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CHAPTER 2

The Objective

Mind Like Water

As we go through life on our journey as martial artists, we learn many lessons – some martial lessons, some life lessons. If we look deeper into these lessons, we start to see that the two are connected. Principles we learn while studying martial arts start to have a direct relation to much needed principles/concepts that help guide us on our journey in life. This also works the other way around.

Let’s take a look at the concept of Mizu No Kokoro or “Mind Like Water,” which involves having a mind that is not “stuck,” but flowing and constantly changing to adapt to circumstances we encounter. This concept is extremely important to leading a fulfilling life. As individuals, we all have problems, challenges, and hardships that come our way. If we focus only on the problems, challenges and hardships, instead of the solutions or actions, our mind becomes “stuck.” Having this frame of mind is not conducive to solving problems or finding a course of action that will allow us to overcome these obstacles.