The Flow (always present) comes from the inside out, and only your thoughts, beliefs, and judgments prevent its natural manifestation.
As a practitioner of Kyokushin Karate and Knockdown, the moment you realize that all your perceptions always come from inside out, no circumstance, opponent, or comment from the audience can disturb or influence you without the voluntary participation of your thoughts and emotions (which are just each side of a coin). Your Wisdom, your Intelligence, your Power, your Creativity or Generativity, your Confidence in your unlimited Power, all originate from the Inside Out, never the reverse.
It is extremely important to understand that the external world—the actions of your opponents, the decisions of the judges, and the conditions of the competition—can never directly influence your emotions or reactions; it is always and only your own thought about these elements, but also your way of responding with your somatic mind and your creativity, that determines everything you feel. By maintaining this perspective, you not only preserve a clear and focused mind, crucial for excelling in combat, but you also ensure that nothing from the outside can affect your flow and generative creativity in a fight or facing a terrifying opponent.
And remember, this realization does not only apply to Karate, but to all areas of our life. Every interaction, every challenge we face can be approached with this same understanding, allowing for a calmer, more controlled, and intentional life.
Gaetan Sauvé, practicing Kyokushin Karate since 1971
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