying taoist,
zen and martial arts
literature will open
your mind to new ideas, to
possibilities you had
not considered.
Authors such as
Krishnamurti will significantly challenge long-held
opinions
and beliefs.
Serious contemplation will lead to a more resilient,
flexible mind.
A mind capable of
spontaneously changing as the circumstances require.
Change is not easy for
most people; they cling to what was or to their narrow
perception of
what could be.
Even a small amount of reading every day will subtly
change your
consciousness.
You will begin to have
insights, make connections and recognise associations and themes.
The expansion
of consciousness will be notable over time.
Besides, without a comprehensive grasp of the
principles of
taoism, baguazhang and tai chi, how are you ever going to make the art work?