As I was writing my second post… which honestly has been sitting in my draft folder for a few weeks now, I came upon this proverb that I have found to be true about my ACTING. So much am I so focused on the outcomes, mentally, I’m not 100% on the training.
| A young man traveled a great distance across China, to meet with an old sage who had taught the martial arts for many decades. The young man was very determined, and very interested in learning the martial arts. He came upon the sage as he completed a class.”Master, I wish to train with you.”"And what is it you wish to gain from the martial arts?” asked the sage.”I wish to become the best martial artist. How long must I train to become great?!”
“Well, at least 5 years.” “5 years! That is such a long time master. What if I try twice as hard as the other students?” asked the eager student. “Then 10 years, surely,” replied the sage. “10 years! What if I were to try even harder, with all my might and all my determination?!” “Well certainly it would be 20 years!” The boy is saddened, and quite confused. He says, “Why is it master, that whenever I say I’ll work even harder, you tell me that it will take twice as long?” “Because, my son, when you have one eye on your goal, and one eye on your training, then you have only half of your focus on your training.” |
