Sanity is a Razors Edge. A Question of Balance
Sanity is a Razors Edge: I think at some point in time every person wonders if they have become insane. In today's dystopian world we are seeing a lot of very serious mental illness.
But what does this have to do with the martial arts? First remember martial arts is supposed to be a study, a journey of a lifetime. Not an event.
And that journey is based deeply in the philosophies of Buddhism which is about balance.
Buddhism is a study and philosophy, not a religion. Buddhism in the last decade has kinda gone off the rail, toward woke-ism, Sanity is a Razors Edge.
Balance in all aspects of life is the goal. These are the same principle taught in many religions and other philosophies as well. Taoism as an example with the Yin/Yang symbol.
Therefore sanity is a Razors Edge in which we walk the path or edge of. One foot in the Yin and the other in the Yang. We train in violence so we will know peace. However insanity sets in when we go to one extreme or another. To remain sane we must keep the middle ground, balanced.
Sanity is a Razors Edge
As an example someone who is obsessed with their looks. This is not a healthy state. Self care is very important, narcissism is dangerous. Look at how people misrepresent themselves on social media today.
Sport in the martial arts. That is fine as a small part of the whole. But today it is a focus. So, how is this dangerous? The drive to WIN at all cost takes over, and then things are taken, done to enhance performance. That is a dead end street. It always end up bad.
Others LOVE the posturing and violence of the situation. Humility dies and the person becomes unfit in a normal society. Behavior of many professional athletes as an example.
And I will not even talk about the current obsession people have with politics. No matter where you look you see it. And this is true insanity. The world has a lot of problems. And NONE of these problems can be fixed with the minds that created them to begin with. And no, a "new" politician is not the answer, that is also insane.
Sanity is a Razors Edge - The Way Back
There is only one way back for the world. And it lies with each and every one of us. Taking our lives back to a balance. The middle way. If you look at the Yin Yang symbol this means walking the snake shaped line in the center, with one foot in order (Yang) and one foot in chaos (Yin).
And this can be done by training in the arts. But most importantly not just going to the Dojo and training in Kata, and other aspects, but expanding this with more information. Not being bound by a "way" but seeing the different paths, different branches along the way.
Sanity is a Razors Edge
Very important this is becoming a lifelong student, and not a master. I have titles, but I am a student first. Learning is about self improvement, teaching is sharing the knowledge for anyone interested in the topic. And teaching makes us understand what we do better.
Most of all this helps us find a purpose in life, and a purpose that lasts a lifetime. In the current world, the current paradigm people are programmed to get an education, get a job, get married, have kids, work hard, retire and die. For some that is OK, but I am not convinced personally is is enough or even good.
Sanity is a Razors Edge in Conclusion
I hope you will reflect on this. Life is short and I believe we all have an unlimited potential, if we apply ourselves.
When we improve ourselves and inspire others to do the same then the movement can become exponential. The world would change dramatically.
Sanity is a Razors Edge, but balance makes all things possible. I hope you enjoyed Sanity is a Razors Edge. And got something out of it.
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