…..The student had been waiting for several day’s.  Sitting outside, cold, wet and hungry.  Tired as he was though he continued to wait to show his discipline, respect and desire to train in the martial ways.  Seeing this the teacher determined that he would make a fit student.  However, in the back of his mind he thought, “only time will tell.”  Training was rigorous, very physically, mentally and spiritually draining.  The student said to the teacher one day, “how long will it take to become an expert?”  The instructor thought about this and replied.  You will be there soon enough.  The student still wanted to press the issue so he said, “if I train twice as hard can I get there faster?”  The instructor said no you will probably take twice as long.  Baffled at this the student caught himself and said,  “If I train two or three times as smart will I get there faster?”  At this the instructor laughed and said,  “you need to wait, be patient and let everything seep in.”  You need time!

…..When looking at this version of this particular story it is simple to understand what we all need on our martial journey.  We need of course the discipline, respect, desire, courage, etc. but we also need someone to show us the way and ultimately we need time.  Time to learn, grow, change and also most importantly time to let everything seep in.

Take The Time And Do It Right!

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Brian R. VanCise

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